Mechanical Hardness Tester

A mechanical hardness tester measures the hardness value by pressing a steel ball or cone into the material's surface and then converting the depth or diameter of the indentation. It is used to detect the compressive resistance of materials such as coatings and plastics, and to assess the wear resistance and degree of curing of materials in quality inspection.
Selection
When selecting, consider the hardness range of the material to match the indenter type: use Rockwell for metals and Shore for elastomers. The sample thickness should be at least 10 times the indentation depth. Choose a benchtop model for flat surfaces and a portable type for large workpieces. Verify the calibration mark from the metrology institution.

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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

Compact size is only 130 * 76 * 32mm, supports 9 kinds of hardness of materials measurement, can store 50 sets of data and realize six kinds of Hardness standard conversion, equipped with RS232 interface for data communication.

$ 348.00

Compact size of only 130 * 76 * 32mm, support six hardness standards conversion, can store 50 sets of measurement data, with 360 ° measurement direction adaptability and RS232 communication interface, to meet a variety of industrial field testing needs.

$ 399.00

The mechanical compression spring device is not easy to damage, the accuracy is up to 0.5HW, the film thickness 0.4-6 mm workpiece can be detected, and various Hardness values such as Brinell Rockwell can be obtained through the conversion table.

$ 477.00

Compact and easy to carry, support six Hardness standards conversion, Measurement range 200~ 900HLD, equipped with RS232 and Bluetooth interface, can store 50 sets of test data, suitable for a variety of complex working conditions environment.

$ 290.00

Volume only 146 × 65 × 36mm, weight 130g, easy to use in a small space; support six kinds of hardness conversion, measurement range 200~ 900HLD, error +/- 0.8%, can store 50 sets of data.

$ 361.00

Split structure is easy to carry, supports free conversion of six Hardness units, can store 50 sets of test data, Measurement range 200~ 900HLD, with RS232 interface and backlight display function.

$ 377.00

Measurement range 200~ 900HLD, Indication Error +/- 0.8%, support six Hardness format conversion, can store 50 sets of data, with RS232 and Bluetooth interface, easy to use in small spaces.

$ 332.00

The three-point contact design ensures that the pencil and the test surface always maintain a 45 ° angle, the standard 6B-6H pencil covers the complete Hardness range, the mechanical structure is easy and reliable to operate, and it is suitable for a variety of coating hardness testing needs.

$ 146.00

Using two-wheel and refill three-point contact design, refill and test surface to maintain an angle of 45 degrees, equipped with 750g weight load, by pushing the Tester can accurately determine the film Hardness value, easy and reliable operation.

$ 154.00

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

Mechanical design is equipped with a compression spring device, Measurement accuracy 0.5HW, can detect Film thickness 0.4-13 mm material, through the Hardness conversion table to obtain a variety of Hardness value, high toughness table window glass impact resistance.

$ 477.00

Compression stroke 2.50mm, load 237g, suitable for wet mold sand/core surface Hardness measurement, support USB and Bluetooth data output, with average calculation and undervoltage alarm function.

$ 328.00

Using mechanical compression spring design, Measurement accuracy 0.5HW, Film thickness 0.4-6 mm workpiece can be detected, and a variety of Hardness values can be obtained through the conversion table, which is suitable for on-site rapid detection.

$ 477.00

The measurement range is 0-20HW, the minimum measurable inner diaMeter is 10mm, the maximum sample thickness is 6mm, and the imported special steel crimping needle and high-strength pointer assembly are used. Stability is good and Hardness value conversion is supported.

$ 1017.00

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