Combined hardness tester combines two methods of measuring hardness: Ultrasonic Contact Impedance (ASTM A1038) and Leeb (ASTM A956). This makes the device the most versatile portable device as it can be.
Ultrasonic contact impedance (UCI) hardness testers, offered by our company, use a vibrating rod with a diamond tip to measure metal hardness and are designed to handle tasks that cannot solve with the Leeb method.
The Leeb method (ASTM A956) is the most popular for portable metal hardness testing due to its simplicity, requiring no special skills; it is ideal for large products over 5 kg and 10 mm thick, but can also measure smaller parts with proper fixing.
The combined hardness tester integrates the advantages of UCI and Leeb methods, enabling users to test both large rough-surfaced products and small, complex-shaped samples, making it ideal for non-destructive metal hardness testing across various materials and scales.
This is the most affordable UCI hardness tester, ideal for small, thin-walled, or complex-shaped products, unlike Leeb method models. With over 10 years of proven reliability, it offers the best price-quality ratio in the global market.
Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge NOVOTEST UT-1M is used for operational non-destructive testing of the thickness of products with one-way access, at the moment this method is the most common in the world for solving such tasks.
This special version of the thickness gauge, housed in a durable aluminum enclosure, is designed for extreme conditions where the device might be dropped or damaged. Its robust profile withstands high static and dynamic compression, allowing for “careless” use.
This special version of the ultrasonic thickness gauge is designed for measuring the thickness of various materials, such as glass, metals, polymers, and plastics, with one-way access in challenging conditions like dust, high humidity, and rain, where conventional gauges with a low degree of protection against dust and moisture cannot be used.
Ultrasonic thickness gauge with A-scan UT-2A is a powerful, lightweight and portable thickness gauge, made in an ergonomic shock-resistant case with rubber protectors – a modern industrial version of a general-purpose thickness gauge. It is an excellent choice for expert ultrasonic testing in the laboratory and the field conditions.
The Active EMAT (Electromagnetic Acoustic Transducer) EMAT-A1 enhances standard flaw detectors, enabling EMAT thickness measurement through gaps (up to 1mm of rust). It features a durable aluminum alloy probe case, operates on rechargeable batteries, and has an automatic transducer on/off function.
The EMAT thickness gauge uses advanced electromagnetic-acoustic technology to measure metal thickness, even in cases where traditional methods like piezo-ultrasonic or laser-optical are not applicable. The technology allows measuring the thickness of products using ultrasound without couplant, through a coating or air gap.
An ultrasonic flaw detector is a powerful, portable device used for non-destructive testing to detect voids and inhomogeneities in materials, this device is ideal for both production and field applications.
Compact flaw detector offers essential functions for simplifying product quality control, housed in a shock-resistant aluminum alloy case with a long-lasting battery for durability in tough conditions.
The top version of the ultrasonic flaw detector with a large touchscreen display for convenient work in the laboratory or workshop. It has a wide functionality and high performance.
The Leeb hardness tester compliant with ASTM A956, is the world’s most popular metal hardness testing method due to its simplicity and ease of use, requiring no special skills. It works well with low alloy steels, stainless steels, and non-ferrous metals, and is ideal for bulk products without extensive surface preparation.
The UCI wireless hardness tester uses the ultrasonic contact impedance method, offering ultra-portability and quick testing in any environment. The NOVOTEST Lab app allows easy calibration, data visualization, cloud storage synchronization, and instant sharing of measurement protocols via messengers or email.
The special version of Leeb hardness tester with a miniature probe, designed for fast metal hardness measurements, even by inexperienced users. It is ideal for bulk products and requires minimal surface preparation, with low sensitivity to grain size and material uniformity.
The UCI Probe Test Stand is designed for measuring the hardness of ultra-thin sheet products by compensating for deformation caused by the UCI probe indenter. It is compatible with UCI U1 probes used with NOVOTEST hardness testers, ensuring accurate measurements on thin-walled materials.
The UCI (ultrasonic contact impedance) probe enables hardness measurement of small products, regardless of weight or wall thickness, and can assess surface-hardened layers as thin as 30-40 μm. It is much more more versatile than the dynamic method, and allows solving a wide range of hardness testing tasks.
The new generation UCI probe U2 offers improved hardness testing by significantly reducing the operator’s influence on result repeatability. Even inexperienced users can achieve accurate measurements, thanks to advanced technology that enhances the precision of frequency change detection in the indenter.
The U2L probe is specifically designed UCI probe for measuring hardness in extremely hard-to-reach areas of complex-shaped products, such as gear teeth, deep grooves, and vessels. Its specialized long design allows users to overcome challenges associated with accessing these difficult areas.
The Leeb Probe Type D is designed to meet the majority of hardness testing requirements. This versatile probe is suitable for a wide range of applications, providing reliable and accurate hardness measurements across various materials.
