LD3000AX
Model: LD3000AX
Universal automatic hardness tester up to 3000 kgf for Brinell, Rockwell and Vickers on large, heavy specimens.

About the LD3000AX
Rockwell, Superficial Rockwell, Brinell, Brinell HBT, and Vickers. Automatic hardness testing machine with test loads from 1 to 3000 kgf. Hardness measurements on every metal and alloys conforming to ASTM, DIN EN ISO international standards.
HBW 1/1 – HBW 1/1.25 – HBW 1/2.5 – HBW 1/5 – HBW 1/30 – HBW 2.5/6.25 – HBW 2.5/7.8125 – HBW 2.5/15.625 – HBW 2.5/31.25 – HBW 2.5/62.5 – HBW 2.5/187.5 – HBW 5/25 – HBW 5/31.25 – HBW 5/62.5 – HBW 5/125 – HBW 5/250 – HBW 5/750 – HBW 10/100 – HBW 10/125 – HBW 10/250 – HBW 10/500 – HBW 10/1000 – HBW 10/1500 – HBW 10/3000
LD3000AX is an automatic system for Brinell, Vickers, Rockwell and Superficial Rockwell hardness test methods in compliance with ASTM and ISO hardness standards. AFFRI System hardness testers achieve the highest level of load accuracy and measurement resolution available for hardness tests. Thanks to the AFFRI System, the real indentation measurement is guaranteed without any external interference in any condition.
- Rockwell ISO 6508 / ASTM E-18
- Brinell HBW ISO 6506 / ASTM E-10 – HBWT ASTM E103
- Vickers ISO 6507 / ASTM E-384 / ASTM E-92
- One Touch Measurements
- Auto-Contact And Clamping
- Auto-Compensation Of All Deflections
- The Exclusive Milling Tool
- The Exclusive Milling Tool
Supported methods documented by AFFRI
- Brinell
- Rockwell
- Vickers
Technical notes
- Multi-method instrument officially listed in the Brinell category; confirm the exact scale set for each configuration with EMUS.
How the LD3000AX works
Rockwell ISO 6508 / ASTM E-18:
HRA – HRB – HRC – HRD – HRE – HRF – HRG – HRH – HRK – HRL – HRM – HRP – HRR – HRV / HRN – HRT – HRS – HRW – HRX – HRY
Brinell HBW ISO 6506 / ASTM E-10 – HBWT ASTM E103
HBW 1/1 – HBW 1/1.25 – HBW 1/2.5 – HBW 1/5 – HBW 1/30 – HBW 2.5/6.25 – HBW 2.5/7.8125 – HBW 2.5/15.625 – HBW 2.5/31.25 – HBW 2.5/62.5 – HBW 2.5/187.5 – HBW 5/25 – HBW 5/31.25 – HBW 5/62.5 – HBW 5/125 – HBW 5/250 – HBW 5/750 – HBW 10/100 – HBW 10/125 – HBW 10/250 – HBW 10/500 – HBW 10/1000 – HBW 10/1500 – HBW 10/3000
Vickers ISO 6507 / ASTM E-384 / ASTM E-92
HV1 – HV2 – HV3 – HV5 – HV10 – HV20 – HV30 – HV50 – HV100
Fully motorized and automatic, the test is not affected by operator influences and can easily be used by operators of every level
One Touch Measurements
LD3000AX is an automatic system for Brinell, Vickers, Rockwell and Superficial Rockwell hardness test methods in compliance with ASTM and ISO hardness standards. AFFRI System hardness testers achieve the highest level of load accuracy and measurement resolution available for hardness tests. Thanks to the AFFRI System, the real indentation measurement is guaranteed without any external interference in any condition.
The measurements are very easy, quick and absolute. The hardness test cycle is automatic and motorized in just one drive (button or icon):
- Automatic contact with the specimen
- Auto-active sliding clamping
- Autopreloading and loading
- Automatic switching to optic lens
- Autofocus by image scanning brightness
- Automeasure and result display
- Automatic return stroke at programmed distance
Auto-Contact And Clamping
Vertical capacity from indenter to the base 300mm / 12″ (more on request)
Horizontal capacity from column to the indenter 190 mm / 7.4” (more on request)
The LD3000AX hardness tester is a robust, reliable system, designed to function even in hostile environments . Heavy and bulky samples can be easily placed using a forklift or overhead-traveling crane.
- The activation of the test cycle is automatic, it starts when the head makes contact with the specimen which is automatically recognized at any position within the vertical stroke.
