ESBD_372539_1723659517584_02._Specification No TxDOT 845-63-45657 Pendulum Impact Testing Machine.pdf

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

SPECIFICATION NO.

TxDOT 845-63-45657

DATED: APRIL 2024:

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MOTORIZED PENDULUM IMPACT TESTING MACHINE

PUBLICATION

This specification is a product of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). This specification may not be sold for profit or monetary gain. If this document is altered in any way, the header and any and all references to TxDOT must be removed. TxDOT does not assume nor accept any liability when this specification is used in the procurement process by any other entity.

1. SCOPE: This Specification is to provide a Motorized Pendulum Impact Testing Machine used for testing impact resistance of traffic materials such as thermoplastic, rumble bars and pavement markers.

2. DELIVERY LOCATION: To be delivered to Texas Department of Transportation Materials and Tests Division at 6230 E. Stassney Ln., Austin, TX 78744. Vendor must use Burleson Road entrance to TxDOT Stassney Campus.

3. DEFINITIONS OF TERMS AND ACRONYMS

3.1. IZOD Impact Test– This test must be used to determine the impact resistance

(toughness) of a material.

3.2. CHARPY Impact Test – This test must be used to determine the amount of energy absorbed by a material during fracture.

3.3. AASHTO - American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.

3.4. ASTM - American Society for Testing and Materials.

4. EQUIPMENT

4.1. Equipment furnished must be the latest model in current production, as offered to commercial trade, and of quality workmanship and material. The vendor represents that all equipment offered will be new. Used, shopworn, demonstrator, prototype, re-manufactured, or discontinued models are not acceptable.

4.2. Vendor must provide Certificate of Origin, Certificate of Title, and any other documents required for this equipment.

4.3. Respondent must submit with the solicitation the latest printed literature and detailed specifications on equipment the respondent proposes to furnish.

4.4. All parts not specifically mentioned which are necessary for the unit to be complete and ready for operation or which are normally furnished as standard equipment must be furnished by the vendor. All parts must conform in strength, quality, and workmanship to the accepted standard of the industry.

4.5. The unit provided must meet or exceed all federal and state of Texas safety, health, lighting, and noise regulations and standards in effect and applicable to equipment furnished at the time of manufacture.

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4.6. Must be capable of conducting both IZOD Impact Test and Charpy Impact Test.

4.7. Accessories must include the following, dynamometric torque wrench, hammer connection wedges size 10 and 12, IZOD adapter, and Charpy Shoulders.

4.8. Must include Two IZOD hammers (roughly 5 and 20 Joule) and Two Charpy hammers (roughly 5 and 25 Joule).

4.9. Must include a reinforced table to ensure proper impact loading.

4.10. Must meet the requirements of AASHTO T250, Standard Method of Test for Thermoplastic Traffic Line Material.

4.11. Must meet the requirements of ASTM D4812, Standard Test Method for Unnotched Cantilever Beam Impact Resistance of Plastics.

4.12. This device should meet the requirements of ASTM D256, Standard Test Methods for Determining the Izod Pendulum Impact Resistance of Plastics.

5. SOFTWARE

5.1. Must include a software that can be used for running the tests, interpreting the results, and storing the date.

6. ALIGNING TOOLS

6.1. Aligning tools must include jig for aligning un-notched IZOD specimens and notch alignment device for Charpy specimens.

7. INSTALLATION:

7.1. Vendor must install unit at the TxDOT designated site and ensure complete installation of the equipment, including providing all cables, hoses, brackets, and accessories necessary for complete and safe installation, connection to power and telecommunications sources, and diagnostic testing. Unit shall be fully operational.

TxDOT will execute all physical modifications to the installation site unless otherwise specified.

7.2. Vendor must notify TxDOT point of contact via telephone or email a minimum of 10 working days prior to proposed installation date.

8. FACTORY TRAINED TECHNICIAN:

8.1. The vendor must provide the services of a competent factory-trained technician thoroughly trained in the use and operation of the unit to TxDOT for a minimum of 4-hour(s) instruction on safety, operation, and preventive maintenance of the unit.

Services must be provided after the unit has been delivered and is ready for operation but prior to payment.

8.2. The training must take place on TxDOT's premises at a time and date mutually

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9. EXAMPLE MAKE/MODELS

9.1. Instron – CEAST 9050 Motorized

9.2. Tinius Olsen – IT-542

9.3. Or approved TxDOT equal.

10. VENDOR DELIVERABLES

10.1. Pendulum Impact Testing Machine

10.2. Installation

10.3. Training

11. NOTE: Please include all installation, training, and freight charges in the unit price of the bid tab.

12. WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS

12.1. MATERIAL WARRANTY: Materials provided under the contract must be in current production, as offered to commercial trade, and be of quality material. Used, shopworn, demonstrator, prototype, reconditioned, or discontinued materials are not acceptable. Materials must be warranted against material defects and defects in workmanship for a period of not less than 12 months and cover 100% parts and labor. The warranty period must commence upon date of acceptance by TxDOT. If the manufacturer’s standard warranty period exceeds 12 months, then the standard warranty period must be in effect. The vendor must be responsible for the warranty.

The vendor must provide the designated TxDOT representative with all manufacturers’ warranty documents upon completion of service prior to leaving the job site.

13. VENDOR PERFORMANCE: Vendor performance will be monitored on a regular basis by TxDOT.

13.1. An unsatisfactory performance determination includes, but is not limited to:

13.1.1. Failure to deliver any portion of the equipment.

13.1.2. Any requirement not met as outlined in the equipment requirements determined by TxDOT.

NOTE: Unsatisfactory performance may result in a negative vendor performance report, or cancellation of the contract or both, in addition to any other rights, liquidated damages and remedies provided by the contract or allowed by law.

13.2. An exceptional performance determination includes, but is not limited to:

13.2.1. Deliverables made early upon TxDOT personnel request.

13.2.2. Product upgrade substitution suggested and accepted at no additional

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13.2.3. Vendor commended for exceptional customer service; exceptional service provided.

13.2.4. Provided technical assistance when not required.