V4 / V5 - Advanced Brinell Universal Hardness Tester

Advanced Universal hardness testing machine for Brinell, Vickers and Rockwell

• Test loads:
  V4C 250: 9,8 - 2450 N (1 - 250 kgf)
  V4C 750: 29 - 7350 N (3 - 750 kgf)
  V5C 300: 196 - 29430 N (20 - 3000 kgf)
• Testing of large, heavy workpieces up to 3000 kg
• Vertically moved measurement system with test strokes of approx. 600 mm (test height 700 mm) and a throat depth

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 display HR, HV, HB, HK
• Adjustment of test method, tolerance limits and test cycle input via LCD-touch screen display
• Test unit is moved to the work piece via DC-motor
• Additional cycle start key for measurement cycle on the front panel
• Fully automatic test cycle with HB, HV and HK measurements, for an uninfluenceable image analysis acc. 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 acc. to EN ISO 18265 (DIN 50150)
• 2nd test of impressions possible
• Compatible with software platform ecos
• Operator groups with different rights selectable
• Freely reversible 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 V4 / V5 - 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

V6 cylinder engine block

• Testing of a 6 cylinder aluminium engine block
• Test point on the face in HBW 5/250
• Aluminium testing corresponds to load factor HBW 10
• Fully automatic measurement and display of the impression

• 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 135 - 730 mm
• Throat depth 400 mm
• Test stroke 600 mm
• Table 800 x 600 mm
• Loads 1 - 250 kgf
• Fixed test table
• Motorized test unit inclu. standard nose cone support dia. 28 mm
• Drilling 18 mm and plane anvil dia. 235 mm high pressure filter-ventilator

• 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)
• Ttest height 135 - 730 mm
• Throat depth 400 mm
• Test stroke 600 mm
• Table 800 x 600 mm
• Loads 3 - 750 kgf
• Fixed test table
• Motorized test unit inclu. standard nose cone support dia. 28 mm
• Drilling 18 mm and plane anvil dia. 235 mm high pressure filter-ventilator

• 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 100 - 700 mm
• Throat depth 400 mm
• Test stroke 600 mm
• Table 800 x 600 mm
• Loads 20 - 3000 kgf
• Fixed test table
• Motorized test unit inclu. standard nose cone support dia. 27 mm
• Drilling 15 mm and plane anvil dia. 235 mm high pressure filter-ventilator