The PCE-2500N is a compact, portable, pen-sized digital hardness tester specifically designed for metals. It efficiently and precisely assesses the surface hardness of ten widely used metals, including steel, cast steel, alloy tool steel, stainless steel, cast iron, ductile iron, cast aluminum alloys, brass, bronze, and copper. This highly accurate device is ideal for quick hardness testing in various settings.
Measuring ranges | HLD: 170 … 960 HRC: 17.9 … 69.5 HB: 19 … 683 HV: 80 … 1042 HS: 30.6 … 102.6 HRA: 59.1 .. 88 HRB: 3.5 … 101.7 |
Measurement accuracy | HLD: ± 0.5% |
Measuring principle | Rebound method |
Impact device | Type D striker |
Display | 128 x 64 OLED |
Repeatability | HLD: ± 0.8% |
Hardness max. | 1042 HV |
Measurement units | HLD, HRC, HB, HV, HS, HRA, HRB |
Running time | Approx. 10 hours of continuous use at full charge |
Power supply | Rechargeable Li-ion battery |
Storage conditions | -30 … 60°C / -22 … 140°F, <90% RH |
Operating conditions | -10 … 50°C / 14 … 122°F, <90% RH |
Dimensions | 148 x 32 x 25 mm / 5.83 x 1.26 x 0.99 in |
Limit alarm | Yes |
Automatic shutdown | Yes |
Weight | 650 g / 1.44 lbs |
Materials | Steel |
Cast steel | |
Alloyed tool steel | |
Stainless steel | |
Cast iron | |
Ductile iron | |
Cast aluminum alloy | |
Brass | |
Bronze | |
Copper | |
Measuring ranges on various material surfaces | |
Steel | HRC: 17.9 … 68.5 HRB: 59.6 … 99.6 HRA: 59.1 … 85.8 HB: 127 … 651 HV: 83 … 976 HS: 32 , 2 … 99.5 |
Tool steel | HRC: 17.9 … 68.5 HRB: 59.6 … 99.6 HRA: 59.1 … 85.8 HB: 127 … 651 HV: 83 … 976 HS: 32 , 2 … 99.5 |
Stainless steel | HRB: 46.5 … 101.7 HB: 85 … 655 HV: 85 … 802 |
Cast iron | HB: 93 … 334 |
Brass | HRB: 13.5 … 95.3 HB: 40 … 173 |
Bronze | HB: 60 … 290 |
Copper | HB: 45 … 315 |