Barcol Hardness Tester PCE-1000N
£ 967.00
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PCE-1000N is a portable handheld Barcol hardness tester used to measure the hardness of pure aluminum, soft aluminum, thick aluminum alloy and aluminum sheets, strips, rods, castings and forgings. The hardness of fiber-reinforced (FRP) plastics, glass-reinforced (GRP) plastics, hard plastics and soft metals (such as copper or lead) also can be tested using this battery-powered digital Barcol impressor hardness meter.


  • Measurement parameters: Barcol (HBA), Brinell (HB), Vickers (HV), Webster  (HW)  Rockwell (HRB / HRE / HRF / HRH)
  • Measuring range: 0 … 100 HBA / 25 … 150 HB
  • Accuracy: 81 … 88 HBA: ± 1 HBA / 42 … 48 HBA: ± 2 HBA
  • Repeatability: 81 … 88 HBA: ± 1.5 HBA / 42 … 48 HBA: ± 2.5 HBA
  • Resolution: 0.1 HBA
  • Meets ASTM standards: E140-97; D2583-75; B648-78

UCI Hardness Tester PCE-5000
£ 5,257.00
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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 Non-destructive testing produces microscopic indentation.

  • Measurement according to ASTM A1038 ultrasonic contact impedance (UCI) method
  • Measurement units: Rockwell A (HRA), Rockwell B (HRB), Rockwell C (HRC), Brinell (HB), Vickers (HV) and MPa (N/mm²) SI units
  • Measurement ranges: 61-85.6 HRA, 41-100 HRB, 20.3-68 HRC, 85-650 HB, 50-999 HV, 255-2180 MPa (N/mm²)
  • Accuracy: ± 1.5 HR, ± 3% HB, ± 3% HV, Repeatability: ± 0.3%
  • Memory size: 1,000 groups for measurement data and 20 groups for calibration data
  • Different probe types (also automatic motorized probes) available

Hardness Tester PCE-3000ULS
£ 3,284.00
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The hardness tester can be used to quickly check the hardness of components even when installed. The hardness tester impresses with a large measuring range, easy handling, robust design and temperature resistance down to -20°C.

  • Measurement according to UCI method and rebound method
  • Testing of HRC, HV, HB
  • Measuring direction 360 °
  • Large LCD
  • USB interface
  • incl. UCI probe & type D Leebsonde
UCI Hardness Tester PCE-3500 incl. 50N probe
£ 3,373.00
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The Ultrasonic Contact Impedance (UCI) durometer PCE-3500 has been designed for the non-destructive hardness measurement of metallic components. A 136° Vickers diamond at the probe is stimulated with its self-resonance to allow the user to very accurately measure hardness of small items, thin-walled items (>1 mm), and surface-hardened layers. Small imprint after measuring for mirrored surfaces.


  • Probe is 50 Newtons / 11.2 lbf force, 10 and 98 N probes are options
  • Tests HRC, HRB, HV, HB, MPa
  • Memory function via SD card and included PC software
  • Large color LCD display with back lighting

UCI Hardness Tester PCE-3500-10 incl. 10N probe
£ 3,373.00
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The Ultrasonic Contact Impedance (UCI) durometer PCE-3500 has been designed for the non-destructive hardness measurement of metallic components. A 136° Vickers diamond at the probe is stimulated with its self-resonance to allow the user to very accurately measure hardness of small items, thin-walled items (>1 mm), and surface-hardened layers. Small imprint after measuring for mirrored surfaces and nitrided surfaces.


  • Probe is 10 Newtons / 2.2 lbf force, 50 and 98 N probes are options
  • Tests HRC, HRB, HV, HB, MPa
  • Memory function via SD card and included PC software
  • Large color LCD display with back lighting


UCI Hardness Tester PCE-3500-98 incl. 98N probe
£ 3,373.00
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The Ultrasonic Contact Impedance (UCI) durometer PCE-3500 has been designed for the non-destructive hardness measurement of metallic components. A 136° Vickers diamond at the probe is stimulated with its self-resonance to allow the user to very accurately measure hardness of small items, thin-walled items (>1 mm), and surface-hardened layers. Small imprint after measuring for mirrored surfaces and nitrided surfaces.


  • Probe is 98 Newtons / 22 lbf force, 10 and 50 N probes are options
  • Tests HRC, HRB, HV, HB, MPa
  • Memory function via SD card and included PC software
  • Large color LCD display with back lighting


Hardness Tester PCE-2900
£ 1,569.00
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The hardness tester PCE-2900 has been developed for hardness measurements on metallic materials. The hardness tester PCE-2900 measures the material hardness in Vickers, Brinell, Rockwell, Leeb and Shore. The hardness tester PCE-2900 measures the hardness according to the Leeb rebound principle. 

