Handheld or Portable Hardness Testers
Description
Handheld or portable hardness testers are devices designed to measure the hardness of materials by determining their resistance to deformation. These testers are compact and easy to transport, allowing for on-site testing of materials without the need for large, stationary equipment.
Working Principle
Portable hardness testers operate by applying a known load to a material through a penetrator or indenter. The resistance of the material to this force is measured, typically by assessing the size or depth of the indentation left by the indenter. This measurement is then used to calculate the hardness value. These devices are useful because they provide quick and accurate hardness measurements, which are essential for quality control and material verification in various industries.
Applications
Portable hardness testers are used in a variety of applications, including testing the hardness of heat-treated materials like steel, as well as plastics and rubber. They are particularly useful in situations where large parts cannot be easily moved to a testing facility, such as in construction sites or large manufacturing plants.
Advantages over other Hardness Testers
One of the main advantages of portable hardness testers is their ability to perform tests on-site, which eliminates the need to transport samples to a laboratory. This is particularly beneficial for large or heavy components that are difficult to move. Additionally, portable testers can provide quick results, which is advantageous in fast-paced production environments.
Limitations
Portable hardness testers may have limitations in terms of the minimum thickness of the sample they can test. For example, certain models require a minimum sample thickness of 1mm. They may also have limitations regarding the surface roughness of the material being tested, as excessive roughness can affect the accuracy of the results.
Considerations
When selecting a portable hardness tester, it is important to consider factors such as initial costs, operating expenses, and the durability of the device. The accuracy of the tester is also crucial, as is the cost and frequency of maintenance and replacement parts. Users should ensure that the tester meets the specific requirements of their application, including the types of materials to be tested and the expected volume of testing.
from PCE Instruments / PCE Americas Inc.
PCE-1000N is a portable handheld Barcol hardness testing durometer used to measure the hardness of pure aluminum, soft aluminum, thick aluminum alloy and aluminum sheets, strips, rods, castings and forgings. The hardness of fiber-reinforced (FRP) plastics, glass-reinforced (GRP) plastics, hard... [See More]
- Mounting: Handheld or Portable
- Test: Brinell; Durometers; Rockwell; Vickers / Knoop; Barcol (HBA), Webster (HW)
from PCE Instruments / PCE Americas Inc.
Durometer for metallic materials with printer, memory and software which shows breaking strength directly in the display. PCE-2800 Durometer is a portable instrument to show and print hardness value on-site. Backlight in the display is adjustable and can be used easily even for inexperienced people... [See More]
- Mounting: Handheld or Portable
- Test: Brinell; Durometers; Rockwell; Vickers / Knoop; Shore (HS), Leeb (HL)
from PCE Instruments / PCE Americas Inc.
PCE-DD-A. Durometer to measure Shore A hardness in soft gums, rubber and elastomers / easy-to-read digital display / resolution of 0.5 degrees of hardness The PCE-DD-A Durometer is an ergonomic device that checks Shore hardness in gum, plastic and other non-metallic materials. It is of the highest... [See More]
- Mounting: Handheld or Portable
- Test Load: 1
- Test: Durometers
from PCE Instruments / PCE Americas Inc.
PCE-DD-D is a Shore D durometer or hardness tester used to measure the Shore hardness of materials such as hard rubber, hard resin, acrylic, glass, thermoplastic and more. This Shore D durometer uses an impact rod with a 30 à ¸ ¢ à ¸ š conical point and 50 Newtons... [See More]
- Mounting: Handheld or Portable
- Test: Durometers
from Foundrax Engineering Products, Ltd.
The Foundrax BRINscope manual Brinell microscope gives the accuracy of a scientific instrument with the reliability and robustness required for use on the shop floor – even in harsh industrial environments such as those found in foundries, forges, and steelworks. The small area of the nose... [See More]
- Mounting: Handheld or Portable
- Test: Brinell
from ZwickRoell LP
These Shore hardness testers are used for determining the hardness of plastics and rubber to ISO 48, ASTM D2240, ISO 868, NFT 51109 and BS 903 Part A26. For on-site testing on the product, analog versions with and without drag-pointer are available. The instruments with drag-pointers simplify... [See More]
- Mounting: Handheld or Portable
- Test: Durometers
from Phase II Plus
These sleek hand held hardness testers are crafted and engineered to perform at the highest level of accuracy. An ergonomic lightweight design assists in taking precise and consistent hardness measurements. [See More]
- Mounting: Handheld or Portable
- Test: Durometers
from Anton Paar
The BioindenterTM, BHT, is optimized to respond to the requirements of testing soft materials with non-planar surfaces (soft materials down to 1 kPa). The BHT is a modified UNHT with a biochamber for easy mounting and observation of biological samples. This instrument is available upon request. Key... [See More]
- Mounting: Handheld or Portable
- Sample Height: 0.0100
- Test Load: 0.0020
from Johnson and Allen, Ltd.
