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LD3000AX

Model: LD3000AX

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

AFFRI LD3000AX
Overview

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.

Key features
  • 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
Testing methods

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.
Technical detail

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.

Specifications

Technical data

Published specifications
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.

Gallery

Product imagery

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Manufacturer

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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