The NOVOTEST TS-RSR-C is an automatic digital hardness tester designed for precise Rockwell and Superficial Rockwell measurements, with additional support for plastic Rockwell testing. The instrument combines automatic test-force application, dwell control, unloading and hardness calculation in a single testing cycle.
A closed-loop force control system helps maintain consistent testing conditions, while the large 8-inch touchscreen provides clear access to test settings and results. Automatic operation reduces the effect of operator technique and makes the tester suitable for both routine quality control and laboratory hardness testing.
The TS-RSR-C can be configured for a wide range of materials and applications, from hardened steels and cemented carbides to thin sheets, non-ferrous alloys, bearing materials and plastics.
Key Applications
The NOVOTEST TS-RSR-C can be used for hardness evaluation of:
- Hardened, tempered and case-hardened steel components
- Carbon, alloy, tool and bearing steels
- Cemented carbides and other hard materials
- Cast iron, castings and forgings
- Thin metal sheets and components with shallow hardened layers
- Aluminum, copper and other non-ferrous alloys
- Annealed and low-hardness steels
- Bearing metals and soft sheet materials
- Plastics and plastic-based materials
- General-purpose components tested according to standard Rockwell scales
- Thin or surface-treated components requiring Superficial Rockwell testing
Three Rockwell testing methods
The tester supports Standard Rockwell, Superficial Rockwell and Plastic Rockwell measurements, allowing one instrument to cover a broad range of hardness-testing applications.
Automatic testing cycle
Once the test is started, the instrument automatically performs the required sequence of preliminary loading, main force application, dwell, unloading and hardness calculation.
Stable test force
The closed-loop loading system continuously controls the applied force, with a test-force error of less than 0.5%. This helps provide repeatable measurements and reduces dependence on manual operation.
Large touchscreen display
An 8-inch color touchscreen provides convenient control of the instrument and clear presentation of measurement results. Hardness values are displayed with a resolution of 0.1 HR.
Flexible test settings
Dwell time can be adjusted from 0 to 60 seconds, allowing the testing cycle to be adapted to different materials and applicable testing procedures.
Wide range of hardness scales
The TS-RSR-C supports multiple Standard and Superficial Rockwell scales, making it suitable for testing steels, hard alloys, non-ferrous metals, thin materials and other products.
Built-in result documentation
A built-in printer allows test results to be documented immediately after measurement. The RS-232 interface can also be used to transfer measurement data to a computer and connect the tester with external data-processing software.
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| Type |
Electronic, digital, fully automatic |
| Test methods |
Standard Rockwell, Superficial Rockwell, Plastic Rockwell |
| Preliminary test forces |
98.1 N (10 kgf) — Standard Rockwell
29.4 N (3 kgf) — Superficial Rockwell |
| Total test forces |
588.4, 980.7 and 1471 N — Standard Rockwell
147.1, 294.2 and 441.3 N — Superficial Rockwell |
| Indenters |
Diamond cone; 1.5875 mm ball |
| Optional ball indenters |
3.175, 6.35 and 12.7 mm |
| Standard Rockwell scales |
HRA 20-88; HRB 20-100; HRC 20-70; HRD 20-77; HRE 70-100; HRF 60-100; HRG 30-94; HRH 80-100; HRK 40-100 |
| Superficial Rockwell scales |
HR15N 70-94; HR30N 42-86; HR45N 20-78; HR15T 62-94; HR30T 15-82; HR45T 8-76 |
| Plastic Rockwell scales |
L / M / P / R / S / V |
| Test-force error |
< 0.5% |
| Resolution |
0.1 HR |
| Dwell time |
0-60 s |
| Display |
8-inch color touchscreen |
| Maximum specimen height |
180 mm; up to 400 mm with high-frame version |
| Maximum specimen depth |
165 mm |
| Data output |
Built-in printer; RS-232 |
| Dimensions |
Approx. 630 x 500 x 860 mm (L x W x H) |
| Power supply |
AC 220 V |
| Weight |
Approx. 85 kg |
| Applicable standards |
ISO 6508-2; ASTM E18 |
- High-frame version for specimens up to 400 mm high
- Additional diamond and ball indenters
- 3.175, 6.35 and 12.7 mm ball indenters
- Additional certified hardness reference blocks
- Large, medium and V-shaped testing anvils
- PC connection and data-processing software via RS-232
- ILAC calibration certificate according to ISO/IEC 17025
- Digital Rockwell and Superficial Rockwell Hardness Tester NOVOTEST TS-RSR-C – 1 pc
- Rockwell diamond indenter – 1 pc
- 1.5875 mm ball indenter – 1 pc
- Large testing anvil – 1 pc
- Medium testing anvil – 1 pc
- V-shaped testing anvil – 1 pc
- HRB standard Rockwell hardness test block – 1 pc
- HRC standard Rockwell hardness test blocks – 3 pcs
- HR15N standard hardness test block – 1 pc
- HR30N standard hardness test blocks – 2 pcs
- HR30T standard hardness test block – 1 pc
- HRR standard hardness test block – 1 pc
- HRS standard hardness test block – 1 pc
- Accessory case – 1 pc
- Dust cover – 1 pc
- Indenter protection caps – 2 pcs
- Power cable – 1 pc
- RS-232 communication cable – 1 pc
- Fuses – 2 pcs
- Operation manual – 1 pc
