Hardness Testing Instruments

Combined Hardness Tester NOVOTEST T-UD3
Combined Hardness Tester NOVOTEST T-UD3 combines two methods of measuring hardness by an indirect method: Ultrasonic Contact Impedance (ASTM A1038) and Leeb (ASTM A956). This makes the device the most versatile portable device in the world.
The ability to connect both probes combines the advantages of both methods and providing users the opportunity to use the one that is most suitable for solving a specific task. The Combined Hardness Tester NOVOTEST T-UD3 allows user to measure the hardness of any metals, parts of any shape and thickness, measure the hardness of the surface hardened layers and evaluate the tensile strength.
The main advantages of the Combined Hardness Tester NOVOTEST T-UD3:
ABILITY OF CONNECTING BOTH METHODS PROBES WITHOUT TURNING OFF THE DEVICE
The user can measure the hardness of completely different metal products of different shapes, structures, materials and the degree of surface preparation with same unit, just replacing probe.
SMALL PARTS MEASURING
Using the UCI, the operator can measure small products, we recommend parts weighing from 100 gr and a thickness from 1 mm, and when using the UCI Probe Test Stand NOVOTEST, even thinner.
COMPLEX SHAPE PRODUCTS MEASURING
Also, with the help of the ultrasonic probe, the user will be able to solve the tasks of measuring the hardness of grooves, surfaces of small radius, inaccessible places and products of complex shape.
SMALL IMPRINT OF UCI TYPE PROBE
Due to the fact that the UCI probe has a penetration depth of only a few microns, it becomes possible to work with products with high print requirements (the maximum non-destructive method is required), as well as measure the hardness of hardened layers, such as nitriding and cementation.
MEASURING PARTS WITH BAD SURFACE
Using a dynamic probe (Leeb probe), the user can test the hardness of massive products with poorly prepared surfaces. The method also allows to measure products with a coarse-grained structure without a significant dispersion of measurements.
CALIBRATED FOR DIFFERENT MATERIALS AND SCALES
Thanks to the presence of built-in calibrations of the Leeb probe for various materials and scales, the device becomes a universal tool for measuring hardness for most common metals.
BUILT-IN CAMERA
The device has a built-in camera, which allows the user to store a measurement archive of images of the tested objects with binding of hardness to a specific place on the product.
Combined Hardness Tester NOVOTEST T-UD3 can be used with special soft for operate with saved archive of measurements. Or each saved recording cab be printed through wireless printer that can be additionally completed with the device.
- Small indenter imprint (suits for mirror surfaces of shafts necks, blades, gear teeth, etc.)
- Measuring surface hardened layers hardness
- Wide range of hardness testing
- Various measurement modes
- 88 combinations of materials and hardness scales (calibrations)
- Calibration of any scale in any range
- Convenience and ease of measurement
- Optimized number of buttons
- Large full-color graphic display with bright backlight
- Built-in photo camera for thorough reports
- Automatic probe types recognition
- Connected probe types indication
- The calibrations are stored in UCI probe memory
- Extended operating temperature range (frost, down to – 40°C)
- Internal memory and communication with a PC
- New intuitive menu with tips on the buttons
- Optional wireless mini printer
- Waterproofed housing
- Rubber bumper protected housing
- Internal clock
- Hardness value measuring for any mass products with more than 1 mm thickness (small parts, thin-walled structures, pipes, tanks, steel sheets, articles of complex shape, hardness testing of metal coatings, etc.)
- Different operating modes:
- Graph – the graph building mode
- Histogram – the histogram building mode
- Statistics – provides statistics for the current set of measurements
- Smart – filters the incorrect measurements
- Signal – displays the probe signal (only for the Leeb probe)
UCI probe types |
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Leeb probe types |
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Indenter | UCI probe – Diamond indenter Leeb probe – Hardened ball |
Measuring direction | Any direction 360° |
Data storage | Limited only by the memory card up to 32Gb |
Communication | Upload data to PC and export as a spreadsheet (USB cable and software included ) |
Hardness scales |
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Data display |
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Indication | Color LCD display (320×240) |
Operating environment |
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Power supply | DC 4,5V (3 pcs batteries AA) |
Instrument dimensions | 160x75x30mm |
Net weight | Approx. 0.3kg (without probe) |
Gross weight (package) | 2kg |
Battery life | Approx. 10 hours. |
Warranty | 3 (1+2) years |
- Additional UCI and Leeb probes (different types)
- Different colors of rubber bumper protected case
- Wireless printer
- Batteries
- Chargers
- Hardness tests blocks
- Set of support rings for D, DC type Leeb probes
- Impact bodies for Leeb probes
- Portable grinding machine
- Case for hardness tester
- Can be equipped with three types of UCI probes:
98N(10 kgf) Special type of probe with increased load. To carry out the measurement, it is necessary to apply a load of 10 kgf (set automatically by the probe).Low surface cleanliness requirements. – Heat-treated and cemented parts with poorly prepared surface.- Measurement on blades, on the inner surface of pipes, holes with high roughness. 50 N(5 kgf) The main type of probe for solving most hardness measurement tasks. To carry out the measurement, it is necessary to apply a load of 5 kgf (set automatically by the probe).Medium surface cleanliness requirements. – Heat-treated and cemented parts, such as shafts, turbines, gears, teeth, welds, heat affected zones.- Measurement in grooves, on teeth, in grooves, on radius surfaces.- Measurement on the blades, on the inner surface of the pipes, holes. 10 N(1 kgf) Probe with reduced load – designed to measure the hardness of products with increased requirements for the size of the print (polished, polished surfaces), to measure the hardness of thin surface hardened layers. For the measurement, a load of 1 kgf must be applied.More demanding on surface cleanliness, compared with U1 (50N). – Nitrided and cemented surface layers of molds, dies, dies, thin-walled parts.- Bearings, tooth flanks, saws.- Hardness measurement of thin hardening coatings.- Measurement on products after thorough machining.
- Hardness tester
- UCI probe (10N, 50N or 98N for choice)
- Leeb probe (D type)
- 3pcs AA batteries
- Charger
- USB cable
- Operating manual
- Software for PC
- Case


UCI Hardness Tester NOVOTEST T-U3
The most popular portable hardness tester in the world is the Leeb hardness tester, however, there are tasks that using this method is very difficult or even impossible to solve. This is due to the physics of the method, which assumes the massiveness of the testing object, to ensure the inertness of the product when the Leeb’s impact body hits the surface with a given force. In order to solve a wider range of tasks on the rapid measurement of metal hardness, our company offers hardness testers that implement the method of ultrasonic contact impedance (UCI) in accordance with ASTM A1038. A vibrating rod (mechanical resonator) with a diamond tip acts as an indenter in these devices, when it indent into the material, the base frequency of the resonator changes, on the basis of which the hardness is calculated. This method has proven itself around the world and has been used in industry for over 50 years.
The most modern and advanced ultrasonic device TM NOVOTEST is UCI Hardness Tester NOVOTEST T-U3, the main advantages of the device are:
MEASURING THE HARDNESS OF THIN-WALLED PRODUCTS
The UCI Hardness Tester NOVOTEST T-U3 allows user to measure products from 1 mm thick without additional tools, and even less with the use of the UCI Probe Test Stand NOVOTEST for thin sheets, which makes it unique among analogues.