  • Measurement according to Leeb Rebound method
  • Measurement units: HLD, HRA, HRB, HRC, HB, HV, HS
  • Measurement ranges: 170-960 HLD, 59.1-88 HRA, 3.5-101.7 HRB, 17.9-69.5 HRC, 19-683 HB, 80-1042 HV, 30.6-102.6 HS 
  • Accuracy: ± 0.5%, Repeatability: ± 0.6%
  • Impactor: Type D
  • USB and WiFi for data transmission

Hardness Tester PCE-HT 225E
£ 1,963.00
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PCE-HT 225E is a hardness test hammer, also called a concrete rebound hammer or Swiss hammer, used for non-destructive measurements of surface hardness and compression strength. Suitable for use with concrete, rock and building materials, this rebound hammer features a direct digital display, voice functionality, USB port data interface and memory for storing up 200 measurement values.


  • Test range: 10 … 60 MPa or 100 … 600 kg/cm² / 1450.38 … 8702.26 psi
  • Impact energy: 2.207 J or N-m / 0.225 kgf.m / 1.6278 ft-lb or Type N
  • Impact stroke: 75 ± 0.3 mm / 2.95 ± 0.012 in
  • Radius of spherical tip: 25 ± 1 mm / 0.99 ± 0.04 in
  • Data processing software included

Hardness Tester PCE-2900-ICA incl. ISO Calibration Certificate
£ 1,780.00
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ISO Calibration

The hardness tester PCE-2900 has been developed for hardness measurements on metallic materials. The hardness tester PCE-2900 measures the material hardness in Vickers, Brinell, Rockwell, Leeb and Shore. The hardness tester PCE-2900 measures the hardness according to the Leeb rebound principle. 

  • Measurement according to Leeb Rebound method
  • Measurement units: HLD, HRA, HRB, HRC, HB, HV, HS
  • Measurement ranges: 170-960 HLD, 59.1-88 HRA, 3.5-101.7 HRB, 17.9-69.5 HRC, 19-683 HB, 80-1042 HV, 30.6-102.6 HS 
  • Accuracy: ± 0.5%, Repeatability: ± 0.6%
  • Impactor: Type D
  • USB and WiFi for data transmission
  • Incl. ISO Calibration Certificate

Portable Metal Hardness Tester PCE-2600N
£ 1,285.00
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The Portable Metal Hardness Tester PCE-2600N is used wherever a fast hardness test has to be carried out. It is possible to use the hardness tester PCE-2600N to determine the surface hardness of many metals. The hardness tester PCE-2600N is especially suitable for quality or product inspection.

  • Measurement according to Leeb Rebound method
  • Measurement units: HLD, HRA, HRB, HRC, HB, HV, HS
  • Measurement ranges: 170-960 HLD, 59.1-88 HRA, 3.5-101.7 HRB, 17.9-69.5 HRC, 19-683 HB, 80-1042 HV, 30.6-102.6 HS 
  • Accuracy: ± 0.5%, Repeatability: ± 0.8%
  • Impactor: DL
  • Display: 128 x 64 OLED

Concrete Hardness Tester PCE-HT-450
£ 1,326.00
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The concrete hardness tester is an analog measuring device to determine concrete strength. The measuring method of the concrete hardness tester is based on the Schmidt principle. With this measuring method, a kinetic impact energy hits the concrete from the concrete hardness tester. The resulting rebound enables the concrete hardness tester to determine the strength of the concrete.

  • Nominal kinetic energy: 4.5 J
  • For high-strength concrete
  • Simple and quick operation
  • For determining concrete hardness
  • Schmidt principle

Hardness Tester PCE-2000N
£ 794.00
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The PCE Instruments PCE-2000N hardness tester uses the Leeb rebound method. This is a dynamic hardness test method in which a standardized test specimen, usually a hard metal ball, is hit with defined impact energy on a test surface.

  • Measurement according to Leeb Rebound method
  • Hardness scales: HL (Leeb), HV (Vickers), HB (Brinell), HS (Shore), HRA (Rockwell A), HRB (Rockwell B), HRC (Rockwell C)
  • Measurement Range: 170-960 HLD, 80-1042 HV, 19-683 HB, 30.6-102.6 HS, 59.1-88 HRA, 13.5-101.7 HRB
  • External impact device on 1.5 m / 4.9 ft cable
  • Accuracy: ± 0.5% (@ 800 HLD), Repeatability: 0.8% (@ 800 HLD)
  • Storage data measurements on a USB stick
  • Color display, Measurement in different angles possible, Various other impactors as accessories
Portable Metal Hardness Tester with ISO Certificate PCE-2600N-ICA
£ 1,512.00
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ISO Calibration

The Portable Metal Hardness Tester PCE-2600N-ICA is used wherever a fast hardness test has to be carried out. It is possible to use the hardness tester PCE-2600N-ICA to determine the surface hardness of many metals. The hardness tester PCE-2600N-ICA is especially suitable for quality or product inspection.

