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Shoe Heel Impact Fatigue Tester
The Shoe Heel Impact Fatigue Tester is designed to evaluate the resistance of footwear heels (high heels, mid-heels, and other styles) to repeated dynamic impacts, simulating real-world walking or running forces. It provides objective quantitative data on the heel’s durability, enabling manufacturers and researchers to optimize design, verify quality, and assess continuous stress tolerance.
Applications
The tester is suitable for evaluating heel durability in:
(1) High-heeled shoes: Women’s fashion and formal heels.
(2) Mid-heeled footwear: Office shoes and casual heels.
(3) Low-heeled shoes with defined heel: Loafers, sandals, and booties.
(4) Children’s footwear with heels: School or formal shoes.
(5) Footwear R&D: Testing new heel materials, designs, and cushioning systems.
(6) Footwear quality control: Production inspection for heel fatigue performance.
Standards
(1) BS 5131 — British Standard for Footwear Heel Impact Test
(2) SATRA TM21 — Footwear Heel Impact Fatigue Testing
(3) EN ISO 20344 — Personal Protective Equipment — Footwear — Test Methods
(4) ASTM F1976 — Standard Test Method for Heel Impact Resistance
(5) GB/T 20991 — Test Methods for Personal Protective Equipment Shoes
Features
(1) Measures the resistance of footwear heels to repeated impacts and fatigue.
(2) Simulates real-world walking and running forces for realistic evaluation.
(3) Provides objective quantitative results, including number of cycles until heel failure.
(4) Applicable for various heel types, including high heels, mid-heels, and defined low heels.
(5) Supports quality control, R&D, and design optimization.
Technical Parameters
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Impact Energy | 0.68 J/blow (typical, adjustable by model) |
| Shock Frequency | 60 blows per minute (adjustable) |
| Swing Arm Diameter | 12.5 mm (typical) |
| Punching Hammer | Diameter and thickness adjustable per model |
| Punch Edge | Specific size and shape per standard, material and hardness compliant |
| Power Supply | AC 220V, 50/60 Hz |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | Approximately 500 × 400 × 600 mm |
| Weight (approx.) | 50 kg |
FAQ
1. What is a Shoe Heel Impact Fatigue Tester used for?
A Shoe Heel Impact Fatigue Tester is used to evaluate the durability, impact resistance, and fatigue performance of shoe heels under repeated impact loading conditions.
2. Which standards can the Shoe Heel Impact Fatigue Tester comply with?
The tester can be designed according to relevant footwear testing standards, such as SATRA TM20. ISO 19956. ASTM F1614. and other applicable footwear performance standards.
3. What types of shoe heels can be tested with this equipment?
It is suitable for testing various types of heels, including high heels, leather shoe heels, plastic heels, rubber heels, and other footwear heel materials.
4. What test parameters can be measured by the Shoe Heel Impact Fatigue Tester?
The equipment can evaluate impact cycles, heel deformation, cracking, damage, and overall fatigue resistance of shoe heels after repeated impacts.
5. Why is impact fatigue testing important for shoe heel quality control?
Impact fatigue testing helps manufacturers assess heel durability, improve footwear safety, reduce product failures, and ensure compliance with footwear quality requirements.