MEASURING HARDNESS OF SMALL PRODUCTS
Using this device, the user can, without additional fixation and accessories, carry out hardness testing of products weighing just 100g or even less.
MEASURING HARDNESS OF COMPLEX SHAPED PRODUCTS
Unlike the standard Leeb probe, an ultrasonic (UCI) hardness tester probe needs an area of only a few square millimeters in order to measure hardness. This allows users to measure hardness in hard-to-reach places, products of complex shape, weld and heat affected zone (HAZ), gear teeth, etc.
METHOD IS PRACTICALLY NON-DESTRUCTIVE
The imprint after measuring the hardness by the UCI method is several microns, and is practically not detected by the naked eye, in comparison with the Leeb method, the imprint of which is about 500 microns in diameter, depending on the hardness. It also makes it possible to measure the hardness of hardened layers of materials (nitriding, cementation, etc.).
VARIOUS LOADS OF PROBES
As standard, the device comes with a probe whose indenter penetration force is 50N (5 kgf), this probe is the most universal and solves 90% of the tasks that can be solved using this method. However, in special cases there is a need to use probes with increased or reduced load on the resonator, the main features and applications are presented in the table:

PROBES UNIVERSALITY
The probe of the UCI Hardness Tester NOVOTEST T-U3 has a special nozzle, which ensures the perpendicularity of the indenter penetration into the surface of the tested object and minimizes the probability of operator error. Also, a special nozzle washer can be installed on the reverse side to operate with radius surfaces of different diameters. In the same way as it can be removed from the probe, in this case the thin nose of the probe can be installed in the grooves or in the narrow points of the product, where it is necessary to measure hardness.
ARCHIVING MEASUREMENT RESULTS WITH PHOTO FIXATION AND PRINT THE PROTOCOL ON A WIRELESS PRINTER
The world’s only portable hardness tester with a built-in camera, which allows users to save the image of the tested object with fixed points of the hardness value on its surface. Also, the device can be supplied with a wireless printer, which allows users to quickly print a measurement protocol without leaving the testing object.
UNIQUE RELIABILITY AND WARRANTY
NOVOTEST hardness testers are highly reliable. The ultrasonic hardness probe allows user to perform more than 200 thousand measurements without the need for repairs or replacements, and the design of the electronic unit allows to use it in quite difficult operating conditions. Subject to the rules of operation, the service life of the hardness tester is more than 10 years.
UCI Hardness Tester NOVOTEST T-U3 also comes with special software for operate with the device archive and subsequent data transfer for processing in convenient formats.

- Hardness measurement of any mass products with a thickness more than 1 mm – inaccessible to the dynamic (Leeb) hardness testers (small parts, thin-walled structures, pipes, tanks, steel sheets, articles of complex shape, hardness control of metal coatings, etc.)
- Measuring the hardness of the surface hardened layer
- Small imprint after measuring (mirror surfaces of shafts necks, blades, gear teeth, etc.)
- Wide range of hardness testing
- Various measurement modes
- Calibration of any scale in any range
- Convenience and ease for measurement
- Optimized number of buttons
- Large full color graphic display with bright back-lighting
- Calibrations stored in memory of probe
- Extended temperature range (frost, down to – 40°C)
- Internal memory and communication with PC
- New, intuitive menu with tips on the buttons
- Optional wireless mini printer
- Water resistant case
- Rubber protected bumper
- Has different operating modes:
Graph – the mode of building of graph
Histogram – the mode of building of histogram
Statistics – the mode of statistic
Smart – the mode of filtering of incorrect measurements
UCI probe types |
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Indenter | Diamond indenter (UCI) |
Measuring direction | Any direction 360° |
Data storage | Limited only by the memory card |
Communication | Upload data to PC and export as a spreadsheet (USB cable and software included ) |
Hardness scale |
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Data display |
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Indication | Color LCD display (320×240) |
Operating environment | Temperature:-20°C~40°C; Humidity: 30%~80%R.H. |
Power supply | DC 4,5V (3 pcs batteries AA) |
Instrument dimensions | 160x75x30mm |
Net weight | Approx. 0.3kg (without probe) |
Batteries life | Approx. 10 hours |
- Additional UCI (10N, 50N, 98N) probes can be purchased. Also, after the purchase if will be needed, user can order dynamic Leeb probe (D, DC, DL, C, D+15, E, G) with activation code and will get combined hardness tester with two probes (Leeb+UCI).
- Different colors of rubber bumper protected case
- Wireless printer
- Batteries
- Chargers
- Hardness tests blocks
- Portable grinding machine
- Case for hardness tester
- Hardness tester
- UCI probe (10N, 50N or 98N for choice)
- 3pcs AA batteries
- Charger
- USB cable
- Operating manual
- Software for PC
- Case


Leeb Hardness Tester NOVOTEST T-D3
The most popular method in the world for testing the hardness of metals using a portable hardness tester is the Leeb method (ASTM A956). The so-called dynamic method for determining hardness is widespread due to its ease of use. The user does not need to have special skills and or knowledge in the field of hardness measurement, to carry out the measurement, it is necessary to charge up the impact body of the device’s probe, install the probe on the tested surface, press the release button of the probe and the hardness value will be displayed on the device screen.
This method is recommended for large products, weighing from 5 kg and a thickness of 10 mm and more, however, observing certain requirements for fixing the product, it is possible to measure also small parts.
The main advantages of the Leeb Hardness Tester NOVOTEST T-D3:
SCALES AND MATERIALS
The device comes with preliminary calibrations for various scales and materials, which makes the device universal.
SCALES: HRC, HRB, HB, HV, HL, MPa.
MATERIALS: steel, alloy steel, cast iron, stainless steel, aluminum, bronze, brass, copper.
It also can be calibrated for any scale and materials (USER scale).
LOW REQUIREMENT FOR SURFACE QUALITY AND STRUCTURE OF MATERIALS
The Leeb Hardness Tester NOVOTEST T-D3 can be used for products with a poorly prepared surface (roughness 3.2 Ra and more), as well as for materials with a coarse-grained structure, such as cast iron and others.
VARIOUS PROBES TYPES
The Leeb Hardness Tester NOVOTEST T-D3 can be used with various types of probes depending on the task and scope.

- Large full color graphic display with bright backlighting
- Various measurement modes: statistic, graph, histogram, smart, signal
- Calibration of any scale in any range
- Convenience and ease of measurement
- Optimized number of buttons
- 88 combinations of materials and hardness scales (calibrations)
- Photofixation of tested objects
- Extended temperature range (frost, down to – 40°C)
- Internal memory and communication with PC
- New, intuitive menu with tips on the buttons
- Optional wireless mini printer
- Water resistant case
- Rubber protected bumper
Leeb probe types |
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Measuring range for steel |
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Indenter | Hardened ball (Leeb) |
Measuring direction | Any direction 360° |
Data storage | Limited only by the memory card up to 32Gb |
Communication | Upload data to PC and export as a spreadsheet (USB cable and software included ) |
Hardness scale |
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Materials |
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Data display |
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Indication | Color LCD display (320×240) |
Operating environment |
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Power supply | DC 4,5V (3 pcs batteries AA) |
Instrument dimensions | 160x75x30mm |
Net weight | Approx. 0.3kg (Without probe) |
Battery life | Approx. 10 hours. |
- Additional probes of various types of Leeb probes (D, DC, DL, C, D+15, E, G). Also, after the purchase if will be needed, user can order the additional ultrasonic (UCI) probe U1 with activation code and will get combined hardness tester with two probes (Leeb+UCI)
- Different colors of rubber bumper protected case
- Wireless printer
- Batteries
- Chargers
- Hardness tests blocks
- Portable grinding machine
- Case for hardness tester
- Set of support rings for D, DC type Leeb probes
- Impact bodies for Leeb probes
- Hardness tester
- Leeb probe (D type)
- 3 pcs AA batteries
- Charger
- USB cable
- Operating manual
- Software for PC
- Case


UCI Probe Test Stand NOVOTEST
NOVOTEST UCI probe Test Stand is used to measure the hardness of superthin sheet products. It can be used with any UСI probes which are equipped with NOVOTEST hardness testers. The point is that the thin wall of the product, when the UCI probe indenter is indented into it, does not provide sufficient impedance (it deforms under the load of the probe). In order to compensate for this deformation, this device is used.
To ensure a snug fit to the stand base, we recommend to use couplants that have to be applied to the back side of the product. Firmly tighten the clamping screw of the stand, remove the nozzle from the UCI probe and install the probe in the corresponding groove to do test. For correct measurements, it is necessary to carry out at least 3 measurements in the mode of averaging values. Each new measurement of the series should be performed in a new place, to do it need to loos the clamping screw of the stand, and shift the product a few millimeters from the previous measurement.
In the most cases using UCI probes along with the stand during testing of small parts, is the optimal choice, because the operator errors while measurements significantly decreasing, that leads to the most accurate result.
The unit has simple design and high-quality parts.
Maximum height of the testing objects | 15 mm |
Maximum depth of the testing objects | 110 mm |
Dimensions, LxWxH | 300*70*50 mm |
Net weight | 1.8 kg |
If You have any specific requirements, please mention it in your order.
- UCI Probe Test Stand NOVOTEST
- Package

Combined Hardness Tester NOVOTEST T-UD2
The Combined Hardness Tester NOVOTEST T-UD2 combines the advantages of two methods: UСI (ASTM A1038) and Leeb (ASTM A956), which makes it possible to solve almost any task of operational hardness testing. With this device, the user will be able to measure the hardness of both a large products with a rough surface and a small samples of complex shape and with a thin wall.
This modification of the device has all functions for working with various materials and scales, which makes it an optimal device for non-destructive testing of metal hardness.
The main advantages of the Combined Hardness Tester NOVOTEST T-UD2 are:
PRESET CALIBRATIONS FOR COMMON MATERIALS AND SCALES
Using a dynamic (Leeb) probe, it is possible to measure various materials different from their properties from steel without additional calibration, because by default, the device has built-in calibrations for different materials for the main hardness scales.

