| Portable Steel Hardness Tester |
Equivalent Rockwell C Scale
• Completely portable steel hardness tester |
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| The Model 316 is an accurate steel hardness tester that can be moved to the material for field testing. Make equivalent Rockwell C measurements on massive or small parts anywhere. Large, heavy items can be tested in-place; smaller parts can be tested when properly supported. Certification of the included test block in accordance with ASTM E-18 is available upon request for a nominal fee. |
| Specifications |
| Range: | 20 to 65 HRC (equiv. Rockwell C Scale) | |
| Accuracy: | ±1.5 points | |
| Dimensions of Carrying Case: | Length: | 9-1/2" (24.1cm) |
| Width: | 6-1/2" (16.5cm) | |
| Depth: | 2-1/2" (6.4cm) | |
| Dimensions of Microscope: | Length: | 7-1/2" (19.1cm) |
| Base Diameter: | 7/8" (2.2cm) | |
| Microscope Illuminator: | Two AAA batteries | |
| Weight w/ Case: | 2 lbs. (0.9 kg) | |
| Shipping Weight: | 4 lbs. (1.8 kg) | |
| Model 316 Portable Steel Hardness Tester includes a hand-held impact indenter assembly, an illuminated 60X measuring microscope, batteries; test block, hardness conversion calculator, instructions and carrying case. The light source is a Mini Maglite® coupled to a fiber optic light pipe. The flashlight uses two AAA batteries. |
| Available items |
| Item Number | Item |
| HA-316 | Model 316 Steel Hardness Tester comes complete with indenter, microscope, illuminator, test block, instructions, conversion calculator and carrying case |
| HA-316/C | Model 316 described above - Test Block Certified to ASTM E-18 |
| Paul N. Gardner Company, Inc. • Phone 1.800.762.2478 • Fax 954.946.9309 |