QE-UHT187 Universal Brinell, Rockwell & Vickers Hardness Tester
The QE-UHT187 combines three established indentation-hardness methods in one rigid bench instrument. Electronic closed-loop force control, a 7-inch touchscreen, integrated optical measurement and automatic hardness calculation make it suitable for production quality control, heat-treatment verification, incoming inspection and metallurgical laboratories.
Key Specifications
| Characteristic | Specification |
|---|---|
| Test methods | Brinell, standard Rockwell and macro-Vickers |
| Number of test forces | 13 |
| Overall force range | 5–187.5 kgf |
| Rockwell scales | HRA, HRB, HRC, HRD, HRF and HRG |
| Brinell range | 5–650 HBW |
| Vickers range | 10–3000 HV |
| Vickers forces | HV5, HV10, HV20, HV30, HV50 and HV100 |
| Display | 7-inch colour touchscreen |
| Loading system | Electronic closed-loop force control |
| Maximum specimen height | 180 mm Rockwell; 165 mm Brinell/Vickers |
| Throat depth | 160 mm |
| Data output | Built-in printer and USB |
| Dimensions | Approximately 550 × 230 × 780 mm |
| Weight | Approximately 100 kg |
| Power supply | 110 V, 60 Hz |
| Warranty | 12 months |
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Installation & Training
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Technical Specifications
| Parameter | QE-UHT187 Specification |
|---|---|
| Machine type | Touchscreen universal bench hardness tester |
| Test methods | Brinell, standard Rockwell and macro-Vickers |
| Loading system | Electronic closed-loop force control |
| Number of test forces | 13 |
| Overall test-force range | 5–187.5 kgf |
| Rockwell test forces | 60, 100 and 150 kgf |
| Rockwell force values | 588, 980 and 1471 N |
| Rockwell scales | HRA, HRB, HRC, HRD, HRF and HRG |
| Rockwell measuring ranges | 20–88 HRA; 20–100 HRB; 20–70 HRC |
| Brinell test forces | 15.625, 31.25, 62.5, 125 and 187.5 kgf |
| Brinell force values | 153.2, 306.5, 612.9, 1226 and 1839 N |
| Brinell scales | HBW2.5/15.625, HBW2.5/31.25, HBW2.5/62.5, HBW5/125 and HBW2.5/187.5 |
| Brinell display range | 5–650 HBW |
| Vickers test forces | 5, 10, 20, 30, 50 and 100 kgf |
| Vickers force values | 49.03, 98.07, 196.1, 294.2, 490.3 and 980.7 N |
| Vickers scales | HV5, HV10, HV20, HV30, HV50 and HV100 |
| Vickers display range | 10–3000 HV |
| Display | 7-inch colour touchscreen |
| Optical measurement | Integrated Brinell and Vickers indentation-measurement system |
| Brightness adjustment | 0–100% |
| Loading operation | Automatic loading, dwell and unloading |
| Result calculation | Automatic Brinell and Vickers hardness calculation |
| Data functions | Storage, statistics, tolerance limits and hardness conversion |
| Statistical display | Maximum, minimum and average values |
| Result capacity | Up to 100 records in the standard configuration |
| Alarm function | Upper and lower tolerance-limit indication |
| Data output | Built-in thermal printer and USB |
| Optional communication | RS-232, depending on configuration |
| Interface languages | Up to 13 languages, depending on configuration |
| Maximum specimen height—Rockwell | 180 mm |
| Maximum specimen height—Brinell/Vickers | 165 mm |
| Throat depth | 160 mm |
| Overall dimensions | Approximately 550 × 230 × 780 mm |
| Approximate weight | 100 kg |
| Power supply | 110 V, 60 Hz |
| Warranty | 12 months |
Applicable Standards
- ASTM E18 — Rockwell hardness
- ASTM E10 — Brinell hardness
- ASTM E92 — Vickers hardness
- ISO 6508-1 — Rockwell test method
- ISO 6506-1 — Brinell test method
- ISO 6507-1 — Vickers test method
- ASTM E140 and ISO 18265 — hardness conversion guidance
The current active ASTM editions include ASTM E18-25, ASTM E10-23 and ASTM E92-26. The edition required by the customer’s contract or quality system should always be confirmed.
Important Limitations
- The verified configuration provides standard Rockwell forces only. Superficial Rockwell must be separately confirmed.
- The lowest Vickers force is HV5, so this is a macro-hardness tester—not a microhardness tester for thin coatings or microscopic phases.
- Maximum Brinell force is 187.5 kgf. The machine does not provide HBW10/3000 testing.
- Converted hardness values are estimates and should not replace a directly specified test method.
Applications
The QE-UHT187 is suitable for:
- Incoming material inspection
- Production quality control
- Heat-treatment verification
- Case-hardening evaluation
- Finished-component hardness testing
- Comparative material testing
- Metallurgical laboratory inspection
- Research and product development
- Educational and training laboratories
- Failure-analysis support
- Supplier and receiving inspection
- Process-development verification
Application Limitations
- The standard machine provides regular Rockwell forces of 60, 100 and 150 kgf. Superficial Rockwell capability must be confirmed separately.
- The minimum Vickers force is HV5. Thin coatings, microscopic phases and shallow case-depth profiles may require a dedicated microhardness tester.
- Maximum Brinell force is 187.5 kgf. High-force tests such as HBW10/3000 cannot be performed.
- Large, irregular or curved components may require special anvils or support fixtures.
- Hardness conversions are approximate and should not replace direct testing when a specific method or scale is required.
What's Included
✓ QE-UHT187 universal hardness tester
✓ 7-inch touchscreen control system
✓ Integrated Brinell/Vickers optical measuring system
✓ Rockwell diamond cone indenter
✓ 1/16-inch tungsten-carbide ball indenter
✓ Vickers diamond pyramid indenter
✓ Brinell ball-indenter set identified in the quotation
✓ Flat anvil
✓ V-anvil
✓ Large flat anvil
✓ Method-specific reference-block set identified in the quotation
✓ Built-in thermal printer
✓ USB data-transfer device
✓ 110 V, 60 Hz power cord
✓ Operating manual
✓ Factory test certificate
✓ QMN certificate of conformity
✓ 12-month warranty
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QE-UHT187 Universal Brinell, Rockwell & Vickers Hardness Tester
Why Choose This Model?
- Three hardness methods in one bench instrument
- Automatic closed-loop force application, dwell and unloading
- Integrated optical measurement for Brinell and Vickers impressions
- Direct Rockwell result display
- Touchscreen method selection and parameter control
- Result storage, statistics, tolerance alarms and scale conversion
- Multilingual operating interface
- Flexible anvils and indenters for different specimen geometries
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does it perform all three hardness methods?
Yes. It performs Brinell, standard Rockwell and macro-Vickers testing.
Does it include superficial Rockwell?
Not in the verified standard configuration. Any superficial Rockwell capability must be confirmed separately.
Can it perform microhardness testing?
No. Its minimum Vickers force is 5 kgf. Thin coatings and microscopic phases generally require a dedicated microhardness tester.
Can it perform HBW10/3000 testing?
No. Its maximum Brinell force is 187.5 kgf.
Are test results stored and exported?
Yes. Results can be stored, printed using the built-in printer and exported through USB.
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