Brinell Hardness Testers
Description
Brinell Hardness Testers are devices used to measure the hardness of metallic materials. They achieve this by applying a known load to the surface of the material through a hardened steel ball of a specified diameter. The resulting permanent impression's diameter is measured, and the Brinell Hardness Number (BHN) is calculated based on this measurement.
Working Principle
The Brinell Hardness Test operates by pressing a hardened steel ball into the material under a specific load. The diameter of the indentation left in the material is measured, and the hardness is calculated by dividing the applied load by the surface area of the indentation. This method is useful because it provides a measure of the material's resistance to deformation, which can be related to its yield strength. The test is standardized to ensure consistency in results, typically using a ball 10 millimeters in diameter and loads ranging from 500 to 3000 kilograms.
Applications
Brinell Hardness Testers are widely used on castings and forgings. They are particularly useful in situations where the removal of conventional tensile test pieces is difficult. Specific examples include testing the hardness of large metal parts such as engine blocks, crankshafts, and other heavy-duty components where the material's resistance to deformation is critical.
Advantages over other Hardness Testers
One advantage of Brinell Hardness Testers is their ability to test large and coarse-grained materials, which might not be suitable for other hardness testing methods like Vickers or Rockwell. The Brinell method is also beneficial for testing materials with a rough surface finish, as it does not require extensive surface preparation.
Limitations
A notable limitation of Brinell Hardness Testers is that the round ball indenter does not always create a perfectly round indentation, which can make it challenging to measure the hardness accurately. Additionally, the test is not suitable for very hard or thin materials, as the large indentation could cause damage or inaccurate results.
Considerations
When considering Brinell Hardness Testers, it is important to account for the initial costs of the equipment, which can be significant. Operating expenses are generally low, but the durability of the indenter balls and the accuracy of the measurements can be affected by wear over time, necessitating periodic replacement and calibration. Maintenance costs should also be considered, as regular checks are required to ensure the tester remains in good working condition.
from Tinius Olsen, Inc.
The model Evotech 1010 combines today ’s load application technology with a top class depth measuring system. Rockwell, Superficial Rockwell & Brinell scales are part of the machine ’s capabilities. High accurate test results and fast operation make it the best in its class today. [See More]
- Test: Brinell; Rockwell
- Test Load: 1 to 250
- Test Method: Superficial
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]
- Test: Brinell; Durometers; Rockwell; Vickers / Knoop; Barcol (HBA), Webster (HW)
- Mounting: Handheld or Portable
from Tinius Olsen, Inc.
The model Evotech 1310 is a new generation of hardness testing instrument with protruding nose design. This long nose design allows you to reach as far as 150mm inside a bore or just on flat material similar to any other Rockwell hardness tester. A twin scale Rockwell machine that also provides... [See More]
- Test: Brinell; Rockwell
- Test Load: 150
- Test Method: Superficial
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]
- Test: Brinell; Durometers; Rockwell; Vickers / Knoop; Shore (HS), Leeb (HL)
- Mounting: Handheld or Portable
from Tinius Olsen, Inc.
The model Evotech 1610 features Load cell, force feedback, closed loop system, fully automatic, servo motor driven. The test forces can range from 3kgf to 150kgf and can perform Rockwell, Superficial Rockwell and Brinell Hardness tests. System control is managed via a simple-to-use 6.5 ” color... [See More]
- Test: Brinell; Rockwell
- Test Load: 3
- Test Method: Superficial
from PCE Instruments / PCE Americas Inc.
PCE-950 is a handheld metal hardness durometer used to determine the hardness of 10 different types of metal (i.e., cast steel, hammered steel, cold-rolled steel, stainless steel, cast iron, ductile iron, aluminum alloy, brass, bronze and forged copper alloy) according to the Leeb rebound method. In... [See More]
- Test: Brinell; Durometers; Rockwell; Vickers / Knoop; Shore
- Mounting: Handheld or Portable
from Tinius Olsen, Inc.