  • Measurement according to Leeb Rebound method
  • Measurement units: HLD, HRA, HRB, HRC, HB, HV, HS
  • Measurement ranges: 170-960 HLD, 59.1-88 HRA, 3.5-101.7 HRB, 17.9-69.5 HRC, 19-683 HB, 80-1042 HV, 30.6-102.6 HS 
  • Accuracy: ± 0.5%, Repeatability: ± 0.8%
  • Impactor: DL
  • Display: 128 x 64 OLED
  • Includes ISO calibration certificate

Hardness Tester PCE-2550
£ 788.00
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Due to its compact design, the PCE-2550 hardness tester is easy to use for incoming and outgoing inspections. Due to the adjustable hardness scales, the hardness tester PCE-2550 is very versatile.

  • Measuring ranges: 170 … 960 HLD
  • Measurement direction: 360°
  • Impact device: Type D
  • Measurement units: HL, HB, HRB, HRC, HRA, HV, HS
  • Internal measurement memory

Handheld Metal Hardness Tester PCE-950
£ 1,092.00
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PCE-950 is a handheld metal hardness tester used to determine the hardness of 10 different types of metal (i.e., cast steel, hammered steel, cold-rolled steel, stainless steel, cast iron, ductile iron, aluminum alloy, brass, bronze and forged copper alloy) according to the Leeb rebound method. In addition to Leeb hardness units, the metal hardness tester displays hardness measurements in Rockwell C, Rockwell B, Rockwell A, Brinell, Vickers and Shore hardness units.

  • Measurement ranges: 19.8-68.5 HRC / 13.5-101.7 HRB / 59.1-85.8 HRA /19-655 HB / 80-976 HV / 32.2-115 HS 
  • Hardness units: HL, HRC, HRB, HRA, HB, HV, HS
  • Accuracy: ± 2% / Repeatability: ± 2%
  • Impact device: Type D (integrated)
  • Data Analysis Software
  • For use with hammered steel, cold-rolled steel, stainless steel, cast iron, ductile iron, aluminum alloy, brass, bronze and forged copper alloy metals

Metal Hardness Tester with ISO Certificate PCE-950-ICA
£ 1,335.00
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ISO Calibration

PCE-950-ICA is a handheld metal hardness tester used to determine the hardness of 10 different types of metal (i.e., cast steel, hammered steel, cold-rolled steel, stainless steel, cast iron, ductile iron, aluminum alloy, brass, bronze and forged copper alloy) according to the Leeb rebound method. In addition to Leeb hardness units, the metal hardness tester displays hardness measurements in Rockwell C, Rockwell B, Rockwell A, Brinell, Vickers and Shore hardness units.

  • Measurement ranges: 19.8-68.5 HRC / 13.5-101.7 HRB / 59.1-85.8 HRA /19-655 HB / 80-976 HV / 32.2-115 HS 
  • Hardness units: HL, HRC, HRB, HRA, HB, HV, HS
  • Accuracy: 2% / Repeatability: 2%
  • Impact device: Type D (integrated)
  • Data Analysis Software
  • For use with hammered steel, cold-rolled steel, stainless steel, cast iron, ductile iron, aluminum alloy, brass, bronze and forged copper alloy metals
  • Includes ISO calibration certificate

Hardness Tester PCE-2550-ICA incl. ISO Calibration Certificate
£ 1,009.00
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ISO Calibration

Due to its compact design, the PCE-2550-ICA hardness tester is easy to use for incoming and outgoing inspections. Due to the adjustable hardness scales, the hardness tester is very versatile.

  • Measuring ranges: 170 … 960 HLD
  • Measurement direction: 360°
  • Impact device: Type D
  • Measurement units: HL, HB, HRB, HRC, HRA, HV, HS
  • Internal measurement memory
  • incl. ISO Calibration Certificate

Hardness Tester PCE-DDO 10 Shore O
£ 744.00
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The PCE-DDO 10 hardness tester is an ergonomic device to check Shore O hardness in gum. It has been designed with a high quality. The PCE-DDO 10 hardness tester is mainly used for soft gums. If the material thickness is not enough, it should be tightened on the back with the same material in order to increase its thickness.


  • Handheld device
  • For Shore O measurements
  • Single and Serial-Measurements
  • Data transfer to PC