Hardness Testing

QATM Rockwell hardness tester 150 A/A+

1. Pipe testing

Check pipes economically with the Rockwell hardness tester Q150A/A+ according to the applicable API standards.

2. Dynamic height adjustment

The compact Rockwell hardness tester in combination with the electronic movement control allows quick, accurate and sensitive movement of the test head. Positioning of the test head is collision secured, forceless and accurate via turning angle (6 mm/s) – even automatically with Q150A or A+, if required.

3. Exact positioning & large test room

The sophisticated construction offers a large and well arranged test area. The fully automatic XY-slide with high precision optic path measurement system can be equipped i.e. with two 8-fold sample holders. Additionally, customer speciﬁc magazines can be managed and created in the software.

4. Accessibility to narrow test places

LD lenses provide an increased working distance
Collision proof
Overview and analysis via optical system
Field of view 0.2 – 40 mm

5. Working Room Lighting

The integrated work space lighting permits accurate positioning of the indenter. (Standard on Q150R)

6. Extended test area

The entire Q150 Rockwell hardness tester series may be customized. Send us your speciﬁcations and we will develop a solution for you.

7. Qpix Control sets new standards

Maximum repeatability. All specific test data is stored corresponding to any single test point. Test points can easily be checked or tested a second time.

8. Qpix Control sets new standards

Maximum repeatability. All specific test data is stored corresponding to any single test point. Test points can easily be checked or tested a second time.

Upgrade modules / accessories

The Rockwell Hardness Tester Qness 150 A/A+ is a product that grows with your requirements – a perfect investment into the future!

Working room lighting
Lens system
Barcode Reader
Sample image camera
Connected measurement caliper (Qpix Control2 compatible)
Qpix Jominy
Qpix Remote Control via SPS/PCI
Sample magazine recognition
Edge recognition

Simultaneous Macro and Micro view

Bi-directional data interfaces

Qpix Control Plug-in modules: universal, bi-directional data interfaces for order management systems. The hardness testing machine receives all order data and test plans fully automatic. After the test run these will be added with the results and sent back to the order management system. File import and export is configurable freely and therefore adaptable individually.

Data input device integration

Qpix Control software module Barcodescanner (Option): Scanning, splitting and processing of barcodes and QR-codes. Data input devices can load test program templates or fill out according fields.

Fully Automatic Unmanned Operation

Qpix Control software module Remote-Plug-in (Option): The main control unit of a production line sends commands to the hardness tester – the Remote interface enables a fully automatic and unmanned operation via complete remote command.

Multi Jominy sample testing

Up to 8 samples can be placed in the Jominy holder for testing. The testing cycle is fully automated and executed according to the norm.

Store, Load & Export data

All measurements may be stored or processed. Among the functions are: store list, load and delete export list as Excel and print list. Furthermore, data can be exported in different file formats (XLS, XML, PDF, Q-DAS…).

Embedded samples for CHD, NHD, SHD

The sample patterns can be easily selected using the program. In addition to the single and row measurement, the user can select CHD, NHD and SHD.

Welding test samples

Ideal for welding test samples or visual test point positioning jobs – Test points can be norm-positioned based on the visual presentation.

Sophisticated software tools

Picture top: Image with graphic indentation size pre calculation Picture bottom: Graphic hint when test points are located to close to each other (3 x d).

Identical Parts Testing

Identical sample test series can be saved as templates. Pre-deﬁned magazines can be used to activate all relevant details, such as test patterns, methods and user ﬁelds.

Crack Length Measuring K1C

For evaluating the K1C value the 4 cracks are measured according to the norm. After that the MPa√m value is evaluated automatically.

Plane Hardness Chart

Hardness distribution across partial segments or whole planes of test samples. Colourized representation in 2D and perspectively free twistable 3D on sample image.

Technical Data

Qness 150 A+

Test method	Rockwell
Test force range	1 – 250 kg (9.81 – 2450 N)
Test height / Throat depth	187 mm / 180 mm
Test height extension (option)	377 mm
Height adjustment	v max 6 mm/s
Software	Qpix Control2
Integrated optic system	– (Option)
Camera system	up to 2x high resolution camera systems
Sample image camera	Yes
Test anvil / Cross slide	motorized 170 x 250 mm
Data interface	Interface PC-Hardness tester: 3x USB
Weight of basic machine	120 kg
with Test height extension	137 kg
Max. workpiece weight	50 kg
Power supply	230~1/N/PE, 110~1/N/PE
Max. power consumption	~ 240 W

Accessories and Options

General

Single and multi sample holders, Jominy sample holder, Indenters, Lenses, Software modules

Qness 150 A

Test method	Rockwell
Test force range	1 – 250 kg (9.81 – 2450 N)
Test height / Throat depth	187 mm / 180 mm
Test height extension (option)	377 mm
Height adjustment	v max 6 mm/s
Software	Qpix Control2
Integrated optic system	– (Option)
Camera system	up to 2x high resolution camera systems
Sample image camera	–
Test anvil / Cross slide	motorized 170 x 250 mm
Data interface	Interface PC-Hardness tester: 3x USB
Weight of basic machine	120 kg
with Test height extension	137 kg
Max. workpiece weight	50 kg
Power supply	230~1/N/PE, 110~1/N/PE
Max. power consumption	~ 240 W