The ET3 (Equotip-3) is Proceq's flagship hardness testing unit built to include all the features needed for in-depth analysis of the material properties that influence hardness. Depending on the application, additional impactors can be equipped to tailor the ET3 to best suit the test material. [See More]
- Mounting: Handheld or Portable
- Test: Brinell; Rockwell; Vickers / Knoop
from REED-Direct
Pocket-sized model with integrated probe. Meets DIN 53505, ASTM D2240, ISO 7619 and JISK 7215. RS232 serial interface. Measures maximum value. Calculates average value. Push button zero calibration. Bright, clear, 4-digit, 10mm high LCD readout. Auto power off conserves battery life. SPECIFICATIONS:... [See More]
- Mounting: Handheld or Portable
- Test: Durometers
from AMETEK Sensors, Test & Calibration
Meet the B.O.S.S. This brinell optical scanning system includes high resolution video scanning head and imaging software that ensures a fast, accurate and consistent reading of all brinell impressions. Add to your personal computer or ours. Tolerances can be used and signified audibly or visually... [See More]
- Mounting: Handheld or Portable
- Test: Brinell
from Foundrax Engineering Products, Ltd.
Accurate, reliable, and portable, the DHT100 Leeb hardness tester uses the rebound principle to calculate the hardness value and conforms to ASTM A 956. General Specifications: Technique. Dynamic Leeb Hardness Test. Hardness Scales. HL with conversion to HRC, HRB, HV, HB, HS. Materials. Steel and... [See More]
- Mounting: Handheld or Portable
- Test: Dynamic Rebound
from ZwickRoell LP
Robust and versatile - the key characteristics of the DuraJet. Through electronic load application and a load range of 9.8 N to 2,450 N (1 kg to 250 kg), this hardness testing machine covers the complete Rockwell hardness range. But that's not all, this hardness tester can do even more: Plastics and... [See More]
- Mounting: Handheld or Portable
- Test Method: Superficial; Micro; Macro
- Test: Brinell; Rockwell; Vickers / Knoop; Super Rockwell, Plastics Testing, Carbon Testing
from Anton Paar
The High Temperature Nanoindentation tester (HT-UNHT) is a low-load nanomechanical test system for measuring the hardness and elastic modulus of thin films and coatings up to 700 °C. Patented UNHT technology combined with unique heating provides a high stability solution at any temperature. 2... [See More]
- Mounting: Handheld or Portable
- Sample Height: 0.0100
- Test Load: 0.0102
from Johnson and Allen, Ltd.
The ES3 (Equostat 3) is a hardness tester designed with thin and small test objects in mind. Hardness test results are negatively affected by thin and small volume materials unless they are compensated for. The ES3 achieves this by using Proceq's patented and pre-installed software package in... [See More]
- Mounting: Handheld or Portable
- Test Method: Superficial
- Test: Rockwell
- Test Load: 1.02 to 5.1
from AMETEK Sensors, Test & Calibration
The HiLight Series features a high intensity LED light source providing excellent contrast for measuring your brinell impressions. With a 20X lens and narrow nose piece, it is ideal for restricted spaces. The “auto-motion ” feature helps maximize battery life- the LED light is turned off... [See More]
- Mounting: Handheld or Portable
- Test: Brinell
from Foundrax Engineering Products, Ltd.
The BRINtronic series of stand alone automatic Brinell microscopes includes: -BRINtronic –LT fully automatic portable Brinell microscope includes laptop PC supplied in a tough industrial quality case, (available without laptop computer as the BRINtronic-LTx). -BRINtronic-PC fully automatic... [See More]
- Mounting: Handheld or Portable
- Test: Brinell
from ZwickRoell LP
The ZwickRoell 3103 IRHD micro compact digital hardness tester consists of a base housing with integrated electronics and display, a height-adjustable support table for specimens and a column with built-in IRHD micro measurement device (ISO 48). [See More]
- Mounting: Handheld or Portable
- Test Method: Micro
- Test: Durometers
from Anton Paar
The Microindentation Tester is ideally suited to the measurement of mechanical properties such as the hardness and elastic modulus of thin hard coatings, thick soft coatings and bulk materials such as PVD and CVD hard coatings and ceramic surface layers. It provides accurate and reproducible values. [See More]
- Mounting: Handheld or Portable
- Sample Height: 0.1000
- Test Load: 3.06
from AMETEK Sensors, Test & Calibration
The Newage Pin Brinell is the de-facto standard for economical Brinell hardness measurement. This simple-to-use and inexpensive tester can be used across the entire Brinell range (HB100 to HB700). The Pin Brinell applies force to the indenter by the operator using a hammer or a clamping device. The... [See More]
- Mounting: Handheld or Portable
- Test: Brinell
from Foundrax Engineering Products, Ltd.
The BRINtronic series of stand alone automatic Brinell microscopes includes: -BRINtronic –LT fully automatic portable Brinell microscope includes laptop PC supplied in a tough industrial quality case, (available without laptop computer as the BRINtronic-LTx). -BRINtronic-PC fully automatic... [See More]
- Mounting: Handheld or Portable
- Test: Brinell
from ZwickRoell LP
The ZwickRoell 3105 combi test is a microcomputer-controlled hardness tester with very high measurement accuracy in multiple IRHD (plus IRHD ss supersoft) and Shore measurement ranges. [See More]
- Mounting: Handheld or Portable
- Test Method: Micro
- Test: Durometers
from Anton Paar
The NHT3 is designed to provide low loads with depth measurements in the nanometer scale for the measurement of hardness, elastic modulus, creep, etc. The system can be used to characterize organic, inorganic, hard and soft materials. With the unique top surface referencing technique, an indentation... [See More]
- Mounting: Handheld or Portable
- Sample Height: 0.0200
- Test Load: 0.0510
from AMETEK Sensors, Test & Calibration
Ideal for economy applications, this versatile scope features a 20X magnification, pre-focused lens and narrow nose piece. Meets ASTM E-10. [See More]
- Mounting: Handheld or Portable
- Test: Brinell