Notched impact strength is an important characteristic for applications in pipeline construction and shipbuilding and can be determined with Charpy specimens in pendulum impact testers. The standardized notched specimens are inserted by hand, by means of simple feeding devices, or using robotic systems and impacted with energies up to 750 J. Zwick supplies temperature conditioning systems for correct conditioning of specimens down to -180 °C. Under the Machinery Directive, pendulum impact tester operation is subject to strict safety requirements, which are easily met by Zwick’s safety housing and
sophisticated safety technology.