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Modify your existing optical hardness tester into a COMPUTERIZED hardness tester. For more details contact us.

Computerized Brinell / Vickers / Knoop Hardness Measurement system
This software is capable of measuring hardness with the help of separate microscope with built-in camera or the existing optical system can be modified to get the image directly on software screen. A powerful software measures & records Brinell \ Vickers \ Knoop hardness automatically.



Illumination byLight emitting diode
Digital Camera2 / 3 mega pixels
The software Operates in Auto / Manual Mode & measures the diameter of the impression & hardness number at the click of the mouse.

The software has following features:
Automatic modeFully/ semi automatic mode
Manual modePure manual operations
CalibrationTo map real dimensions in mm to computer dimensions in pixels
Batch ModeTo create/delete/ update batches & customers
Statistics modeMean, median, maximum, minimum, frequency, distribution graph linearity graph of the readings taken in a batch
Report generationTo generate reports specifying statistical analysis & graphs
Table generationFor generating table of standard readings for quick reference
Camera controlTo adjust the brightness / contrast of impression image
Lux guideTo check the uniformity of the illumination
Focus guideFor getting correct focusing of the impression
Case depth measurementEffective case depth measurement and graph

Computer required
Pentium IV ,Minimum 450Mhz or higher,Hard disk 10 GB, RAM 256 MB CD ROM Drive, Windows XP

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Portable Barcol Hardness Tester
Scope:
The Barcol Tester is a small portable Hardness Tester having a weight around 1 Kg. It is suitable for testing hardness of aluminium, aluminium alloys, copper, brass, plastics, fiber glass and other soft materials having hardness from 25 to 150 BHN (10 mm ball / 500 kg load).

Test Procedure:
The specimen is placed under the indentor of the Barcol hardness tester and a uniform pressure is applied to the specimen until the dial indication reaches a maximum. The depth of the penetration is converted into absolute Barcol numbers.

Specimen size:
Specimens are required to be a minimum thickness of 1/16th of an inch.
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Portable Hardness Tester
(ROCKWELL METHOD)

Portable Rockwell Hardness Tester is developed to meet the demands of a light weight instrument which can be used to carry out tests by a universally recognised method of hardness testing.

Rockwell Method : This hardness tester can be used in variety of application and is readily adjustable to a wide range of sizes and shapes which are difficult to test in a standard table model hardness tester.

The machine is designed for carrying out Rockwell tests comparable to table model hardness tester because, the basic things, such as shape of penetrator, method of penetration, measurement and loads are same in both systems.

The diagram on the second page of the catalogue gives the general arrangement of the hardness tester.

The system carries a weigh bar (8) pivoted at central point. When the load is applied by the loading screw (9), at one end of this weigh bar, it is deflected and the other end of this bar carrying penetrator forces down into the test specimen. This deflection of weigh bar which is proportional to the applied load is indicated on the loading dial indicator (11). Besides this loading dial indicator, there is one penetration measuring indicator (14) which measures the actual penetration of the penetrator into the test specimen. The hardness value of the specimen is read directly on this indicator.

The frame carries two adjusting screws and a gear train. By rotating the knurled knob the distance between the penetrator and the support-anvil can be adjusted.
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Rockwell Hardness Tester
Introduction:

Vertex make Rockwell Hardness Testers are suitable for checking hardness of metals and their alloys.
Flat, Round as well as irregular types of components can be tested on these machines.
These machines are designed & developed considering the component size to be tested on the machines as well as load & scales to be used by the customer.
These machines are manually operated, simple in design and easy to operate.
Rockwell Hardness Testers are available in various models like VRS, VRS-150, VRB, VRB-250, VSM
These models strictly confirms to IS:1586:2000, BS:891 part I & II, ASTM-E18 for Rockwell test and IS:2281:1983, BS:240, ASTM-E10 for Brinell test and IS:1586:2000, ASTM for Rockwell Superficial test.

Models

  • VRS : Automatic weight selection & automatic zero setting dial gauge.
  • VRS-150 : Similar to VRS with extra test height & depth of throat.
  • VRB : Rockwell cum Brinell (2.5mm ball/187.5 kg load) combined model.
  • VRB-250 : Construction of the machine is similar to VRS-150 with additional weight of 187.5 & 250 Kg and suitable ball holder for Brinell tests.
  • VSM : This is Rockwell cum Rockwell superficial combined model, with automatic weight selection. Rockwell superficial scales which is suitable for checking very think sheets and surface hardness, as well as all other Rockwell scales can be checked on this machine.
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      DIGITAL ROCKWELL HARDNESS TESTER (VRS - DM)
      Applications:
      This machine is designed for measuring hardness of metals and alloys of all types, hard or soft, round, flat or irregular in shape. Here we get a digital reading of hardness.


      Calibration :
      This machine conforms to BS : 891 Part I & Part 2 - 1964 & Indian Standard IS : 3804 - 1988 & IS : 3804-1988
      Salient Features :
      • Motorized digital Rockwell hardness tester with semi-automatic operation Microprocessor based Easy 'Set' positioning for minor load by LED bar graph.
      • Keyboard entry for scale selection Hi Lo limits & dwell time adjustment over ranging.
      • Optional parallel output port available to connect dot matrix printer to print test serial number, hardness value, scale average, high-O.K.-low indication.
      • In all there are 21 Nos. of scales for different materials which cover most of the exciting materials.
      We do offer Digital Rockwell Cum Rockwell Superficial Hardness Tester ( Model VSM-DM) which is almost similar to VRS - DM except Loads.

