Hardness Testing
Measuring Devices
SAUTER hardness testers for mobile and stationary material testing: Leeb rebound testers (HM, HK, HN series), ultrasonic UCI testers (HO series) and manual Shore test stands (TI series). For metals, plastics and elastomers, with conversion into common hardness scales.
Leeb rebound method - mobile HM, HK and HN devices for fast hardness testing on large and heavy components
Ultrasonic UCI (HO) - for fine surfaces and small components, small indentation, various probe types
Shore test stands (TI) - manual stands for Shore A, C and D on plastics and elastomers
Scale conversion - display and conversion into HL, HB, HRC, HRB, HV and further hardness scales
| Series | Method | Use |
|---|---|---|
| HM / HK / HN | Leeb rebound | mobile hardness testing on metal |
| HO | Ultrasonic UCI | fine surfaces, small parts |
| TI-A / TI-C / TI-D | Shore test stand | plastics and elastomers |
Typical applications: Incoming goods and production testing of metal parts, maintenance and servicing, plastics and elastomer testing, and the laboratory. Selection criteria: material and component size, required hardness scale, and the need for mobility or stationary testing.
