CIT-A – Card Corner Impact Test Tool
The CIT-A tool designed to measure the ability of a card to resist de-lamination and cracking when subjected to an impact directed at a corner.
The CIT-A tool designed to measure the ability of a card to resist de-lamination and cracking when subjected to an impact directed at a corner.
Application
The CIT-A is a manual control tool that is used for testing the resistance of the card body of dual interface personalized ID-1 cards to de-lamination or cracking at the direct corner impact. It complies with the ANSI INCITS 322 5.20 norm and the CQM MasterCard v2.15 specifications (TM-417 test method).
It can be used for :
– Quality control and production control
Key benefits
– Easy-to-fix the card thanks to a steel frame with gliders and jaws
– Finishing made of aircraft grade 6061 aluminum/steel alloy bar stock and electrostatic coated for a durable long-lasting finish.
The fitting and test weight are made of stainless steel.
Impact weight is calibrated to create an impact force of 13.3 N +/- 0,5N
Dropping height : 305 +/- 6mm
| Weight | 4.7 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 21.5 x 10 x 38.5 cm |
| Model | Access |
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