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Testing Instruments 2016

Testing Instruments 2016

Product catalog summary

Overview: The 2016/17 product catalogue from Bowers Group offers a comprehensive guide to their range of hardness testing instruments. It includes detailed specifications, features, and accessories for each product line, ensuring precision and reliability in testing.

Bench Hardness Testing: This section details various Rockwell hardness testers, including the CV-600 series and the advanced digital CV-600BDL series. Key features include rugged construction, accuracy conforming to EN-ISO 6508 and ASTM E-18 standards, and options for manual or motorised operation. These testers accommodate large specimens and offer easy load force selection.

Advanced Digital Rockwell Hardness Tester: The CV-600BDL series provides digital functionality with features like conversion to other hardness scales, USB data output, and programmable settings. It supports a wide range of Rockwell scales and provides detailed measurement reports.

Rockwell Digital Hardness Tester 600D: This model features a digital LCD screen with integrated printer and RS-232 data output. It offers Go/No Go judgement, conversion capabilities, and a robust design for harsh environments.

ESEWAY ‘ROCKMATIC’ Hardness Tester: The ROCKMATIC series includes models for Rockwell and Brinell testing, featuring a load cell, closed loop system for force feedback, and automatic operation. It supports a wide range of test loads and scales, with a large memory for statistical results.

Accessories and Scales: The catalogue details various anvils and accessories for accurate testing, emphasizing the importance of using the correct support to avoid false readings. It also outlines the different Rockwell scales, their test forces, and suitable applications.

Conclusion: Bowers Group's 2016/17 catalogue is an essential reference for precision testing instruments, offering a wide range of products with detailed specifications and robust features to meet diverse testing needs.

Hardness Testing Scales: The document lists various scales and their applications, such as using steel balls of different diameters and forces for testing materials like steel, brass, and plastics. It also includes Rockwell scales with diamond and steel ball indenters for different materials.

EW-150 Series Features: This series includes high-end Vickers/Knoop/Brinell hardness testers with features like a fully automatic turret system, electronic eyepiece microscope, and various magnification objectives. It supports a range of test forces and includes a built-in thermal printer and RS-232 data output.

Technical Specifications: The EW-150 series offers electronic test force selection, automatic test procedures, and a user display for real-time statistics. It conforms to various international standards and includes a memory for storing test results.

EW-105/110 Series Features: These models feature a motorized turret with digital measurement capabilities, high-resolution digital eyepiece, and built-in printer. They offer manual test force selection and automatic test procedures.

Optional Accessories: Both series offer optional accessories like video measuring systems, certified indenters, and test blocks. The document also mentions the ESE-View Video Indent Measuring System for enhanced measurement capabilities.

Brinell Testing Specifications: The document provides specifications for Brinell scales, including test loads, accuracy, and specimen accommodation. It also lists standard delivery items for Brinell testing instruments.

Brinell Hardness Tester CV-3000LDB: Features a sturdy 3000kg tester with closed loop load application for accuracy and safety. Includes an external microscope for indentation measurement and an optional video microscope system.

Brinell Scanning System CV-HB100: Portable system for automatic Brinell hardness measurement with ball diameters from 1 to 10mm and loads up to 3000kg. Features include magnetic base, automatic image storage, and software for measurement and data handling.

Brinell Hardness Tester EW-200 Series: High-end machine with German optical system, offering conversion to multiple hardness scales and real-time statistics. Features include a load cell system, LCD display, and automatic measurement options.

Universal Hardness Tester CV-700: Combines Rockwell, Brinell, and Vickers testing in one device, suitable for educational and workshop use. Features include a dead-weight system, sliding table, and magnification options up to 150x.

Hardness Reference Blocks: Used for verification and calibration of hardness testing machines, available with UKAS, DKD, or ASTM certificates. Blocks are made from materials like aluminium for lower hardness ranges.

Indenters for All Hardness Scales: Available with official calibration certificates, covering a wide range of indenters for different hardness scales. Special adapters are available for internal tests on small parts.

