ZHV10 Vickers hardness tester

Test methods

Vickers
Knoop
Ritz hardness

Test load

0.1 - 10 kg

Versions

Analog with ocular
With image analysis on PC

Standards

ISO 6507
ASTM E92
ASTM E384
ISO 4545

Progress with tradition

The ZwickRoell/ZHV 10 has a proven track record, especially in determining Vickers hardness.

Two versions are available:

With the analog instrument the hardness value is evaluated using hardness tables
The PC version uses testXpert hardness edition testing software to evaluate results

Old ZwickRoell 3212 becomes modern ZHV10 Vickers testing system

Experience the conversion from an old ZwickRoell 3212 Vickers hardness tester to the new ZHV10 with connection to testXpert.

Advantages & features

Applications

The ZwickRoell ZHV10 Vickers hardness testing machine has a proven track record, particularly for determining the following values:

Vickers hardness
Knoop hardness
Brinell hardness
case hardening, hardness penetration and nitriding depth.
Ritz hardness (analog version)

Analog version and PC version

The ZHV10's various load stages (HV0,2; HV0,3; HV0,5; HV 1; HV 2; HV3; HV5 and HV10) are attained by the use of multiple load-weights (200g basic weight; can be upgraded with 100 g, 200 g, 500 g, 2 x 1 kg, 2 kg, 5 kg). The Optics unit with up to 5 interchangeable lenses for different magnifications and image ranges is available for both versions.

With the analog version (Item No. 311814) the hardness value is evaluated using hardness tables.
The PC version (Item No. 353439) uses testXpert testing software "hardness edition". As well as being simple to operate, testXpert adapts to varying test conditions with great flexibility. The indentation is measured on-screen via manual or automatic application of the measuring lines and is evaluated automatically. A Master test program for series measurement for Vickers, Knoop and Brinell hardness testing is available and can be expanded to include hardness traverse tests and automatic indentation measurement. A wide range of accessories is available, in addition to manual and digital X-Y tables.

Advantages of the ZHV10 Vickers hardness tester

Simple operation
Flexible test area height, can be swivelled by 180°
Direct mass (weight) loading with low friction guided indenter
Hand crank for starting the loading procedure at generation of an indentation, as well as for load removal
Various prisms and clamping devices as well as a parallel vice for fixing the specimens are optional extras

Versions and accessories

ZwickRoell ZHV10 analog version

ZHV10 Vickers hardness tester PC version

Lens for the ZHV10

Interchangeable lenses for various magnifications and image areas are available for both versions. Choose from magnifications between 2x, 10x, 20x, 40x and 60x, according to the range of application.

X-Y table with digital micrometers

Various X-Y table versions are available: with manual or digital micrometers for transmission of measuring positions to testXpert Various prisms and clamping devices are optionally available, together with a parallel vise for securing specimens.

Technical overview

Item No.	311814	353439
Type	Hardness tester to Vickers, analog, for manual evaluation	Vickers hardness testing machine, PC version
Load stages	HV 0.2 ... HV 10	HV 0.2 to HV 10
Load changes	Manual	manual
Included in delivery:	LED illumination	LED illumination GigE camera, high-resolution, 1.4 megapixels Software licenses
Required:	Indenter (see below) Objective (see below)	indenter (see below) lenses (see below) graphics card for optical hardness test method (075270)¹ testXpert II testing software PC and monitor

Compatibility of the PC card is guaranteed only in conjunction with PCs from ZwickRoell's range with Windows 10. In the case of use of customer's own PC, this must be sent to ZwickRoell in the event of an order.