Hardness testing of metals
Hardness testing of metals (Leeb)

Premium Leeb hardness tester
Technical Data SAUTER HK-D
Measuring range Leeb | 170 – 960 |
Readability [d] hardness (Hlx) | 1 |
Tolerance (% of [Max]) | 1% |
Units | HL, HV, HB, HRB, HRC |
Hardness scales | HLD |
Test object thickness [Min] | 2 mm |
Test object minimum weight [Min] | 2 kg |
Battery | 2×1.5 V AA |
Memory function | |
Statistic function | |
Function for averaging | |
Interfaces | USB-Device |
Material housing | cast aluminium |
Measuring probe diameter | 2 cm |
Measuring probe length | 14,6 cm |
External impact sensor Type C. Low energy sensor: requires only 25 % impact energy compared to type D, for testing tiny or light objects or the surface of hardened layer
External impact sensor Type D for Mobile Leeb hardness tester SAUTER
Advanced features for demanding applications
Technical Data SAUTER HMM
Measuring range Leeb | 170 – 960 |
Readability [d] hardness (Hlx) | 1 |
Tolerance (% of [Max]) | 1% |
Units | HL, HV, HB, HRB, HRC, MPa |
Hardness scales | HLD |
Test object thickness [Min] | 3 mm |
Test object minimum weight [Min] | 2 kg |
Battery | 3×1.5 V AAA |
Memory function | |
Statistic function | |
Material housing | plastic |
Measuring probe diameter | 2 cm |
Measuring probe length | 14,6 cm |
Test block inclusive |
Advanced features for professional applications
Technical Data SAUTER HMO
Measuring range Leeb | 170 – 960 |
Readability [d] hardness (Hlx) | 1 |
Tolerance (% of [Max]) | 1% |
Units | HL, HV, HB, HRB, HRC, MPa |
Hardness scales | HLD |
Test object thickness [Min] | 3 mm |
Test object minimum weight [Min] | 3 kg |
Memory function | |
Statistic function | |
Function for averaging | |
Material housing | plastic |
Measuring probe diameter | 2 cm |
Measuring probe length | 14,6 cm |
Test block inclusive |
“Pen type“ Leeb hardness tester for mobile hardness testing of metals
Technical Data SAUTER HN-D
Measuring range Leeb | 170 – 960 |
Readability [d] hardness (Hlx) | 1 |
Tolerance (% of [Max]) | 1% |
Units | HL, HV, HB, HRB, HRC |
Hardness scales | HLD |
Test object thickness [Min] | 3 mm |
Test object minimum weight [Min] | 2 kg |
Statistic function | |
Function for averaging | |
Interfaces | USB-Device |
Material housing | cast aluminium, plastic |
Measuring probe diameter | 2 cm |
Measuring probe length | 14,6 cm |
Test bench for round, flat objects for use with Ultrasound hardness testing device SAUTER HO-M
Transport case for Ultrasound hardness testing device SAUTER HO-M
Delivery only case, without devices
External impact sensor Type DC for Mobile Leeb hardness tester SAUTER
Short impact sensor for tests in holes or hollowed objects
Attachment rings for safe positioning of the SAUTER sensors
Impact body Type D, net weight approx. 0,05 kg, hardness ≥ 1600 HV, tungsten carbide, impact ball ∅ 3 mm, in accordance with standard ASTM A956-02
- accuracy ≥ 4 HL
- Ø 90 mm (± 1 mm)
- Net weight approx. 2,7 kg
- accuracy ≥ 4 HL
- Ø 90 mm (± 1 mm)
- Net weight approx. 2,7 kg
- accuracy ≥ 4 HL
- Ø 90 mm (± 1 mm)
- Net weight approx. 2,7 kg