MEASURING HARDNESS OF PRODUCTS WITH HIGH ROUGHNESS AND COARSE-GRAINED MATERIALS
The dynamic measurement method is less demanding on the uniformity of materials and surface roughness, which allows the user to measure the hardness of a wide range of alloys, as well as to test products without first preparing the surface of the testing area.
MEASUREMENT OF PRODUCTS WITH THIN WALLS
Using the Ultrasonic Contact Impedance (UCI) method, the Combined Hardness Tester NOVOTEST T-UD2 can measure products with wall thicknesses of 1 mm or even thinner when using a UCI Probe Test Stand NOVOTEST.
SMALL PRODUCTS HARDNESS MEASURING
The UCI probe allows measurements of products from 100g without additional manipulations, and even less when fixing samples in a vice or special equipment.
RADIUS SURFACE PRODUCTS AND PLACES DIFFICULT TO ACESS
Due to the small contact area of measurement, with an ultrasonic (UCI) probe it is possible to measure the hardness of products in grooves, gear teeth, and using a special nozzle it becomes possible to accurately measure the hardness of radius surfaces and even the wire hardness.
POLISHED SURFACES WITH HIGH IMPRINT REQUIREMENT
The ultrasonic (UCI) probe has an imprint almost invisible to the naked eye, to minimize the destruction aftertesting, the device can be equipped with a special probe with reduced load force (10N), which makes the measurement as non-destructive as possible.
SHOCKPROOF RELIABLE HOUSING
The device comes in a protective silicone cover, which makes body shockproof and prevents the failure of the device after falls. Also, the device is tolerant of extreme operating conditions (the temperature range from -20 to + 40 C°)
Combined Hardness Tester NOVOTEST T-UD2 has special software to get data on PC for further processing.

- 2 removable probes: ultrasonic contact impedance (UCI) and dynamic, rebound (Leeb)
- There are almost no restrictions for hardness testing (by weight, configuration, structure, degree of mechanical and thermal treatment, etc.)
- To evaluate changes in the hardness of the hardened layer depth articles and the effect of surface stress
- Wide range of hardness value
- Convenience and ease in operation
- Graphical contrast display with backlight
- Automatic recognition of probe
- Extended temperature range (cold-resistant, down to -20 °C)
- Device has internal memory and allows user to transmit data to PC
UCI probe types |
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Leeb probe types |
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Indenter |
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Hardness scale |
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Measuring direction | Any direction 360° |
Materials |
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Storage of measurement results | 256 |
Operating temperature range, ° C | -20 … +40 |
Power supply | 2pcs AA batteries |
Dimensions, mm | 120x60x25 |
Weight of electronic unit with battery, no more, kg | 0.2 |
Batteries life, not less, h | 20 |
- Additional UCI and Leeb probes any type
- Batteries
- Charger
- Hardness test blocks
- Portable grinding machine
- Case for hardness tester
- Set of support rings for D, DC type Leeb probes
- Impact bodies for Leeb probes
- Hardness tester
- UCI probe (10N, 50N or 98N for choice)
- Leeb probe (D type)
- 2pcs AA batteries
- Charger
- USB cable
- Operating manual
- Software for PC
- Case


UCI Hardness Tester NOVOTEST T-U2
NOVOTEST T-U2 is the best price hardness tester in the world that works on UCI (Ultrasonic Contact Impedance) technology.
Unlike the Leeb hardness tester, such as the Leeb Hardness Tester NOVOTEST T-D2 and the Leeb Hardness Tester NOVOTEST T-D3, UCI hardness tester can also be used with small or thin-walled products, as well as parts of complex shape or with areas that need to be tested in hard-to-reach places.
The device with wide functionality and high reliability is UCI Hardness Tester NOVOTEST T-U2. This is a device that has been manufactured by our company for more than 10 years, and has established itself as the most optimal option in the world market for the combination of price – quality.
The main advantages of the UCI Hardness Tester NOVOTEST T-U2 are:
THIN-WALLED PRODUCTS MESURING
The UCI Hardness Tester NOVOTEST T-U2 can be used for samples from 1 mm, and even less with special tool for thin sheets.
MEASURING HARDNESS OF SMALL PRODUCTS
Using this device, the operator can, without additional fixation and accessories, carry out hardness testing of products weighing just 100g or even less.
MEASURING HARDNESS OF COMPLEX SHAPED PRODUCTS
The UCI Hardness Tester NOVOTEST T-U2 main purposes are products of complex shape (gear teeth, bearings etc.) and hard-to-reach places that need to be tested (grooves, radius surfaces, welds and heat affected zones etc.)
MINIMAL DESTRUCTION
The imprint after measuring with UCI hardnes tester is very small, the method is considered the most non-destructive of the known implemented in portable hardness testers. Also, the shallow penetration of the indenter makes it possible to measure the hardness of hardened layers, such as nitriding, cementation, etc.
VARIOUS PROBE’S TYPES
The UCI Hardness Tester NOVOTEST T-U2 can be equipped with probes with different loads according to customer choice. Descriptions of possible options are presented in the table below:

PROBES ACCESSORIES
The UCI Hardness Tester NOVOTEST T-U2 probe has a nozzle that helps the user to maintain the perpendicularity of the indenter penetration into flat surfaces, which significantly reduces the possibility of operator error. Also, using a special washer, the UCI probe can be installed on radial surfaces, or it can be used without a nozzle at all to measure the hardness of small parts and grooves.
SHOCKPROOF PROTECTION
The UCI Hardness Tester NOVOTEST T-U2 comes with a shockproof silicone case that prevents the device from malfunctioning when dropped from a height of up to several meters, which makes the device reliable and durable.
UCI Hardness Tester NOVOTEST T-U2 also comes with special software for operate with the device archive and subsequent data transfer for processing in convenient formats.

- Possibility of measuring the hardness value of products with any weights and thickness from 1 mm (small items, thin-walled structures, pipes, tanks, steel sheets, the products of complex shape, hardness control of metal coatings, etc.) and from 100g.
- Small imprint on the surface of the tested product (user can test mirror surfaces, necks shafts, knives, gear teeth, etc.)
- Hardness testing the hardening layer of the surface
- Wide range of hardness measuring
- Usability of measuring
- Minimum number of controls
- Extended temperature range (frost protected, operating temperature up to -20 °C)
- Device has internal memory and allows user to connect with PC
- Intuitive menu
Range of hardness – Rockwell, HRC – Brinell, HB – Vickers, HV | 20 – 70 90 – 650 230 – 940 |
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Storage of measurement results | 256 |
Dimensions, mm | 122*65*23 |
Operating temperature range, ° C | -20 to +40 |
Power | 2pcs AA batteries |
Bateries life, hours, not less | 20 |
Weight of electronic unit with batteries, no more, kg | 0.2 |
- Additional UCI probes.
- Also, after the purchase user can order the additional Leeb probe (D, DC, DL, C, D+15, E, G), with activation code and will get combined hardness tester with two probes (UCI+Leeb).
- Stand for thin sheets
- Hardness test blocks
- Portable grinding machine
- Hardness tester
- UCI probe (10N, 50N or 98N for choice)
- 2pcs AA batteries
- Charger
- USB cable
- Operating manual
- Software for PC
- Case


Leeb Hardness Tester NOVOTEST T-D2
The Leeb Hardness Tester NOVOTEST T-D2 correspond to to ASTM A956 is the most popular metal hardness testing method in the world, because of very easy to use and does not require special skills from the operator. The probe is mounted on the sample, and by pressing the release button, measurement is performed, and the hardness value is displayed on the device’s screen. The method works well with low alloy steels, stainless steels, as well as non-ferrous metals.
It is usually used for bulk products, without thorough surface preparation and is less sensitive to in-homogeneous or coarse-grained materials.
The main advantages of the Leeb Hardness Tester NOVOTEST T-D2:
HARDNESS TESTER IS CALIBRATED FOR DIFFERENT MATERIALS AND SCALES
The Leeb Hardness Tester NOVOTEST T-D2 is calibrated to measure the hardness of steels, cast iron, stainless steels, aluminum on all major scales – Rockwell, Brinell and Vickers. And also the hardness tester allows user to evaluate the tensile strength. If necessary, the user can create additional calibration for any scale and material.