      Models Scale Loads (Kgf)
      VRS - DM Rockwell 60, 100, 150
      VSM - DM Rockwell cum Superficial 15, 30, 45, 60, 100, 150

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      Optical Brinell Hardness Tester VB-3000 (O)

      Applications:
      This Machine is used for measuring Brinell hardness of ferrous and non ferrous casting in foundries, engineering industries, material testing laboratory It is used in heat treatment plants for hardness measurement before and after heat treatment and forging plants.


      Calibration & Accuracy :
      The Machine conforms to IS : 2281 standard and has a an accuracy within 1%


      Salient Features :
      • The machine is provided with optical systems which enables viewing the indention and also measurement of diameter
      • The time required for checking the hardness is only few seconds, hence it is ideal for production testing.
      • It is an optical device with 14X magnification provided in front to project diameter of ball measuring system with 0.01 mm resolution.
      Models :
      • VB - 3000
      • VB - DM (Digital Model)
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      Vickers cum Brinell Hardness Testing Machine
      Introduction:

      Vertex make Vickers/Vickers cum Brinell hardness testers are suitable for testing very wide range of materials. From very soft material such as lead upto hard material like hardened steel, as well as thin metals strips & case hardened jobs can also be tested becuase of load applied is very small.
      These machines are highly pecise but easy to operate. A push button system is provided for selection of loads. Loading cycle and penetration of the indentor in the job starts after pressing the push button. Unloading is accomplished through handle and diagonal/diameter of impression directly appears on the screen. A built in optical system with graduated readout with Micrometer helps the Operator to measure the impression directly on the projection screen. This machine confirms to IS-1754-1986 for vickers and IS-2281-1983, BS-240 for Brinell Test.

      Vicker Hardness Testing Machine Models

    • OVB-50 : Only for Vickers test load range 5 kgf to 50 kgf
    • OVB-50-S : Only for Vickers test load range 1 kgf to 50 kgf
    • OVB-120 : Only for Vickers test load range 5 kgf to 120 kgf
    • OVB-120-S : Only for Vickers test load range 1 kgf to 120 kgf
    • Vicker cum Brinell Hardness Testing Machine Models

    • OVB-250 : For Vickers and Brinell test load range 5 kgf to 250 kgf
    • OVB-250-S : For Vickers and Brinell test load range 1 kgf to 250 kgf
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      Micro Vickers Hardness Tester HV-1000
      HV-1000 Micro Vickers Hardness Tester adopts LCD screen to display. By mean of control keys, HV or HK hardness scales, testing force and duration time can be selected and brightness of light source can be adjusted without steps. With measuring microscope, it may test out the length values of diagonals D1and D2, then press the keys to input the length values, and the hardness values will be displayed on the LCD screen. Operation is easy.

      Usage Range: Heat treated layer, carbonized layer, hardened hard layers, superficial coating, steels, non-ferrous metal, micro and thin shaped components.
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      Vertex Universal Testing Machine
      Features:
      • Loading Accuracy as high as + 1%
      • Straining at variable speeds to suit a wide range of materials.
      • Continuous roll autographic recorder supplied as standard to enable study of the behavior of materials
      • Motor driven threaded columns for quick effortless adjustment of lower cross-head-to facilitate rapid fixing of test specimen.
      • High reading accuracy due to large size and design of dial.
      • Wide range of standard and special accessories, including load stabilizer.
      • Easy change from plain to threaded and screwed specimens.
      • Large effective clearance between columns enables testing of standards specimens as well as structures.
      • Simple controls for easy of operation.
      • Robust staining frame of an extremely rigid construction.
      • Safe operation ensured be means of safety devices.
      • Fully enclosed and protected pendulum.
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      Pendulum Impact Testing Machine


      The Pendulum is mounted on antifriction bearings. It has two starting positions, the upper one for Charpy & the lower one for izod testing. On release, the pendulum swings down to brake the specimen and the energy absorbed in doing so is measured as the difference between the height of drop before rupture and the height of rise after rupture of the test specimen and is read from the maximum pointer position on the dial scale.

      (It is read on digital readout in case of electronic machines.)
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      Portable Hardness Tester Model - TH 130
      Features:

      • Impact Device D integrated: no cables
        
      • Wide measuring range in HLD and direct display of converted hardness values in HB,HRB,HRC,HV,HS
        
      • For most metals (refer table in catalogue)
        
      • Test at any angle
        
      • Simple handling and low test expenditure
        
      • Optional printer TA220S available
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      Portable Hardness Tester
      Advantages:

      • Wide measuring range. It can measure the hardness of all metallic materials. Direct display of hardness scales HRB, HRC, HV, HB, HS, HL and three types of strength values immediately.
      • Large screen LCD, showing all functions and parameters. With EL background light.
      • Seven impact devices are available for special application. Automatically identify the type of impact devices, and with the user calibration function.
      • Test at any angle, even upside down.
      • Large memory could store 100 groups (Relative to average times 32~1 ) information including single measured value, mean value, impact direction, impact times, material and hardness scale etc.
      • Battery information showing the rest capacity of the battery and the charge status.
      • Original imported high speed thermal printer support the immediate printing function.
      • It can save data permanently.
      • NI-MH rechargeable battery as the power source. Charge circuit integrated inside the instrument. Continuous working period of no less than 150 hours (EL off and no printing).
      • Auto power off to save energy.
      • Excellent after-sale service system for high quality products--two years' warranty. Easy to buy and comfortable to use.
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