Hardness Tester TH-170/TIME5100
Professional hardness tester TH-172/TIME5102 with integrated impact device type C

TH-172/TIME5102

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 C
  • Hardness units: HL (Leeb), HB (Brinell), HRC (Rockwell C), HV (Vickers), HS (Shore D)
  • Measuring range: 350-960 HLC
  • 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 HL

Applications

The impact device Type C has a reduced impact energy. This is approximately ¼ of the impact energy of the impact device Type D. Therefore, the hardness tester TH-172/TIME5102 is particularly suitable for surface-hardened components, coatings, thin-coated or impact-sensitive parts, thin wall thicknesses (low impression depths) but also for installed parts, dies, molds, large parts, axles, axle spindles, frames, etc. Furthermore, the device is also frequently used for material identification as well as for defect assessment in pressure vessels and steam turbines. 

Additional equipment

  • Support rings (12 pieces) for convex and concave surfaces
Standard delivery scope
  • Hardness tester TH-172/TIME5102
  • Test block (approx. 800 HLD converted to HLC)
  • Batteries
  • Cleaning brush
  • Small support ring
  • Instruction manual
  • Service case
Special accessories
  • Software with USB cable
  • Set of 7 adapter rings (convex/concave)
Specifications
TH-172/TIME5102Impact device C integrated
Hardness UnitsHL (Leeb), HB (Brinell), HRB (Rockwell B), HRC (Rockwell C), HV (Vickers), HS (Shore D)
Measuring Range350-960 HLC / 80-996 HV on steel
Measurement Accuracyup to ± 12 HLC
ApplicationReduced impact energy, approx. ¼ of type D; for surface-hardened parts, coatings, thin-coated or impact-sensitive parts, thin wall thicknesses (low impression depths)
MaterialsSteel
Workpiece RadiusRmin = 50 mm (with support ring: Rmin = 10 mm)
Minimum Test Piece Weight> 1.5 kg solid material
0.5 – 1.5 kg on stable base
< 0.02-0.5 kg with coupling paste
Minimum Test Piece Thickness1 mm (coupled)
Minimum Roughness (ISO Class)0.4 µm (Ra)
Minimum Hardness Depth0.2 mm
Impression Depth300 HV=12 µm, 600 HV=8 µm, 800 HV=7 µm
Testing Direction+45º, +90º, 0º
LanguageMenu: English, Manual: German
Functionsautomatic shutdown, battery indicator, automatic impact direction detection, limit value setting (with arrow indication when exceeded), software calibration with test block
StatisticsAverages
Data StorageStorage, transfer or deletion of measurement values manually / automatically, 270 averages in 9 files
PC Data ProcessingUSB cable, USB stick
Display128×32 Dot-Matrix-LCD with adjustable display backlight
Power Supply2 x 1.5V-AAA batteries (capacity: 150 hrs. without display backlight)
Environment0°C to 40°C, <90% relative humidity
StandardASTM A956, DIN 50156
Dimensions (L x W x H)155 x 24 x 55 mm
Weight180 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
MaterialHLCHBHRCHVHS
Steel350 - 96080 - 68320 - 6980 - 99632 - 100

The ranges correspond to the application limits of static test methods.
Subject to technical changes.

No.Code TypeDrawingUse
103-03,7Z10-15Measurements 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
403-03,10HZ11-13Measurements 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
703-03,13K10-15Measurements on spherical outer surfaces SR10-SR15
803-03,14K14,5-30Measurements on spherical outer surfaces SR14,5-SR30
903-03,15HK11-13Measurements 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
1203-03,18UNMeasurements on cylindrical outer surfaces, adjustable radius R10-∞

Subject to technical changes.

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Areas of application of hardness testing devices

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

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