DYNAMIC METHOD IS NOT MUCH REQUIRED FOR THE SURFACE OF THE PRODUCT AND THE HOMOGENEITY OF THE MATERIALS
The Leeb method allows user to measure the hardness of products with a poorly prepared surface (roughness up to 3,2 Ra), as well as coarse-grained materials such as cast iron, etc. However, it must be noted that the dynamic method without additional measures allows to test the hardness of only sufficiently massive products (weight over 5 kg, wall thickness at the measurement site more than 10 mm).
DEVICE MAY BE USED IN EXTREME CONDITIONS OF OPERATION
Shock-resistant, rugged housing with a silicone protective bumper cover allows the hardness tester to be made shockproof. The indicator of the device is clearly visible in the sun, when used in the dark – it has a display backlight with adjustable backlight. The hardness tester can be used both in the cold (up to -25 °C), and in conditions of high temperatures. Thus, user can measure hardness in the most severe conditions without worrying that the device can let him down.
DIFFERENT PROBE’S TYPES
If necessary, the device can be equipped with a probes of various types to solve various tasks of hardness measuring.

The Leeb Hardness Tester NOVOTEST T-D2 has special software for operate with saved measurements.

- Wide range of hardness measurement
- Allows to test the products with coarse, non-uniform structure (castings, forgings)
- Very ease and simplicity in setup and operation
- Reasonable price (lower in comparison with the ultrasonic hardness tester)
User can save the results of hardness measurements into the internal memory of the device and after that, transfer them to the PC. Device allows user to operate in a wide range of the temperature. Hardness tester T-D2 has a brightness high contrast display. Device also has calibration modes for hardness testing of wide range of metals and alloys.
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Hardness scale |
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Standards | ASTM A956, ASTM E140 |
Storage of measurement results | 256 |
Dimensions, mm | 122*65*23 |
Operating temperature range, ° C | -20 to +40 |
Power supply | 2pcs AA batteries |
Batteries life, not less, h | 20 |
Weight of electronic unit with batteries, no more, kg | 0.2 |
- Additional probes of various types of Leeb probes (D, DC, DL, C, D+15, E, G). Also, after the purchase if will be needed, user can order the additional ultrasonic (UCI) probe U1 with activation code and will get combined hardness tester with two probes (Leeb+UCI). So that, user can save money and needn’t to buy two probes at one time
- Batteries
- Charger
- Hardness test blocks
- Set of support rings for D, DC type Leeb probes
- Impact bodies for Leeb probes
- Portable grinding machine
- Case for hardness tester
- Hardness tester
- Leeb probe (D type)
- 2pcs AA batteries
- Charger
- USB cable
- Operating manual
- Software for PC
- Case


Leeb Hardness Tester NOVOTEST T-D2-R
Leeb Hardness Tester NOVOTEST T-D2-R is a special version of the dynamic hardness tester with a miniature probe. The device has all the functions necessary for operation and allows to perform rapid measurements of the hardness of metals to the operator without experience with similar equipment.
It is usually used for bulk products, has low requirements for the quality of the testeded surface, grain size and uniformity of materials.
The main advantages of Leeb Hardness Tester NOVOTEST T-D2-R are:
MINIATURE PROBE
A dynamic probe is supplied with the device, which is good for measuring the hardness of metals of various shapes, including measuring the hardness inside pipes of small diameter, and other hard-to-reach tested objects.
DEVICE PRICE
This is the most affordable hardness tester in our line of devices, which is achieved due to the mass production of this device, and the maximum simplification of the hardware, which makes the device as reliable as possible, but no less functional.
DESIGN
The device can be heated in direct sunlight, and works perfectly in operating conditions at low temperatures (up to -25 °C). Also, thanks to a protective silicone case on the case, the device has high impact resistance characteristics, which makes it as versatile as possible.
- The best price among all similar devices
- The best offer (functionality-quality-price ratio) among all dynamic hardness testers
- DC type probe is the most universal, due to it’s small size, it can be used for testing of samples with limited access (inside pipes, etc.)
- Wide range of hardness measurement
- Allows to test the products with coarse, non-uniform structure (castings, forgings)
- Very ease and simplicity in setup and operation
- Wide range of the operation temperature
- Bright contrasrt display
User can save the results of hardness measurements into the internal memory of the device and after that, transfer them to the PC.
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Hardness scale |
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Materials |
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Standards | ASTM A956, ASTM E140 |
Storage of measurement results | 256 |
Dimensions, mm | 122*65*23 |
Operating temperature range, ° C | -25 to +40 |
Power supply | 2pcs AA batteries |
Batteries life, not less, h | 20 |
Weight of electronic unit with batteries, no more, kg | 0.2 |
- Batteries
- Charger
- Hardness calibrations blocks
- Portable grinding machine
- Case for hardness tester
- Hardness tester
- D1 dynamic DC-type probe
- AA batteries – 2 pcs
- Charger
- USB cable
- Operating manual
- Software for PC
- Case


Digital Brinell Hardness Tester NOVOTEST TB-B-C
Digital Brinell Hardness Tester NOVOTEST TB-B-C implements direct resistance to indentation under Brinell method of hardness testing in accordance with ISO 6506-2 and ASTM E10.
Application
Brinell hardness tester uses the heavy testing force (large indentation), which allows user to measure:
- hardness of coarse-grain metal materials (casted parts, non-ferrous metals and alloys);
- hardness of various tempered steels, hardening and tempering steels;
- hardness of products from soft metals (pure aluminium, lead, tin) and others.
Description
Digital Brinell Hardness Tester NOVOTEST TB-B-C has 10 steps testing force settings, allows user to measure hardness values with each of 10 Brinell hardness scales. The device uses the round type of indenter along with the control system. It is highly accurate, gives repeatable results, reliable and easy to operate.
Digital Brinell Hardness Tester NOVOTEST TB-B-C has fully automatically test cycle: loading, dwell and unloading. As a result, the operator errors don’t influence on measuring results.
Motorized indenter and electronic control system allow making measurements with high accuracy. Absence of mechanical weighs reduce problems of friction and vibration sensitivity of the machine.
- 10 test loads
- Easy to choose the hardness scale
- Automatic controlling the force of load
- Easy in operation
Indenter | Hard alloy ball indenters (2,5; 5 and 10 mm) |
Scales |
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Conversion to other scales | Manually, using the conversation tables for Rockwell and Vickers scales |
Testing load |
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Testing materials |
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Hardness range | 8-650 HB |
Measuring time | 5~60 s |
Microscope zoom | 20X |
Microscope accuracy | 0.005 mm (5.0 um) |
Minimum size of testing products | 0.005 mm (5.0 um) |
Max height of test sample | 220 mm (can be produced another model up to 500 mm) |
Max depth of test sample | 135 mm
(can be produced another model up to 200 mm and with 500mm height) |
Data output |
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Power supply | 220V±5%, 50~60Hz |
Recommended operating conditions |
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Net weight | 130 kg |
Gross weight | 140 kg |
Package dimensions | 670*470*866 mm (L*W*H) |
- Indenters
- Standard hardness test blocks
- External 20X measuring microscope
- Large testing table (15cm)
- Medium testing table (8cm)
- V-shaped testing table (10cm)
- Bolt adjustor
- Other kinds of power supply
- Power cable
- Fuse
- Brinell Hardness Tester NOVOTEST TB-B-C
- Hard alloy steel ball indenters (d=2.5; 5 and 10 mm – 3 pcs. in total)
- External 20X measuring microscope
- Large testing table (20cm)
- Medium testing table (6cm)
- V-shaped testing table (8cm)
- Brinell hardness test blocks (3 pcs. In total)
HBW/3000/10(150~250) – 1pc.
HBW/1000/10(75~125) – 1pc.
HBW/187.5/2.5(150~250) – 1pc.
- Bolt adjustor (4 pcs.)
- Power cable
- Fuse (2pcs.)
- Operating manual
- Calibration certificate
- Transportation box

