Barcol Hardness Tester PCE-1000N
£ 967.00
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PCE-1000N is a portable handheld Barcol hardness tester used to measure the hardness of pure aluminum, soft aluminum, thick aluminum alloy and aluminum sheets, strips, rods, castings and forgings. The hardness of fiber-reinforced (FRP) plastics, glass-reinforced (GRP) plastics, hard plastics and soft metals (such as copper or lead) also can be tested using this battery-powered digital Barcol impressor hardness meter.


  • Measurement parameters: Barcol (HBA), Brinell (HB), Vickers (HV), Webster  (HW)  Rockwell (HRB / HRE / HRF / HRH)
  • Measuring range: 0 … 100 HBA / 25 … 150 HB
  • Accuracy: 81 … 88 HBA: ± 1 HBA / 42 … 48 HBA: ± 2 HBA
  • Repeatability: 81 … 88 HBA: ± 1.5 HBA / 42 … 48 HBA: ± 2.5 HBA
  • Resolution: 0.1 HBA
  • Meets ASTM standards: E140-97; D2583-75; B648-78

UCI Hardness Tester PCE-5000
£ 5,257.00
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PCE-5000 is a portable hardness tester that uses the ASTM A1038 ultrasonic contact impedance (UCI) method to measure the hardness of metals and alloys with a minimum thickness of 2 mm / .08 in Non-destructive testing produces microscopic indentation.

  • Measurement according to ASTM A1038 ultrasonic contact impedance (UCI) method
  • Measurement units: Rockwell A (HRA), Rockwell B (HRB), Rockwell C (HRC), Brinell (HB), Vickers (HV) and MPa (N/mm²) SI units
  • Measurement ranges: 61-85.6 HRA, 41-100 HRB, 20.3-68 HRC, 85-650 HB, 50-999 HV, 255-2180 MPa (N/mm²)
  • Accuracy: ± 1.5 HR, ± 3% HB, ± 3% HV, Repeatability: ± 0.3%
  • Memory size: 1,000 groups for measurement data and 20 groups for calibration data
  • Different probe types (also automatic motorized probes) available

Hardness Tester PCE-3000ULS
£ 3,284.00
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The hardness tester can be used to quickly check the hardness of components even when installed. The hardness tester impresses with a large measuring range, easy handling, robust design and temperature resistance down to -20°C.

  • Measurement according to UCI method and rebound method
  • Testing of HRC, HV, HB
  • Measuring direction 360 °
  • Large LCD
  • USB interface
  • incl. UCI probe & type D Leebsonde
UCI Hardness Tester PCE-3500 incl. 50N probe
£ 3,373.00
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The Ultrasonic Contact Impedance (UCI) durometer PCE-3500 has been designed for the non-destructive hardness measurement of metallic components. A 136° Vickers diamond at the probe is stimulated with its self-resonance to allow the user to very accurately measure hardness of small items, thin-walled items (>1 mm), and surface-hardened layers. Small imprint after measuring for mirrored surfaces.


  • Probe is 50 Newtons / 11.2 lbf force, 10 and 98 N probes are options
  • Tests HRC, HRB, HV, HB, MPa
  • Memory function via SD card and included PC software
  • Large color LCD display with back lighting

UCI Hardness Tester PCE-3500-10 incl. 10N probe
£ 3,373.00
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The Ultrasonic Contact Impedance (UCI) durometer PCE-3500 has been designed for the non-destructive hardness measurement of metallic components. A 136° Vickers diamond at the probe is stimulated with its self-resonance to allow the user to very accurately measure hardness of small items, thin-walled items (>1 mm), and surface-hardened layers. Small imprint after measuring for mirrored surfaces and nitrided surfaces.


  • Probe is 10 Newtons / 2.2 lbf force, 50 and 98 N probes are options
  • Tests HRC, HRB, HV, HB, MPa
  • Memory function via SD card and included PC software
  • Large color LCD display with back lighting


UCI Hardness Tester PCE-3500-98 incl. 98N probe
£ 3,373.00
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The Ultrasonic Contact Impedance (UCI) durometer PCE-3500 has been designed for the non-destructive hardness measurement of metallic components. A 136° Vickers diamond at the probe is stimulated with its self-resonance to allow the user to very accurately measure hardness of small items, thin-walled items (>1 mm), and surface-hardened layers. Small imprint after measuring for mirrored surfaces and nitrided surfaces.


  • Probe is 98 Newtons / 22 lbf force, 10 and 50 N probes are options
  • Tests HRC, HRB, HV, HB, MPa
  • Memory function via SD card and included PC software
  • Large color LCD display with back lighting


Hardness Tester PCE-2900
£ 1,569.00
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The hardness tester PCE-2900 has been developed for hardness measurements on metallic materials. The hardness tester PCE-2900 measures the material hardness in Vickers, Brinell, Rockwell, Leeb and Shore. The hardness tester PCE-2900 measures the hardness according to the Leeb rebound principle. 

  • Measurement according to Leeb Rebound method
  • Measurement units: HLD, HRA, HRB, HRC, HB, HV, HS
  • Measurement ranges: 170-960 HLD, 59.1-88 HRA, 3.5-101.7 HRB, 17.9-69.5 HRC, 19-683 HB, 80-1042 HV, 30.6-102.6 HS 
  • Accuracy: ± 0.5%, Repeatability: ± 0.6%
  • Impactor: Type D
  • USB and WiFi for data transmission

Hardness Tester PCE-HT 225E
£ 1,963.00
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PCE-HT 225E is a hardness test hammer, also called a concrete rebound hammer or Swiss hammer, used for non-destructive measurements of surface hardness and compression strength. Suitable for use with concrete, rock and building materials, this rebound hammer features a direct digital display, voice functionality, USB port data interface and memory for storing up 200 measurement values.


  • Test range: 10 … 60 MPa or 100 … 600 kg/cm² / 1450.38 … 8702.26 psi
  • Impact energy: 2.207 J or N-m / 0.225 kgf.m / 1.6278 ft-lb or Type N
  • Impact stroke: 75 ± 0.3 mm / 2.95 ± 0.012 in
  • Radius of spherical tip: 25 ± 1 mm / 0.99 ± 0.04 in
  • Data processing software included

Hardness Tester PCE-2900-ICA incl. ISO Calibration Certificate
£ 1,780.00
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ISO Calibration

The hardness tester PCE-2900 has been developed for hardness measurements on metallic materials. The hardness tester PCE-2900 measures the material hardness in Vickers, Brinell, Rockwell, Leeb and Shore. The hardness tester PCE-2900 measures the hardness according to the Leeb rebound principle. 

  • Measurement according to Leeb Rebound method
  • Measurement units: HLD, HRA, HRB, HRC, HB, HV, HS
  • Measurement ranges: 170-960 HLD, 59.1-88 HRA, 3.5-101.7 HRB, 17.9-69.5 HRC, 19-683 HB, 80-1042 HV, 30.6-102.6 HS 
  • Accuracy: ± 0.5%, Repeatability: ± 0.6%
  • Impactor: Type D
  • USB and WiFi for data transmission
  • Incl. ISO Calibration Certificate