Hardness tester TIME®5301
Leeb hardness tester TIME®5301 with memory and integrated printer

TIME®5301

The TIME®5301 hardness tester is a dynamic Leeb rebound hardness tester that is particularly well suited for testing the hardness of large, hard metal parts. It stores 48 to 350 groups of data, and the RS232 connector allows the data to be stored and analysed further. This makes it a particularly cost-effective solution for normal hardness measurement.

With seven optional impact devices, almost all ferrous and non-ferrous metals can be tested, because the device identifies the respective impact device automatically. The standard impact device type D is included in the scope of delivery. In addition, measurement is possible in any direction (360°).

The display shows all important values at a glance, and upper and lower limits can be preset with a sound alarm. The integrated printer also prints the readings directly, so that you can document the results immediately.

Features of the TIME®5301

  • simple menu-guided operation
  • conversion of the common hardness scales (HL, HV, HB, HRC, HRB, HRA, HS) as well as conversion into tensile strength
  • matrix display with backlight showing all important values and information
  • memory for 48 to 350 groups of data
  • upper and lower limits can be preset, with sound alarm
  • RS232 connector for data storage and further analysis
  • In addition, the device identifies 7 optional impact devices automatically; the standard impact device type D is included in the scope of delivery.
  • measuring direction 360°
  • The integrated printer prints the readings directly, so that you can document them immediately.
  • The device also has a charge indicator and easy battery replacement.

Applications of the TIME®5301

  • hardness testing of large, hard metal parts
  • fast, mobile hardness testing directly on site
  • storage and analysis of the measured data via the RS232 connector

Additional equipment for the TIME®5301

  • additional impact devices for special applications
  • support rings for measurements on curved surfaces
Standard scope of delivery
  • TIME®5301 hardness tester
  • impact device type D
  • test block HLD
  • small support ring
  • cleaning brush
  • charger
  • printer paper
  • operating manual
Optional accessories
  • additional impact devices for special applications
  • set of support rings for measurements on curved surfaces with a radius of less than 30 mm. They make it easier to position the device optimally on the test piece. Available in 12 different versions.
Downloads
Data sheet TIME®5301 (PDF)

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Technical specifications
Measuring range170–960 HLD (17.9–69.5 HRC)
Hardness scalesHL, HB, HRA, HRB, HRC, HV, HS and conversion into tensile strength
Measuring direction360°
Accuracy± 6 HLD (at HLD = 760 ± 30)
Repeatability6 HLD (at HLD = 760 ± 30)
Memory48–350 groups of data
InterfaceRS232
Printer paperDiameter 40 mm, width 44.5 ± 0.5 mm
Power supply12 V / 600 mA
Charging time2–3.5 hours
Humidity≤ 90 %
Operating temperature0 °C – 40 °C
Dimensions234 × 88 × 46 mm
Weight600 g
Optional accessoriesSpecial impact devices, support rings
Impact devices
Impact devices for the TIME®5301
Impact DeviceD, DC, DLD+15CG
Impact Energy11 mJ11 mJ2.7 mJ90 mJ
Weight of Impact BodyD+DC: 5.5 g
DL: 7.2 g		7.8 g3.0 g20.0 g
Hardness of Test Tip1600 HV1600 HV1600 HV1600 HV
Diameter of Test Tip3 mm3 mm3 mm5 mm
Material of Test TipTungsten CarbideTungsten CarbideTungsten CarbideTungsten Carbide
Impact Device Diameter20 mm20 mm20 mm30 mm
Impact Device LengthD: 147 mm
DC: 86 mm
DL: 203 mm		162 mm141 mm254 mm
Impact Device Weight50 g80 g75 g250 g
Max. Hardness of Test Piece940 HV940 HV1000 HV650 HB
Average Roughness of Test Piece Surface Ra1.6 µm1.6 µm0.4 µm6.3 µm
Minimum Weight of Test Piece
direct measurement> 5 kg> 5 kg> 1.5 kg> 15 kg
on solid base2-5 kg2-5 kg0.5-1.5 kg5-15 kg
Coupling with Coupling Paste0.05-2 kg0.05-2 kg0.02-0.5 kg0.5-5 kg
Minimum Thickness of Test Piece
with close coupling5 mm5 mm1 mm10 mm
Minimum Layer Thickness for Surface Hardening≥ 0.8 mm≥ 0.8 mm≥ 0.2 mm≥ 1.2 mm
Size of Impact Impression
Hardness 300 HVØ - Impression0.54 mm0.54 mm0.38 mm1.03 mm
Impression Depth24 µm24 µm12 µm53 µm
Hardness 600 HVØ - Impression0.54 mm0.54 mm0.32 mm0.90 mm
Impression Depth17 µm17 µm8 µm41 µm
Hardness 800 HVØ - Impression0.35 mm0.35 mm0.35 mm-
Impression Depth10 µm10 µm7 µm-
Application of Impact Devices
Impact Device DStandard impact device for most hardness testing tasks
Impact Device DCExtremely short, for measurements in holes, cylinders or internal measurements on workpieces
Impact Device DLDiameter of the tube in the front part: 2.78 mm;
for measurements in tight inaccessible places and recesses
Impact Device D+15Particularly narrow attachment with recessed coil for measurements in grooves and recesses,
same properties as Type D; only for steel
Impact Device CReduced impact energy, approx. 1/4 of Type D;
for surface-hardened workpieces, coatings, thinly coated or impact-sensitive parts (low impression depths)
Impact Device GEnlarged impact body with increased impact energy (approx. 9 times larger than Type D);
only small damage to the surface; only for measurements in the Brinell range;
for solid material, heavy castings and forgings
Impact device typeHardness value of the Leeb standard hardness blockDeviation from the displayed valueRepeatability
D760±30 HLD
530±40 HLD		±6 HLD
±10 HLD		6 HLD
10 HLD
DC760±30 HLDC
530±40 HLDC		±6 HLDC
±10 HLDC		6 HLD
10 HLD
DL878±30 HLDL
736±40 HLDL		±12 HLDL12 HLDL
D+15766±30 HLD+15
544±40 HLD+15		±12 HLD+1512 HLD+15
G590±40 HLG
500±40 HLG		±12 HLG12 HLG
C822±30HLC
590±40HLC		±12 HLC12 HLC

