Handheld Hardness Tester

Portable hardness testers apply pressure to the surface of a material through an indenter and convert the indentation depth or diameter into hardness values. They are used for rapid on-site testing of the surface hardness of metals, plastics, and other materials, making them suitable for workpiece quality inspection and equipment maintenance.
Selection
When selecting, consider matching the material type with the corresponding scale; the testing environment determines whether to use a mechanical or electronic type; the measurement range should cover the hardness range of the tested object; the indenter material should suit the testing frequency; and the calibration certificate ensures measurement accuracy.

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Instruments

Suitable for medium-hardness rubber, thermoplastic elastomers, and plastics, with a measurement range greater than 90 HB and less than 20 HD, compliant with ASTM D2240 standard, and supports both handheld and benchtop usage modes.

$ 178.00

Suitable for medium Hardness rubber, thermal plasticity resilience and other materials, Measurement range 0-100HB, can be hand-held or matched with a fixed load test bench to ensure stable measurement.

$ 183.00

Adopt D-type Impact device and optional Miscellaneous six Impact devices, automatic identification and replacement without calibrating; can store 600 sets of measurement data, support seven Hardness standards automatic conversion, Measurement range covers 30~ 110HS to 80~ 976HV.

$ 340.00

Pin Travel 0~ 2.5mm, Measurement range 0~ 100HA, error +/- 1HA, can be used in the matching measuring rack or handheld, to meet a variety of rubber hardness testing needs.

$ 525.00

Measurement range greater than 90B and less than 20D, error ≤ +/- 1H, with average value calculation, MAX Maximum latch and automatic shutdown function, support USB, RS-232 and Bluetooth data output, suitable for portable use.

$ 248.00

Measurement range 63-105HRF, suitable for Film thickness 0.4-6 mm workpiece, mechanical compression spring device durable and reliable, can directly read the Hardness value.

$ 461.00

Adopt double-pointer design, pressure needle Travel 0~ 2.5mm, measurement error +/- 1HAO, can be handheld or used with the bench, suitable for stable and fast detection of low Hardness rubber materials.

$ 148.00

Suitable for medium Hardness rubber, thermal plasticity resilience and other materials, Measurement range 0-100HDO, Indication Error ≤ +/- 1HDO, can be hand-held or matched with fixed load test bench, flexible operation.

$ 183.00

Imported special steel pressure needle, Hardness and long life, range 0-20HW, can directly read the Hardness value, suitable for on-site rapid testing, Stability and portability.

$ 1017.00

Impact energy 11mJ, Impact device mass 50g, ball head diaMeter 3mm, Hardness measurement hole or cylinder, suitable for a variety of metal hardness of materials testing.

$ 162.00

Cang Depth Measurement principle, range 0~ 100HBa, resolution 0.1HBa, Handheld design can be operated with one hand, with MAX Maximum hold function, can test large workpieces without support.

$ 572.00

Suitable for medium Hardness Rubber and Plastic, Measurement range 0-100HC, resolution 0.1HC. Measurement modes of real-time, peak, automatic timing and average value can be connected to computer for data Linear dispersion analysis and storage.

$ 590.00

It adopts 45 ° fixed angle design, loads 1000g +/- 10g, and evaluates Hardness by scratching coatings with different Hardness pencils, which is easy to operate and accurate.

$ 162.00

Compact and lightweight can be operated with one hand, without support and testing experience, the test range is equivalent to brinell hardness 25~ 150HB, can measure a variety of Hardness scales and has MAX Maximum hold and average calculation functions.

$ 696.00

Adopt four-link mechanism to ensure a constant 45 ° test angle, equipped with 500/750/1000g adjustable load, accurately determine film Hardness through different Hardness pencil scratches, meeting standard test Environmental requirements.

$ 307.00

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