PCE Instruments UK: Test Instruments

Hardness Test Instrument PCE-900
£ 699.00
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The Leeb Hardness Test Instrument PCE-900 measures the hardness of nine different metals using the Leeb rebound method. This means that with the hardness test instrument a firing pin bounces on a metallic surface and the intensity of the rebound is used as an indicator of the material hardness. The hardness test instrument PCE-900 measures the metal hardness in 6 different hardness scales. 

  • Measurement according to Leeb Rebound method
  • Testing of HRC, HRB, HV, HB, HSD
  • Measurement Range: 200-900 HLD / 13-99 HRB / 20-68 HRC / 20-655 HB / 80-940 HV / 32-99 HSD
  • Accuracy: 0.80% / Repeatability: 1.10%
  • Incl. type D Leeb probe
  • Optional Software Available

Hardness Test Instrument PCE-HT-225A
£ 352.00
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PCE-HT-225A is a heavy-duty concrete hardness tester or concrete test hammer, also called a concrete rebound hammer or Swiss hammer, used to measure surface hardness and material compression strength. Suitable for use with concrete, rock and building materials, this rugged, manufacturer-calibrated rebound hammer is both easy to use and built to last.


  • Test range: 10 … 60 MPa or 100 … 600 kg/cm² or 1450 … 8702 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
  • kg/cm², psi, and MPa conversion tables 
  • Optional test anvil to verify accuracy listed under accessories 

Humidity Test Instrument PCE-HT110
£ 213.00
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The PCE-HT110 Humidity Test Instrument or Humidity Detector precisely measures air temperature and relative humidity. This accurate and reliable device shows the current measurements on the large LCD display and saves the measurement data directly to an SD card (included). The PCE-HT110 is equipped with two channels, accommodates an SD card memory of up to 16 GB, offers an adjustable measurement rate / sampling interval, and includes a wall mount, making the device ideal for logging data over an extended period of time.


  • Measurement ranges: 0 … 50°C / 32 … 122°F, 10 … 90% RH
  • Resolution: 0.1°C / 0.18°F, 0.1% RH
  • Data format: .XLS (compatible with Microsoft Excel)

Moisture Test Instrument PCE-MA 110
£ 828.00
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PCE-MA 110 is a halogen moisture test instrument or analyzer that functions on the gravimetric or loss on drying (LOD) principle. The moisture analyzer uses the halogen method to dry the material sample. Moisture content is calculated based on the weight difference before and after the drying procedure. Calibration of the moisture analyzer can be performed at any time using the automatic calibration function and the included 100 g weight.

  • Weighing range: 0.1 g … 110 g / 0.0035 … 3.88 oz
  • Weighing resolution or readability: 0.01 g / 10 mg
  • Moisture content measuring range: 0 … 100%
  • Moisture content resolution or readability: 0.1%
  • Adjustable drying time and temperature
  • Memory stores up to 16 drying profiles

Moisture Test Instrument PCE-MWM 200
£ 3,822.00
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The moisture analyzer is a sensor for measuring moisture of sand and liquids consisting of a central probe surrounded by four other probes. The probes and sensor housing are made of stainless steel AISI 321. Our moisture analyzer is ideally suited for installation in tanks with liquid materials such as fuel oil, sludge from cement production, and fuels (CWF).

  • Readability mass fraction of water: 0 … 100 %
  • Moisture measurement range: 0.1 … 100 %water content in sand and liquids (water mass fraction)
  • Max. permissible absolute error moisture measurement: Varies by material, lab test required
  • Temperature range: +5 … +80 °C

Moisture Test Instrument PCE-MWM 210
£ 3,967.00
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For industrial continuous production of wood pellets, chips, sawdust and similar materials when in-line moisture measurement for monitoring and controlling the drying and mixing process is important. Consistent quality of every batch, reduction of the consumption of materials, and shortest possible drying and mixing times are the criteria which are important in materials production. The PCE-MWM 210 moisture test sensor of PCE Instruments helps meet those criteria through highly accurate moisture measurement.


  • Measuring range: 0 … 100%
  • The maximum permissible error (absolute): Lab analysis of your sample determines % error
  • Temperature range: +5 … +80 °C  (+41 … +176 °F)
  • Questionnaire starts evaluation process

Moisture Test Instrument PCE-MWM 220
£ 5,213.00
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Moisture analyzer for liquid materials are used in boiler installations, water-dosing and diesel oil emulsion dispersion systems. The scope of supply can include the control cabinet to operate the valves regulating water feed. The moisture Analyzer for liquid materials has a processing unit with RS232/RS485 interfaces.

  • Measurement range: 0 … 100 % moisture in pumped liquids
  • Absolute error of the measurement: Δ= 0,035 +0,05·W
  • Temperature measurement range: -40 … +150 °C

Moisture Test Instrument PCE-MWM 230
£ 3,515.00
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VHF-Band Moisture Analyzer Crushed Stone, Gravel, Ore (conveyor). The device is resistant to corrosion (stainless steel and dielectric materials) and can operate in the conditions deviating from the norm, for example, at temperatures of 145 °C. The moisture analyzer probe can be mounted on the walls in the hoppers, in pipelines or on trays in conveyors. Due to pluggable design this version of the moisture analyzer can also be used for soil moisture control.

  • Measurement range: 0 … 100 %
  • Limits of error: <0.5% below 10% moisture
  • Range of working temperatures:  0 … +90 °C (industrial version)  0 … +115 °C (extended temperature range)   0 … +250 °C (drying kilns)

Moisture Test Instrument PCE-MWM 240-A
£ 4,448.00
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Designed specifically for use in moisture measurement of various bulk materials, these moisture analyzing test instruments are installed in bins, silos, troughs, bunkers, distributors, augers, and conveyors. Material in bulk or flowing mass, such as fibrous materials, gravel, sawdust, fly ash (mineral), wood chips (surface to 5 cm) feed grain, flour, seed, pastes, … is continuously measurable.

  • Stainless sensor rod (250 mm length)
  • Lab analysis of your sample determines % error
  • Measuring range: 0 … 100%
  • Material temperature range: -0 … +80 °C  (+41 … +176 °F)
  • Analog and digital signal output

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Custom-Made Test Instruments

PCE Instruments offers a wide range of stock products. However, despite an extensive selection of stock product offerings, sometimes a custom product is required to satisfy the specific requirements of a new, groundbreaking or special application.

Are you looking for custom test instruments?
Look no further than PCE Instruments. The DIN EN ISO 9001-certified PCE Product and Development Company GmbH produces customized test instruments tailored to meet the unique needs of a diverse customer base. By capitalizing on the expert knowledge and extensive experience of PCE’s industry-leading Tailored Test Instrumentsengineers and technicians to create custom-built test instruments, customers obtain measuring devices designed specifically for the task at hand.

Throughout the design, development and production process, PCE's engineers and technicians work hand-in-hand with each customer to ensure the final test instrument exceeds expectations. Specifications are clearly defined from the start of the project. Sensors, microprocessors and other electronic components are sourced from high-quality suppliers. Software is written to best support the customer's systems, processes and procedures. Qualified calibration laboratories are tasked with verifying the measurement accuracy of the custom test instrument, and rigorous testing is conducted to make certain that the device will function properly under the anticipated operating conditions.

If you are interested in pursuing the creation of a custom test instrument designed to accommodate an unusual or highly specialized measuring task, please contact the friendly and knowledgable staff at info@industrial-needs.com or +44 (0) 161-464902-5 for PCE Instruments UK, or at info@pce-americas.com or +1 (561) 320-9162 for PCE Americas Inc.