Barcol durometer

Barcol durometer

Barcol hardness tester is a hardness tester based on simple, fast and almost non- destructive operation. The test is obtained by measuring the penetration resistance of a steel needle pushed by a spring with a preload, the sample is placed under the needle of the instrument and a uniform pressure is applied to the sample until the indicator reaches a value. The depth of penetration is converted into the Barcol hardness value on a scale from 0 to 100. Compliant with ASTM B648 standards.

Application

The Barcol hardness tester is mainly used to check the hardness of aluminum alloys, it also finds its place to measure the hardness of plastic products, glass fiber and coatings, such as paint, etc.

Main features:

• Small, compact and easy to use
• Wide measurement range, from 25 to 150HB
• High sensitivity, Thanks to the graduated scale from 0 to 100, it offers greater sensitivity than the Webster method (0-20 scale).
• It does not require any support, it can be positioned directly on the piece to be tested

Supply kit: Instrument, spare indenters (2pcs), calibration blocks (2pcs), calibration key, support foot, carrying case