Bench hardness testers are essential tools used in the quality control industry and used to evaluate the hardness of materials by way of indentation tests. These tools allow you to apply a fixed load for a certain period of time on an indenter, which comes into contact with the testing sample.

Features of SAMA Tools® Benchtop Hardness Testers

S.A.M.A. Italia, an Italian company specializing in the production of measuring instruments, offers a wide range of high-quality portable and benchtop hardness testers, including Brinell, Rockwell and Vickers models. This variety allows customers to choose the model that best suits their hardness measurement needs.

SAMA Tools® benchtop hardness testers are supplied with an initial calibration report, which guarantees the accuracy of the measurements from the moment of purchase. Furthermore, at the customer’s request, it is possible to carry out periodic calibrations onsite. Periodic recalibration is an important practice to maintain the maximum accuracy of the instruments over time.

The different kinds of bench hardness testers

Benchtop hardness testers are classified based on the testing method used. SAMA Tools® offers several options to choose from:

Brinell Hardness Tester

The Brinell hardness tester is the most widely used method for measuring hardness in the industry. This method involves applying a force load to the sample surface using a steel ball indenter. This hardness tester offers a wide range of loads and indenters, allowing one to measure any type of metal.

Rockwell Hardness Tester

The Rockwell hardness tester is a more versatile method which uses a conical diamond indenter or a steel ball. This method offers an automated and fast solution, suitable for samples made of different materials and shapes.

Vickers Hardness Tester

The Vickers hardness tester is used for microhardness and can measure solid and metallic materials of various hardnesses. It uses a square-based pyramid indenter and offers a wide range of test loads. This hardness tester is ideal for laboratory testing.

A video of one of our multiscale bench hardness tester models

Factors to consider when choosing a hardness tester

Several factors must be taken into consideration when choosing the right bench hardness tester:

Test load

The test load to be applied depends on the hardness of the material to be tested. SAMA Tools® offers benchtop hardness testers capable of applying test loads ranging from 500 kgf up to 3,000 kgf. A higher test load corresponds to greater precision in the measurements.

Hardness range

The hardness range of the materials to be tested determines the choice of penetrator to be used. SAMA Tools® offers a variety of diamond or steel penetrators, suitable for different material hardnesses.

Accuracy

The level of accuracy depends on the characteristics of the surface to be measured, such as cleanliness, flatness and the static or dynamic measuring system. SAMA Tools® provides benchtop hardness testers with high accuracy and reliability in measurements.

Versatility

The versatility of the durometer is important considering the shape and size of the samples to be tested. SAMA Tools® offers versatile solutions that adapt to different shapes and sizes of samples.

Pre- and post-purchase supplier assistance for hardness testers

Support and assistance from suppliers is crucial when purchasing measuring instruments, such as bench hardness testers.

S.A.M.A. Italia offers complete assistance, both pre-and post-sale. Before purchasing, our team of technicians is available to provide personalized advice on selecting the bench hardness tester that best suits your needs. Our expertise and experience in the sector allows us to recommend the ideal bench hardness tester model based on the material to be tested, the required hardness scale and other technical specifications.

Once you make your purchase, our commitment to post-sales service continues. We make sure that your bench hardness tester is working properly and is accurately calibrated. In case there are doubts, questions or a need for technical support, our team of experts is always ready to respond and offer suitable solutions.

We make sure that you’re completely satisfied and we strive to provide continuous and professional assistance.

The trust placed in our company is attested by the large number of customers, including important multinational groups, who have chosen to work with us.

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Hardness tester calibration and personalized training courses

S.A.M.A. Italia always tries to give its best and provide a complete service to its customers. In addition to periodic calibration and onsite, the company offers the possibility of directly delivering the newly purchased and already calibrated durometers.

As already mentioned, carrying out regular calibrations allows one to maintain the maximum precision of measurements over time and ensures that the instruments are always aligned, guaranteeing reliable and consistent results.

Furthermore, our clients can depend on us to train their quality control personnel. Quality training is a fundamental element to ensure correct management and use of hardness testers. S.A.M.A. Italia provides personalalised training courses for company staff, in order to maximize the efficiency and accuracy of the measurements made with the instruments.

Through training courses, we ensure that company personnel is properly trained and is capable of correctly using the bench hardness testers and understanding different testing methods, such as Brinell, Rockwell and Vickers. During the courses, detailed information on the features and functionality of the instruments is provided, as well as best practices for obtaining accurate and repeatable measurements.

The page dedicated to information on training courses is a point of reference for customers interested in improving their skills in the field of quality control and the use of measuring instruments. Click on the red link above to obtain further details on the available courses, such as duration, content and participation methods.

Portable or bench hardness testers?

The choice between portable and benchtop hardness testers depends on the specific needs of the application. The benchtop hardness testers offered by SAMA Tools® allow the use of Brinell, Rockwell and Vickers methods, ensuring precise and reliable measurements. The portable hardness testers, on the other hand, offer greater convenience thanks to their compact size and the possibility of testing materials without the need to take a sample.

We have dedicated another article on these two types of durometers, read Portable or bench durometer: the challenge.

In conclusion, S.A.M.A. Italia is an Italian company that specializes in manufacturing measuring instruments for quality control and offers high quality bench and portable hardness testers, among a vast array of other instruments.

Like all measuring instruments, SAMA Tools® durometers require periodic calibration. In this case, as they are not portable, on-site calibration at the customer’s premises is recommended.

By purchasing a SAMA Tools® brand benchtop hardness tester, you receive the instrument with the first calibration already performed.

Furthermore, upon request, one of our technicians can go to the customer to deliver it and carry out the fully customized training course. With a wide range of benchtop hardness testers, SAMA Tools® guarantees the choice of the model best suited to the needs of test load, hardness range, precision level and versatility of the device.

How to reach S.A.M.A. Italia

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Contact us now and find out how SAMA Tools® hardness testers can make a difference in your work!

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