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Smart Portable Hardness Tester

A handheld tablet hardness tester with a touch screen, electronic load cell and built-in thermal printer — accurate testing anywhere on the production floor.

980 N
Maximum force
100
Tests in one run
Portable tablet hardness tester with integrated printer
Portable tablet hardness tester with integrated printer

Problem

Benchtop hardness testers keep testing tied to the QC lab. Production teams need fast, accurate in-process checks at the line, with printed records and controlled access to settings.

Solution

We developed a portable hardness tester built around an electronic load cell with up to 980 N of force. A 4.3-inch touch screen runs up to 100 tests in one run, a thermal printer produces records on the spot, and a 6000 mAh battery with automatic shutoff keeps it working through the shift.

Additional Benefits

Beyond the fix

  • ✓4.3-inch touch screen with 3-level user security
  • ✓Built-in thermal printer for instant records
  • ✓Selectable units: N, kgf, lbf, kg/cm², kp
  • ✓Samples from 2 to 30 mm (up to 50 mm diameter)

Measured Outcomes

By the numbers

980 N
Maximum force
100
Tests in one run
6000 mAh
Battery