Athletic Footwear Shock Attenuating Tester
Category：Universal Strength Tester
Introduction
The Athletic Footwear Shock Attenuating Tester is primarily used to test the shock energy absorption performance of single materials or material structures. After testing, the maximum acceleration of the impact head, the indentation of the sample, and the first rebound height are recorded, allowing for the calculation of the rebound energy.
Applications
1. Automotive Manufacturing Industry: In the automotive production process, shock absorbers are crucial components for ensuring vehicle ride comfort and stability. Using a shock absorber damping test machine, automotive manufacturers can rigorously test different types of shock absorbers, ensuring they provide excellent damping performance under various road conditions and extend the lifespan of automotive components.
2. Aerospace Field: Aerospace equipment demands extremely high reliability of its components. The shock absorber damping test machine can simulate the complex vibration environments faced by aircraft during takeoff, flight, and landing, conducting rigorous tests on aircraft shock absorbers and other related components, providing a solid guarantee for the safe operation of aerospace equipment.
3. Industrial Machinery Manufacturing: Various industrial machines often generate significant vibrations during operation. To ensure the normal operation of machinery and reduce equipment wear, manufacturers use test machines to test the performance of shock absorbers, thereby selecting the most suitable damping solution and improving the stability and efficiency of industrial machinery.
4. Research Institutions: In the field of scientific research, researchers often need to conduct in-depth studies on new damping materials or structures. The Athletic Footwear Shock Attenuating Tester provides them with an effective testing platform, helping researchers explore the damping performance of new materials and promoting continuous innovation and development in damping technology.
The Athletic Footwear Shock Attenuating Tester plays an indispensable role in modern industrial and technological development. Through precise testing and comprehensive data analysis, it provides strong support for the quality improvement and performance optimization of shock absorbers, helping various industries achieve new breakthroughs in vibration control.
Standards
(1)SATRA TM142:Testing the shock absorption and rebound performance of athletic shoes
(2)ASTM F1614:Standard test methods for evaluating the shock absorption performance of athletic shoe material systems
(3)ASTM F1976:Standard test for measuring the cushioning performance of athletic shoes
Technical Parameters
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Impact Mass | 8.5 kg ±0.01 kg (18.7 lbs) |
| Drop Height Range | 10–1.000 mm (0.4–39.4”) |
| Max. Impact Velocity | 4.43 m/s (1.000mm drop) |
| Accelerometer Range | ±5.000g (1g = 9.81 m/s²) |
| Displacement Resolution | 0.01 mm (0.0004”) |
| Data Rate | 10.000 Hz (acceleration) |
| Power Supply | 220V/50Hz (110V/60Hz available) |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 600mm × 500mm × 1.800mm |
| Weight | 150 kg (net) |
Features
(1)Impact System:
Servo-controlled release mechanism with 0.1mm positional accuracy.
Hardened steel impactor with tungsten carbide coating for wear resistance.
(2)Sensing Suite:
Piezoelectric accelerometer (±5.000g range).
Laser displacement sensor (0.01mm resolution, 500mm range).
(3)Safety Systems:
Acrylic enclosure with interlock sensors.
Emergency stop with E-Stop loop monitoring.
(4)Software Bundle:
ShockVision Pro™: Real-time force-time curves and energy loss calculations.
MaterialDB: Store/compare test results across material batches.
(5)Data Management:
USB 3.0 port for raw data export.
API integration with MATLAB/Python for custom analysis.
Accessoriess
(1)Calibration Kit:
NIST-traceable accelerometer and displacement sensor.
Weight verification set for impactor mass.
(2)Software Add-Ons:
Fatigue Predictor: AI-driven lifespan estimation via cumulative damage modeling.
CloudLink: Remote monitoring for global teams.
(3)Safety Upgrades:
Explosion-proof enclosure for solvent-resistant testing.
HEPA filtration for particle-sensitive labs.
(4)Custom Fixtures:
High-temperature clamps for thermoplastic testing.
Cryogenic chamber adapter for low-temperature impact studies.
(5)Consumables:
20 × Disposable sample alignment targets.
1L Silicone lubricant for high-cycle testing.
FAQ
1. What is an Athletic Footwear Shock Attenuating Tester used for?
It measures the shock absorption and cushioning performance of athletic footwear under controlled impact conditions.
2. How does the tester operate?
The instrument drops a weighted impactor onto the shoe sole while sensors record the force, displacement, and energy absorption.
3. What types of footwear can be tested?
Designed for athletic shoes, sneakers, running shoes, and other sports footwear with cushioning midsoles.
4. How is test data recorded and analyzed?
Impact force, deceleration, and energy absorption data are collected digitally, displayed on the interface, and can be exported for analysis.
5. What maintenance is required for the tester?
Routine cleaning, inspection and lubrication of moving parts, calibration checks, sensor verification, and timely replacement of worn components.
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