Hand Tools
Hardness testers
Portable and bench hardness testing
Hardness testers measure the hardness of materials, a key data point for verifying heat treatment and part quality.
There are portable models (Leeb rebound or UCI, for field measurement) and benchtop models (Rockwell, Brinell) that convert to the main hardness scales (HRC, HB, HV, HRB).
Essential for incoming material inspection, quality control and failure analysis.
Main features
Portable and bench hardness testing
Converts to the main scales
For all types of metals
Brand
Typical applications
- Material hardness control
- Heat treatment verification
- Incoming material inspection
- Production quality control
- Testing of finished parts
- Failure analysis
- Materials laboratory
- Industrial maintenance
- Supplier control
Featured products
| Product | Type | Description | Scales / Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwell bench tester | Rockwell bench hardness tester | Penetration-depth testing with software, data output and programmable loading and dwell times. | HRA · HRB · HRC |
| Brinell bench tester | Brinell bench hardness tester | Ball indenter with optical measurement of the impression; ideal for castings and coarse-grained materials. | HBW |
| Vickers bench tester | Vickers and microhardness bench tester | Pyramidal diamond indenter for hardness and microhardness of layers, coatings and small parts. | HV · HK |
| Automatic universal | Universal bench hardness tester | Multi-scale with automated Z axis and automatic indent measurement for laboratory and production. | Rockwell · Brinell · Vickers |
| Portable Leeb | Portable rebound hardness tester (Leeb) | Dynamic rebound test for large parts or on-site use; converts to the common scales. | HL → HRC · HB · HV · HS |
| Portable UCI | Portable ultrasonic hardness tester (UCI) | Ultrasonic contact for thin parts, welds and finished surfaces, without damaging the part. | HV · HRC |
| Shore A / D | Shore durometer (elastomers) | For hardness of plastics, rubbers and elastomers. | Shore A · Shore D |
| Accessories | Hardness tester accessories | Hardness test blocks (PT05124 / PT05181), indenters, impact devices, probes and cables. | — |
Note: The data shown is for reference only and may vary depending on the model, the manufacturer and the conditions of use.
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