Falling Mass Impact Testing—also known as Drop Weight Testing—is a non-destructive mechanical test designed to simulate accidental external impacts on plastic pipes and profiles. The goal is to determine how resistant the material is to breakage when struck by a falling object.

The test involves:

• Dropping a standardized weight (hammer)from a fixed height.
• Observing the sample for cracks, fractures, or deformation.
• Repeating the test on multiple samples for statistical accuracy.

It’s commonly applied to pipes made from:

• PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)
• HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene)
• PP (Polypropylene)
• ABS and composite materials