Take the tester to the job!

The TIME TH-174 (now TIME5104) series portable metal hardness testers with DL-type LEEB indenter for hard to reach, recessed areas including gear teeth, gear root, O-ring grooves etc. 

The TH-174 tester is ideal for use in applications where bench mounted hardness testers cannot be used. They are a compact and portable tester with auto average calculation and internal memory. Powered by a pair of AAA batteries making it suitable for use on site, in the field or on the factory floor.

By measuring the impact velocity and the rebound velocity of the indenter, the hardness results are measured in the LEEB Scale (HLDL). They are then automatically converted and displayed directly in the selected test scale, such as: Rockwell C (HRC), Rockwell B (HRB), Brinell (HB/HBN) or Vickers (HV). 

TH-174 (TIME5104) - Needle Point for hard to reach testing (HLDL)

To test in hard to reach locations we recommend the TH-174.  The DL-type needle point impact device is ideal for accessing deep, recessed and other narrow shaped surfaces such as teeth on gears, o-ring grooves or any notched or stepped components.

IMPORTANT - Each type of impact device has minimum test sample thickness and weight. You may require a rigid support and/or coupling to a thick, heavier, non-yielding surface to resist the impact of the device.

For the purpose of a LEEB hardness test, "Coupled" means securely clamped to a larger, solid support AND using coupling fluid or gel.

Basic Kit Supply:

• Portable Hardness tester
• Aluminium hard shell, padded carry case
• Cleaning Brush
• 2 x AAA batteries
• Factory Calibration Certificate

Complete Kit Supply:

• All items in the Basic Kit plus:
• Dedicated LEEB type Reference Test Block for self calibration of the Hardness Tester