M5C - Advanced Brinell Universal Hardness Tester

Advanced Universal hardness testing machine for Brinell, Vickers and Rockwell

• Test loads: 196 - 29430 N (20 - 3000 kgf)
• Fully automatic test cycle with HB and HV measurements for an uninfluenced image analysis according to standards
• Adjustment of test method, tolerance limits and test cycle input via LCD touch-screen display

Extensive data management & reporting

• Complex data management with efficient import and export functions
• Statistics, histograms and hardness progression graphics can be created

Operation & function

• LCD touch-screen display on the front side for measurement value display HR, HV, HB
• Adjustment of test method, tolerance limits and test cycle input via LCD touch-screen display.
• Additional cycle start key for measurement cycle on the front panel
• Fully automatic test cycle with HB, HV and HK measurements for an uninfluenced image analysis according to standards
• Manual image analysis of HB, HV and HK impressions
• Zoom function for the exact measurement at manual image analysis
• Conversion of measurement results according to EN ISO 18265 (DIN 50150)
• 2nd test of impressions possible
• Compatible with software platform ecos
• Operator groups with different rights selectable
• Freely switchable language (GE, EN, FR, IT, SP)

Data management & reporting

• Interfaces for data forwarding to PC or network:
• 2x USB 2.0
• 1x serial RS232
• 1x RJ45 100 MBit (Ethernet)
• Complex data management with efficient import and export functions
• Protocol printout without additional PC (direct connection of USB-printer)
• Statistics, histograms and hardness progression graphics can be created
• Connection of external peripheral devices (mouse, keyboard…)

Optical measurement system

• High resolution ½“ camera
• Automatic focussing of test impressions
• Automatic brightness adjustment for automatic image analysis
• Manual brightness adjustment of LED lighting via live image controller

Measurement and control electronics

Test load application via closed loop by means of force transducer, DC motor, measurement and control electronics as well as software with fully automatic test run

Machine base & basic accessories

• Machine base in grey iron in stable and ergonomic design
• Finish: pearl powder RAL 1013 (other paint finishes upon request)
• Test anvil
• Nose cone
• Box for accessories with basic tools
• Works certificate
• Instruction manual (GE, EN, FR, IT, SP)

Applications of M5C - Advanced Universal Hardness Tester

Gas nitrated collet

• Testing of a gas nitrated collet
• Test method HRA
• Component support via suitable v-prism for exact testing at the highest point of the collet
• Over 40 mm diameter correction can be disregarded

Rail hardness testing

• Testing of surface hardness HBW 10/3000 and HRC on rail segment
• Test points in the head area of the rail
• Multiple samples on different test points patterns

HBW 10/3000 surface hardness determination

• Testing of surface hardness in HBW 10/3000
• Load factor HB 30
• Preparation of surface via portable grinder
• Gearwheel segment tested at the collar
• Conversion of results in N/mm² according to DIN EN ISO 18265

HBW 10/1000 testing of light alloy rims

• Testing of light alloy rims
• Test method HBW 10/1000 corresponds to load factor HBW 10
• Manual feeding of rims
• Fully automatic image analysis

• Universal hardness tester 3rd generation with high resolution 1/2" camera
• LCD-touch screen display
• Fully automatic image analysis acc. to standards
• Test methods Brinell / Vickers / Rockwell (acc. to standards)
• Test height 0 - 415 mm
• Loads 20 - 3000 kgf
• Manually adjustable anvil
• Inclu. standard nose cone support dia. 27 mm
• Drilling 15 mm and plane anvil 90 mm

• Universal hardness tester 3rd generation with high resolution 1/2" camera
• LCD-touch screen display
• Fully automatic image analysis acc. to standards
• Test methods Brinell / Vickers / Rockwell (acc. to standards)
• Test height 0 - 500 mm
• Loads 20 - 3000 kgf
• Adjustable anvil, step motor-driven
• Inclu. standard nose cone support dia. 27 mm,
• Drilling 15 mm plane anvil 280x390 mm und plane anvil Ø 90 mm