DuraVersa-100

Adaptable and accurate universal hardness tester

DuraVersa-100 – Fully Automatic Micro/Macro/Universal Tester

  • Methods: Vickers, Knoop, Brinell and Rockwell hardness testing
  • Load ranges: 200 gf - 250kgf, 200 gf - 750 kgf, 200 gf - 3000 kgf
  • Automatic eight-position turret + combined touch probe & laser pointer
  • Motorized test head
  • Motorized XY-stage (selectable option)
  • Anti-collision system
  • Overview camera
  • Embedded PC, operated by mouse or touchscreen (external PC optional)
  • Other features include mapping, edge detection, welding measurement, fracture measurement, and Jominy testing.

The DuraVersa-100 is an automated Universal hardness tester, supporting all common hardness scales like Rockwell, Vickers, Knoop, and Brinell. Offered in three versions, starting from loads as low as 200gf and extending up to 250 kg, 750kg, or even 3000kg, with the option for expansion to include low forces down to 10gf for all 3 versions. Each version features the distinctive 9-position turret, providing flexibility to equip indenters and objectives according to specific application requirements.

The new universal hardness tester is software controlled with a built-in high-resolution camera and motorized Z-axis with auto-focus and auto-measure, thus ensuring repeatable and effortless results. The models with automated stage unleash limitless automation possibilities.

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Fast, dependable results for multiple applications

No matter what material you work with, Struers ensures that your lab has the right setup to meet the standards you need, with optimal reproducibility and repeatability of results.

Gain control

Whether dealing with small or large samples, single or multiple, leveraging the overview camera option offers a clear outline of the testing requirements, facilitating swift and accurate preparation and setup.

Superior results

With its unique 9-position turret, you can have all your indenters and objectives pre-mounted on the instrument to enable a fast toggle between tasks. By default, the turret has a combined crosshair laser and touch probe to allow fast and easy positioning. Both hard- and software were designed to comply with ISO and ASTM standards; from the load mechanics, the optical system, the high-resolution camera to the advanced software algorithms.

KEY FEATURES

  • all loads

    All loads & scales

    Experience unmatched versatility with a standard load range from 0.2 kgf to 3000 kgf for the DuraVersa-100C, expandable with an optional load extension even down to 10 gf. Covers complete Brinell, Vickers, and Rockwell scales.

    All loads & scales
  • position turret

    9-position turret

    Introducing the DuraVersa-100 with a 9-position turret. The standard touch probe with positioning laser ensures a fast setup. Configure the remaining 8 positions with indenters and measurement objectives to utilize the full load range and access all Brinell, Vickers, and Rockwell scales. Ultimate flexibility and efficiency in one machine.

    9-position turret
  • motorized test head

    Motorized test head

    The V-concept ensures rigid and stable testing conditions without compromising the testing height capacity. It eliminates the spindle effect and ensures that the sample is always at the same height above the floor. This secures accurate and reproducible results, regardless of the sample size. It also improves working comfort for operators.

    Motorized test head
  • height adjustment

    Automatic height adjustment

    The DuraVersa-100 quickly adjusts to the correct working height by moving the measurement turret down until it touches the sample's surface – touch focus. This enables faster and easier setup of hardness tests and allows for working with samples of various heights.

    Automatic height adjustment
  • anti collision

    Anti-collision protection

    The machine automatically stops operating in the event of a collision or any unexpected vibration or movements. This prevents indenters and lenses from being damaged and provides optimal operator safety.

    Anti-collision protection
  • software modules

    Application-specific software modules

    A number of software modules are available to match particular applications. These include modules covering case hardness depth measurement (CHD), weld measurement, surface mapping, edge detection, and Kc fracture toughness calculation.

    Application-specific software modules
  • overview

    Overview camera

    The optional overview camera makes it easy to position the test point series across a sample and execute it with a few mouse clicks. This feature ensures simplified execution and setup and is helpful when performing repetitive or high-volume measurements or weld testing with a few mouse clicks. This feature ensures simplified execution and setup, and is helpful when performing repetitive or high volume measurements, or weldtesting.

    Overview camera
  • megapixel camera

    18 Megapixel Camera

    Enjoy higher resolution for finer features, perfect for technical papers and reports. Enhanced digital zoom means fewer objectives needed, saving you money. Combined with the DuraSoft-Met module, the DuraVersa-100 doubles as a low magnification microscope for precise measurements on etched samples.

    18 Megapixel Camera
  • durasoft met

    DuraSoft-Met metallography pack

    For measuring substrate hardness, layer thickness, grain size, or phases in limited lab space or needing fast evaluations in production, the DuraSoft-Met module is your solution. Save valuable time with its improved workflow, combining hardness testing and metallography analyses in one machine. With the DuraSoft-Met module, the DuraVersa-100 doubles as a low magnification microscope for precise measurements on etched samples.

    DuraSoft-Met metallography pack

Facts

Model Types

The entire DuraVersa-100 range comes with a motorized test head with 9-position turret, a high-resolution camera, LED illumination, and DuraSoft control softeare with auto focus and automatic image evaluation. Each model includes an integrated PC with a 27-inch color touchscreen. The test height is 0-145 mm. An overview camera (FOV 200 x 160 mm) is available for easy test point positioning.

DuraVersa-100A

Duramin 100 AC1
Micro/macrohardness tester based on load-cell technology, for the automatic testing of Vickers, Knoop, Brinell and Rockwell. With a test load range of 1.96 – 2,452 N (200 gf – 250 kgf). Load range can be extended with low loads down to 0.098 N (10 gf).

Configurable 9 position turret. Specimens placed on fixed anvil, manual XY-stage or motorized XY-stage. Overview camera option.

DuraVersa-100B

Duramin 100 AC2
Micro/macrohardness tester based on load-cell technology, for the automatic testing of Vickers, Knoop, Brinell and Rockwell. With an extended test load range of 1.96 – 7,358 N (200 gf – 750 kgf). Load range can be extended with low loads down to 0.098 N (10 gf).

Configurable 9 position turret. Specimens placed on fixed anvil, manual XY-stage or motorized XY-stage. Overview camera option.

DuraVersa-100C

Duramin 100 AC3
Micro/macrohardness tester based on load-cell technology, for the automatic testing of Vickers, Knoop, Brinell and Rockwell. With an unmatched test load range of 1.96 – 2,943 N (200 gf – 3000 kgf). Load range can be extended with low loads down to 0.098 N (10 gf).

Configurable 9 position turret. Specimens placed on fixed anvil, manual XY-stage or motorized XY-stage. Overview camera option.

 

Load ranges

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