Buehler is excited to announce their latest addition to the Wilson hardness testing range, the new UH4000 Series Universal Hardness Tester. This tester comes in two key configurations:UH4250 Hardness Scale 0.5-250 kgf and UH4750  Hardness Scale 3-750 kgf.
 
The Wilson UH4000 series is a very robust universal hardness tester, that tests Rockwell, Vickers, Knoop and Brinell hardness scales within the selected tester load range. Its sturdy design will withstand the toughest of production environment. The tester has a sturdy steel casting frame to ensure durability in production and workshop environments. The hardness test process is controlled by DiaMet software to make testing easy, repeatable and automatic. With this software integration, it is an ideal tester in QC and Process Control applications, whether it tests large or small manufactured components in the lab or directly on the production floor.
 
The testers feature a closed loop loading cycle for best accuracy, faster testing cycles and a new eight position turret to hold desired combination of indenters and objectives.  It has a large 300 mm x 400 mm T-slot stage with high weight capacity, enabling the testing of heavy and large parts nondestructively.  An optional clamping tool is available to ensure stability during the test process; both manual and automatic stage movement options are also available.