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PORTABLE HARDNESS TESTER IPX-300™

Handheld dynamic metal hardness tester with hardness conversion and automatic position setting

  • Dynamic hardness testing; quick and reliable
  • Impact device D integrated: no cables!
  • Wide measuring range in HL and direct display of converted hardness values in Rockwell HRB, HRC, Vickers HV, Brinell HB, Shore HS
  • For most metals (see table)
  • Provides testing at any angle,
    even upside down
  • Simple handling and low test expenditure
  • High accuracy tolerance of maximum 0.5% on solid parts
  • Clear LCD display showing all functions and parameters
  • Data output RS-232 and internal memory batch of 255
    average readings
  • Optional printer available
  • Conforming to ASTM A 956
Material HLD HRC HRB HRA HB HV HS
Steel and cast steel 300-900 20-68 39-100 59-86 81-654 81-955 32-100
Cold work tool steel 300-840 20-67 - - - 80-898 -
Stainless steel 300-800 20-62 46-101 - 85-655 85-802 -
Grey cast iron 360-650 - - - 93-334 - -
Nodular cast iron 400-660 - - - 131-387 - -
Cast aluminium alloys 200-570 - 24-34 - 27-164 - -
Brass 200-550 - 13-95 - 40-173 - -
Bronze 300-700 - - - 60-290 - -
Copper 200-690 - - - 45-315 - -
The ranges are stipulated by the application limits of the relevant static procedure
Technical specifications  
Hardness parameter HL, HRC, HRB, HV, HB, HS
Tensile strength UTS range (steel only) sb from 370 to 2000 (106 N/mm?
Measuring range / metallic materials See table
Accuracy Within ?0.5% (at HLD = 800) on solid parts
Statistics Average value
Memory 255 average readings, date
Output RS-232
Impact device D (standard) integrated
Workpiece max. hardness value 940HV
Workpiece radius (convex/concave) Rmin = 50mm (with support ring Rmin= 10mm)
Workpiece minimum weight 2.5kg on solid support (0.1kg with couplant paste)
Workpiece min. thickness coupled 3mm
Workpiece min. case hardened depth 0.8mm
Indentation depth See Impact devices data
Power 2 x AAA battery 1.5V (low batt warning)
Operating temperature 5 to 50°C
Overall dimensions 135mm x 55mm x 25mm
Weight of main unit 250gr

 

Standard delivery

  • Main unit with integrated
    impact device type D
  • Testblock with HLD-value
    2 x AAA battery 1.5V
  • Cleaning brush
  • Coupling paste
  • Plastic carrying case
  • INSPEX certificate
  • Installation & user manual

Optional accessories

  • Testblocks UKAS certified in
    any hardness parameter
  • Support rings for convex and
    concave surfaces
  • Printer with cable
  • Software
  • Data cable