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    Barcol Impressor

    Overview Products Knowledge Standards Terms
    The Barcol hardness tester measures hardness by pressing a spring-loaded indenter into the material surface and converting the indentation depth into a hardness value. It is used for rapid testing of the surface hardness of soft metals, plastics, and composite materials, making it suitable for on-site quality control and material acceptance.
    Selection
    When selecting, consider matching the material hardness range with the instrument's measuring range, and ensure the test piece thickness is at least 10 times greater than the indentation depth. Prioritize models with a flat support base to ensure testing stability, and verify the validity of the metrological calibration certificate. For thermoplastic materials, use the Barcol indenter, while for thermosetting materials, a Barcol/Rockwell dual-purpose type may be selected.
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    Terms

    Barcol hardness
    Barcol Hardness Tester

    Standards

    Incoming GB/T 43432.1-2025
    Metallic materials—Barcol hardness test—Part 1: Test method
    Active GB/T 43432.3-2023
    Metallic materials—Barcol hardness test—Part 3: Calibration of reference blocks
    Active GB/T 43432.2-2023
    Metallic materials—Barcol hardness test—Part 2:Verification and calibration of hardness testers

    Instruments

    Defelsko PosiTector BHI1 hardness Gauge Lightweight, portable, digital display, ASTM compliant
    Defelsko PosiTector BHI1 hardness Gauge Lightweight, portable, digital display, ASTM compliant

    Measurement range 20-100 Barcol, accuracy +/- 2 Barcol, lightweight and portable can be used in any direction, supports USB/WiFi/Bluetooth connection, and meets many international test standards.

    $ 1631.00
    Defelsko PosiTector BHI3 hardness Gauge Soft metal Hardness Tester Lightweight Portable
    Defelsko PosiTector BHI3 hardness Gauge Soft metal Hardness Tester Lightweight Portable

    Measurement range 20-100 Barcol, accuracy +/- 2 Barcol, WiFi and Bluetooth data transfer support, real-time mapping of measurement Linear dispersion and storage of 100,000 sets of data.

    $ 2208.00

    Articles

    Advantages of Barcol Hardness Tester in Rapid On-site Coating Hardness Testing
    The Barcol hardness tester is a portable device suitable for rapid on-site measurement of coating hardness. It determines the hardness value by measuring the depth of penetration of the indenter, offering simple operation and test completion within seconds.