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Ultrasonic Portable Hardness Tester

UCI/Dynamic Hardness Tester

Series 6000

Non-Destructive Hardness Testing

Features:

  • Non-Destructive hand held portable hardness tester
  • Combines UCI and Leeb portable hardness testing in one state of the art device
  • Test steel with min thickness of .08” and unlimited max thickness (Other materials may have larger minimum thickness levels, depending on hardness)
  • Blazing fast test results
  • Rockwell, Brinell and Vickers hardness test conversions shown on display
  • Large Memory w/USB Output
  • Choice of manual UCI probes; 1kg, 2kg, 5kg & 10kg
  • Optional Motorized Probes: .30kg, .80kg, & 1kgf
  • Available Impact Devices(Leeb) D, DC, D+15, G & DL

MEASURING METHOD: UCI & Leeb Portable Hardness Testers

There are two basic methods of portable hardness testing that is accepted in the field today.

“Ultrasonic Contact Impedance” is based on a 136 degree diamond at the end of a vibrating rod being depressed into the test surface at a fixed load. The difference in Ultrasonic vibration frequency is then calculated into a hardness value. The UCI portable hardness tester procedure is slower than the Dynamic Impact style, however the “UCI” method of hardness testing is portable, easy and accurate. It also has its own advantages when utilized for certain testing applications. UCI portable hardness testers are not restricted to large mass items like dynamic type testers. These portable hardness testers can test metals as thin as 2mm and at a hardness value as low as 20HRC (75HB). They also excel at performing hardness tests on larger, harder metals as well. Another reason for the rise in popularity is due to the fact that the UCI method is categorized as “Non-Destructive”. That translates into less scrap parts/ lower mfg costs due to necessary inspections.

“Dynamic Impact” is based on the Leeb principle of portable hardness,developed by Dietmar Leeb in the 1970’s. A spring loaded impact body is thrust to the test surface, effecting rebound. The speed of both the initial thrust and the rebound is measured in a non-contact mode. This is calculated as a Leeb hardness value and then automatically converted to Rockwell C, B, Brinell, Vickers and Shore Values. It has effectually brought easy, fast and accurate results to portable hardness testing.

UCI Portable Hardness testers

Scales-UCI Measurement Range Tolerance
Rockwell C
Rockwell B
20-70 HRC
41-99 HRB
+/- 1.5 HRC
+/-1.5 HRB
Rockwell A 61-85 HRB +/-1.5 HRA
Brinell
Vickers
76-618 HB
80-1599 HV
+/- 3% HB
+/- 3% HV

Can also test in the following scales(UCI only) HRN15 - HRN30 - HRN45 - HRT15 - HRT30 - HRT45 HRF – HK - HD

LEEB Portable Hardness Testers

Scales-UCI Measurement Range Tolerance
Rockwell C
Rockwell B
25-67 HRC
59-99 HRB
+/- 1.5 HRC
+/-1.5 HRB
Brinell 85-651 HB +/- 10 HB
Vickers
Shore
83-976 HV
26-99HS
+/- 12 HV
+/-10HS
Leeb 170-960HLD +/- 6HL

UCI portable hardness tester w/manual probe

Model No. Description Application Notes
PHT-6001 UCI Portable Hardness Tester w/1kgf Probe For surfaces with Ra below 125μin
PHT-6002 UCI Portable Hardness Tester w/2kgf Probe For surfaces with Ra below 200μin
PHT-6005 UCI Portable Hardness Tester w/5kgf Probe For surfaces with Ra below 400μin
PHT-6010 UCI Portable Hardness Tester w/10kgf Probe For surfaces with Ra below 600μin

UCI portable hardness tester w/motorized probe

Model No. Description Application Notes
PHT-6030 UCI Portable Hardness Tester w/.30kgf Probe Best for checking coating layer hardness; Finished thin parts
PHT-6080 UCI Portable Hardness Tester w/.80kgf Probe Best for smooth bearing type surfaces
PHT-6100 UCI Portable Hardness Tester w/1kgf Probe Best for machined surfaces

Specifications:

Hardness Range
Scale Selection

Tolerance

Display Type
HRC: 20.3- 70; HRB: 61-85.6 ; HV: 80-1599; HB: 76-618
Rockwell C (HRC); Rockwell B (HRB); Rockwell A (HRA); Brinell (HB); Vickers (HV); Leeb (HLD) and many more!
+/- 3.0% deviation of average from the reference value of the hardness test block with a minimum of 5 tests
LCD Color Screen w/Backlight, adjustable brightness
Language Selection
Data Logger
Data Memory
English, German, Chinese, Spanish, etc.
Letters, Numerals
2000 groups of measured data ; 20 groups of calibration data
Statistical Software
Data Output
Supplied-can be saved in Word or Excel
USB – cable supplied
Power Supply
Auto Power Off
Rechargeable Lithium Battery: Voltage-4.2V, 4800mAh
5 minutes
Recharging Time
Battery Usage
Approx. 8 hours
Approx. 6 hours (no backlight)
Net Weight(base unit)
Gross Weight
2lbs (w/probe)
12 lbs
Unit Dimensions
Gross Dimensions
7.0 x 3.1 x 1.1” (160x80x30mm)
13.7 x 17.7 x 5.9” (350x450x150mm)

Manual UCI Probe Specifications:

Probe Type/Model PHT-6001 PHT-6002 PHT-6005 PHT-6010
Loading Force 1kgf (10N) 2kg (20N) 5kg (50N) 10kg (98N)
Probe Diameter
Length
Oscillating Rod Diameter
22mm
154mm
2.4mm
22mm
154mm
2.4mm
22mm
154mm
3mm
22mm
154mm
3mm
Surface Roughness Requirements
μm=Metric μin= Inch
Ra<3.2μm
(Ra<125 μin)
Ra<5μm
(Ra<197 μin)
Ra<10 μm
(Ra<393 μin)
Ra<15 μm
(Ra<590 μin)
Min weight of test sample
Minimum thickness of sample
0.3kg (.66lbs)
2mm (.08”)
0.3kg (.66lbs)
2mm (.08”)
0.3kg (.66lbs)
2mm (.08”)
0.3kg (.66lbs)
2mm (.08”)

Motorized UCI Probe Specifications:

Probe Type/Model PHT-6030 PHT-6080 PHT-6100
Loading Force .30kg (3N) .80kg (8N) 1kgf (10N)
Probe Diameter 46mm 46mm 46mm
Length 198mm 198mm 198mm
Oscillating Rod Diameter 3.7mm 3.7mm 3.7mm
Surface Roughness Ra<3.2μm Ra<5 μm Ra<8 μm
Requirements
μm=Metric μin= Inch
(Ra<125 μin) (Ra<197 μin) (Ra<314 μin)
Min weight of test sample 0.3kg (.66lbs) 0.3kg (.66lbs) 0.3kg (.66lbs)
Minimum thickness of sample 2mm (.08”) 2mm (.08”) 2mm (.08”)

Indentation Depth (μm)

Hardness .30kg Motorized .80kg Motorized 1kg Motorized 1kg Manual 2kg Manual 5kg Manual 10kg Manual
800HV 4 5 7 7 10 15 22
600HV 4 5 8 8 11 18 25
500HV 5 6 9 9 12 19 27
300HV 6 8 11 11 16 25 35
100HV 10 13 19 19 27 43 61

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES:

Special Application Impact Devices

Impact Device D Part No. PHT1800-100
Universal standard device:

Use for the majority of hardness testing assignments

Impact Device DL Part No. PHT1800-115
Needle front section 109”

diameter x 1.96” length Measurements in extremely confined spaces

Impact Device G Part No. PHT1800-125
Enlarged test tip:

For use on solid heavy components such as; rough castings and forgings. Brinell only.

Impact Device DC Part No. PHT1800-120
Extremely short impact device

Used for very confined spaces such as holes, cylinders, internal measurements

Impact Device D+15 Part No. PHT1800-110
Slim front section with coil set back

Hardness measurements in grooves, recessed surface

Impact Device C Part No. PHT1800-130
Reduced impact energy

For testing case hardened material

Specifications for impact devices

Impact devices -> D/DC/DL D+15 C G
Impact energy 11Nmm 11Nmm 3Nmm 90Nmm
Mass of the impact body 5.5g 7.8g 3.0g 20g
DL: 7.2g
Test tip
* Hardness 1600HV 1600HV 1600HV 1600HV
* Diameter 3mm 3mm 3mm 5mm
* Material Tungsten Tungsten
* carbide carbide
* carbide carbide
Impact device
* Diameter 20mm 20mm 20mm 30mm
* Length 147/86mm 162mm 141mm 254mm
* Weight 75/50g 80g 75g 250g
Max. hardness of sample 940HV 940HV 1000HV 650HB
Preparation of surface
* Max. roughness depth Rt 10 µ m 10 µ m 2.5 µ m 30 µ m
* Average roughness Ra 2 µ m 2 µ m 0.4 µ m 6.3 µ m
Min. weight of sample 5kg 5kg 1.5kg 15kg
Min. thickness of sample
* STEEL 25mm 25mm 25mm 25mm
Indentation of test tip
With 300 HV
* Diameter 0. 54mm 0. 54mm 0. 38mm 1.03mm
* Depth 24 µ m 24 µ m 12 µ m 53 µ m
With 600 HV
* Diameter 0. 45mm 0. 45mm 0. 32mm 0. 90mm
* Depth 17 µ m 17 µ m 8 µ m 41 µ m
with 800 HV
* Diameter 0. 35mm 0. 35mm 0. 30mm -
* Depth 10 µ m 10 µ m 7 µ m -
Support Stand Part No. MET-1000



Small Cylinder Support Ring (8-22mm diameter)

Part No. PHT6000-521



Large Cylinder Support Ring (16-80mm diameter)

Part No. PHT6000-531



Deep Hole Probe Cap (5.53mm diameter/15.5 deep)

Part No. PHT6000-541

Optional Hardness Test Blocks for 6000 Series

NIST Certified Hardness Test Block Kit

Part No. 900330-9410

Includes: 1pc HRC 20’s
              1pc HRC 40’s
              1pc HRC 60’s

Full form cert for each block

Aluminum/Brass Rockwell Blocks

Part No. Description Shape Range Comments
900330-9414AH Rockwell B Square 80’s Made in USA Aluminum
900330-9414AL Rockwell B Square 50’s Made in USA Aluminum
900330-9418H Rockwell E Square 90’s Made in USA Aluminum
900330-9418L Rockwell E Square 60’s Made in USA Aluminum
900330-9414BH Rockwell B Square 80’s Made in USA Brass
900330-9414BL Rockwell B Square 50’s Made in USA Brass

Leeb Hardness Test Blocks

Part No. Description Shape Range Comments
PHT1300-01 Leeb “D” Hardness Test Block Round