Hardness Tester Kit
Product Code : LSK-PL-10350
Hardness Tester Kit (SKU LSK-PL-10350) is a drop-weight rig for measuring and comparing the hardness of solid materials. A weight falls down a tube from a set height onto a punch resting on the sample, and the width of the impact cone it leaves shows how hard the material is. Pre-cut copper, brass, aluminium and Perspex samples are included. It suits school science, diploma and introductory materials courses. As a science apparatus manufacturer in India, Science Lab Supplies makes the kit at Plot 448, HSIIDC Industrial Area, Saha, Ambala, and supplies schools, colleges, tender contractors and distributors directly.
Specifications
The kit consists of a rig with a metal anvil at its base, a punch, a short delivery tube, a long drop tube, a weight and a pin. The drop height is set using pre-drilled holes in the main tube, so every sample can be struck with the same energy for a fair comparison.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | LSK-PL-10350 |
| Components | Rig, anvil, punch, delivery tube (short), drop tube (long), weight, pin |
| Height adjustment | Pre-drilled holes in the main tube |
| Samples included | Pre-cut copper, brass, aluminium and Perspex |
| Measurement | Width of the impact cone in the test material |
| Manufacturer | Science Lab Supplies, Saha, Ambala, Haryana |
| Country of origin | India |
Applications and Experiments for the Hardness Tester Kit
Students place a sample on the anvil, rest the punch point-down on it and drop the weight from a chosen height. Softer materials take a wider impact cone, so measuring cone widths ranks the samples by hardness and introduces the idea behind indentation hardness tests used in industry and engineering.
- Middle-school science, metals and non-metals: comparing hardness as a property of materials.
- Diploma and ITI mechanical courses: an introduction to indentation hardness testing.
- Investigating how drop height changes the size of the impact cone.
Standard Scope of Supply
Each kit contains the rig, anvil, punch, short delivery tube, long drop tube, weight and pin, together with pre-cut samples of copper, brass, aluminium and Perspex. Replacement samples are available separately and can be quoted in whatever quantity your classes need.
Packing, MOQ and Lead Time
You can ask for one kit or a set for every practical group, and the quotation will show packing, delivery time and price for that quantity. Replacement samples can go on the same quotation so there is enough material for a full term of tests.
With a valid Importer-Exporter Code, Science Lab Supplies is able to ship to buyers in Nepal, Bangladesh, Zambia, Rwanda, South Africa and Qatar. Questions can go through the contact page, lists through the enquiry cart, and tender paperwork through the lab tender page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Hardness Tester Kit measure hardness?
A weight dropped down the tube from a set height strikes a punch resting on the sample and leaves an impact cone. Comparing the widths of the cones in different materials shows which is harder.
Which samples come with the kit?
Pre-cut samples of copper, brass, aluminium and Perspex are supplied, giving three metals and a plastic to compare. Replacement samples are also available separately.
Is the kit safe for students to use?
Keep fingers clear of the punch and anvil while the weight is dropped and supervise younger students. The weight travels inside the drop tube, which guides it onto the punch.
Is Science Lab Supplies a manufacturer or a trader?
A manufacturer. The kit is produced in its own Saha, Ambala factory, and the quotation you receive is issued by the factory without an intermediary.
Related Materials Testing Equipment
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- Equal-Volume Blocks of Different Materials — wood, metal and plastic blocks.
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Last updated: 25 September 2026
