The Bowers Group has now introduced two innovative portable UCI hardness testers to the UK. The BAQ alphaDUR II and alphaDUR mini are for use on the shop floor. UK Sales Manager, Ryan Kingswell, said: “The portability of these hand-held devices provides fantastic usability for a wide range of applications, making it ideal for shop-floor environments.” The functionality extends through a range of test probes that can cover a wide selection of materials.
Test loads between 1 and 10kg are available depending on the application and surface. After a manual measurement is taken with the probe, a reading is displayed on the screen. The measuring method of the alphaDUR is in accordance with DIN 50159 and ASTM A1038, as well as conversion according to EN ISO 18265 and ASTM E140.
The operation of the hardness tester is simple, with the material and scale is easily navigated by context-sensitive function keys.
With USB connectivity, 7-hour battery life and optional accessories, the alphaDUR II is a versatile tool.
The alphaDUR mini is the small and handy variant of the alphaDUR II, with identical technology and accessories at a fraction of the size. It has up to 100,000 data records with date, time, and good/bad rating.