universal hardness tester INNOVATEST
A INNOVATEST Universal hardness tester is the best solution for companies that use several different methods (Vickers, Brinell, Rockwell and Knoop) and expect precise, standard-compliant results. Whether as a compact stand-alone device or as a fully automatic all-rounder - this device class offers maximum flexibility for a wide range of testing requirements. With a wide range of test methods and extensive equipment, the INNOVATEST universal hardness testers are ideal for demanding material testing and the efficient completion of your daily testing tasks.
Precision and quality of hardness testing devices
Developed and manufactured in the Netherlands
Get an overview of a universal hardness tester for the hardness testing methods according to Vickers ISO 6507-1, Brinell ISO 6506-1, Rockwell ISO 6508-1 and Knoop ISO 4545-1. A hardness tester in this device class is able to carry out all three or four hardness testing methods. It is available as a simple stand-alone hardness tester or as a real all-rounder (also as a fully automatic device).
For these hardness testers, we recommend consulting with our specialist consultants. Together with you, we ensure that the testing tasks are carried out in accordance with standards and efficiently. The following are tested:
- Suitability of the test method depending on material and hardness
- Minimum thickness at the test point/layer thickness
- load level for the Brinell method
- Workpiece size in relation to test room height/projection/support tables
- Workpiece weight depending on handling (crane)
- Desired results (e.g. individual test, hardness curve, 3D hardness scan, weld seam test)
- documentation in a test certificate
- Export of results for integration into your CAQ system, e.g. Q-DAS
You can also send us your requirements for a universal hardness tester directly in an email, via our contact form or using the hardness tester checklist.
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NEMESIS 5100 G2
All-In-One hardness tester 10g – 250kg (!)
- Vickers from 10 g (HV 0,01) to HV120 (micro / macro / small load / Vickers)
- Button
- Hardness testing machine for CHD, Nht, Rht, weld seam; Jominy hardness testing machine
- hardness scanner (color 3D diagram representation of material homogeneity)
- Martens universal hardness testing machine
- Rockwell – all scales Rockwell and Super-Rockwell
- Brinell (all methods up to max. 250 kp)
NEXUS 7700 up to 250 kpf
Vickers Brinell Rockwell Knoop ‒ swivel system
- Swivel system optics <–> indenter
- clamping cap for test piece clamping
- proven swivel system Indenter <–> optics
- Power cell touch screen HQ testing software WIN10
- Test forces 0,5 – 250 Kgf
- automatic test procedure + indentation measurement
- cheapest quality universal hardness tester
- Option: motorized spindle
NEXUS 8100 – 3000kpf
Vickers Brinell Rockwell Knoop ‒ turret
- clamping cap -> test piece clamping
- 6 / 7 / 8-turret head: quick change
- Power cells touchscreen HQ software WIN10
- Types (kgf): 1 – 250 | 3 – 750 | 10 – 3000
- lowering probe: contact search
- automatic test procedure + indentation measurement
- Option: automatic XY table + test sequence
NEMESIS 9100 – 3000 kp
Vickers, Brinell, Rockwell lowering probe
- lowering probe: sample height differences
- 6/7/8 turret head: quick change
- Power cells touchscreen HQ software WIN10
- Types (kgf): 1 – 250 | 3 – 750 | 10 – 3000
- automatic process + image analysis HV + HB
- Premium Class
- Option: automatic XY table + test sequence
NEMESIS 9600 Universal Hardness Testing Machine
- Hardness testing machine NEMESIS 9600 ready for operation
- hardness comparison plate HRA
- hardness comparison plate HRC
- hardness comparison plate HRB
- hardness comparison plate HV30
- hardness comparison plate HB2,5/187,5
- Motorized turret head with 6 positions
- lenses for 0,7x – 1000x magnification
- Integrated drive for up to 3 axes
- large test table
hardness testers from INNOVATEST
Extensive equipment, high quality + affordable price
INNOVATEST hardness testers are characterized by high quality and a good price-performance ratio. They are extensively equipped and intuitive to use. We would be happy to advise you, give you a demonstration at your company, at one of the many thousands of customers in your area or for a detailed demonstration in our fully equipped showroom in Langenfeld (between Düsseldorf and Leverkusen).
Wide selection of INNOVATEST hardness testers
INNOVATEST has developed into the world's leading manufacturer of hardness testers and offers solutions for every application and every hardness test method. The universal hardness testers shown here cover all common test methods according to Rockwell, Brinell and Vickers. In addition, these hardness testers can be used to test according to Knoop and on plastics (ball indentation hardness). INNOVATEST offers the right device for every requirement and every budget in the class of universal hardness testers: from simple incoming goods inspection to complex applications for industry and research. Unique in this device class is the ease of use via the IMPRESSIONS testing software®. It can be operated intuitively via a touchscreen monitor and enables configuration or calling up stored test methods in a matter of seconds.
