Measurement ranges
	HRC	HRB	HB	HV	HSD
Steel/ iron	20 to 67.9	59.6 to 99.5	80 to 647	80 to 940	32.5 to 99.5
Tools	20.5 to 67.1			80 to 898
Stainless steel	19.6 to 62.4	46.5 to 101.7	85 to 655	85 to 802
GC. iron			93 to 334
NC. iron			131 to 387
Cast aluminium			30 to 159
Brass		13.5 to 95.3	40 to 173
Bronze			60 to 290
Copper			45 to 315
Scales of hardness			HL, HRC, HRB, HB, HV, HSD
Types of materials (adjustable)			STEEL CWT. STEEL STAIN. STEEL GC. IRON NC. IRON C. ALUMIN BRASS BRONZE COPPER
Accuracy			±6 HL para HL = 800 (0.8%)
Instrument of percussion			type D (integrated)
Maximum hardness			940 HV
Radius of the moving component (convexed / concaved)			R min = 30mm (with 10mm component)
Minimum weight of the moving component			5kg without base 2 to 5kg with base 50g to 2 kg with base and accompanying board
Minimum depth of the moving component			3mm with accompanying board
Minimum penetration			0.8mm
Power			9V DC rechargeable
Operating time			12h
Maximum temperature of the moving component			+120°C
Operating temperature			0 to 50°C
Dimensions			100 x 60 x 33mm
Weight			150g

Hardness tester for metallic materials
The PCE-1000 portable hardness tester is ideal for testing surface hardness of metallic surfaces quickly. In metallurgy, its very important to know the hardness of the materials being used and this device allows the materials to be tested in the factory. The hardness tester brings together the parameters of Rockwell B & C, Vickers HV, Brinell HB, Shore HS and Leeb HL. This hardness meter is very useful in production, quality control and technical service. thanks to its portability. Its compact design and rechargeable battery makes this a very easy device to use. The PCE-1000 hardness tester can be used in any position but doesn't have the capability to transfer or store data.
Advantages: - pocket-sized device requires minimal space - measures the typical parameters - Integrated instrument without cables - Wide measurement range - Highly accurate - Can measure from any position - Rechargeable battery and charger included - Wide variety of optional adaptors View or print the user's manual			PCE-1000 hardness tester
			The LEEB method of measurement was used for the first time in 1978. It is defined as the rebound velocity of the hammer divided by the impact velocity times 1000. The higher the value, the higher the hardness of the material being measured. For a specific group of materials, such as steel and aluminium, the Leeb hardness test establishes a direct relation to the materials hardness conditions. This device includes the conversion curves for HL hardness and for other standard static hardnesses such as HB, HV and HRC with the possibility to convert and display in LEEB in other values. That is to say that this is a device for porfessionals on the job for shipping and receiving, production or research and development.
The PCE-1000 hardness tester comes in a hard case which also contains a test block, charger, 9V rechargeable battery and elestic pin. This solid case guarantees the safety of the device and its components. Tis device is also completely safe for the user to operate.
Principle of measurement for hardness testers: The procedure for measurement uses the difference between the rebound velocity and the impact velocity. The instrument uses a spring loaded hammer which is struck against the surface of a piece of metal. This proceedure was developed by Mr.Leeb, which is where the name comes from for the hardness unit, the Leeb (HL). The hardness tester can be used for: Steel, cold casting, stainless steel, cast iron, aluminium, brass, bronze, copper and forged metals. Conditions of measurement: Minimum surface area to measure: 10mm x 10mm Minimum radius of curve of the surface being measured: r = 30mm without adaptor, with a screw fastened adaptor with V slot the minimum curvature is 11mm For work surfaces of less than 5kg or thin wall board (<5mm) you should add a solid base before using the hardness tester Work surfaces of less than 2kg must be attached with an acompanying board.
Here you will see an outline of the temporal division of the different phases of measurement when using the PCE 1000 hardness tester. The impact is always made with the same velocity against the body of material being measured. The energy produced by the rebound differs across a wide range of materials.
Technical specifications
Measurement ranges
	HRC	HRB	HB	HV	HSD
Steel/ iron	20 to 67.9	59.6 to 99.5	80 to 647	80 to 940	32.5 to 99.5
Tools	20.5 to 67.1			80 to 898
Stainless steel	19.6 to 62.4	46.5 to 101.7	85 to 655	85 to 802
GC. iron			93 to 334
NC. iron			131 to 387
Cast aluminium			30 to 159
Brass		13.5 to 95.3	40 to 173
Bronze			60 to 290
Copper			45 to 315
Scales of hardness			HL, HRC, HRB, HB, HV, HSD
Types of materials (adjustable)			STEEL CWT. STEEL STAIN. STEEL GC. IRON NC. IRON C. ALUMIN BRASS BRONZE COPPER
Accuracy			±6 HL para HL = 800 (0.8%)
Instrument of percussion			type D (integrated)
Maximum hardness			940 HV
Radius of the moving component (convexed / concaved)			R min = 30mm (with 10mm component)
Minimum weight of the moving component			5kg without base 2 to 5kg with base 50g to 2 kg with base and accompanying board
Minimum depth of the moving component			3mm with accompanying board
Minimum penetration			0.8mm
Power			9V DC rechargeable
Operating time			12h
Maximum temperature of the moving component			+120°C
Operating temperature			0 to 50°C
Dimensions			100 x 60 x 33mm
Weight			150g
Contents PCE-1000 hardness tester, elastic pin, test block, charger, cleaning brush, case and user's manual.