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Portable, automatic and bench-top hardness testers, covering all hardness testing requirements, together with products that extend their functionalities such as indentation readers and case depth analyzers.

STE/A & STE/B

Face the challenges of hardness testing with the STE hardness tester, a reliable solution used globally since the 1980s. At the heart of the STE hardness tester are our innovative shear pins, ensuring precise and consistent results. This system precisely controls the force applied during indentation, ensuring reliable and repeatable measurements.

The versatility of the STE hardness tester is undeniable. Thanks to its compact design, it can perform hardness tests on small surfaces and parts of various shapes and sizes, even in challenging positions. Whether you work in a crowded industry or a remote location, the STE hardness tester easily adapts to your needs.

A distinctive feature of the STE hardness tester is its user-friendly design and the ability to measure all Brinell hardnesses from 100 to 700 HB with minimal investment. Even non-expert operators can perform hardness tests with ease and precision thanks to the intuitive design of our instrument.

Our commitment is to provide a complete and reliable solution for hardness testing at an affordable cost. Each STE hardness tester comes with original ERNST patented shear pins and corresponding reading tables, ensuring a seamless testing procedure.

Join the numerous industries that rely on the STE hardness tester for their hardness testing needs. Invest in a proven solution that offers precision and reliability at a low cost, supporting your hardness testing processes with effectiveness and efficiency.

Product advantages

1 STE is small and handy - can be used on small surfaces, in all positions, on parts of any shape and size
2 STE is a simple and versatile Hardness Tester - all Brinell hardnesses from 100 to 700 HB are available with a limited investment
3 STE makes a standard Brinell measurement - it allows the immediate optical reading with ANTARES portable microscope or automatic e-Brio system that, being equipped with Ernst tables, gives back in real time the result in Brinell points
4 STE is a complete and stand-alone system - it is supplied with original ERNST patent calibrated pins and with the corresponding reading tables

Technical details

Loads 1580kgf (15500N)
Minimum measurable diameter 30mm without preparation
Reading on ERNST reading table
Load application method STE A static STE B dynamic
Weight STE A 6,7kg STE B 6kg (weight of the clamp 3,6kg - clamp capacity 150mm)
Working principle STE PAT Ernst
Standard scales HB/30 - N/mm² - kg/mm² on reading table
Working area dimensions min. 20mm x 20mm
Overall dimensions STE A L40cm x W23cm x H8cm STE B L30cm x W18cm x H6cm
Optics STANDARD: 8x OPTIONAL: e-brio - Antares
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