Overview: The document provides detailed information about the portal hardness testing device designed by Hegewald & Peschke for Rockwell hardness testing of large and heavy elements. The device is specifically tailored for the Rockwell method HRC according to DIN EN ISO 6508 standards.
Design and Construction: The testing portal features a robust frame built as a portal with a clear width of 1360mm and a height of 1000mm above the ball caster table. It accommodates components up to 1200mm in width and 900mm in height, with a minimum specimen height of 100mm. The device includes a manually positioned search unit and a hand lever for executing measurements. The portal is mounted on a guiding system, and the lower frame serves as a ball caster table.
Specifications: The Rockwell probe type AT130 is used, with manual bracing to enhance stability. The longitudinal adjustment is manual, and the vertically adjustable hardness probe is mounted on a heavy-duty carrier. The electrical supply is delivered via an energy chain, with no additional media required. The overall size is approximately 2500mm x 2500mm.
Ball Caster Table: The table dimensions are 1340x1360x500mm, with ball casters of Ø 25mm, a division of 130x130, and a load capacity of 100kg per ball. The maximum specimen weight is 900kg. The ball insertions are compressed and singly exchangeable, with a coated frame.
Test Procedure: The device uses a penetration depth measurement with a proof ferrule, employing a push sleeve principle to resist deflection and overhanging. The test load is chosen manually, and the functional principle involves applying test preload and overall load with a single lever pressure. The device features a digital display for hardness values and measurand output, with an RS 232 interface, scale choice, tolerances, and calibration options.
Scales and Accessories: The standard scale is the Rockwell scale HRC, with optional scales including Rockwell HRA, HRB, Brinell HBW for ferrous and non-ferrous metals, and Vickers HVT for ferrous metals. Standard accessories include a probe with a standard scale, various penetrators, a hardness comparison plate, bearing surfaces, a standard proof ferrule, and an instruction manual.