Ultrasonic Tester / Ultrasonic Testing
Order no.: PCE-5000
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
Manufacturer: PCE Instruments
Choosing the Right Ultrasonic Test Equipment for Your Application
A portable ultrasonic tester or ultrasonic gauge is an incredibly versatile measuring device 
that comes in handy in myriad applications, especially when detecting leaks or measuring the effects of corrosion on tanks, pipes and structures with limited one-sided access. In addition, an ultrasonic thickness gauge can be used to determine the thickness of coated or painted metals without the need for stripping.
Another kind of ultrasonic testing device is an ultrasonic contact impedance (UCI) durometer or hardness tester. A UCI hardness tester is a portable electronic device that uses the UCI method of hardness testing standardized by ASTM A 1038 and DIN 50159. A UCI hardness tester makes and then measures a diamond indent in the surface of material to determine the material hardness.