CV Portable Analogue Hardness Tester: Mechanical instrument with pre-loaded springs for precision, covering Vickers, Brinell, and Rockwell scales. Features include ease of use, no battery requirement, and UKAS certified test block.

Portable Analogue Hardness Tester: This section describes portable analogue hardness testers with different scales such as Rockwell, Vickers, and Brinell. The testers are suitable for testing thin materials due to low penetration of the indenter and are available with a bench stand for small components.

CV Rangemaster Plus Hardness Tester: The CV Rangemaster Plus is a digital portable hardness tester with a large digital display and the ability to operate in all major international scales. It features memory storage for over 400 readings, statistical summaries, and RS232 output for PC connection.

Magnetic Rockwell Hardness Testers: These testers use a magnetic base to fix the test head to iron and steel components, eliminating the need for support. They comply with ISO6508 and ASTM E18 standards and are suitable for large-size workpieces.

Digital Shore Scale Durometers: These handheld digital durometers are used for testing the hardness of soft materials like rubber and plastic. They feature a large digital display, data output for SPC, and are available in Shore A and Shore D scales.

Analogue Shore Durometers: Similar to the digital version, these analogue durometers are used for testing soft materials and are available in Shore A and Shore D scales. They come with a UKAS certificate of calibration.

Technical Specifications: The document provides detailed technical specifications for each product, including testing ranges, resolution, power requirements, and compliance with international standards.

About Bowers Group: Bowers Group is a supplier of quality hardness testing instruments, offering a wide range of portable and bench testers. They provide exceptional service, calibration, and technical support, ensuring customer satisfaction.

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Bowers group TESTING INSTRUMENTS TESTING Bench Hardness Testing Pages 2 - 27 Rockwell Hardness Testers 2 - 9 Rockwell Hardness Accessories 10 Rockwell Hardness Scales 11 Closed Loop Micro/Macro Vickers, Knoop, Brinell Hardness Tester - EW-150 Series 12 - 13 ESE-View Video Indent Measuring System, EW-150 Series 14 - 15 Premium Micro-Vickers Hardness Testers - EW-105 Series 16 Premium Micro-Vickers Hardness Testers - EW-110 Series 17 ESE-View Video Indent Measuring System - EW-105/110 Series 18 - 19 Brinell Hardness Testers - CV-3000LDB 20 Brinell Scanning System...

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Bowers group TESTING INSTRUMENTS Rockwell Hardness Tester CV-600A / CV-600MA / CV-600MA/S Basic regular Rockwell type tester (600A/MA) and Superficial Rockwell type tester (600MA/S) offering accuracy, reliability and durability at an extremely affordable price. / \ CV-600A Rockwell Tester, Manual, Analogue display CV-600MA Superficial Rockwell Tester, Motorised, Analogue display CV-600MA/S Rockwell Tester, Manual, Analogue display Features • Rugged construction, will stand up to the harshest environments • Direct reading of Rockwell scales HRC, B, A, F or Superficial: HRT, HRN • Other scales...

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Bowers group TESTING INSTRUMENTS BENCH HARDNESS TESTING Rockwell Hardness Tester CV-600A / CV-600MA / CV-600MA/S TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Rockwell scales Standard A, B, C, F (CV-600A/CV-600MA) Hardness resolution 1 of a Rockwell unit Test loads Rockwell 10kgf preload / 60, 100, 150kgf main load Superficial Rockwell 3kgf preload / 15, 30, 45kgf main load Display Dial indicator Test force application By force lever (CV-600A) Motorised load system (CV-600MA & CV-600MA/S) Test cycle Manual (CV-600A); Motorised (preload applied manually) (CV-600MA & CV-600MA/S) Load duration Manually,...

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Bowers group TESTING INSTRUMENTS Advanced Digital Rockwell Hardness Tester CV-600BDL / CV-600MBDL / CV-600MBDL/S Basic digital regular Rockwell type tester (CV-600BDL/MBDL) and Superficial Rockwell type tester (CV-600MBDL/S) offering accuracy, reliability and durability at an extremely affordable price. CV-600BDL Rockwell Tester, Manual, LED display CV-600MBDL Rockwell Tester, Motorised, LED display CV-600MBDL/S Superficial Rockwell Tester, Motorised, LED display V 1 Features • Advanced functions such as CONVERSION to Brinell, Vickers and all Rockwell scales. USB-2 output, printer output for...

