High-Precision Hardness Tester

A precision hardness tester applies a fixed pressure to a material through an indenter and calculates the hardness value based on the size of the indentation. It is used to detect the compressive resistance of surfaces of materials such as coatings and plastics, and is applied in quality control and material comparison.
Selection
When selecting, consider matching the hardness range of the material with the type of indenter, ensuring the sample thickness meets testing requirements, adapting the operating environment to the instrument's protection level, and aligning the data output method with existing recording processes.

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Instruments

High Accuracy Electromagnetic Force equilibrating Sensor, stable reading within 2 seconds, adjustable weighing speed of fast, medium and slow, and equipped with RS-232 interface for data connection.

$ 637.00

Imported High Accuracy Electrochemical sensor, detection limit up to 0.001ppm. Support 4-20mA, RS485 and other signal output, with overvoltage, lightning protection, short circuit and other multiple protection and automatic recovery functions.

$ 582.00

High-precision Sensor is used to ensure accurate and stable weighing, Response Time ≤ 3 seconds to quickly display results, with practical functions such as peeling, counting, unit conversion, etc., and the front horizontal bubble is easy to adjust.

$ 162.00

High-precision Sensor is used to ensure accurate and stable weighing, battery is equipped to achieve AC and DC dual-use, Response Time ≤ 3 seconds, LCD with backlight display operation is simple and intuitive.

$ 170.00

High-precision Sensor for 0.01g Readability and 0.001g/cm ³ density accuracy, built-in multiple density references and rigorous calculation programs, supports solid liquid sample testing and directly displays density results.

$ 332.00

High-precision Sensor is used to ensure accurate and stable weighing, and the battery is configured to achieve AC and DC dual-use. LCD backlight liquid crystal display is intuitive, with various functions such as weighing, peeling, counting, and unit conversion. Response Time ≤ 3 seconds, readability 0.01g.

$ 131.00

It can automatically measure the dynamic and static COF at the same time, with a force measurement range of 0~ 5N, using high-precision ball screw drive, and equipped with a micro-printer to print multiple sets of results and averages.

$ 2007.00

High Accuracy Electromagnetic Force equilibrating Sensor, stable reading within 2 seconds, Measurement speed, Sensitivity adjustable, and equipped with RS-232 interface for easy connection to external devices.

$ 656.00

Using high-precision ball screw drive, the total error of the force measurement system is less than +/- 2%, and the dynamic and static COF can be automatically measured at the same time. The micro-printer can print multiple sets of results and the average value.

$ 2007.00

Drawdown blade and bar two coating methods, the accuracy of +/- 3μm; Drawdown blade clamshell and new bar installation design for easy cleaning, improve efficiency; support speed 1-300mm/s stepless speed and application length free adjustment; Vacuum chuck function is suitable for soft substrates such as films.

$ 15081.00

The use of servo motors ensures stable operation and high precision in coating, featuring heating and vacuum adsorption functions, supporting free adjustment of coating length and speed, and a newly designed wire rod installation method for easy cleaning.

$ 4914.00

The device features an infinity distance Brightfield metallographic objective for long working distance measurements, high luminance LED or halogen lighting options, and supports 12 million pixel high definition CCD imagery.

$ 13951.00

Drawdown blade and bar two coating methods, with Vacuum chuck function, high film thickness control accuracy, application length and speed can be adjusted freely, clamshell Drawdown blade design is easy to clean, suitable for film and other soft substrate uniform Spreader.

$ 11046.00

Adopt High Accuracy modular Spreader station structure, all-electric control without external air source; Spreader thickness can reach a minimum of 0.01mm, accuracy +/- 0.003mm; equipped with UV LED curing module, instant curing; Spreader width 400mm, speed 2-4.5 m/min adjustable, forward and reverse stepless transmission.

$ 9755.00

Using a new generation of electromagnetic Sensor, stable reading within 2 seconds, Measurement speed, Sensitivity can be adjusted as needed, and equipped with RS-232 interface for data transmission.

$ 929.00

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