Ultrasound Durometer UCI 1500
Ultrasound durometer following the UCI- principle: ultrasonic contact impedance /
for measurement at hard to reach locations / non-destructive measurement

The ultrasound durometer is a light, portable, handy and efficient durometer for quick and simple hardness testing even outside of laboratories. Due to a large graphic-LCD monitor with background lights, all test results are clearly readable with the ultrasound durometer. The ultrasound durometer is applicable for nearly every hardness test, whether its steel- or iron- parts. The ultrasound durometer especially proved itself for hardness testing at fine grained or thin walled materials. The ultrasound durometer operates in accordance to the UCI-process. UCI means Ultrasonic Contact Impedance. The process was patented in 1961. The wand inside the probe is brought to vibrancy in its length through a spring . Thus the cone-shaped diamond at the other end is being pushed into the component's surface, which happens with a pressure of 50 Newton. In the following the wand inside the ultrasound durometer vibrates with a natural resonance frequency that diminishes as soon as the diamond penetrates the measured object. The alternation of the resonance also depends on the elasticity modulus of the material, which is why the ultrasound durometer needs to be re-calibrated before using another material. The frequency shift is proportional by the root of the surface of impression counted in in mm. The ultrasound durometer measures the frequency change and then calculates the hardness value by considering the test load and calibrating values. In case that you should have more questions regarding the ultrasound durometer UCI 1500, please read the following technical data, use our contact form or call us: UK customers +44(0) 23 809 870 30 / US customers +1-410-387-7703. Our technicians and engineers will gladly advise you regarding the durometers or all other products in the field of Control Systems, Laboratory Equipment, Measuring Instruments or Scales and Balances of PCE Instruments Ltd.

- Large measuring range
- Data storage for 6000 measurements
- Simple navigation
- Large graphic LCD monitor
- Interface RS-232
- Tests in all directions
- Short time for testing

- Robust portable device
- High accuracy
- For all metallic materials
- Additional hardness units can be programmed
- Allows measuring even in small spaces
- For Locations that are hard to reach
- For measurement in any position

Technical specifications of the Ultrasound Durometer UCI-1500

Measuring Range

Rockwell

20 ... 70 HRC

Brinell

90 ... 460 HB

Vickers

240 ... 940 HV

Accuracy

Rockwell HRC

1.5 % from displayed value

Brinell HB

4 % from displayed value

Vickers HV

3 % from displayed value

Displayed units of hardness

HRC, HB, HV, additionally: HRA, HRB, HS

Display

Graphic LCD monitor with background lights

Data Storage

6000 values

Measuring probe 

Standard probe with test force 50 N

Material memory

12 factors for different materials

Statistics

individual value, min. /max., mean value

Plating examination

above 30 Micron

Power Supply

9 V rechargeable battery

Operation time

with lights approx. 10 hours

Dimensions

150 x 80 x 30 mm (indication device)

Surrounding temperature

-10 °C to +40 °C

Weight

incl. sensor approx. 320 g, length 145 mm

Delivery Content of the Ultrasound Durometer UCI-1500

1 x Ultrasound Durometer UCI 1500 with test probe 50N, 1 x cable, 1 x standard test bloc HRC, HV, 1 x battery bloc 9 V, 1 x charger, 1 x interface cable RS-232 and USB adapter, 1 x stable service case, 1 x software for data transfer

ISO calibration / certification
For companies that want to admit their ultrasound durometer to their internal pool of test devices or for annual calibration. The certification in accordance to ISO  includes a lab-calibration and a certificate with all measuring values. The name of the ordering company / the contact information of the purchaser will also be entered into the report.

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Contact:
PCE Instruments UK Limited
Unit 11 Southpoint Business Park
Ensign Way, Southampton
United Kingdom, SO31 4RF
Phone: +44(0) 23 809 870 30
Fax: +44(0) 23 809 870 39

Contact:
PCE Americas Inc.
1201 Jupiter Park Drive, Suite 8
Jupiter 33458 FL
USA
Phone: +1-410-387-7703
Fax: +1-410-387-7714

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