Rebound (Leeb) Hardness Tester 'Leeb Lite'

Dakota Japan Co., Ltd. will begin sales of its new rebound hardness testers, 'Leeb Lite' and 'Lab Leeb', starting May 20. ◆ Overview of the Rebound Hardness Testers 'Leeb Lite' and 'Lab Leeb' 'Leeb Lite' and 'Lab Leeb' are rebound hardness testers suitable for measuring the hardness of metallic materials with a mass of over 5kg and a thickness of over 25mm. They are lightweight, compact, and easy to operate, making them user-friendly for those conducting hardness measurements for the first time, and they provide stable measurements in the field. Additionally, the 'Lab Leeb' supports Bluetooth communication, allowing it to connect to smartphones and tablets. With the dedicated app 'NOVOTEST Lab', users can view measurement values on a large screen and easily share data such as reports, photos, and videos. ◆ Features - No need for extensive training. It minimizes variability from the operator, allowing for stable measurements. - Automatically corrects errors by inputting the impact (measurement) direction. Supports five directions: 0/45/90/135/180 degrees. - Weighing approximately 80g and featuring a simple menu, it allows easy hardness measurement even for women and the elderly.

Dakota Japan Co., Ltd. will begin selling its new product, the UCI hardness tester 'Lab UCI Pro,' starting March 25. ◆ Second Generation UCI Hardness Tester 'Lab UCI Pro' The 'Lab UCI Pro' is a second-generation UCI hardness tester that significantly improves the repeatability of measurements, addressing the challenges faced by traditional UCI hardness testers and enhancing measurement accuracy. The UCI method has been known to require skill for measurements compared to the rebound (Leeb) method, leading to variability in measurement values among inspectors. The 'Lab UCI Pro' utilizes unique technology to greatly reduce this variability, allowing anyone to achieve stable measurements similar to the rebound method, making high-precision hardness measurement more accessible. It is capable of measuring the hardness of thin plates, small parts, components with complex shapes, heat-affected zones (HAZ), and surface hardening layers due to heat treatment, and is also used for product inspection due to its small indentation size. Additionally, with a very wide hardness measurement range of 20 to 2000 HV, it accommodates a broad spectrum of metal materials, from soft metals like pure aluminum and copper to carbon steel, tool steel, hardened steel, and even cemented carbide.