RSD MAG
Model: RSDMAG
Portable depth-measuring hardness tester with magnetic base for Rockwell, Superficial Rockwell and Brinell HBWT on large parts in any position.

About the RSD MAG
Pulling one single start lever the hardness result will appear in a few seconds. Portable hardness tester RSDMAG is so simple and easy to use that there is no need for any particular preparation by the operator:
The RSDMAG solves all types of problems. It can be used as a conventional hardness tester or as a portable system for on-site testing when test pieces are too large or too heavy for a bench hardness tester. The load cell inside has no impact force, while the AFFRI vertical movement permits a fully automatic test cycle in any direction, even upside down.
Thanks to the portable hardness tester RSDMAG with magnetic clamping base it is possible to perform hardness tests on very bulky samples directly in the production department. Try our portable hardness tester on: Oil and Gas pipes (also on-site), valves, tubes and steel bars, flat rolled steel plates, forged steel rings, rails, train wheels, drilling tools, walls and roofs.
- Portable Hardness Tester Rsdmag
- Rockwell and superficial Rockwell ISO 6508 / ASTM E-18
- Brinell HBWT ASTM E-103 / ISO 6506
- Portable hardness tester RSDMAG: how does it work?
- Unlimited Testing Positions
- Be Smart!!
- Harshness Resistant
- The Software
Supported methods documented by AFFRI
- Rockwell
- Superficial Rockwell
- Brinell HBWT — depth (ASTM E103 / ISO 6506)
- Vickers — indentation only
Measurement principle
Static indentation with depth measurement (Rockwell principle) on a portable, magnet-clamped frame.
Technical notes
- AFFRI states conformity to ASTM E103, E18, ISO 6506, ISO 6508 and GB 230 by the indirect method — i.e. verification on certified reference blocks. This is not a certification of every supported method on every part.
- Vickers is documented as indentation only; the value requires separate optical measurement.
How the RSD MAG works
Portable Hardness Tester Rsdmag
Conforms to ASTM E103 – E18 / ISO 6506 – 6508 / GB 230 by indirect method
Rockwell and superficial Rockwell ISO 6508 / ASTM E-18
HRA – HRB – HRC – HRD – HRF – HRG – HRL – HRM – HRR / HRN – HRT
Brinell HBWT ASTM E-103 / ISO 6506
1/10 – 1/30 – 2.5/15.6 – 2.5/31.5 – 2.5/62.5 – 2.5/187.5 – 5/125
Portable hardness tester RSDMAG: how does it work?
Pulling one single start lever the hardness result will appear in a few seconds. Portable hardness tester RSDMAG is so simple and easy to use that there is no need for any particular preparation by the operator:
The RSDMAG solves all types of problems. It can be used as a conventional hardness tester or as a portable system for on-site testing when test pieces are too large or too heavy for a bench hardness tester. The load cell inside has no impact force, while the AFFRI vertical movement permits a fully automatic test cycle in any direction, even upside down.
- Identify the test area and place the hardness tester on the sample, no matter the size or geometry
- Locking the base lever the magnet will strongly adhere to the test piece for the entire test cycle
- Start the test and in 4 seconds the result will appear on the display scale or dial gauge
Unlimited Testing Positions
Thanks to the portable hardness tester RSDMAG with magnetic clamping base it is possible to perform hardness tests on very bulky samples directly in the production department. Try our portable hardness tester on: Oil and Gas pipes (also on-site), valves, tubes and steel bars, flat rolled steel plates, forged steel rings, rails, train wheels, drilling tools, walls and roofs.
Safe clamping on any sample! From round to flat, with self-alignment of the indenter with the measurement axis
Operative at 360°! Completely uninfluenced by direction so that it is operative even upside down
Be Smart!!
Find new ways to test your products and use your fantasy to find awesome solutions! Always, with RSDMAG portable hardness tester it will be possible to test new product lines.
Harshness Resistant
Portable hardness tester RSDMAG can be used under difficult environmental conditions or in dirty and dusty places. The measurements are not affected by humidity and the tester can be used in cloudy days and light rain.
Water-proof trolley. Transport case resistant to chemicals, humidity and dust. Resistant to harshest temperatures (-33°C / 90°C). Sealing O-Ring and self-oiling free running wheels. Telescopic handle with safe lock system. Three lift handles and four closing clips.
The Software
The software controls the whole instrument during the entire cycle avoiding operator errors: LCD screen, hard disk for data and statistics storage. Data outputs that connect to a printer or computer with an RS232C or USB connection. Hardness testing data are simultaneously shown on the LCD graphic display:
- Detected values in various simultaneous scales
- Average of the values with automatic updating
- Battery level
- Results according to the tolerance limits expressed both numerically and graphically
- Programmable test preload and load timer
- Statistics and Gauss diagram, sound signal to indicate the end of the cycle
- Display the environment temperature and the date.
From Portable Hardness Tester To Bench-Top
To convert the RSD MAG from a portable hardness tester to regular bench top instrument, it can be combined with two different size of stand support, 670H or 460L. This system fully conforms to hardness testing standards and allows testing in laboratory on small pieces and prepared samples without the need uf buying another hardness tester. Hardness measurements will result fast and easy as an AFFRI bench tester including the sample clamping system and the auto compensation of deflection thank’s to indenter and clamping hood vertical stroke.
Measurements will be fast and easy as for an AFFRI bench hardness tester including the clamping system and the auto-compensation of deflections.
Technical data
- Standards
- EN-ISO 6506-2 / EN-ISO 6507-2 / EN-ISO 6508-2 / ASTM E-18 / ASTM E-10 / ASTM E-103 / ASTM E-110 / ASTM E-384
- Indenter and clamping-hood stroke
- 0/50 mm
- Preload
- RSDMAG D2: 98.1 N (10 kgf) RSDMAG D4: 29.4 N (3 kgf)
- Force range
- RSDMAG D2: Rockwell: 588.4 - 980.7 - 1471 N (60 - 100 - 150 kgf) Brinell: 98.07 - 612.9 - 1226 - 1839 N - On request 2452 N (10 - 62.5 - 125 - 187.5 kgf - On request 250 kgf) Vickers (Indentation only): 98.07 - 980.7 N (10 - 100 kgf) RSDMAG D4: Superficial Rockwell: 147.1 - 294.2 - 441.3 N (15 - 30 - 45 kgf) Brinell: 153.2 - 294.2 - 306.5 N (15.6 - 30 - 31.2 kgf) Vickers (Indentation only): 29.42 - 294.2 N (3 - 30)
- Feasible tests
- RSDMAG D2: Rockwell: HRC - HRA - HRD - HRB - HRF - HRG - HRL - HRM - HRR Brinell HBTW direct: 1/10 – 2.5/62.5 – 2.5/187.5 – 5/125 Vickers (Indentation only): HV10 - HV100 RSDMAG D4: Superficial Rockwell: HRN - HRT Brinell HBTW direct: 1/30 – 2.5/15.6 – 2.5/31.5 Vickers (Indentation only): HV3 - HV30
- Load accuracy
- Better than 0.5%
Data from official AFFRI product information. Values are reproduced as published; final configuration is confirmed in the EMUS quotation.
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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
TheRSD MAG is part of the AFFRI Testing Instruments portfolio, supplied and supported by EMUS across the Balkan region.
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