The Dynamic Probe Type DC-R is expertly engineered for precise hardness measurements in extremely confined spaces, such as holes, cylinders, or internal areas of assembled machines. Its compact design and advanced features make it an essential tool for specialized testing in challenging environments.
The Leeb Probe Type DL is meticulously designed for measurements in extremely confined spaces or at the base of grooves. This probe excels in accessing tight areas where precision hardness measurements are required, making it indispensable for specialized testing scenarios.
The Leeb Probe Type C is specifically engineered for hardness testing of surface-hardened components, coatings, and thin-walled or impact-sensitive materials. It is designed to create a small measuring indentation, making it ideal for delicate applications where minimal surface damage is essential.
The Leeb Probe Type G is specifically designed for hardness testing of solid components, such as heavy castings and forgings. This robust probe is engineered to handle the demanding requirements of testing large, dense materials where standard probes may not be sufficient.
The Leeb Probe Type D+15 is designed specifically for measurements in grooves or recessed surfaces. This probe is tailored to access hard-to-reach areas, making it ideal for specialized hardness testing applications where standard probes may not suffice.
The strength meter is an Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity (UPV) tester that detects defects in concrete and solid materials by analyzing the propagation of ultrasonic waves. It measures parameters such as strength, density, elastic modulus, and sound index.
Probe is designed to operate with Strength meter NOVOTEST IPSM and Ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) testers (some other brands) for finding defects in concrete products, bricks and other solid materials based on the analysis of the propagation of ultrasonic waves in the material.
Additionally various probes allows to measure different parameters of concrete products such as density, strength, elastic modulus, sound index and other parameters that correlate with a propagation of ultrasound in the material.
Through sounding probes is designed to assess the internal quality and homogeneity of a material by measuring the ultrasonic pulse velocity through the entire thickness of the material.
The concrete rebound hammer (sclerometer) tests the strength of concrete and other building materials by impacting a plunger on the surface and measuring the height of the rebound, which is proportional to the material’s strength and can be interpreted using supplied calibration charts.
The anvil is specifically designed for verifying the technical characteristics of concrete rebound hammer after every 1,000 impacts or once every three months.
Support rings are useful accessories for Leeb hardness tester probes, ensuring accurate measurements on cylindrical or spherical surfaces with diameters under 50 mm. They provide a stable contact surface, accommodating various outer and inner diameters for precise hardness testing on such specimens.
Updated and improved coating thickness gauge is designed for thickness measuring of coatings based on ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Variety of various probes make it possible of non-destructive testing of protective coatings with a wide thicknesses range.
Coating thickness gauge for measuring the thickness of various coatings on metals is very and ready to use right out of the box, and does not require special user skills. The minimum number of buttons and an intuitive menu makes it an ideal device of operational non-destructive measurement of the thickness of almost any coating with high accuracy.
Coating thickness knife tester measures the thickness of single and multi-layer coatings on both metallic and non-metallic surfaces by cutting a notch and using a portable microscope for measurement.
The precision measuring comb, made of corrosion-resistant stainless steel, is designed to accurately measure the wet film thickness of various coatings immediately after application using its notched edges.
Device for measuring adhesion by the pull-off method. In the field of quality testing, adhesion of coatings to the base material, such as: paints, plastic, epoxy mixtures, sprayed metal, laminate to wood and other metal and polymer coatings, is most often measured.
The cross cut adhesion tester evaluates the adhesion of paint coatings up to 200 µm thick on flat or curved surfaces by making parallel or lattice cuts with a multi-blade knife and visually assessing the adhesion based on the damage area.
The adhesion tester measures coating adhesion using a flat steel plate with standardized slits as a template for making incisions, which are then cleaned and evaluated visually based on a point system after cutting in an X pattern.
Adhesion tester measures the adhesive strength of coatings and polymer insulating tapes, featuring a user-friendly design with a removable clamp, built-in dynamometer for displaying breakout force, adjustable peeling angle, and a durable stainless steel construction suitable for low temperatures and high humidity.
The adhesion tester measures the adhesion value of bitumen pipe insulation and other bitumen-based coatings, enabling users to assess the strength of the insulation’s bond to pipeline surfaces during inspections and repairs in both field and laboratory conditions.
The device determines the adhesion and scratch resistance of coatings by using a cutting unit with interchangeable indenter tips that apply a controlled load, allowing for assessment of the coating’s resistance from superficial marks to complete destruction based on modern quality standards for mechanical resistance.
Scratch hardness coating tester measures the hardness of various coatings by assessing their resistance to indentation from a 1 mm ball tip, and can be used on uneven or curved surfaces; it is lightweight, portable, and allows users to adjust the load force by changing spring tension.
The instrument tests the hardness of powder and liquid paint coatings using sharpened pencil leads at a 90° angle, starting with the softest leads and increasing hardness until damage appears; the hardest lead that leaves no marks indicates the coating’s hardness value (e.g., 3H, 2H, H, HB, B, 2B, etc.).