DTVEM1 Drop Test Validation Equipment
PROTOTYPA DTVEM1 Drop Test Validation Equipment M1 is a movable construction for validation of backing material consistency in accordance with NIJ Standard-0101.06.
Simple construction allows user to set up height of drop test. DTVEM1 is equipped with steel sphere, which is held by magnets. The testing sphere is released by moving of the lever. After the impact it is possible to measure the imprint of the sphere in backing material located below magnets. Based on depth of the impact it is possible to determine whether the backing material is suitable for ballistic tests.
Main features of DTVEM1:
- Adjustable drop height.
- Easy aiming.
- Easy handling.
- Evaluation of the imprint in the base material.
Technical parameters of DTVE:
| Length | 1290 mm (50.8 ins) |
| Width | 685 mm (27 ins) |
| Height | 2654 mm (104.5 ins) |
| Sphere dimension | Ø63.5 mm ± 0.05 mm |
| Drop height | 2000 mm ± 15 mm |
| Sphere weight | 1043 g ± 5 g |
| Total mass | 207 kg |
