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Hardness Testers

Hardness Testers measure the hardness of steel, cast iron, stainless steel, and aluminum. Hardness testers also allow the user to evaluate the tensile strength.

Pro Wireless Hardness Tester | Lab UCI Pro
R40,994.91 ex vat
Pro Wireless Hardness Tester - Overview

This next-generation portable hardness tester uses Ultrasonic Contact Impedance (UCI) technology. It delivers a new level of measurement accuracy, stability, and usability, setting a higher standard for UCI hardness testing in both laboratory and field applications. The new technology and probe design significantly minimises operator influence and ensures highly repeatable results, even when testing complex-shaped components, thin parts, and surface-hardened layers.

Pro Wireless Hardness Tester - Features
- Full features without smartphone
- Easy to use and portable
- Measurements on products of almost any size and shape
- Wide range of scales and materials
- Operation in hard-to-use areas
- Easy user material calibration
- Connection to the Novoteat Lab App
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Advanced Colour Screen Leeb Hardness Tester | OLH300
R7,950.00 ex vat
Advanced Colour Screen Leeb Hardness Tester - Overview

The portable Leeb Metal Hardness Tester is used for metals and has a multi-parameter and graphic colour LCD. Suitable for hardness testing of various metals like steel and cast steel, tool steel (CWT), stainless steel, cast iron, cast aluminium, brass, copper etc. It converts to common hardness scales Brinell hardness (HB), Rockwell B and C hardness (HRB/HRC), Shore hardness (HS) and Vickers hardness (HV).

Advanced Colour Screen Leeb Hardness Tester - Features
- Bright graphic full-colour LCD screen
- Multi-parameter display, bar graph and impact device waveform
- High-performance fast processing ARM processor with Cortex-M4 chip
- Measuring range: 170 ~ 960 HLD (Impact device dependent)
- Accuracy: Display error ±6 HLD
- Measuring average: 1 ~ 32 times adjustable
- Conversions: HL - HRC - HRB - HB - HV - HS - Tensile Strength (UTS)
- Includes impact device D for majority of hardness testing applications
- Impact direction: Test at any angle (manual setting)
- Minimum unsupported work piece 5kg and 5mm thickness (D device)
- Materials: 10 types of common metals
- Memory: 100 groups of data (measured value, impact times, average, impact direction, material)
- Interface: USB (software included)
- User re-calibration function with test block
- c/w case, D device, cable, test block, support ring (small & large), brush, USB cable, software, batteries and manual
Optional Impact Devices - D/C/DC/D+15/DL/E/G

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Brinell Rockwell Vickers Hardness Tester | TS-BRV-C
R324,575.00 ex vat
Brinell Rockwell Vickers Hardness Tester - Overview

The digital Brinell, Rockwell, Vickers Hardness Tester integrates Brinell, Rockwell, and Vickers testing methods according to ISO 6508, ASTM E10, ASTM E92, and ASTM E18 standards. Fully automated, it minimises human error and ensures high measurement accuracy. The device features an optical microscope, a large LCD screen, and PC connectivity for seamless data transfer. The 8-inch touch screen simplifies operations, and the tester accommodates objects up to 170 mm for Rockwell and 140 mm for Brinell and Vickers. Versatile for various materials, it includes a digital image measuring system, enhancing ease and accuracy in imprint analysis.

Brinell Rockwell Vickers Hardness Tester - Features
- 3-in-1 solution for hardness testing – Rockwell, Brinell, and Vickers
- Touch screen display
- Automatic load application, electric drive, load cell
- Easy and convenient operation and maintenance
- Wide range of hardness scales and test forces
- Multi-functional instrument in its class.
- Wide range – very soft materials up to some of the hardest materials
- Automatic calibration on all scales
- Built-in high-precision microscope with internal and external illumination
- Special table allows measuring imprint diameters without removing sample
- Special table allows measuring the diameters of prints without removing the sample
- An electric actuator
- Main test load is completely automated
- Data output to PC
- Printing results through built-in printer
- Optional connection to a digital camera measurement system
- Easy menu navigation
- Easy measurement procedure
- High-quality materials and workmanship
- High durability
- Long life
- Warranty and lifelong after-sales support the cover spare parts
- Competitive price
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Advanced Brinell Hardness Tester | TS-B-C2
R355,487.00 ex vat
Advanced Brinell Hardness Tester - Overview

