Elcometer 3095 Buchholz Hardness Tester

  • Industrial Finishing
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Measuring a coating’s hardness using the indentation method, the Elcometer 3095 Buchholz Hardness Tester consists of a bevelled disc indenting tool that is fitted into a stainless steel block exerting a constant test load of 500g (17.6oz).

  • Summary
    • Summary

    • The gauge is placed onto the coating and then removed after 30 seconds. The length of any subsequent indentation in the coating is measured using the graduated microscope.

      The result is expressed as units of Buchholz Indentation Resistance using the scale provided.


      Measure of Buchholz Hardness

      Indentation LengthIndentation ResistanceIndentation DepthMinimum coating thickness for which a measurement is valid
      mm µmmilsµmmils
      0.812550.2150.59
      0.8511860.24200.79

      0.9

      11170.28200.79
      0.9510570.28200.79
      1.010080.31200.79
      1.059590.35200.79
      1.191100.39200.79
      1.1587110.43251
      1.283120.47251
      1.377140.55251
      1.471160.63301.18
      1.567180.71301.18
      1.663210.83351.38
      1.759240.94351.38
  • Technical Information
    • Technical Specification
      Elcometer 3095 Buchholz Hardness Tester
      Part Number Description Certificate
      K0003095M001 Elcometer 3095 Buchholz Hardness Tester
      Optional Calibration Certificate available
      Dimensions 360 x 310 x 120mm (14.2 x 12.2 x 4.7”)
      Weight 2.9kg (6.4lb)
      Packing List Elcometer 3095 Buchholz Hardness Tester, indentation tool with bevelled disc and two locating pins, pin adjusting shim, illuminated x20 microscope, indentation locator template, hexagonal wrench, plastic carry case and operating instructions
      Optional Calibration Certificate available.
  • Standards
    • Standards
      Elcometer 3095 Buchholz Hardness Tester

      BS 3900-E9, DIN 53153, ISO 2815, NF T30-052

      Standards in grey have been superseded but are still recognised in some industries

  • Downloads
    • Downloads
        • Elcometer 3095 Buchholz Hardness Tester Instruction Manual

        • Elcometer 3095 Buchholz Hardness Tester Datasheet

  • Part Numbers
    • Part Numbers
      Elcometer 3095 Buchholz Hardness Tester
      • Elcometer 3095 Buchholz Hardness Tester
        • Part Number : K0003095M001
      • Elcometer 3095 Buchholz Hardness Tester
        • Part Number : K0003095M001C
  • Accessories
    • Accessories
      Elcometer 3095 Buchholz Hardness Tester
      • Part Number: KT003095P001
      • Part Number: KT003095P002

Elcometer 3095 Buchholz Hardness Tester

  • Industrial Finishing
3095-intro-image
3095-intro-image1

Measuring a coating’s hardness using the indentation method, the Elcometer 3095 Buchholz Hardness Tester consists of a bevelled disc indenting tool that is fitted into a stainless steel block exerting a constant test load of 500g (17.6oz).

Summary

Elcometer 3095 Buchholz Hardness Tester

The gauge is placed onto the coating and then removed after 30 seconds. The length of any subsequent indentation in the coating is measured using the graduated microscope.

The result is expressed as units of Buchholz Indentation Resistance using the scale provided.


Measure of Buchholz Hardness

Indentation LengthIndentation ResistanceIndentation DepthMinimum coating thickness for which a measurement is valid
mm µmmilsµmmils
0.812550.2150.59
0.8511860.24200.79

0.9

11170.28200.79
0.9510570.28200.79
1.010080.31200.79
1.059590.35200.79
1.191100.39200.79
1.1587110.43251
1.283120.47251
1.377140.55251
1.471160.63301.18
1.567180.71301.18
1.663210.83351.38
1.759240.94351.38
Downloads
    • Elcometer 3095 Buchholz Hardness Tester Instruction Manual

    • Elcometer 3095 Buchholz Hardness Tester Datasheet

Technical Specification
Elcometer 3095 Buchholz Hardness Tester
Part Number Description Certificate
K0003095M001 Elcometer 3095 Buchholz Hardness Tester
Optional Calibration Certificate available
Dimensions 360 x 310 x 120mm (14.2 x 12.2 x 4.7”)
Weight 2.9kg (6.4lb)
Packing List Elcometer 3095 Buchholz Hardness Tester, indentation tool with bevelled disc and two locating pins, pin adjusting shim, illuminated x20 microscope, indentation locator template, hexagonal wrench, plastic carry case and operating instructions
Optional Calibration Certificate available.
Standards
Elcometer 3095 Buchholz Hardness Tester

BS 3900-E9, DIN 53153, ISO 2815, NF T30-052

Standards in grey have been superseded but are still recognised in some industries

Part Numbers
Elcometer 3095 Buchholz Hardness Tester
  • Elcometer 3095 Buchholz Hardness Tester
    • Part Number : K0003095M001
  • Elcometer 3095 Buchholz Hardness Tester
    • Part Number : K0003095M001C
   
Accessories
Elcometer 3095 Buchholz Hardness Tester
  • Part Number: KT003095P001
  • Part Number: KT003095P002