The model Evotech 1620 features Load cell, force feedback, closed loop system, fully automatic, servo motor driven. The test forces can range from 3kgf to 150kgf and can perform Rockwell, Superficial Rockwell and Brinell Hardness tests. This fully integrated windows controller, SSD hard disk,... [See More]
- Test: Brinell; Rockwell
- Test Load: 3
- Test Method: Superficial
from PCE Instruments / PCE Americas Inc.
The PCE-900 portable metal hardness tester features 9 common material presets including: - (Cast) steel. - Cold work tool steel. - Stainless steel. - Grey cast iron. - Spheroidal graphite iron. - Cast aluminum alloys. - Brass. - Bronze. - Copper [See More]
- Test: Brinell; Durometers; Rockwell; Vickers / Knoop; Shore (HSD)
- Mounting: Handheld or Portable
from Tinius Olsen, Inc.
The model Evotech 2050 Micro-Vickers, Vickers Hardness testing machines are a new generation that use a unique, electronically controlled, closed loop system and advanced force sensor technology to achieve absolute accuracy, reliability and repeatability, on each of the forces used for a test. The... [See More]
- Test: Brinell; Vickers / Knoop
- Test Method: Micro
from PCE Instruments / PCE Americas Inc.
Featuring a quick 2-second measurement time, this UCI hardness tester is the ideal tool for weld inspection, hardness control of metal coatings and hardness measurement of fine-grained metals, small forgings, cast materials, heat-affected zones, ion-nitrided stamping dies and molds, forms, presses,... [See More]
- Test: Brinell; Durometers; Rockwell; Vickers / Knoop
- Mounting: Handheld or Portable
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]
- Test: Brinell
- Mounting: Handheld or Portable
from AMETEK Sensors, Test & Calibration
The automatic 9000N Series Brinell hardness tester displays the hardness result without using a Brinell scope. Used for high volume testing without operator influence. Uses a Rockwell-type method with a standard Brinell ball and test load to read out directly in Brinell scales. [See More]
- Test: Brinell
- Mounting: Fixtured or Permanent
- Test Method: Macro
- Test Load: 500 to 3000
from Haida International Equipment Co., Ltd.
The hardness tester for fast hardness testing of metallic materials, high precision, stable performance, simple operation, easy to carry. Can be measured in different directions Leeb hardness converted into Brinell, Rockwell, Vickers, Shore hardness, etc., and can be automatically converted to print... [See More]
- Test: Brinell; Rockwell; Vickers / Knoop
- Mounting: Fixtured or Permanent
from ZwickRoell LP
The DuraScan micro hardness tester is ideal for solving a wide variety of test tasks providing you with an efficient laboratory companion for hardness testing. A wide variety of applications are covered through the use of templates and help settings according to the current specifications of the... [See More]
- Test: Brinell; Vickers / Knoop
- Mounting: Fixtured or Permanent
- Test Method: Micro
from LECO Corporation
Using state-of-the-art load cell technology, this is one of the most versatile and easy-to-use Brinell hardness testers available. Operation is handled through a user-friendly touch-pad, virtually eliminating errors by removing the use of knobs and the stacking of weights typically associated with... [See More]
- Test: Brinell
- Test Load: 62.5 to 3000
- Mounting: Fixtured or Permanent
from Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, Inc.
Convenient, Accurate Micro Hardness Measurements. Shimadzu ’s HMV-G series of Micro Hardness Testers determine hardness by indenting a material and then measuring the size of the resulting indentation. Systems range from standalone models with manual stage movement and indentation reading... [See More]
- Test: Brinell; Vickers / Knoop
- Mounting: Fixtured or Permanent
- Test Method: Micro
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]
- Test: Brinell; Rockwell; Vickers / Knoop
- Mounting: Handheld or Portable
from Foundrax Engineering Products, Ltd.
