PCE-1000 hardness tester
for metallic materials

The PCE-1000 portable hardness tester is ideal for testing surface hardness of metallic surfaces quickly. In metallurgy, its very important to know the hardness of the materials being used and this device allows the materials to be tested in the factory. The hardness tester brings together the parameters of Rockwell B & C, Vickers HV, Brinell HB, Shore HS and Leeb HL.
This hardness meter is very useful in production, quality control and technical service. thanks to its portability. Its compact design and rechargeable battery makes this a very easy device to use. The PCE-1000 hardness tester can be used in any position but doesn't have the capability to transfer or store data. Here you will find a hardness tester with an RS-232 and optional software for data transmission.

Advantages:
   - pocket-sized device requires minimal space
   - measures the typical parameters
   - Integrated instrument without cables
   - Wide measurement range
   - Highly accurate
   - Can measure from any position
   - Rechargeable battery and charger included
   - Wide variety of optional adaptors

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PCE-1000 hardness tester
 

The LEEB method of measurement was used for the first time in 1978. It is defined as the rebound velocity of the hammer divided by the impact velocity times 1000. The higher the value, the higher the hardness of the material being measured. For a specific group of materials, such as steel and aluminium, the Leeb hardness test establishes a direct relation to the materials hardness conditions.

This device includes the conversion curves for HL hardness and for other standard static hardnesses such as HB, HV and HRC with the possibility to convert and display in LEEB in other values. That is to say that this is a device for porfessionals on the job for shipping and receiving, production or research and development.

Principle of measurement for hardness testers:
The procedure for measurement uses the difference between the rebound velocity and the impact velocity. The instrument uses a spring loaded hammer which is struck against the surface of a piece of metal.
This proceedure was developed by Mr.Leeb, which is where the name comes from for the hardness unit, the Leeb (HL).

The hardness tester can be used for:
Steel, cold casting, stainless steel, cast iron, aluminium, brass, bronze, copper and forged metals.

Conditions of measurement:
   - minimum surface area to measure: 10mm x 10mm
   - minimum radius of curve of the surface being measured: r = 30mm without adaptor, with a screw fastened adaptor with V slot the minimum curvature is 11mm
   - For work surfaces of less than 5kg or thin wall board (<5mm) you should add a solid base before using the hardness tester
   - Work surfaces of less than 2kg must be attached with an acompanying board.

Here you will see an outline of the temporal division of the different phases of measurement when using the PCE 1000 hardness tester. The impact is always made with the same velocity against the body of material being measured. The energy produced by the rebound differs across a wide range of materials.

Optional accessories
 
 - Adaptor for internal and external diameters, for
   concaved or concaved surfaces.
 - Calibration certificate to meet DIN ISO 9000