- The top surface referencing design minimizes errors caused by problems associated with dirt or scale.
- This reduces sample preparation time and increases both accuracy and speed.
Auto-Compensation Of All Deflections
When testing unstable samples or deflecting parts, the AFFRI System will follow the sample without losing contact thanks to its stroke for indenter and clamping hood.
Load forces are applied through load cells and controlled in “ Closed Loop ” with a frequency of 1 khz, assuring perfect linearity in every range. Results are not affected by any structural deflection, misalignment or vibration.
Accurate measurements on the first test, even in extreme conditions, eliminate the need for repeated tests. The R&R data is at the top of its class.
The Exclusive Milling Tool
Brinell hardness tester Integral 1 can be equipped with a sample preparation system which is directly installed on the head of the instrument.
Save time! Only 30 seconds to get the Brinell result!
Increase the accuracy and the quality of your Brinell results
The Exclusive Milling Tool
The LD3000AX hardness tester can be equipped with a sample preparation system which is directly installed on the head of the instrument.
Save time! Only 30 seconds to get the Brinell result!
Increase the accuracy and the quality of your Brinell results
The Hardness Software
The pre-installed software controls the whole instrument during the entire cycle avoiding operator errors:
- Touchscreen gloves sensitive 15″
- User-friendly software designed inhouse
- Color highlighted results (low/ok/high)
- Live statistics and graph
- Programs of test settings
- Results archives
- Save images
- Export results to PDF, TXT, CSV, DOC, XLS, and more
- Data enter via code bar scanning
- Outputs via RS232, USB, and Ethernet
Automatic Turret
Automatic two position turret with one indenter and one objective, easily changeable with manual screwing. Auto tool switching and auto indentation centering for a completely automatic hardness test cycle. (On request 8 position)
Clamping System
Secure contact with the specimen is always maintained, even in the unlikely event of any specimen movement during the operation cycle. The clamping system assures complete stability of any test piece throughout the test cycle, even if it’s oiled, rusty or dirty.
Focus Drive
Fully automatic hardness test cycle with a single start input for quick and accurate measurements. But, in some cases, the automatic measure and autofocus can be bypassed using manual focusing and manual reading.
Technical data
- Standards
- EN-ISO 6506-2 / EN-ISO 6507-2 / EN-ISO 6508-2 / EN-ISO 2039 / ISO 868 / ASTM-E10 / ASTM-E18 / ASTM-E103 / ASTM 2240 / ASTM-E384 / JI
- Indenter stroke
- Motorized 30 mm / 1.2" with automatic contact
- Height Capacity
- 300 mm / 12" (more on request)
- Depth Capacity
- 190 mm / 7.4” (more on request)
- Preload
- 29.4 - 98.1 N (3 - 10 kgf)
- Force range
- ***Depending on the models***: Rockwell: 588.4 - 980.7 - 1471 N (60 - 100 - 150 kgf) Superficial Rockwell: 147.1 - 294.2 - 441.3 N (15 - 30 - 45 kgf) Brinell: 9.807 - 24.52 - 49.03 - 61.29 - 98.07 - 153.2 - 245.2 - 294.2 - 306.5 - 612.9 - 1226 - 1839 - 2452 - 4903 - 7355 - 9870 - 14710 - 29421N (1 - 2.5 - 5 - 6.25 - 10 - 15.625 - 25 - 30 - 31.2 - 62.5 - 125 - 187.5 - 250 - 500 - 750 - 1000 - 1500 - 3000kgf) Vickers - Knoop: 9.807 - 29.42 - 49.03 - 98.07 - 147.1 - 196 - 294.2 - 490.35 - 980.7 N (1 - 3 - 5 - 10 - 15 - 20 - 30 - 50 - 100 kgf) Optional tests: 49 - 132 - 358 - 961 N (For plastics and rubbers as per EN-ISO 2039 std) Shore A - D
- Load accuracy
- Better than 0.1%
Data from official AFFRI product information. Values are reproduced as published; final configuration is confirmed in the EMUS quotation.
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How EMUS supports this
Equipment is only part of the answer. Every system we supply is backed by regional engineering, service and application support.
Mechanical, electrical, environmental setup done right the first time.
Qualification and acceptance testing against real criteria.
Operator and application training built around your parts.
Traceable calibration to keep measurements audit-ready.
Preventive and corrective service across the Balkan region.
Method development and problem-solving with our engineers.
AFFRI Testing Instruments
TheLD3000AX is part of the AFFRI Testing Instruments portfolio, supplied and supported by EMUS across the Balkan region.
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