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Equotip 550 Leeb D

Proceq’s Equotip enables portable hardness inspection of almost any object, polished parts and heat-treated surfaces. The hardness measurements are made by using the dynamic rebound testing method according to Leeb, the static Portable Rockwell hardness test and the Ultrasonic Contact Impedance (UCI) method. The rugged Swiss-made metal NDT hardness testers are designed for portable hardness […]

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Proceq's Equotip enables portable hardness inspection of almost any object, polished parts and heat-treated surfaces. The hardness measurements are made by using the dynamic rebound testing method according to Leeb, the static Portable Rockwell hardness test and the Ultrasonic Contact Impedance (UCI) method. The rugged Swiss-made metal NDT hardness testers are designed for portable hardness testing in the lab, in the workshop, at production facilities or on site. Proceq's latest innovation is Equotip Live featuring a wireless impact device, mobile app, real-time data sharing and cloud backup.  

Since Proceq invented the Leeb hardness test principle in 1975, Equotip has become established as a globally recognized brand for portable hardness testing and a de facto industry standard. A wide range of different impact devices, as well as a comprehensive selection of test blocks and accessories cover most applications. 

Versatile Leeb hardness tester for on-site testing of heavy, large or installed parts. Rugged touchscreen designed to provide an exceptional user experience and best possible measuring and analysis. Enhanced software features and analysis functions. Equotip 540 for regular basic usage without extensive reporting needs. 

Benefits:  
  • Use full Leeb probe portfolio and combine with Portable Rockwell and UCI 
  • Comes with the high accuracy known for all Equotip products 
  • Ready-to-go reports through powerful built-in reporting feature 
Applications: 
  • Standard to large objects 
  • Round objects in combination with support rings 
  • Light Objects with impact device Leeb C
  • Very hard objects with impact devices Leeb S and E
  • Cast objects with impact device Leeb G
  • Polished objects with impact device Leeb C  
  • Limited accessibility with impact devices Leeb DC and DL
  • Fire damage assessment 
  • Engine cylinder 
  • Narrow automotive parts 
  • Aluminium castings 
  • Steel rolls 
  • Marine industry 
  • Transmission gears 
  • Rolling mills 
  • How to create specific conversion curves 
  • Leeb and Portable Rockwell combined Automotive system integration 
  • Thermal cutting 
  • Stator wedge 
  • NDT of rock reference list