Pen-Type Hardness Measurement Gauge

The pen-type hardness tester measures hardness by vertically pressing a spring-loaded tungsten steel needle into the material's surface and converting the penetration depth into a hardness value. It is used for rapid on-site testing of surface hardness for coatings, plastics, and other materials. During operation, keep the pen body vertical and record the reading once it stabilizes.
Selection
When selecting a pen-type hardness tester, it is essential to match the hardness range of the material, with common models covering 2H to 9H. Consider the correspondence between the indenter specifications and testing standards, and verify the validity of the calibration certificate. A portable design is suitable for irregular curved surfaces, while models with digital display functions are recommended for laboratory use.

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Can be used with A type or C type Shore DuroMeter, fixed load weight mass 0.75 +/- 0.05kg, hardness Gauge clamping Rod connection size M7x0.5mm, improve hardness testing accuracy and Stability.

$ 180.00

Che type hardness Gauge, test range 0~ 100HBa, equivalent to brinell hardness 25~ 150HB, no support, one-handed operation, with MAX Maximum retention function, suitable for various aluminum alloys and frp materials.

$ 719.00

Suitable for soft rubber, thermal plasticity resilience and extremely soft plastics, Hardness Measurement range < 20 HDO, with real-time, peak, timing and average Measurement mode, can be connected to the computer for data management and analysis.

$ 590.00

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

Pressure is applied to the hardness Gauge by weight, with a total mass of about 5kg and a pressing speed of 3.2mm/s to ensure test Stability and High Precision, suitable for standard specimen adjustment.

$ 199.00

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

Tempered Glass platform, long-term use is not easy to abrasion and rust; the level of the working platform is adjustable, and the hardness Gauge is adjusted to the same level; the weight is accurate, the column lifting space is ≤ 140mm, Dimension 165 * 145 * 380mm.

$ 181.00

Suitable for soft rubber, thermal plasticity resilience and other materials, Measurement range 0-100HO, resolution 1HO, can be used in hand or with the test bench, in line with ASTM D2240 standard.

$ 183.00

Suitable for materials such as high Hardness rubber and engineering plastics, pressing needle Travel 0~ 2.5mm, Measurement range 0~ 100HD, error +/- 1HD, in line with ASTM D 2240-05 and GB/T2411-2008 standards.

$ 864.00

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

Impact energy 11mN, Impact device mass 80g, suitable for measurement of slender narrow groove, can meet the needs of different shapes and sizes of workpiece Hardness detection.

$ 1232.00

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

Suitable for medium Hardness rubber and thermal plasticity resilience materials, Measurement range 0-100HB, resolution 0.1HB. With real-time, peak, automatic timing and average measurement mode, can be connected to the computer for data Linear dispersion analysis, storage and export.

$ 590.00

Impact energy 3N, Impact device mass 75g, suitable for measurement of small or thin specimens and surface hardening layer, the minimum thickness can be measured 1mm and the minimum hardening layer depth 0.2mm.

$ 764.00

Suitable for materials with Hardness > 90HA and < 20HD, especially for thin or curved samples. Measurement modes of real-time, peak, automatic timing and average value, force retention time can be set, and data Linear dispersion analysis and qualification judgment can be carried out by the host computer software.

$ 590.00

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