Foerster SONODUR 3 – portable UCI and Leeb hardness tester
Applications
Incoming goods and production inspection, quick hardness checks of metals after heat or surface treatment, inspection of welds in confined spaces, hard-to-reach areas and installed parts. With the UCI method, hardness is calculated from the entire contact area of the Vickers diamond; the indentation is small and shallow, so the part can still be used afterwards. SONODUR 3 is a rugged instrument designed for industrial use, with Android software, operated like a smartphone.
Key features
- Two methods in one: UCI and Leeb (SONO L Leeb sensors connect via Bluetooth or cable)
- The widest range of UCI probes on the market: manual 10, 30, 49, 98 N; motorised 1, 3, 8.6 N; tripod 10, 49, 98 N
- Leeb sensors in D-C / D / G versions
- Multi-touch Android software, graphical display of measurements and limits
- Data transfer via WLAN, Bluetooth, USB
- Large, flat, protected colour display
Technical data
| Parameter | SONODUR 3 |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 7.0 |
| Operating time | >10 h in measuring mode (depends on settings and conditions) |
| Protection | IP65; industrial ruggedness according to MIL-STD-810G |
| Test method | UCI according to DIN 50159-1,2:2021, ASTM A1038:2019; Leeb |
| Conversions | according to ASTM E140-12b (2019) and EN ISO 18265:2019 |
| Dimensions / weight | approx. 164 × 86 × 23 mm / approx. 320 g with battery |
Standards
ASTM A1038, ASTM A956, ASTM E140, DIN 50159, DIN EN ISO 16859, DIN EN ISO 18265.
What we offer
- Selection of the instrument and configuration for your task, together with the manufacturer
- Trial measurements of your parts in the manufacturer’s laboratory
- Training, calibration and service organised through the manufacturer
Technical data according to the manufacturer: foerstergroup.com
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