PCE Instruments PCE-2800 Durometer for Metals with Built-In Printer

Overview

This comprehensive portable durometer, the PCE Instruments PCE-2800, is engineered for quick, easy, and highly accurate surface hardness testing of metals, featuring a convenient built-in printer. It directly addresses the critical need for immediate, on-site material verification in manufacturing, quality control, and field inspection, offering a robust alternative to laboratory-bound methods. This user-friendly hardness tester displays measurements across all common hardness units, including Rockwell A, B & C (HRA, HRB & HRC), Vickers (HV), Brinell (HB), Shore (HS), and Leeb (HLD), and even indicates tensile strength (N/mm²). Equipped with an internal memory for up to 100 data sets, a USB interface for PC data transfer (software and cable included), and an external probe on a 1.5 m (.06 in) cable for hard-to-reach areas, the PCE-2800 provides metallurgists, quality assurance managers, and field technicians with an unparalleled solution for efficient testing, instant reporting, and comprehensive data management of metallic materials.

Key Features

• Built-in Printer: Provides immediate hard copies of measurement results for on-the-spot documentation and reporting.
• Multi-Scale Hardness Measurement: Measures all common hardness parameters including Rockwell A, B & C (HRA, HRB & HRC), Vickers (HV), Brinell (HB), Shore (HS), and Leeb (HLD), plus tensile strength (N/mm²).
• External Type D Impact Device: Features a streamlined design with a 1.5 m (.06 in) long cable, allowing access to small or difficult-to-reach measurement points.
• Internal Memory & USB Interface: Stores up to 100 data sets internally and allows for easy data transfer to a PC via USB, with included software for analysis and archival.
• Portable or Fixed Mount Operation: Can be used as a handheld device for field flexibility or permanently mounted with angle selection and adjustment for consistent benchtop testing.

Specifications

Product Name: PCE Instruments PCE-2800 Durometer for Metals with Built-In Printer

Measuring Principle: Leeb Rebound Method (via Type D impact device)

Hardness Scales: HRA, HRB, HRC, HV, HB, HS, HLD

Additional Measurement: Tensile strength (N/mm²)

Measuring Range: Large (N/A in provided data)

Accuracy: High accuracy

Display: N/A (implied digital display for readability)

Printer: Built-in

Internal Memory: Up to 100 data sets

Data Transfer: USB interface

Software: PC-compatible software included

Data Cable: Included

Impact Device: Type D, external probe with 1.5 m (.06 in) cable

Mounting Options: Portable handheld or fixed mount with angle adjustment

Optional Accessories: Many other impact devices and adapters available

Country of Origin: N/A

Shipping Wt: N/A

Temperature Max. Service: N/A

Applications

Ideal for quality assurance managers, metallurgists, manufacturing engineers, and field inspectors requiring immediate and comprehensive metal hardness testing. This durometer is essential for verifying heat treatment effectiveness, assessing material consistency in production lines, performing incoming material inspections, and conducting rapid on-site evaluations of large or installed metallic components in industries such as automotive, aerospace, heavy machinery, and metal fabrication. Its built-in printer and data management capabilities make it perfect for creating instant quality reports and maintaining detailed compliance records.

Performance and Characteristics

The PCE Instruments PCE-2800 Durometer delivers high-accuracy hardness measurements across all common scales for metallic materials, coupled with the unique advantage of an integrated printer for immediate hardcopy results. Its large measuring range ensures versatility across various metal types and hardness levels. The external Type D impact device, with its generous 1.5 m (.06 in) cable, provides unparalleled access to challenging measurement points, enhancing operational flexibility. The device's internal memory for 100 data sets, combined with USB data transfer and included PC software, streamlines analysis, reporting, and archival of critical quality data. Whether used as a portable handheld device for fieldwork or mounted for consistent benchtop testing, its high precision and comprehensive features ensure reliable and efficient material characterization, crucial for quality control and compliance.

Additional Information

The PCE-2800 Portable Hardness Tester is a robust and user-friendly instrument designed to meet the rigorous demands of industrial metal hardness assessment. The unique combination of an on-board printer, extensive data storage, and PC connectivity provides a complete solution for quality management, enabling rapid decision-making and efficient record-keeping. Its versatility is further extended by the availability of various optional impact devices and adapters, allowing for customization to specific testing needs. This device represents a valuable investment for professionals requiring reliable, efficient, and comprehensive metallic material hardness assessment, ensuring product quality and adherence to industry standards.

Kit Contents

• 1 x PCE-2800 Durometer for Metals
• 1 x USB connection cable
• 1 x PC-compatible software

Ensure precise metal quality control with instant, comprehensive reporting. Shop the PCE Instruments PCE-2800 Durometer today!