The Barcol Impressor® is a convenient tool for testing the hardness of aluminum, aluminum alloys, copper, brass and other materials including plastics and fiberglass.

The Barcol hardness test is generally used on soft materials such as rigid plastics. It measures hardness based on indentation of a sharp point with a flat tip.

In this article, learn how to use the PosiTector BHI to measure the Barcol hardness of soft metals and hard plastics.

Jul 19, 2024 · The depth of penetration or indentation is then converted into an absolute Barcol number. The Barcol number is automatically generated by the measuring equipment.

The Impressor is a convenient tool for testing the hardness of aluminum, aluminum alloys, copper, brass and other materials including plastics and fiberglass. The instrument is designed for use on …

The Barcol Hardness Test determines the hardness of materials by measuring the penetration depth of an indentor pressed into a sample. A tension string and lever transfer this to an analogue dial that …

Hand-held portable hardness tester convenient for testing the hardness of aluminum, aluminum alloys, copper, brass and other materials including plastics and fiberglass. The Impressor is designed for …

With our well-equipped mechanical testing lab, our technicians can determine a material’s hardness on many different scales, including Brinell, Rockwell, Superficial Rockwell, Leeb, Webster, and Barcol …

Scope: Barcol Hardness is used to determine the hardness of both reinforced and non-reinforced rigid plastics. Test Procedure: The specimen is placed under the indentor of the Barcol hardness tester …

Genuine Barcol Impressor® hand held hardness tester used to test hardness readings on aluminum, plastics, fiberglass, lead, leather and many other materials. ASTM B648 & D2583 Sole Source.