Digital Brinell Hardness Tester NOVOTEST TB-B-CM
Digital Brinell Hardness Tester NOVOTEST TB-B-CM implements direct resistance to indentation under Brinell method of hardness testing in accordance with ISO 6506-2 and ASTM E10.
Application
Brinell hardness tester is used for:
- hardness testing of metal products by the Brinell scales;
- hardness testing of metals with different properties without additional calibrations;
- coarse-grain metal materials (cast iron, casted parts, non-ferrous metals and alloys);
- non-hardened steel;
- various tempered steels, hardening and tempering steels;
- products from soft metals (pure aluminum, lead, tin) and soft alloys;
- quality testing of heat treated metal parts;
- verification of calibration hardness test blocks;
- production of hardness test blocks, which can be used for calibration of portable hardness testers.
Description
Digital Brinell hardness tester provides automatic electronically controlled values of loading, which allows user to simplify operations with the device, and significantly increases the accuracy and productivity of testing. Bench Digital Brinell Hardness Tester NOVOTEST TB-B-CM has high measuring accuracy, wide range of applicability in measurements.
Digital Brinell Hardness Tester NOVOTEST TB-B-CM has fully automatically test cycle: loading, dwell and unloading. As a result, the operator errors don’t influence on measuring.
Motorized indenter and electronic control system allow making measurements of high accuracy. Absence of mechanical weighs reduce problems of friction and vibration sensitivity of the tester.
Also, Digital Brinell Hardness Tester NOVOTEST TB-B-CM is equipped with high-precision optical microscope for imprint-size estimation.
Imprint diameter is measured manually by the built-in microscope, then operator inputs data and see ready hardness value on LCD screen. Operating is very easy, fast and convenient, no manual tables are used.
- 10 test loads
- Has a function of loading the time of exposure, and it also has a setting of more accurate load
- Easy to change the hardness scale
- Automatic controlling the force of load
- Easy in operation
Indenter | Hard alloy ball indenters (2,5; 5 and 10mm) |
Scales |
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Conversion to other scales | Automatically to Rockwell and Vickers scales |
Testing load |
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Testing materials |
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Hardness range | 8-650 HB |
Measuring time | 5~60 s |
Microscope zoom | 20X |
Microscope accuracy | 0.000625 mm (0.626 um) |
Minimum size of testing products | 0.000625 mm (0.626 um) |
Max height of test sample | 185 mm (can be produced another model up to 500 mm) |
Max depth of test sample | 135 mm (can be produced another model up to 200 mm and with 500mm height) |
Data output |
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Power supply | 220V±5%, 50~60Hz |
Recommended operating conditions |
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Net weight | 130 kg |
Gross weight | 140 kg |
Package dimensions | 670*470*866 mm (L*W*H) |
- Indenters
- Standard hardness test blocks
- measuring microscope
- 20X lens
- Large testing table (15cm)
- Medium testing table (8cm)
- V-shaped testing table (10cm)
- Other kinds of power supply
- Bolt adjustor
- Power cable
- Fuse
- Hardness testers can be equipped with a system of scanning of imprints, which allows operator to get imprint on PC monitor and, as a result, to measure it easily.
- Brinell Hardness Tester NOVOTEST TB-B-CM
- Hard alloy steel ball indenters (d=2.5; 5 and 10 mm – 3 pcs. in total)
- Built-in measuring microscope
- 20X lens
- Large testing table (20cm)
- Medium testing table (6cm)
- V-shaped testing table (8cm)
- Brinell hardness test blocks (3 pcs. in total)
HBW/3000/10(150~250) – 1pc.
HBW/1000/10(75~125) – 1pc.
HBW/187.5/2.5(150~250) – 1pc.
- Bolt adjustor (4 pcs.)
- Power cable
- Fuse (2pcs.)
- Operating manual
- Calibration certificate
- Transportation box

Analog Rockwell Hardness Tester NOVOTEST TB-R
Analog Rockwell hardness tester TB-R implements direct resistance to indentation under Rockwell method of hardness testing in accordance with ISO 6508-2 and ASTM E18.
Application
The mechanical Rockwell bench hardness tester can be used for:
- hardness testing of products made of various kinds of steels, such as tempered cast iron and all sorts of alloys, stainless steel and others; tempered cast iron and all sorts of alloys
- manufacturing of calibration test blocks, which can be used for calibration of portable hardness testers
Description
The metal hardness testing method is based on the testing samples of resistance to indentation.
Rockwell hardness tester TB-R is reliable; also, it is very easy in operation and servicing. Operator can directly see the result of hardness measuring on the tester dial.
Rockwell hardness tester TB-R is a stationary type of hardness testers on a rigid rack. Rockwell hardness tester TB-R allows user to measure the hardness value by three hardness scales (HRA, HRB, HRC) with loads of 60, 100 and 150 kgf. The device has a diamond tip as a cone with 120 degrees of the cone apex angle and the bead size of 1/16 inch (1.5875 mm).
Rockwell hardness tester TB-R is equipped with tables which are used for different types of the objects. It supplies with large and small flat tables, and V-shape anvil. In addition, Rockwell hardness tester TB-R also is equipped with three Rockwell hardness standard blocks for checking or calibration of the tester.
The range of measurements can be varied from 20 HR to 100 HR (it is depending of scale). The design features of the device allows user to tests objects with dimensions up to 17 cm by vertically and up to 13.5 cm by horizontally, maximum height of testing objects – 200 mm.
- High measurement accuracy
- Wide range of measurements
- Device is very usability and reliability, through the using high quality materials in the manufacturing
- Significant advantages from other methods of hardness testing of tempered steels
- Device allows user to test steel samples after various heat treatments
- Device allows test blocks verification for calibration of portable hardness tester
Indenter | Conical diamond indenter (120 °): diamond tip as a cone with 120 degrees of the cone apex angle and the bead size of 1/16 inch (1.5875 mm) |
Scales |
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Initial testing load(accuracy ±2%) | 98,07N (10kg) |
Testing load (accuracy ±1%) | 588,4N (60kg) 980,7N (100kg) 1471N (150kg) |
Measuring time | 5~60 sec |
Testing materials |
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Max height of test sample | 200 mm (can be produced another model up to 400 mm) |
Max depth of test sample | 165 mm |
Data output | Dial indicator |
Recommended operating conditions |
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Net weight | 55 kg |
Gross weight | 65 kg |
Package dimensions | 630*500*860 mm (L*W*H) |
- Rockwell diamond indenter (120 °)
- Hard alloy steel ball Rockwell indenter (d=1,5875 mm)
- Other types of Rockwell scales
- Rockwell hardness test blocks
- Weight A, B, C
- Large testing table
- Medium testing table
- V-shaped testing table
- Bolt adjustor (4 pcs.)
- Rockwell Hardness Tester NOVOTEST TB-R
- Conical Rockwell diamond indenter (120 °)
- Hard alloy steel ball Rockwell indenter (d=1,5875 mm)
- Weight A, B, C (3pcs. in total)
- Large testing table (150 mm)
- Medium testing table (60 mm)
- V-shaped testing table
- Rockwell hardness test blocks (3 pcs. in total):
HRB: 90±10 – 1pc.
HRC: 65±5 – 1pc.
HRC: 25±5 – 1pc.
- Operating manual
- Calibration certificate
- Transportation box

