TH-174/TIME5104
The hardness testing devices of the TH/TIME series are particularly suitable for fast and uncomplicated hardness measurements.
They can be used for almost all hardness measurements on ferrous and non-ferrous metals. In general, the devices are used in the power plant industry, petrochemical industry, in apparatus, vehicle and mechanical engineering, in quality control, in steelworks, and much more.
Properties
- For quick hardness testing on site
- integrated impact device DL
- Hardness units: HL (Leeb), HB (Brinell), HRC (Rockwell C), HV (Vickers)
- Measuring range: 560-940 HLD
- Length of the front part: 50 mm, Ø = 4.2 mm
- Memory capacity up to 270 measurement values dividable into 9 blocks
- PC data transfer via USB to optional software
- Adjustable display illumination
- Measurement accuracy: up to ± 12 HLC
- Automatic shutdown
- Automatic impact direction recognition
- Automatic or manual deletion of measurement data
- Limit value setting (Min. and Max. adjustable with arrow indication when exceeded)
- Calibration with test block in HLDL
Applications
Components, dies, molds, large parts, tight clearances, axes, axle spindles, frames, etc. Furthermore, the device is often used for material identification and for defect assessment in pressure vessels and steam turbines. The major advantage of the hardness tester TH-174/TIME5104 is the accessibility of narrow, very difficult to reach parts.
Standard delivery scope
- Hardness tester TH-174/TIME5104
- Test block (approx. 800 HLD converted to HLDL)
- Batteries
- Cleaning brush
- Small support ring
- Instruction manual
- Service case
Special accessories
- Software with USB cable
Downloads
Specifications
TH-174/TIME5104 | Impact device DL integrated |
Hardness Units | HL (Leeb), HB (Brinell), HRC (Rockwell C), HV (Vickers) |
Measuring Range | 560–940 HLDL / 80-881 HV on steel |
Measurement Accuracy | up to ± 12 HLDL |
Application | Front part length: 50 mm, Ø=4.2 mm; for measurements in narrow and hard-to-reach areas and indentations |
Materials | Steel |
Workpiece Radius | Rmin = 50 mm |
Minimum Test Piece Weight | > 5 kg solid material 2-5 kg on stable base < 2 kg with coupling paste |
Minimum Test Piece Thickness | 5 mm (coupled) |
Minimum Roughness (ISO Class) | 1.6 µm (Ra) |
Minimum Hardness Depth | 0.8 mm |
Impression Depth | 300 HV=24 µm, 600 HV=17 µm, 800 HV=10 µm |
Testing Direction | 0 - 360° |
Language | Menu: English, Manual: German |
Functions | automatic shutdown, battery indicator, automatic impact direction detection, limit value setting (with arrow indication when exceeded), software calibration with test block |
Statistics | Averages |
Data Storage | Storage, transfer or deletion of measurement values manually / automatically, 270 averages in 9 files |
PC Data Processing | USB cable, USB stick |
Display | 128×32 Dot-Matrix-LCD with adjustable display backlight |
Power Supply | 2 x 1.5V-AAA batteries (capacity: 150 hrs. without display backlight) |
Environment | 0°C to 40°C, <90% relative humidity |
Standard | ASTM A956, DIN 50156 |
Dimensions (L x W x H) | 210 x 24 x 55 mm |
Weight | 200 g |
All SaluTron® measuring devices comply with national (DIN) and international (ISO, BS, ASTM) standards and they bear the CE mark.
Subject to technical changes.
Material and hardness values
Material | HLDL | HB | HRC | HV |
---|---|---|---|---|
Steel | 560 - 940 | 81 - 646 | 21 - 59 | 80 - 881 |
The ranges correspond to the application limits of static test methods.
Subject to technical changes.
Areas of application of hardness testing devices
- Manufacture of metallic components and rubber components
- Mechanical engineering
- Research and development
- Solid state physics