Fowler High Precision Portable Hardness Tester

$3,195.00 – $3,467.51

The simplicity of the Fowler Tester enables it to be used in almost any direction, preferably vertically, without affecting accuracy. Grips depressed by using palms of hands. Hardness value read off scale directly. No need for microscopic measurement of the indentation or reference to conversion tables. Operators cannot overload instrument or influence reading by varying applied hand pressure. Reading obtained is completely dependent on the specially designed preloaded springs in the tester. Repeatability is excellent; calibration can be checked against reference test block supplied with instrument. If necessary, the indentor adjusting bush can easily reset to give the exact test block reading.

53-760-002-0 Portable Hardness Tester. American SAE 1949 w/Rockwell C Test Block Rockwell C 20-70, Rockwell A 40-85 Rockwell B 50-100
53-760-005-0 Portable Hardness Tester. Low range Steel w/Vickers Pyramid Test Block Vickers Pyramid 40-300 Brinell 40-300
53-760-006-0 Portable Hardness Tester. Low range Non-ferrous w/Vickers Pyramid Test Block Brinell 40-300 Vickers Pyramid 40-300

Fowler High Precision Portable Hardness Tester Features:

Suitable for use on ferrous and nonferrous metals from small diameter rods to large surfaces.
Special bases available for use on small diameters or large radii.
Stand accepts tester in a firm clamp, and table in stand is raised vertically to meet diamond indentor by means of pressure on a simple lever device.
Special "V" base on each stand checks the hardness of round parts.
Overall dimensions of 3" x 6" (75mm x 150mm).
Mechanical tester uses special preloaded springs, providing a load of about 14.3 lbs.(6.5 kg) for the 53-760-001, 002 and 005 to the diamond.
For 53-760-006 the load is 8.8 lbs. (4 kg). For 53-760-007, load is 35.2 lbs. (16 kg).
When taking hardness reading, springs operating against diamond assembly are balanced against hardness of specimen, i.e., the harder the part being tested, the more movement is
affected between diamond point and datum face of unit.
Movement is transmitted through a direct mechanical linkage to the gage head where a movement of .0001" (.0025mm) at the diamond is amplified to approximately .250" (6.35mm) of
rotary movement at the tip of the pointer. Maximum penetration of diamond into specimen is .005" (.125mm).
Price includes operating instructions, a test block, adjusting wrenches and hardwood case.

53-760-002-0 Portable Hardness Tester. American SAE 1949 w/Rockwell C Test Block Rockwell C 20-70, Rockwell A 40-85 Rockwell B 50-100

53-760-005-0 Portable Hardness Tester. Low range Steel w/Vickers Pyramid Test Block Vickers Pyramid 40-300 Brinell 40-300

53-760-006-0 Portable Hardness Tester. Low range Non-ferrous w/Vickers Pyramid Test Block Brinell 40-300 Vickers Pyramid 40-300

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Portable Hardness Testers

Accessories:
53-760-020-0 Portable Bench Stand (not for use with 53-760-007)
53-760-025-0 Magnetic Holder
53-760-035-0 Replacement Diamond Indentor for 53-760-001, 002, 005 & 006
53-760-040-0 Replacement Indentor Bushing for 53-760-001, 002, 005 & 006
53-760-045-0 Replacement Diamond Indentor for 53-760-007 only
53-760-050-0 Replacement Indentor Bushing for 53-760-007 only
53-760-060-0 Test Block for Steel-High Range. (Included with 53-760-001 and 002 for Rockwell C)
53-760-065-0 Test Block for Steel-High Range. (Included with 53-760-005 for Vickers or Brinell)
53-760-070-0 Test Block for Non-ferrous. (Included with 53-760-006 for Vickers or Brinell)
53-760-075-0 Test Block for Cast Iron. (Included with 53-760-007 for Brinell)
53-760-080-0 Replacement base for all models
53-760-085-0 160 degree base for internal radii over 6″
53-760-090-0 Double “V” base for diameters larger than .08″