The TS-B-C2 is designed for testing parts of alloys, hardened steel, and metals in laboratories. It uses the Brinell hardness test method in line with ISO 6506-2 and ASTM E10. It is equipped with a photoelectric sensor to measure the diameter of imprints. The microprocessor control unit automatically calculates and displays the hardness value. Its versatility and wide range of test forces make it applicable to soft metals such as tin, aluminium, and lead, hardened steel, alloys and castings of non-ferrous metals, and soft alloy bearings. This Brinell hardness tester gives more accurate readings for low hardness values than Rockwell hardness testers.

Advanced Brinell Hardness Tester - Features
- Higher accuracy
- Excellent performance
- Multifunctional closed-circuit control system
- Photoelectric sensor
- High-precision optical measurement module
- Optical microscope
- Automatic recalculation between hardness scales
- Bright color display
- Fully automatic load application to exclude human error
- Wide range of test forces for testing materials with different hardnesses
- Large testing space for parts of different shapes and sizes
- User calibration by the necessary test load
- Data output to PC
- Built-in printer
- Connection to a digital camera measurement system (optionally)
- Easy menu navigation
- Easy measurement procedure
- High-quality materials and workmanship
- High durability
- Warranty and lifelong after-sales support the cover spare parts
- Competitive price
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Brinell Hardness Tester | TS-B-C1
R244,204.00 ex vat
Brinell Hardness Tester - Overview

The TS-B-C1 is a digital bench-top hardness tester that uses the Brinell hardness test method. It is in line with ISO 6506-2 and ASTM E10. It combines optical, mechanical, and digital techniques with amazing reliability. The features include direct viewing of measurement results and automated operation. It has a fully automatic load application cycle and a wide range of test forces and test parts for different materials.

Brinell Hardness Tester - Features
- 10 test loads
- Easy to choose hardness scale
- Automatic controlling the force of the load
- Fully automatic load application to exclude human error
- Wide range of test forces for testing materials with different hardness
- Large testing space for parts of different shapes and sizes
- Data output to PC
- Built-in printer
- Connection to a digital camera measurement system (optionally)
- Easy menu navigation
- Easy measurement procedure
- High-quality materials and workmanship
- High durability
- Long life
- Warranty and lifelong after-sales support the cover spare parts
- Competitive price
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Wireless Hardness Tester | Lab UCI
R30,603.00 ex vat
Wireless Hardness Tester - Overview

This ultra-portable device is suitable for quick hardness testing anywhere. It is suitable for use in laboratories or field conditions. It has autonomous continuous operation of up to 20 hours. It implements the ultrasonic contact impedance method which has almost no boundaries in relation to the test object shape, size or thickness and is the most versatile. It allows you to set up and calibrate the device, get illustrations of measurements as graphs, histograms, and statistics, save measurements with text, audio, photo and even video protocols. One can transfer the protocol in one click by any convenient messenger or e-mail and synchronise archive with cloud storage. It has a user-friendly interface and cloud archive.

Wireless Hardness Tester - Features
- Wireless
- Wide application range
- Almost has no restrictions on the shape, thickness and weight of the test piece
- Special nozzles for radius surfaces
- Calibration for any metal
- Easy charging - any USB 5V port
- Long battery life - 48 working hours
- Ultra portable
- Create comprehensive protocols and synchronise your archive with cloud storage
- Accurate
- Easy to use
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Economical Leeb Hardness Tester | T-D2-R
R12,056.00 ex vat
Economical Leeb Hardness Tester - Overview

This portable hardness tester for metals comes with a miniature probe. This makes it ideal to use in hard-to-reach areas such as inside small pipes and on various metal shapes. It is quick, easy to use, and very reliable. This versatile product can be used in temperatures between 40°C to -25°C. The protective silicone casing gives it high resistance to impact. Suitable for use on coarse and non-uniform surfaces.

