PCE-5000 [PCE5000] UCI Hardness Tester

PCE-5000 UCI Hardness Tester Uses the ASTM A1038 ultrasonic contact impedance (UCI) method for metal and alloy hardness testing

PCE-5000 is a portable hardness tester that uses the ASTM A1038 ultrasonic contact impedance (UCI) method to measure the hardness of metals and alloys with a minimum thickness of 2 mm / .08 in. Ultrasonic hardness testing is considered nondestructive, as it creates a microscopic indentation only visible when using a high-powered microscope.

Featuring a quick 2-second measurement time, this UCI hardness tester is the ideal tool for weld inspection, hardness control of metal coatings and hardness measurement of fine-grained metals, small forgings, cast materials, heat-affected zones, ion-nitrided stamping dies and molds, forms, presses, thin-walled structures and parts, bearings, tooth flanks, pipes, tanks, steel sheets and products with intricate or complex shapes.

Additional measuring sensors can be connected to the ultrasonic meter, which vary in their test force, which is applied to measure the hardness. The different sensors measure the hardness of the objects depending on the roughness of their surface. For example, the standard sensor with 20 N measures surfaces with a roughness of less than 5 µm. The 10 N sensor measures a roughness of less than 3.2 µm and the one with 98 N measures a roughness of less than 15 µm.

Measuring range

Rockwell A B C 61 … 85.6 HRA, 41 … 100 HRB, 20.3 … 68 HRC

Brinell 85 … 650 HB

Vickers 50 … 999 HV

Tensile strength 255 … 2180 N/mm²

Accuracy

Rockwell ± 1.5 HR

Brinell ± 3% HB

Vickers ± 3% HV

General specifications

Measurement method Ultrasonic contact impedance (UCI) per ASTM A1038

Direction of measurement 360°

Measurement time 2 seconds

Hardness units HRA, HRB, HRC, HB, HV, MPa

Display LCD with backlight

Minimum material thickness    2 mm

Data memory Up to 2000 measurement groups

Up to 20 calibration sets

Measurement probe 20 N (standard)

Probe cable length 1.5 m / .06 in

Functions Single value, min / max, average value

Power supply 4.2V rechargeable battery, 4800-mAh

Battery life Approx. 10 hrs of operation at full charge (without backlight)

Dimensions 162 x 81 x 31 mm / 6.38 x 3.19 x 1.22 in

Operating conditions -10 ... 40°C / 14 ... 104°F, ≤ 85% RH

Storage conditions -20 ... 60°C / -4 ... 140°F, ≤ 85% RH

Weight Approx. 755 g / 1.67 lb (including probe)