Introduction
A wood hardness tester is an instrument used to measure the hardness of the wood, which is an important property that indicates the resistance of the wood to the indentation, the wear, and the damage, and it is used in the wood industry, the construction, the furniture, and the research. The wood hardness is measured by the Janka hardness test, in which a steel ball of a specified diameter is pressed into the surface of the wood to a specified depth, and the force required is measured, and the Janka hardness is expressed in newtons or pounds-force; the Brinell hardness test is also used for the wood, in which a ball indenter is pressed into the wood under a specified load, and the diameter of the indentation is measured, and the hardness is calculated; the wood hardness tester consists of a specimen holder, an indenter, a loading system, a force sensor, and a display, and it provides a controlled and reproducible measurement, with features such as the automatic loading and the digital display, and it follows the standardized methods for the hardness testing of the wood, such as the ASTM D1037; the wood hardness tester is used for the determination of the hardness of the wood species, for the selection of the wood for the flooring, the furniture, and the construction, for the quality control, for the comparison of the wood species, and for many other applications. Wood hardness testers are used in the wood and the timber industry, in the construction, in the furniture manufacturing, in the research laboratories, and for many other applications. With their hardness measurement, wood hardness testers are essential for the evaluation of the wood properties.
Wood Hardness Tester LWHT-T2010
Wood Hardness Tester provides a maximum test force of 15000 N, suitable for testing all types of wood, including the hardest varieties. The closed-loop load cell ensures accuracy with a ...
Standards
ISO 6508-1:2015-Metallic materials-Rockwell hardness test-Test method
Complies with the above standards, but is not limited to them.
Features
1. Wood hardness tester for measuring wood hardness.
2. Tester applying indentation or Janka load to wood specimens.
3. For wood products, flooring, furniture and timber testing.
4. Includes tester, load mechanism, fixtures and manual.
5. Measures hardness for wood grading and quality control.
FAQ
Q1: What scenarios is this tester used for?
A: It measures the hardness of wood and wood products, often by Janka indentation, for flooring, furniture, timber grading and material specification.
Q2: What standards does it comply with?
A: It follows ASTM D1037 or D143 for wood hardness, related ISO and GB/T standards, with load and geometry verified.
Q3: What is the warranty?
A: The tester carries a 12 to 24 month warranty covering the frame and load system. Fixtures are wear parts. Damage from overloading or misuse is excluded.
Q4: Is it hard to operate?
A: Operation requires trained staff for specimen preparation and load measurement. We provide a manual and training.
Q5: What is the lead time?
A: Standard models require 7-30 working days. In-stock units can ship within 3-7 working days. Custom configurations or large built-to-order systems may require additional time, and we confirm the exact schedule before order confirmation.
Q6: Is calibration required?
A: We recommend verification against traceable standards at regular intervals, typically every 6 to 12 months, and keeping calibration records for audit purposes. The manual describes the procedure, and reference standards are available from us. Accredited third-party calibration can also be arranged on request.
Q7: Are consumables universal?
A: Fixtures are model-specific, while calibration weights are traceable standards. Ongoing cost is minimal.
Q8: Can it be customized?
A: Yes, several configurations are available. Options include test methods, fixtures, load range and data logging. We can discuss further custom requirements, confirm feasibility and advise any effect on the schedule before the order is confirmed.
Q9: Is installation included?
A: Standard delivery includes the tester and manual. Setup is performed by the user, with training available.
Q10: What specimens are compatible?
A: It handles prepared wood specimens within load limits. It is not for uncut timber, non-wood materials, or hardness methods requiring different geometry.
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