Instrumented Impact Hammer IH-20 - 20kN Range

The IH-20 is a general-purpose instrumented impact hammer designed for structural health testing, resonance determination and modal analysis on larger structures and heavy components. Featuring an integrated IEPE piezoelectric force sensor, it delivers a direct voltage output and is supplied as a complete kit with interchangeable tips to suit a wide range of test requirements.

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Description

The IH-20 is a general-purpose instrumented impact hammer designed for structural health testing, resonance determination and modal analysis. Rated for higher force levels, it is well suited to testing larger structures and heavy components where robust excitation is required.

The hammer incorporates an internal IEPE piezoelectric force sensor that outputs a voltage signal directly. Each IH-20 is supplied as a complete kit, including a cable and a selection of interchangeable tips to suit different materials, structures and test conditions.

Key specifications

Model: IH-20
Sensitivity: 0.25 mV/N
Hammer head weight: 445 g
Hammer head diameter: 32 mm
Hammer length: 340 mm
Output: BNC
Tips supplied: Soft, medium, hard

Design and construction

The IH-20 features a rugged hammer body with an integrated IEPE force sensor for reliable and repeatable impact measurements. A BNC terminating connector provides straightforward connection to data acquisition systems and vibration analysers.

Impact pulse width and frequency response depend on the hammer tip and head configuration used, and should be selected and verified based on the specific test requirements and actual measurement results.