TH-172 Portable Hardness Tester - TH-172
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TH-172 Portable Hardness Tester
Regular price
$1,799.60 AUD
+ GST
$1,979.56 AUD Inc. GST
$1,979.56 AUD Inc. GST




TH-172 with integrated Universal C-type Impact device, carries over the same ergonomic design and advanced features of the 170-series, but uses a light impact device and test force making it suitable for use on thinner, light weight test samples (<5mm and <5Kg) such as aluminium.
This "Basic" kit includes basics to get you started; tester, cleaning brush, USB cable, small support ring etc
It provides exceptional reliability for a wide measuring range, and is capable of automatically converting and displaying measurements into Brinell, Rockwell, Leebs, Vickers and Shore hardness values.
This "Basic" kit includes basics to get you started; tester, cleaning brush, USB cable, small support ring etc
It provides exceptional reliability for a wide measuring range, and is capable of automatically converting and displaying measurements into Brinell, Rockwell, Leebs, Vickers and Shore hardness values.
Main Features:
• USB communication interface
• Automatic identification of Impact test direction
• Memory of 270 average data in 9 group files
• Upper and lower limit setting
• Automatic switch off
• Backlight for convenient use in darkness
• Software calibration
• Battery capacity display
• AAA 1.5V battery
• DataView software available
Range of Applications:
• Hardness testing of large and heavy objects
• In production line of mass produced components
• Materials identification in stores and warehouses
• In locations with difficult access, or in confined spaces
Technical Data:
• Measuring accuracy: +/- 0.5%
• Impact device: Universal C device - Integrated
• Hardness measurement values include HLD, HRC, HRB, HB, HV, and HS
• Automatic calculation of average and mean test values
• Storage capacity: 270 average readings in 9 group files
• USB 2.0 interface
• Impact direction: 360°
• Minimum Surface Roughness of Sample: 1.6µm ( Ra)
• Maximum workpiece hardness: 955HV
• Min. radius of Workpiece
• (convex/concave) Rmin = 50mm (with support ring Rmin= 10mm)
• Minimum sample weight: 2~5kg on solid support
• Continuous working time: 150 h (without backlight)
• Power: AAA 1.5V batteries (2pcs)
• Operating Temperature: 0~40° C
• Impact energy: 8 ft-lbs (11Nmm)
• Test tip: Tungsten Carbide
• Dimensions: 155mm×55mm×25mm
• Weight: 166 g
Standard Configuration:
• Processor integrated with impact device C
• Batteries (2 x AAA) included
• Support ring
• Cleaning brush
• Soft Carrying case
• Certificate
• USB communication interface
• Automatic identification of Impact test direction
• Memory of 270 average data in 9 group files
• Upper and lower limit setting
• Automatic switch off
• Backlight for convenient use in darkness
• Software calibration
• Battery capacity display
• AAA 1.5V battery
• DataView software available
Range of Applications:
• Hardness testing of large and heavy objects
• In production line of mass produced components
• Materials identification in stores and warehouses
• In locations with difficult access, or in confined spaces
Technical Data:
• Measuring accuracy: +/- 0.5%
• Impact device: Universal C device - Integrated
• Hardness measurement values include HLD, HRC, HRB, HB, HV, and HS
• Automatic calculation of average and mean test values
• Storage capacity: 270 average readings in 9 group files
• USB 2.0 interface
• Impact direction: 360°
• Minimum Surface Roughness of Sample: 1.6µm ( Ra)
• Maximum workpiece hardness: 955HV
• Min. radius of Workpiece
• (convex/concave) Rmin = 50mm (with support ring Rmin= 10mm)
• Minimum sample weight: 2~5kg on solid support
• Continuous working time: 150 h (without backlight)
• Power: AAA 1.5V batteries (2pcs)
• Operating Temperature: 0~40° C
• Impact energy: 8 ft-lbs (11Nmm)
• Test tip: Tungsten Carbide
• Dimensions: 155mm×55mm×25mm
• Weight: 166 g
Standard Configuration:
• Processor integrated with impact device C
• Batteries (2 x AAA) included
• Support ring
• Cleaning brush
• Soft Carrying case
• Certificate
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