PCE Instruments PCE-2000N Durometer, Portable Hardness Tester

PCE-2000N Includes Only:

• 1 x Durometer PCE-2000N
• 1 x Hardness comparison block
• 1 x Striker type D
• 1 x Transport case
• 1 x Cleaning brush
• 1 x User manual
• 3 x AA 1,5V-batteries
• 2 x Stabilization ring
• 1 x 2 GB USB stick

Features:

• Measures all common hardness parameters
• External impact device on 1.5 m / 4.9 ft cable
• Large measuring range
• High precision
• Storage data measurements on a USB stick
• Various other impactors as accessories
• The measurement from different angles is possible
• Color display

The PCE-Instruments PCE-2000N durometer uses the Leeb rebound method. This is a dynamic hardness test method in which a standardized test specimen, usually a hard metal ball, is hit with defined impact energy on a test surface. The impact of the hard metal ball on the test surface results in plastic deformation of the surface at the point of impact. This deformation results in an energy loss, which is proportional to the workpiece hardness and can be determined by the ratio of rebound to impact velocity of the specimen. This technology enables a compact design, which makes it particularly suitable for the durometer. In contrast to static test methods with heavy hardness testing machines, a mobile durometer can be used very flexibly in the incoming or outgoing inspection, in production, and generally in all areas where hardness has an influence on quality parameters. The durometer from PCE Instruments can be used to measure six different hardness scales (HL, HV, HRA, HRC, HB, HV, HS) as well as ten different materials.