Economical Leeb Hardness Tester - Features
- Excellent value for money
- DC type probe
- Can be used for testing of samples with limited access (inside pipes, etc.)
- Wide range of hardness measurement
- Tests on coarse, non-uniform surfaces (castings, forgings)
- Easy and simple to set up and operate
- Wide range of operating temperatures
- Bright contrast display
- Internal memory
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Benchtop Rockwell Hardness Tester | TS-R-C
R200,928.00 ex vat
Benchtop Rockwell Hardness Tester - Overview

The TS-R-C is a digital model with a large LCD screen to display the menu. It features a RS-232 interface. It measures indentation depth. The hardness values are read directly through the LCD screen. It is easy to operate with high efficiency. This hardness tester is suitable for inspecting batches of spare parts. It can use either the diamond indenter or the ball indenter, which can measure the hard and the soft samples. It has been widely used in production for inspecting the product quality and determining the processing.

Benchtop Rockwell Hardness Tester - Features
- Easy to operate
- Fast measurement process
- Menu is easy to use
- Digital resolution is better than analogue
- RS-232 interface
- Human factor minimised
- Select the Rockwell hardness scales type (A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, K)
- Recalculate the obtained hardness values into all hardness scales (Brinell, Rockwell and Vickers)
- Record test results under the particular operator
- Built-in printer
- Automated load/unload system
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Combined Hardness Tester | T-UD2
Price range: R27,048.00 through R50,850.00 ex vat
Combined Hardness Tester - Overview

This optimal device for non-destructive testing of metal hardness combines the advantages of two methods: Ultrasonic Contact Impedance (ASTM A1038) and Leeb (ASTM A956). This makes it possible to solve almost any task of operational hardness testing. The user can measure the hardness of large products with rough surfaces and small samples of complex shapes and thin walls. Functions for working with various materials and scales include doing hardness measurements, calibrating the device, setting up a display of values, saving the results of hardness measurements, synchronising the archive with your other devices and a PC, and transferring measurement results to your colleagues. This is available on your smartphone thanks to the special NOVOTEST app for Android. By using a Bluetooth connection, your smartphone turns into a new-generation hardness tester! The intuitive interface, documentation, internet access, touch screen, camera, microphone and GPS receiver of a smartphone turn your hardness tester into something unique and previously inaccessible.

Combined Hardness Tester - Features
- 2 removable probes: UCI and Leeb
- Almost no restrictions for hardness testing
- Evaluates changes in the hardness of the hardened layer depth articles and the effect of surface stress
- Wide range of hardness values
- Easy and convenient to use
- Graphical contrast display with backlight
- Automatic recognition of probe
- Extended temperature range (cold-resistant, down to -20 °C)
- Device has internal memory and allows user to transmit data to PC
- Preset calibrations for common materials and scales
- Measures products with high roughness and coarse grained materials
- Measures products with thin walls
- Measures small products
- Measures radius surface products
- Can be used in places difficult to access
- Measures polished surfaces with high imprint requirement
- Reliable shockproof housing
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Ultrasonic Contact Impedance Probe | UCI U2

Ultrasonic Contact Impedance Probe - Overview

The UCI method can be used to measure the hardness of metal products of almost any shape, mass or thickness. The repeatability of results is also less influenced by the operator and measurement technique. It is easy to use with increased accuracy. It is housed in ergonomic stainless steel which has a special protective cap for the indenter and a replaceable cable that connects via a Lemo type connector. It can also be paired with a special nozzle for working with products of various shapes.