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Bowers group TESTING INSTRUMENTS BENCH HARDNESS TESTING Advanced Digital Rockwell Hardness Tester CV-600BDL / CV-600MBDL / CV-600MBDL/S Standard Delivery • Main unit • Diamond Rockwell indenter • Rockwell ball indenter 1/16" • Hardness test block ±60HRC • Hardness test block ±25HRC • Hardness test block ±85HRB • Flat anvil 0 60mm • Large flat anvil 0 150mm • V-anvil 0 40mm • Adjustable feet (4 pcs) • Spindle protection cover • Solid accessories case • Bowers Group Instruments certificate • Installation & user manual • Spare lamps 6V-12W (2pcs) (CV-600MA/S) • Spare balls 1/16" (5pcs) • Power cable...

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Bowers group TESTING INSTRUMENTS CV Rockwell Digital Hardness Tester 600DMenu-operated Rockwell hardness tester with LCD screen featuring Go/No Go judgement, conversion, load cycle indicator, date, time. CV- 600D Rockwell Tester, Motorised, Digital display Features • Digital LCD reading of 15 regular Rockwell scales • Conversion to all other hardness scales such as Vickers and Brinell • Menu operated LCD screen with many functions such as Go/No Go judgement, conversions, load cycle indication, date, time • Integrated printer for test result and statistics • RS-232 data output to Microsoft Hyperterminal,...

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Bowers group TESTING INSTRUMENTS BENCH HARDNESS TESTING CV Rockwell Digital Hardness Tester 600D TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Rockwell scales A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, K, L, M, P, R, S, V Display conversion to HV, HB, HR scales Hardness resolution 0.1 of a Rockwell unit LCD Display Hardness value, Rockwell scale, test force indicator, dwell time, limits with tolerance check Go/No Go, number of tests, X-bar average, standard deviation, range R Data entry Membrane keypad Test force application Automatic main load application Data output Built-in printer and RS-232C Accuracy Conforms...

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BENCH HARDNESS TESTING TESTING INSTRUMENTS ESEWAY ‘ROCKMATIC’ Rockwell / Brinell Hardness Tester The ESEWAY ROCKMATIC is a new generation of hardness testing machine. The tester’s main body is a rugged casting which incorporates a load cell, closed loop force actuator that provides continuous force feedback information to the advanced electronics. Features • Load cell, force feedback, closed loop system • Excellent accuracy • Unmatched GR & R results in its class • Loads 2.5kgf/24.5N up to 187.5kgf/1838N (depending on model) • Fully automatic operation • Meets or exceeds ISO, ASTM and JIS standards...

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Bowers group TESTING INSTRUMENTS BENCH HARDNESS TESTING ESEWAY 'ROCKMATIC' Rockwell / Brinell Hardness Tester TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ROCKWELL A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, K, L, M, P, R, S, V Display overview Conversion to Brinell, Vickers, Leeb, UTM. Convex, concave adjustment, machine settings, calibration Standards Meets or exceeds ISO, ASTM, JIS standards Pre-load application Manual Test load application Fully automatic Dwell time Main load 1-99 seconds Optical system RSB Brinell microscope Workpiece accommodation Vertical capacity 250mm Horizontal capacity 165mm (from...

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BENCH HARDNESS TESTING TESTING INSTRUMENTS Rockwell Hardness Accessories Selection of anvils for correct hardness testing. Features • To keep the test specimen stable and provide support, always use the smallest anvil possible • When using test blocks, a pedestal spot anvil is recommended • Always ensure that the anvil’s top surface and its supporting contact surface are free of dirt, swarf, oil or corrosion • If the indenter or other object has left a mark on the anvil test surface or seat, the anvil will cause false readings and should be replaced Testing table large The ø 150mm table is the...

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