The BRIN400 series of closed loop Brinell hardness testers represent the latest in Brinell hardness testing technology. They are robust, reliable, proven and designed to meet a customer ’s most demanding requirements in harsh industrial environments such as those found in foundries, forges and... [See More]
- Test: Brinell
- Mounting: Fixtured or Permanent
- Test Method: Macro
- Sample Height: 47.5
from AMETEK Sensors, Test & Calibration
The Newage KB Series is a popular, manually-controlled Brinell hardness tester that meets ASTM E-110. This lightweight, portable tester is ideal for virtually any size or shape of metal specimen. [See More]
- Test: Brinell
- Mounting: Fixtured or Permanent
- Test Method: Macro
- Test Load: 1000 to 3000
from ZwickRoell LP
The DuraVision solves a wide variety of test tasks and is known for its efficiency in macro hardness testing applications. Even in harsh industrial environments, you can count on the reliable performance of this hardness tester, and always in accordance with currently applicable standards. The... [See More]
- Test: Brinell; Rockwell; Vickers / Knoop; Carbon and Plastic Testing
- Mounting: Fixtured or Permanent
- Test Method: Macro
from Johnson and Allen, Ltd.
Johnson and Allen supply Proceq's EQ1000-B2 (Proceq Bambino) and EQ1000-P2 (Proceq Piccolo) portable pen type hardness testers. These instruments are ideal for quick verification of material hardness. For customers requiring hardness results from components under 5kg and with sections thinner than... [See More]
- Test: Brinell; Dynamic Rebound; Rockwell; Vickers / Knoop
- Mounting: Handheld or Portable (optional feature); Fixtured or Permanent (optional feature)
from Foundrax Engineering Products, Ltd.
The Foundrax X-BHD and X-BHD-E series of heavy duty bridge type Brinell hardness testers are available in a range of sizes from small static bridge machines with vertical test head movement only to fully automatic machines with powered X, Y and Z movement over an integral test bed giving an... [See More]
- Test: Brinell
- Mounting: Fixtured or Permanent
- Test Method: Macro
from AMETEK Sensors, Test & Calibration
A basic Brinell hardness tester with semi-automatic operation. NB3010 is a cost-effective Brinell tester using deadweights with a pneumatic load system to apply and remove the loads. Operates in most all Brinell scales. [See More]
- Test: Brinell
- Mounting: Fixtured or Permanent
- Test Method: Macro
- Test Load: 62.5 to 3000
from ZwickRoell LP
The ZHV30 low-load Vickers hardness tester covers Vickers and Knoop hardness tests to ISO 6507, ISO 4545 and ASTM E 384 in the load range from HV0.2 to HV30. For more sophisticated or for automated applications, PC controlled versions are available as semi or fully automatic systems based on the... [See More]
- Test: Brinell; Vickers / Knoop
- Mounting: Fixtured or Permanent
- Test Method: Macro
from Foundrax Engineering Products, Ltd.
The Foundrax BRINscan MKIII is a high-speed heavy duty fully-automatic Brinell hardness tester fitted with a BRINtronic automatic Brinell microscope, suitable for off-line and in-line use. The Foundrax BRINscan MkIII has been proven in operational use over many years to be capable of performing... [See More]
- Test: Brinell
- Mounting: Fixtured or Permanent
- Test Method: Macro
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]
- Test: Brinell
- Mounting: Handheld or Portable
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]
- Test: Brinell; Rockwell; Vickers / Knoop; Super Rockwell, Plastics Testing, Carbon Testing
- Mounting: Handheld or Portable
- Test Method: Superficial; Micro; Macro
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]
- Test: Brinell
- Mounting: Handheld or Portable
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]
- Test: Brinell
- Mounting: Handheld or Portable
from ZwickRoell LP
The ZHU/zwickiLine+ universal hardness testing machine is based on the zwickiLine+ materials testing machine. It can be used both for traditional hardness testing methods such as Rockwell, Vickers, Brinell and ball-indentation, and for the innovative instrumented indentation test method for... [See More]
- Test: Brinell; Rockwell; Vickers / Knoop; IIT
- Mounting: Fixtured or Permanent
- Test Method: Superficial