Ultrasonic Contact Impedance Probe - Features
- Hardness Measurement in narrow places and grooves
- Application for products of every shape
- Measuring the hardness of reinforced layers and coatings
- Configuration depending on the task
- Various probe loads
- Universal
- Accurate
- Multifunctional
- Easy to use
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Combined Hardness Tester | T-UD3

Combined Hardness Tester - Overview

The Combined Hardness Tester T-UD3 combines Ultrasonic Contact Impedance, UCI, (ASTM A1038), and Leeb (ASTM A956) to measure hardness by an indirect method. This portable device is incredibly versatile. The ability to use both probes combines the advantages of both methods and provides users with the opportunity to use the most suitable for solving a specific task. The Combined Hardness Tester allows the user to measure the hardness of any metals, parts of any shape and thickness, measure the hardness of the surface hardened layers, and evaluate the tensile strength. Suitable for measuring any mass products with more than 1 mm thickness (small parts, thin-walled structures, pipes, tanks, steel sheets, articles of complex shape, hardness testing of metal coatings, etc.).

Combined Hardness Tester - Features
- Small indenter imprint (suits for mirror surfaces of shafts necks, blades, gear teeth, etc.)
- Measuring surface hardened layers hardness
- Wide range of hardness testing
- Various measurement modes
- 88 combinations of materials and hardness scales (calibrations)
- Calibration of any scale in any range
- Convenience and ease of measurement
- Large full-colour graphic display with bright backlight
- Built-in photo camera for thorough reports
- Automatic probe types recognition
- Connected probe types indication
- The calibrations are stored in UCI probe memory
- Extended operating temperature range (frost, down to – 40°C)
- Internal memory and communication with a PC
- New intuitive menu with tips on the buttons
- Optional wireless mini printer
- Waterproofed housing
- Rubber bumper-protected housing
- Internal clock
- Different operating modes:
  - Graph – Graph building mode
  - Histogram – Histogram building mode
  - Statistics – provides statistics for the current set of measurements
  - Smart – filters the incorrect measurements
  - Signal – displays the probe signal (only for the Leeb probe)
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Digital Brinell Hardness Tester | TB-B-C

Digital Brinell Hardness Tester Overview

The Digital Brinell Hardness Tester TB-B-C implements direct resistance to indentation under the Brinell method of hardness testing in accordance with the ISO 6506-2 and ASTM E10 standards. The Brinell hardness tester uses the heavy testing force (large indentation), which allows the user to measure the hardness of various tempered steels, hardening and tempering steels, hardness of products from soft metals (pure aluminium, lead, tin) and others, and hardness of coarse-grain metal materials (casted parts, non-ferrous metals, and alloys).

Digital Brinell Hardness Tester Features
- Easy in operation
- 10 test loads
- Automatic controlling the force of the load
- Easy to choose the hardness scale
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Digital Micro Vickers Hardness Tester | TB-MCV-1A

Digital Micro Vickers Hardness Tester - Overview

The Digital Micro Vickers Hardness Tester has a large contrast display, and a large LCD screen, and is quite easy to set up and operate. It is also equipped with a built-in printer. The device has an optical microscope for measuring obtained diagonals of imprints and has very handy functions such as automatic hardness calculation, storage, display and printing of results, and conversion of hardness value to different scales. The Hardness Tester can be used as a microhardness meter using image processing or a metallographic microscope tissue when you install the CCD camera and PC software to a computer. The Digital Micro Vickers Hardness Tester TB-MCV-1 implements the direct Vickers method of hardness testing in accordance with ISO 6507-2 and ASTM E384.

Digital Micro Vickers Hardness Tester Features:
- High measurement accuracy
- Device is easy to operate
- Built-in printer
- Large LCD display
- Integrated microscope for measuring the obtained diagonals of the imprints
- Hardness values are calculated fully automatically
- Allows to recalculate the obtained value into other hardness scales automatically
- Allows the user to maximise the efficiency of the user portable hardness testers
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