Charpy & Izod Impact Tester Supplier for Kenya
MCS Mechatronic manufactures pendulum-type Charpy and Izod impact testing machines in Kolhapur, India, and supplies them to steel plants, pipe and welding fabricators, foundries and university labs in Kenya. The impact test shows how much energy a material absorbs before it fractures, which is a key acceptance test for steel plate, pipe, welds and castings.
Kenya is East Africa's main industrial and logistics hub. Steel rolling mills around Nairobi and Mombasa, road, rail and housing projects, and KEBS testing requirements are driving investment in testing equipment, and Kenyan buyers often supply labs in Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda as well. Toughness requirements in steel, pipeline and structural specifications make an impact tester a standard item in every metallurgy lab.
MCS Impact Testing Machine Range
MCS offers analog and digital pendulum impact testers for metals, plus low-energy models for plastics.
Pendulum Impact Testing Machine (MIT-30)
MIT-30 / MIT-30 (ASTM)
Analog pendulum impact tester for Charpy and Izod tests, with reading on a dial from the maximum pointer.
- 300 J Charpy / 168 J Izod (MIT-30)
- 300 J Charpy model to ASTM E23 (MIT-30 ASTM)
- Pendulum on anti-friction bearings
- Two strikers and combined support for Charpy and Izod
- Minimum scale graduation of 2 J
Digital Impact Testing Machine (MIT-30 E)
MIT-30 E
Microprocessor-based impact tester with a digital display of absorbed energy and a printer interface.
- 300 J Charpy / 170 J Izod
- Direct digital energy readout
- 0.5 J minimum graduation
- Printer interface for test records
- Quick change between Charpy and Izod strikers
Analog vs Digital Impact Tester
| Feature | MIT-30 (Analog) | MIT-30 E (Digital) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 300 J Charpy / 168 J Izod | 300 J Charpy / 170 J Izod |
| Reading | Dial with maximum pointer | Digital display |
| Minimum graduation | 2 J | 0.5 J |
| Records | Manual | Printer interface |
Impact Testing Machine Specifications
| Models | MIT-30, MIT-30 E, MIT-30 (ASTM), MIT-1.5, MIT-0.5 |
| Capacity | 300 J / 168 J (MIT-30); 300 J / 170 J (MIT-30 E); 300 J (ASTM); 15 J; 5 J |
| Minimum graduation | 2 J, 0.5 J, 2 J, 0.1 J, 0.05 J respectively |
| Test types | Charpy and Izod (MIT-30 / 30 E); Charpy only (MIT-30 ASTM) |
| Standards | BS 131 Part IV; ASTM E23 for the MIT-30 (ASTM) model |
| Low-energy models | MIT-1.5 (15 J) and MIT-0.5 (5 J) for plastics and light materials |
Full model data is on the impact testing machines page.
Impact Tester Models & Details
Impact Tester Applications in Kenya
Our machines are used by steel rolling mills, construction and cement producers, building material labs, universities and technical institutes, and regional testing laboratories. Typical Kenyan applications include:
Steel plate and structural steel
Charpy V-notch toughness for mill certificates
Pipe and pipeline welding
Weld and heat-affected zone toughness in procedure qualification
Foundries and forgings
Toughness checks on castings and forged parts
Pressure vessel fabrication
Impact tests required by vessel and boiler codes
Plastics and polymers
Low-energy Izod and Charpy tests with the 5 J and 15 J models
Universities and colleges
Strength of materials laboratories
Testing Standards Supported
MCS pendulum impact testers conform to BS 131 Part IV, and the MIT-30 (ASTM) model is built for Charpy tests to ASTM E23, the method used in most steel, pipe and welding specifications.
In Kenya, product conformity is overseen by KEBS (Kenya Bureau of Standards), and laboratories that issue accredited reports work under KENAS (Kenya Accreditation Service). The digital MIT-30 E gives a direct energy reading with a printer interface, so every result can be recorded for your lab files and customer certificates.
Cities We Serve in Kenya
We supply impact testing machines to industrial cities and project sites across Kenya, including:
Export, Shipping & Support for Kenya
Export Packing & Shipping
Machines are packed in seaworthy export cases and shipped from India to Port of Mombasa and Lamu Port.
Export Documents
Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and the machine's calibration certificate are supplied with every shipment.
Online Training & Support
Online operator training on the machine and its software, with remote technical support from our team in India.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you export impact testing machines to Kenya?
Yes. MCS Mechatronic manufactures Charpy and Izod impact testing machines in Kolhapur, India, and exports them to Kenya through ports such as Port of Mombasa and Lamu Port.
Can one machine perform both Charpy and Izod tests?
Yes. The MIT-30 and MIT-30 E come with two strikers and a combined support, and changing from Charpy to Izod only needs the striker to be swapped. The MIT-30 (ASTM) model is dedicated to Charpy tests.
Which impact tester suits ASTM E23 Charpy testing?
The MIT-30 (ASTM) 300 J model is built for Charpy tests to ASTM E23 and is checked geometrically at our works.
Do you have impact testers for plastics?
Yes. The MIT-1.5 (15 J) and MIT-0.5 (5 J) low-energy models suit plastics and other light materials.
Do you provide documents for KEBS PVoC clearance?
Imports into Kenya fall under the KEBS Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) programme. MCS impact testers conform to BS 131 Part IV, and the MIT-30 (ASTM) model to ASTM E23, and the digital model's printed results can be filed for your KEBS or client records. We supply the technical documents needed for PVoC inspection and clearance.
Can the machine run on the power supply used in Kenya?
The supply voltage depends on the model. Kenya's three-phase supply is 415 V at 50 Hz, so please mention your site voltage and frequency in your enquiry so we can confirm the right electrical configuration.
Get an Impact Tester Quotation for Kenya
Tell us the materials, test type (Charpy or Izod) and standard you follow, and we will recommend the right model.
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