Digital Rockwell Hardness Tester NOVOTEST TB-R-C
Digital Rockwell hardness tester TB-R-C implements direct Rockwell method of hardness testing in accordance with ISO 6508-2 and ASTM E18.
Application
Rockwell Hardness Tester NOVOTEST TB-R-C allows user to measure hardness of:
- hardened and surface hardened steel, hardened and tempered steel;
- cold and hard casted parts, forged parts;
- hard alloy steel;
- aluminium alloys;
- bearing steel;
- carbonized steel sheets and others.
Description
Digital Rockwell Hardness Tester NOVOTEST TB-R-C is a digital model with new-designed large LCD screen to display the structure of menu. The bench Rockwell hardness tester has the hyper terminal setting RS-232 with good reliability, excellent operation and easy watching.
The Rockwell hardness test uses the method of measuring indentation depth. The hardness values are read directly through the LCD screen. Therefore, it is easy to operate the hardness tester with high efficiency. The hardness tester is suitable for inspect batches of spare parts. Digital Rockwell Hardness Tester NOVOTEST TB-R-C allows to use the diamond indenter and ball indenter, which can measure the hard and the soft samples. So, it has been widely used in production to become the most detecting device for inspecting the product quality and determining the reasonable processing technology.
Digital model has following advantages against analog machine:
- more convenient in operating;
- measurement process is faster;
- setting menu is easy in use (setting of scales, loads and dwell time etc.);
- digital resolution is better. As a result, accuracy is higher than manual tester has;
- RS-232 interface;
- human factor influence is minimum.
The machine allows user to:
- select the Rockwell hardness scales type (A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, K);
- recalculate the obtained hardness values into all hardness scales (Brinell, Rockwell and Vickers);
- record test results under the particular operator;
- print the results of hardness measurements via built-in printer;
- automated load/unload system allows user to get measurement results of high accuracy and free of operator faults.
Indenter | Conical Rockwell diamond indenter (120 °): diamond tip as a cone with 120 degrees of the cone apex angle and the bead size of 1/16 inch (1.5875 mm) |
Scales |
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Hardness resolution value | 0.1 |
Measurement accuracy | <1.0% |
Conversion scales | Plastic Rockwell, Brinell, Vickers |
Initial testing load(accuracy ±2%) | 98,07N (10kg) |
Testing load (accuracy ±1%) |
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Measuring time | 5~60 sec |
Testing materials |
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Max height of test sample | 100 mm (210 mm – without protective cover) (can be produced up to 400 mm) |
Max depth of test sample | 165 mm |
Power supply | 220V±5%, 50~60Hz |
Data output |
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Recommended operating conditions |
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Net weight | 86 kg |
Gross weight | 96 kg |
Package dimensions | 630*500*860 mm (L*W*H) |
- Indenters
- Standard hardness test blocks
- Large testing table
- Medium testing table
- V-shaped testing table
- Bolt adjustor
- Power cable
- Fuse
- Rockwell Hardness Tester NOVOTEST TB-R-C
- Conical Rockwell diamond indenter (120 °)
- Hard alloy steel Rockwell ball indenter (d=1,5875 mm)
- Large testing table (150 mm)
- Medium testing table (60 mm)
- V-shaped testing table
- Rockwell hardness test blocks (5 pcs. in total):
HRA: 85±5 – 1pc.
HRB: 90±5 – 1pc.
HRC: 65±5 – 1pc.
HRC: 45±10 – 1pc.
HRC: 25±5 – 1pc.
- RS-232 interface
- Bolt adjustor (4 pcs.)
- Power cable
- Fuse (2pcs.)
- Operating manual
- Calibration certificate
- Transportation box

Digital Superficial Rockwell Hardness Tester NOVOTEST TB-SR-C
Digital Superficial Rockwell Hardness Tester NOVOTEST TB-SR-C is an advanced device among the other superficial Rockwell hardness testing equipment models.
With large LCD digital screen, convenient menu structure to display and manipulate measurements results, and its reliable and stable performance it is an outstanding device in its class.
High convenience is provided with digital control elements, that lets to choose, and exchange superficial Rockwell hardness scales, making test, saving and printing the results, and processing them with optional data processing software.
- The bench Rockwell hardness tester has the hyper terminal setting RS-232 with good reliability, excellent operation and easy watching.
Initial testing force | 3kgf (29.42N) |
Hardness resolution | 0.5HR |
Dwell time | 2-60s |
Data output | Inside printer, RS232 data port |
Exchange scales | Rockwell, superficial Rockwell |
Testing force |
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Rockwell scale |
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Testing range |
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Display mode | LCD digital screen |
Power supply | AC220V, 50/60Hz |
Carried standard |
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Max height of specimens | 200 mm (can be produced up to 400 mm) |
Max depth of specimens | 135 mm |
Dimension (cm) | 61*40*80 (L*W*H) |
Packing weight | 70KG |
- Indenters
- Standard hardness test blocks
- Other types of Rockwell scales
- Diamond Rockwell indenter
- Standard superficial Rockwell block 4pc.:
88-92 HR15N
74-82 HR30N
42-55 HR30N
70-82 HR30T - Weight(A, B, C) (1pc. of each)
- Dia.1/16’’ ball indenter
- Big, medium and V shaped testing platform (1pc. of each)
- Dustproof cover
- User’s manual book
- Quality certificate
- Printer manual book

Digital Micro Vickers Hardness Tester NOVOTEST TB-MCV-1
Digital Micro Vickers Hardness Tester NOVOTEST TB-MCV-1 implements direct Vickers method of hardness testing in accordance with ISO 6507-2 and ASTM E384.
Application
Micro Vickers hardness tester is used for high precision testing of:
- carburized layer, ceramic, steel, non-ferrous metals;
- sheet, metal foil, plating, fine specimen, surface hardened layers;
- coatings, nitride layer;
- carburized layer and hardened layer;
- parallel surfaces;
- thin and small objects, when use of other hardness testers is impossible.
Description
Hardness tester has a large contrast display. The device is handy and easy to set up and operate.
Hardness tester has a large LCD screen with easy operating menu. The device is equipped with built-in printer.
NOVOTEST TC-MCV-1 has optical microscope for measuring the obtained diagonals of the imprints. Hardness values are calculated fully automatically, no manual tables are used. Operator sees ready hardness value on LCD screen.
Hardness tester has such function as: automatic hardness calculation, storage, display, printing of results and conversion of hardness value to different scales.
This machine can be used as metallographic microscope tissue, when it can match with computer, install the CCD camera and PC software. The hardness tester can become micro hardness meter using image processing. Its function is very powerful, which is the ideal test instrument nowadays.
- Automatic data input
- High measurement accuracy
- The device is handy and easy to set up and operate
- Built-in printer
- Large LCD display
- Integrated microscope for measuring the obtained diagonals of the imprints
- Hardness values are calculated fully automatically
- Allows to recalculate the obtained value into other hardness scales automatically
- Allows user to maximize the efficiency of the using portable hardness testers, especially UCI hardness testers, because Micro Vickers hardness testers implemented direct method of hardness measuring
Indenter |
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Scales |
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Conversion scales |
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Testing load |
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Hardness range | 5-3000 HV |
Measuring time | 5~99 sec |
Testing materials |
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Max height of test sample | 90 mm |
Max depth of test sample | 120 mm |
Optical measuring system |
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Data output |
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Body color |
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Recommended operating conditions |
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Net weight | 60 kg |
Gross weight | 70 kg |
Package dimensions | 580*410*870 mm (L*W*H) |
- CCD measuring system (video camera) and data processing PC software
- Indenters
- Vickers: four-sided diamond pyramid (136 °)
- Knoop: four-sided diamond pyramid (172,5 °)
- Manual XY testing table
- Auto XY testing table
- Auto turret
- Standard hardness test blocks
- Weight
- 40X objective lens
- 10X micrometer eyepiece
- Large testing table
- Medium testing table
- V-shaped testing table
- Сhuck testing platform
- Flat testing platform
- Сlamping testing platform
- Bolt adjustor
- Other kinds of power supply
- Power cable
- Fuse
- Micro Vickers Hardness Tester NOVOTEST TB-MCV-1A
- Vickers indenter: four-sided diamond pyramid (136 °)
- Weights roller
- Weight (6 pcs.)
- 40X objective lens
- 10X micrometer eyepiece
- Manual XY testing table
- Сhuck testing platform
- Flat testing platform
- Сlamping testing platform
- V-shapep testing table
- Standard Micro Vickers hardness test blocks (2pcs.)
- Horizontal scroll bar
- Bolt adjustor (4 pcs.)
- Fuse (2 pcs.)
- Operating manual
- Calibration certificate
- Transportation box