Subject to technical changes.

Material and hardness values
Material
 		Hardness unit
 		Impact device
D/DCD+15CGDL
Steel, Cast steelHRC20-68.519.3-67.920.0-69.5-20.7-58.7
HRB38.4-99.6--47.7-99.9-
HB127-65180-63880-68390-64681-646
HV83-97680-93780-996-80-881
HS32.2-99.533.3-99.331.8-102.1--
Tool steelHRC20.4-67.119.8-68.220.7-68.2--
HV80-89880-935100-941--
Hammered steelHB143-650----
Stainless steelHRB46.5-101.7----
HB85-655----
HV85-802----
Gray cast ironHRB-----
HB93-334--92-326-
HV-----
Nodular cast ironHRC-----
HB131-387--127-364-
HV-----
Aluminum alloysHB19-164-23-21032-168-
HRB23.8-84.6-22.7-85.023.8-85.5-
BrassHB40-173----
HRB13.5-95.3--- 
BronzeHB60-290----
Copper wrought alloysHB45-315----
No.Code TypeDrawingUse
103-03,7Z10-15Support ring for the TIME®5301 – version 01Measurements on cylindrical outer surfaces R10-R15
203-03,8Z14,5-30Measurements on cylindrical outer surfaces R14,5-R30
303-03,9Z25-50Measurements on cylindrical outer surfaces R25-R50
403-03,10HZ11-13Support ring for the TIME®5301 – version 02Measurements on cylindrical inner surfaces R11-R13
503-03,11HZ12,5-17Measurements on cylindrical inner surfaces R12,5-R17
603-03,12HZ16,5-30Measurements on cylindrical inner surfaces R16,5-R30
703-03,13K10-15Support ring for the TIME®5301 – version 03Measurements on spherical outer surfaces SR10-SR15
803-03,14K14,5-30Measurements on spherical outer surfaces SR14,5-SR30
903-03,15HK11-13Support ring for the TIME®5301 – version 04Measurements on spherical inner surfaces SR11-SR13
1003-03,16HK12,5-17Measurements on spherical inner surfaces SR12,5-SR17
1103-03,17HK16,5-30Measurements on spherical inner surfaces SR16,5-SR30
1203-03,18UNSupport ring for the TIME®5301 – version 05Measurements on cylindrical outer surfaces, adjustable radius R10-∞
HL Testblocks
TypeDimensionsWeightValues
HLDΦ: ≥ 119 mm H: ≥ 56 mmW: ≈ 2700 g(290 - 880) HLD
HLCΦ: ≥ 119 mm H: ≥ 56 mmW: ≈ 2700 g(525 - 905) HLC
HLDCΦ: ≥ 119 mm H: ≥ 56 mmW: ≈ 2700 g(490 - 830) HLDC
HLD+15Φ: ≥ 119 mm H: ≥ 56 mmW: ≈ 2700 g(481 - 850) HLD+15
HLDLΦ: ≥ 119 mm H: ≥ 56 mmW: ≈ 2700 g(687 - 925) HLDL
HLGΦ: ≥ 119 mm H: ≥ 70 mmW: ≈ 6200 g(280 - 680) HLG

Subject to technical changes.

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Areas of application of hardness testers such as the TIME®5301

  • Manufacture of metallic components and rubber components
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Research and development
  • Solid state physics

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