Some of the following features are only found on INNOVATEST hardness testers:
- Revolving head with up to 8 positions: 3 optics + 3 indenters (no lens/indenter change)
- Laser pointer + overview camera in the turret head: precise test position determination (unique worldwide)
- Calibrated zoom of the overview camera (unique worldwide): Exact positioning at every zoom level
- Test forces 10 g – 250 kgf with force measuring cell in closed control loop FALCON 5000 (unique worldwide)
- The lowering test head independently finds workpiece surfaces of different heights; it can be tested in inaccessible places (grooves) (NEMESIS 9100 | 9600 | NEXUS 8100)
In larger industrial plants - especially in hardening plants - there is usually a separate hardness tester for each hardness scale. This saves the constant changing of lenses and indenters, increases operating safety and avoids errors caused by changing methods.
If these hardness testers are not used several times a day, purchasing several single-purpose devices is not economically viable. This is where the hardness testers with turret heads come into their own: simply change the test method using the touchscreen and start the test. The INNOVATEST hardness testers 9000 | 9500 | 5000 | 8000 | 9800 automatically switch to the correct indenter and the appropriate lens. This saves you several minutes of changeover time every time you change the test method and avoids incorrect measurements.
Such universal hardness testers with turret heads are practically indispensable for service providers in material testing. Different hardness scales are required for customers on a daily or even hourly basis and constantly changing to different testing methods costs valuable working time!
Almost all universal hardness testers shown here can optionally be automated to reduce personnel requirements for:
- series tests with feeding system
- Fully automatic tests with motorized XY table: CHD, SHD, NHD – hardness depth measurement + weld hardness test
- Hardness scan (workpiece homogeneity with e.g. 3.000 measurements)
- automated uniaxial tests (Jominy hardness test, linear hardness curve on one axis)
INNOVATEST hardness testers offer decisive advantages, especially when it comes to automation. For example, up to 33 test impressions must be created and measured on a weld sample. With the automated hardness testers from INNOVATEST, this measuring task can be carried out without the assistance of an employee.
Given that skilled personnel are becoming increasingly difficult to find, an automatic hardness tester (if used to a sufficient extent) is almost a must in order to remain competitive. Valuable employee time can be put to good use elsewhere if the machine carries out the hardness tests independently and reliably. This relieves the burden of monotonous work and can significantly reduce operating costs.
As an alternative to the universal hardness testers NEMESIS / FALCON 5000, the FALCON 500 or 600 hardness tester series is particularly suitable for hardness testing on weld seams.
INNOVATEST hardness testers: Best price-performance ratio and state-of-the-art equipment
INNOVATEST is one of the most innovative manufacturers in the world with the highest level of development know-how. The hardness testers are uncompromisingly focused on quality and the best available technology. The hardness testers use the following, among others:
- German quality lenses with large working distance
- American force transducers (mostly specially developed for INNOVATEST)
- European electronics – developed by INNOVATEST and manufactured in Holland
- German sensors (HEIDENHAIN)
- German ball screws
Thanks to the innovative technology, these hardness testers not only enable fast hardness testing (with the shortest test cycles known on the market), but also deliver very accurate results. Achieving the best possible price/performance ratio is an integral part of this manufacturer's development program. The result is reliable hardness testers with the highest precision and durability, which stand out from the competition in terms of price.
By:
- competent consulting
- cheap purchase
- qualified service
- DAkkS calibration
- a warranty of 2 years (extendable to up to 15 years)
your investment and its long-term use are secured.
Frequently asked questions about hardness testers
Which hardness tester is the right one for my testing task?
First, the appropriate hardness testing method (Vickers, Brinell, Rockwell, Knoop) must be selected. Then the frequency of use and the personnel deployment must be estimated. If a high volume of testing is expected, a fully automatic hardness tester should be considered rather than a manual stand-alone device. A fully automatic hardness tester can pay for itself after just one year if the volume of testing is high enough! Don't be afraid of the higher investment costs - your employees are more valuable and should not be used for monotonous work.
Which test pieces can be tested with the hardness testers?
We offer universal hardness testers for test forces from 1 gram (Vickers) to 3.000 kp (Brinell). With our heavy-duty hardness testers, even the heaviest samples can be tested safely and in accordance with standards. A turret head with several lenses and several indenters means that a large range of different test scales can be covered with a single hardness tester. This reduces the investment volume and minimizes the risk of errors when changing methods.
What are the special features of SCHÜTZ+LICHT hardness testers?
Our INNOVATEST hardness testers have numerous features, some of which are unique worldwide: test position determination using a laser pointer and overview camera in the turret head, calibrated zoom function of the overview camera, test forces from 1 g to 3000 kg using a force measuring cell in a closed control loop.
