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EQUOPEN |
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The lightweight portable hardness tester Equopen offers a revolutionary pen-like design which makes this instrument ideal for mobile, periodic use on iron-based metallic materials where fast and accurate hardness readings are essential. |
The compact Equopen permits a simple single-hand operation without the need to carry along any cables or other accessories. |
Features |
Self-contained and light-weigh |
Offers testing with minimum surface destruction |
Test minimum surface layer thicknesses down to 0.7 mm (0.28 in.) |
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Displays results directly in Rockwell C scale (HRC) |
Large measurement range (20 to 70 HRC) |
Automatic on/off |
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Applications |
- Suitable for measurements on steel and cast steel, cold work tool steel, stainless steel and high-temperature resistant steel
- Ideal for consultants, machinists, quality and production personnel with periodic requirements for quick and easy hardness measurements in HRC
- Appropriate for heavy or already installed test pieces
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Technical Data |
Testing method |
special variation of the rebound method |
Impact direction |
down only, up to a ± 30° inclination from vertical |
Impact energy |
6 Nmm |
Spherical test tip |
hard metal, 2.5 mm (0.098 in.) diameter |
Testing range |
20 - 70 HRC |
Resolution |
0.1 HRC |
Accuracy |
± 1 HRC |
Dimensions |
12 mm (0.475 in.) diameter, 140 mm (5.512 in.) length |
Weight |
36 g (1.27 oz.) |
Housing material |
stainless steel |
Display |
small LCD display |
Internal data storage |
N/A |
Communication |
N/A |
PC application |
N/A |
Battery |
Two 1.5V button cell batteries, lasting for ~ 130 h on continuous use, display flashing when batteries are low |
Operating temperature |
10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) |
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