The pendulum hardness test is based on the principle that the amplitude of oscillation of a pendulum touching a surface decreases more rapidly the softer the surface.
Features
Technical Attributes
Dimensions: | 17” x 17” x 29” (430 x 430 x 740 mm) | |
Weight: | 57.2 lbs (26 kg) | |
Material: | Stainless steel (front plate and small parts), Powder coated steel (housing), Anodized aluminum (left panel), Perspex (draft cover) | |
Power Supply: | 110V or 220V | |
Max. Sample Dims: | 4” x 8” x .24” (105 x 200 x 6 mm) | |
Models: | Persoz Method (11779) | König Method (11778( |
Product Description: | Stainless steel pendulum | Stainless steel pendulum with adjustable weight |
Weight: | 500 gram | 200 grams |
Pivot Balls: | 2, made of tungsten carbide, diameter 8 mm | 2, made of tungsten carbide, diameter 5 mm |
Distance Between Pivot Balls: | 50 mm | 30 mm |
Oscillation Period: | 1 second | 1.4 seconds |
Deflections: | From 12° to 4° | From 6° to 3° |
Damping Time (on glass): | Minimum 430 ±15 seconds | 250 ±10 seconds |
Counting Method: | Oscillations = time | Oscillations and time |
Number of Oscillations: | - | 179 ±7 |
Min. Sample Dimensions: | 50 x 71 x * mm | 50 x 55 x * mm |
Max. Sample Dimensions: | 105 x 200 x 11 mm | 105 x 300 x 8.3 mm |
*The minimal thickness is not defined. The sample needs to be rigid! For thin samples a fill plate is required to allow the sample to be in contact with the measurement plain. |
Standards
Delivery Content
Pendulum Hardness Tester, Power Cord, Spirit Level, Glass Calibration Panel, and Manual (Order Pendulums Separately)
Accessories