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Fowler Portable Hardness Tester

Fowler Portable Hardness Tester

The simplicity of the Fowler Tester enables it to be used in almost any direction, preferably vertically, without affecting accuracy. It can be used "on site" with complete success. The grips are depressed to the fullest extent by using the palms of the hands, and the hardness value can be read off the appropriate scale directly. There is no need for microscopic measurement of the indentation or reference to conversion tables.

Operators cannot overload instrument or influence reading by varying applied hand pressure. Reading obtained is completely dependent on the specially designed pre-loaded springs in the tester. Repeatability is excellent and calibration can be checked against reference test block supplied with each instrument. If necessary, the indenter adjusting bushing can easily reset to give the exact test block reading.


  • Suitable for use on ferrous and non-ferrous metals from small diameter rods to large surfaces.
  • Special bases available for use on small diameters or large radii.
  • Stand accepts tester in a firm clamp, and table in stand is raised vertically to meet diamond indenter by means of pressure on a simple lever device.
  • Special "V" base on each stand checks the hardness of round parts.
  • For 53-760-006 the load is 8.8 lbs. (4 kg).
  • For 53-760-007, load is 35.2 lbs. (16 kg).
  • Overall dimensions of 3" x 6" (75mm x 150mm) enables the instrument to be used universally and conveniently by Quality Control Engineers and inspectors, etc.
Hardness Tester on Bench Stand
  • Tester is entirely mechanical, using special pre-loaded springs which provide a load of about 14.3 lbs. (6.5 kg) for the 53-760-001, 002 and 005 to the diamond.
  • When taking hardness reading, springs operating against diamond assembly are balanced against hardness of specimen, i.e., the harder the part being tested, the more movement is affected between diamond point and datum face of the unit.
  • Movement is transmitted through a direct mechanical linkage to the gage head where a movement of .0001" (.0025mm) at the diamond is amplified to approximately .250: (6.35mm) of rotary movement at the tip of the pointer. Maximum penetration of diamond into specimen is .005" (.125mm).
  • The Fowler Tester is supplied with detailed operating instructions, a test block and adjusting wrenches.
  • Price includes a hardwood case

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Item Number Item   Prices
HA-53-760-001 Portable Hardness Tester, BritishB.S.8601967 w/Rockwell C Test Block Rockwell C 20-70, Brinell100-500, Vickers Pyramid 100-1000 $3,357.00
HA-53-760-002 Portable Hardness Tester, American SAE 1949 w/Rockwell C Test Block Rockwell C 20-70, Rockwell A 40-85, Rockwell B 50-100 3,357.00
HA-53-760-005 Portable Hardness Tester. Low range Steel w/Vickers Pyramid Test Block Brinell 40-300, Vickers Pyramid 40-300 3,357.00
HA-53-760-006 Portable Hardness Tester, Low range Non-ferrous w/Vickers Pyramid Test Block Brinell 40-300, Vickers Pyramid 40-300 3,357.00
HA-53-760-007

Portable Hardness Tester. Cast Iron only with Brinell Test Block

Brinell 100-600 3,357.00
Accessories
HA-53-760-020 Portable Bench Stand (not for use with 53-760-007) 1,723.00
HA-53-760-035 Replacement Diamond Indentor for 53-760-001, 002, 005 & 006 464.00
HA-53-760-040 Replacement Indentor Bushing for 53-760-001, 002, 005 & 006 154.00
HA-53-760-045 Replacement Diamond Indentor for 53-760-007 only 636.00
HA-53-760-050 Replacement Indentor Bushing for 53-760-007 only 103.00
HA-53-760-060 Test Block for Steel-High Range. (Included with 53-760-001 and 53-760-002 for Rockwell C) 214.00
HA-53-760-065 Test Block for Steel-High Range. (Included with 53-760-005 for Vickers or Brinell) 214.00
HA-53-760-070 Test Block for Non-ferrous. (Included with 53-760-006 for Vickers or Brinell) 214.00
HA-53-760-075 Test Block for Cast Iron. (Included with 53-760-007 for Brinell) 404.00
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