Analog Brinell, Rockwell, Vickers Hardness Tester NOVOTEST TB-BRV
Analog Brinell, Rockwell, Vickers Hardness Tester NOVOTEST TB-BRV implements direct Brinell,.Rockwell and Vickers methods of hardness testing in accordance with ISO 6508, ASTM E10, ASTM E92, ASTM E18.
Application
The device allows user to perform:
- hardness testing of ferrous metals (steel, cast iron, low carbon steel and tempered steel, etc.)
- hardness testing of non-ferrous metals (alloys from aluminum, copper etc.)
- hardness testing of hard alloys, carbonized and chemically treated layers
Description
Analog Brinell, Rockwell, Vickers Hardness Tester NOVOTEST TB-BRV is designed as universal one, it can be used in industry, scientific research laboratories, plants and workshops, etc.
Hardness Tester NOVOTEST TB-BRV has a new design and provides high usability and high repeatability of the results and also is very easy in operation.
This hardness tester uses a multi-stage test load and different types of indenter to measure and determine the hardness value of tested products in different scales: Brinell, Rockwell and Vickers.
Hardness tester is supplied with a special table which allows user to measure the diameters of imprints without removing the sample. The hardness tester has special stand for the microscope, which significantly simplifies operating the device.
The device has an electric actuator – the main test load is completely automated.
Hardness tester provides the high sensitivity and accuracy of the load level, and the high accuracy of the measuring values. The machine has built-in high precision microscope with backlighting.
Tester application with different methods allows user to solve almost all hardness measurement tasks: hardness measurement of different materials and in a wide range – from very soft up to the hardest materials.
- Easy in operating and servicing
- Multi-functional instrument in its class. User can measure hardness in various scales (methods) and have no problems with hardness measurement in a wide range – from very soft materials up to some of the hardest materials
- Special movable table which allows user to measure the diameters of prints without removing the sample from the device
- Special stand for the microscope, which significantly simplifies operating the device
- Built-in high precision microscope with backlighting
- An electric actuator – the main test load is completely automated
- Allows user to maximize the efficiency of the using portable hardness testers. Using this device user can verificate standard hardness test blocks and calibrate portable hardness testers according to any of the most popular hardness scales.
Indenter |
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Scales |
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| 98.07N (10Kg) |
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Measuring time | 5~60 sec |
Testing materials |
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Hardness range |
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Max height of test sample |
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Max depth of test sample | 165 mm |
Microscope zoom | 15X |
Lense zoom | 2.5X, 5X |
Data output |
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Recommended operating conditions |
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Net weight | 60 kg |
Gross weight | 75 kg |
Package dimensions | 630*500*860 mm (L*W*H) |
- Indenters (Brinell, Rockwell, Vickers)
- Standard hardness test blocks
- Microscope
- Weight
- Large testing table
- Medium testing table
- V-shaped testing table
- Movable testing platform
- Bolt adjuster
- Fuse
- Power cable
- Universal Hardness Tester NOVOTEST TB-BRV
- Rockwell indenter (Conical diamond indenter (120 °)
- Vickers indenter (Four-sided diamond pyramid (136 °)
- Brinell indenter (1.5875, 2.5, 5 mm diameter hard alloy steel balls – 3 pcs. in total)
- Weight (5pcs)
- Large testing table
- Medium testing table
- V-shaped testing table
- Movable testing platform
- Rockwell Hardness Test Blocks (HRC – 2 pcs, HRB – 1 pc. – 3 pcs. in total)
- Brinell Hardness Test Block (1pc.)
- Vickers Hardness Test Block (1pc.)
- Bolt adjustor (4 pcs.)
- Power cable
- Fuse (2 pcs.)
- Operating manual
- Calibration certificate
- Transportation box

Digital Brinell, Rockwell, Vickers Hardness Tester NOVOTEST TB-BRV-D
Digital Brinell, Rockwell, Vickers Hardness Tester NOVOTEST TB-BRV-D implements direct Brinell,
Rockwell and Vickers methods of hardness testing in accordance with ISO 6508, ASTM E10, ASTM E92, ASTM E18.
Application
The device allows user to carry out:
- hardness testing of ferrous metals (steel, cast iron, low carbon steel and tempered steel, etc);
- hardness testing of non-ferrous metals (alloys from aluminum, copper, etc);
- hardness testing of hard alloys, carbonized and chemically treated layers.
Tester application in different scales allows user to solve nearly all hardness measurement requirements: hardness measurement in a wide range – from very soft up to the hardest materials.
Description
Digital Universal Hardness Tester is a TOP high-tech multi-purpose, and multi-functional hardness testing equipment, with digital LCD touch screen.
This hardness tester uses different types of indenters and multi-stage test load for hardness testing of wide range of tested products in different scales: Brinell, Rockwell and Vickers.
Hardness tester provides the high sensitivity and accuracy of the load level, and the high accuracy of the measuring values. The machine has built-in high precision microscope with backlighting.
Hardness tester is supplied with a special table which allows user to measure the diameters of imprints without removing the sample. The hardness tester has special stand for the microscope, which significantly simplifies operating the device.
Besides manual testing platform, it is completely achieve automatic operation, including loading, unloading, hardness value directly display etc.
Hardness tester TB-BRV-D is one of the easiest device in operating and servicing, but at the same time it is universal and multi-functional instrument in its class. Touch screen and automatically testing system make operator’s work much more comfortable.
User can measure hardness in various scales and have no problems with hardness measurement in a wide range – from very soft materials up to some of the hardest materials.
- Touch screen
- Automatically operation and testing
- Easy in operating and servicing
- Multi-functional instrument in its class. User can measure hardness in various scales and have no problems with hardness measurement in a wide range – from very soft materials up to some of the hardest materials
- Special table which allows user to measure the diameters of prints without removing the sample from the device
- Special stand for the microscope, which significantly simplifies operating the device
- Built-in high precision microscope with backlighting
- An electric actuator – the main test load is completely automated
Indenter |
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Scales |
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Initial load | 10kgf (98N) |
Testing load |
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Measuring time | 5~60 sec |
Testing materials |
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Hardness range |
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Accuracy |
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Max height of test sample |
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Max depth of test sample | 165 mm (can be produced up to 200 mm) |
Microscope zoom | 15X |
Lense zoom | 2.5X, 5X |
Data output |
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Recommended operating conditions |
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Net weight | 110 kg |
Gross weight | 130 kg |
Package dimensions | 550*700*850 mm (L*W*H) |
- Indenters (Brinell, Rockwell, Vickers)
- Standard hardness test blocks
- Microscope
- Large testing table
- Medium testing table
- V-shaped testing table
- Movable testing platform
- Bolt adjuster
- Fuse
- Power cable
- Digital universal hardness tester NOVOTEST TB-BRV-D
- Rockwell indenter (Conical diamond indenter (120 °)
- Vickers indenter (Four-sided diamond pyramid (136 °)
- Brinell indenter (1.5875, 2.5, 5 mm diameter hard alloy steel balls – 3 pcs. in total)
- Microscope for Brinell and Vickers scales (15X)
- Lens (2.5X and 5X)
- Large testing table
- Medium testing table
- V-shaped testing table
- Movable testing platform
- Rockwell Hardness Test Blocks (HRC – 2 pcs, HRB – 1 pc. – 3 pcs. in total)
- Brinell Hardness Test Block (1pc.)
- Vickers Hardness Test Block (1pc.)
- Bolt adjustor (4 pcs.)
- Power cable
- Fuse (2 pcs.)
- Operation manual
- Calibration certificate
- Transportation box

Rockwell Hardness Test Blocks HRA, HRB, HRC
Hardness testing blocks are designed for metals hardness testers calibration.
Hardness testing blocks are designed for metals hardness testers calibration.
There are available different nominal values of the blocks, such as: 25 HRC, 45 HRC, 65 HRC, 90 HRB, 83 HRA.
The blocks meet ASTM E18 standard.
- Competitive price
- Wide range of values and loads
Hardness value | Load, kg | Hardness range | Dimension, mm |
HRA: 83±3 | 60 | 0,6 HRA | 60х40х6 |
HRB: 90±10 | 100 | 1,2 HRB | 60х40х6 |
HRC: 65±5 | 150 | 0,5 HRC | 60х40х6 |
HRC: 45±5 | 150 | 0,8 HRC | 60х40х10 |
HRC: 25±5 | 150 | 1,1 HRC | 60х40х10 |
If user need another range of values or loads, please discuss the order before payment.
- Hardness test block
- Package

Brinell Hardness Test Blocks HB
Hardness testing blocks are designed for metals hardness testers calibration.
Hardness testing blocks are designed for metals hardness testers calibration.
There are availabe different nominal values of the blocks, such as: 100HB, 200HB, 300HB, 400HB, 600HB and others.
The blocks meet ASTM E10 standard.
- Competitive price
- Wide range of values and loads
Hardness value | Load, kg | Diameter of ball, mm | Exposure, s | Hardness range | Dimension, mm |
HB: 400±50 | 3000 | 10 | 10 | 3,0% | 120×75х12 |
HB: 200±50 | 3000 | 10 | 10 | 3,0% | 120х75х12 |
HB: 100±25 | 1000 | 10 | 10 | 4,0% | 120х75х12 |
If user need another range of values or loads, please discuss the order before payment.
- Hardness test block
- Package

