CISAM-Ernst STE/A and STE/B – portable Brinell hardness tester
Applications
For standard Brinell hardness (100–700 HB) measurement on site – on small surfaces, in all positions, on parts of any shape and size, including hard-to-reach locations. A complete self-contained kit with calibrated patented Ernst shear pins and reading tables; the indentation is read optically (standard 8× optics, optionally e-brio-w or Antares). Offered by the manufacturer since the 1980s.
Key features
- Patented Ernst shear pins control the indentation force
- Compact, suitable for non-specialists
- Two load versions: static (STE/A) and dynamic (STE/B)
- Min. measurable diameter 30 mm without surface preparation
- Small investment compared with stationary Brinell testers (manufacturer’s claim)
Models
| Model | Methods / scales | Load | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| STE/A | Brinell; HB/30, N/mm², kg/mm² (reading table) | 1580 kgf (15,500 N) | Static load; 6.7 kg; 40 × 23 × 8 cm |
| STE/B | Brinell; HB/30, N/mm², kg/mm² (reading table) | 1580 kgf (15,500 N) | Dynamic load; 6 kg; 30 × 18 × 6 cm |
Technical data
- Measuring range: 100–700 HB
- Operating principle: STE PAT Ernst
- Working area: min. 20 mm × 20 mm
- Min. measurable diameter: 30 mm without preparation
- Optics: standard 8×; optionally e-brio-w or Antares
- Clamp: 3.6 kg, capacity 150 mm (included in weight)
What we offer
- Selection of the instrument and configuration for your task, together with the manufacturer
- Trial measurements of your samples in the manufacturer’s laboratory
- Training, calibration and service organised through the manufacturer
Technical data according to the manufacturer: cisam-ernst.com
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