Vickers Hardness Test Blocks HV
Hardness testing blocks are designed for metals hardness testers calibration.
Hardness testing blocks are designed for metals hardness testers calibration.
There are availabe different nominal values and loads of the blocks, such as: 200HV, 450HV, 800HV.
The blocks meet ASTM E92 standard.
- Competitive price
- Wide range of values and loads
Hardness value | Load, kg | Hardness range | Dimension, mm |
HV: 800±50 | 100 | 2,0% | 57х10 |
HV: 800±50 | 50 | 2,0% | 57х10 |
HV: 800±50 | 30 | 2,0% | 57х10 |
HV: 800±50 | 20 | 2,0% | 57х10 |
HV: 800±50 | 10 | 3,0% | 57х10 |
HV: 800±50 | 5 | 3,0% | 57х10 |
HV: 800±50 | 3 | 3,0% | 57х10 |
HV: 800±50 | 2 | 3,0% | 57х10 |
HV: 800±50 | 1 | 5,0% | 57х10 |
HV: 800±50 | 0,5 | 5,0% | 57х10 |
HV: 800±50 | 0,3 | 5,0% | 57х10 |
HV: 800±50 | 0,2 | 5,0% | 57х10 |
HV: 450±75 | 100 | 2,0% | 57х10 |
HV: 450±75 | 50 | 2,0% | 57х10 |
HV: 450±75 | 30 | 2,0% | 57х10 |
HV: 450±75 | 20 | 2,0% | 57х10 |
HV: 450±75 | 10 | 3,0% | 57х10 |
HV: 450±75 | 5 | 3,0% | 57х10 |
HV: 450±75 | 3 | 3,0% | 57х10 |
HV: 450±75 | 2 | 3,0% | 57х10 |
HV: 450±75 | 1 | 5,0% | 57х10 |
HV: 450±75 | 0,5 | 5,0% | 57х10 |
HV: 450±75 | 0,3 | 5,0% | 57х10 |
HV: 450±75 | 0,2 | 5,0% | 57х10 |
HV: 200±50 | 10 | 5,0% | 57х10 |
HV: 200±50 | 5 | 5,0% | 57х10 |
If user need another range of values or loads, please discuss the order before payment.
- Hardness test block
- Package

Leeb Hardness Test Blocks HLD, HLG
Leeb Hardness Test Blocks are used for calibration the hardness testers according to Leeb method.
Leeb hardness testing complies to ASTM E18, DIN 50156 and ASTM A956.
Leeb Hardness Test Block is produced of carbon or alloy steel, has one tested area (operating side) which has the required hardness. The tested area will have several indenter prints as factory final final calibration tests.
Also, each calibration block has it’s identification number on its lateral surface.
- Competitive price
Measurement range | 530±40 HLD 630±40 HLD 790±40 HLD |
Dimensions
| 90 mm 55 mm |
Weight | 2.9 kg |
If user need another range of values, please discuss the order before payment.
Also there are available other types of Leeb test blocks, such as G-type, etc.
- Leeb Hardness Test Block – 1 pc
- Calibration certificate

Shore Durometer NOVOTEST TS-A
This device can be used at the radio instruments industry, mechanical engineering and other areas of modern industry.
Shore Durometer NOVOTEST TS-A complies to: ISO-7619 and ISO-868, DIN53505, ASTM D2240 and JIS K7215.
Soft plastic, printed circuit boards, glass, elastomers, fibers, soft rubber, leather, resin, wax, neoprin, butyl, silicone, vinyl are typical testing materials for Shore Durometer. The principle of determining the hardness value of materials is based on the calculation the value of material’s resistance to the penetration of the indenter with a preset load.
Shore Durometer NOVOTEST TS-A has two versions, A and D.
Shore Durometer A is designed for testing the following materials: soft rubber, elastomers, silicone, neoprin, vinyl, butyl, nitrile, soft plastics, leather, wax, etc.
Shore Durometer D is designed for testing products from rubber, resin, glass, PCB, fibers, plastics, etc.
Measurement range, Shore scale | from 0 to 100 |
Interval of scale indicator, Shore scale | 1,0 |
Measurement accuracy | ± 1,0 scale division |
Dimensions, mm | 115*60*25 |
Weight, kg, no more | 0,5 |
Two versions of Shore Durometer NOVOTEST TS-A are available: A (for soft rubber, silicone, soft plastics, leather etc.) and D (for glass, PCB, plastics etc.).
Shore Durometer also can be equipped with Shore Hardness Test Stand NOVOTEST (tripod). Using Shore Durometer NOVOTEST TS-A with a stand allows user to provide more accurate results of testing, and also increases the repeatability of the results. In the most cases Shore Durometer with stand is the optimum choice, because the operator error are much decreased, that gives more accurate results.
Also, we produce Shore Hardness Test Blocks for checking the measurement accuracy of the device.
- Shore durometer
- Operating manual
- Case

Shore Durometer NOVOTEST TS-C
The device can be used at the radio instruments industry, mechanical engineering and others of modern industry.
Shore Durometer NOVOTEST TS-C complies to ISO-7619 and ISO-868, DIN53505, ASTM D2240 and JIS K7215.
Soft plastic, printed circuit boards, glass, elastomers, fibers, soft rubber, leather, resin, wax, neoprin, butyl, silicone, vinyl are typical controlled materials for Shore Durometer. The principle of determining the hardness value of materials is based on the calculation the value of material’s resistance to the penetration of the indenter with a preset load.
Shore Durometer NOVOTEST TS-C is a new modern electric unit with the digital display.
Shore Durometer NOVOTEST TS-C has two versions: A and D.
Shore Durometer A is designed for testing the following materials: soft rubber, elastomers, silicone, neoprin, vinyl, butyl, nitrile, soft plastics, leather, wax, etc.
Shore Durometer D is designed for testing products from rubber, resin, glass, PCB, fibers, plastics, etc.
Measurement range, Shore scale | from 0 to 100 |
Interval of scale indicator, Shore scale | 0,5 |
Measurement accuracy | ± 0,5 |
Dimensions, mm | 115*60*25 |
Weight, kg, no more | 0,5 |
Shore Durometer NOVOTEST TS-C is available in two versions: A (for soft rubber, silicone, soft plastics, leather etc.) and D (for glass, PCB, plastics etc.).
Shore Durometer also can be equipped with Shore Hardness Test Stand NOVOTEST (tripod). Using Shore Durometer NOVOTEST TS-C with a stand allows user to provide the most accurate results, and this is also increases the repeatability of the results. In the most cases Shore Durometer with stand is the optimal choice, because operator’s errors during measurements much decreased, that is lead the most accurate results.
Also, we produce Shore Hardness Test Blocks for checking the measurement accuracy of the device.
- Shore durometer
- Operating manual
- Case

Shore Hardness Test Stand NOVOTEST
NOVOTEST Shore Hardness Testing Stand is the accessory unit for Shore hardness testers (scale A and D). It is specially designed for Shore Durometer NOVOTEST TS-A and Shore Durometer NOVOTEST TS-C. Using testing stand makes measurement more stable and accurate, also it gives better repeatability of measurements.
With stand user can set the unified load and increase the measurement accuracy eliminating measurement errors, which come with operating the device manually.
Lever of the stand gives unified load and it is used to adjust the height of the Shore Durometer in accordance to the thickness of testing samples.
Shore Hardness Test Stand NOVOTEST is very useful for measurements with Shore durometers.
In the most cases using Shore Durometer with stand is the optimal choice, because of the operator’s errors during measurements are much decreased, and lets to get more accurate result.
The unit has simple design and high-quality parts.
Range of set height | 15 mm |
Maximum height for the testing object | 63 mm |
Diameter of the support plate | 75 mm |
Samples requirements |
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Dimensions, LxWxH | 150*110*250 mm |
Packing dimensions | 400*300*200 mm |
Gross weight of the package |
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User can order the stand for other types of Shore hardness testers.
- Shore Hardness Test Stand NOVOTEST
- Operating manual
- Package

Shore Hardness Test Blocks HA, HD
Standard Set Of Shore Test Blocks is designed to verify the measurement accuracy and customization of Shore Durometers.
Test blocks comply to the following standards: ISO 868-85, ISO 7619-1-2009.
Standard Set Of Shore Test Blocks is designed to verify the measurement accuracy and customization of Shore Durometers.
Test blocks comply to the following standards: ISO 868-85, ISO 7619-1-2009.
- Competitive price
Standard set of Shore A blocks includes:
7pcs different colored hardness test blocks with different hardness values: 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80 и 90 HA.
Dimensions of block: 50 x 50 x 6 mm.
Standard set of Shore D blocks includes:
3pcs different colored hardness test blocks with different hardness values: 20, 40 and 80 HD.
Dimensions of block: 50 x 50 x 6 mm.
- Standard set of Shore A blocks
- Standard set of Shore D blocks
Standard set of Shore A blocks includes 7 blocks.
Standard set of Shore D blocks includes 3 blocks.