Buchholz Hardness Tester

Quick and Precise Coating Hardness Test

The Buchholz Hardness Tester NEURTEK is designed to measure the indentation hardness of coatings like paints and varnishes. This compact device follows the guidelines of ISO 2815 and UNE 48252, making it ideal for laboratory use and quality control tasks.

How It Works

The test involves placing a sharp-edged metal wheel (500 g) on the coating for 30 seconds. Once removed, the mark it leaves is examined using a 20x illuminated microscope.

The shorter the indentation, the harder the coating. This method allows for consistent and repeatable evaluations of coating performance.

Main Features

• Precision hardness tester with steel indenter wheel.
• Simple and consistent test setup.
• Hardened steel parts ensure long-term accuracy.
• Comfortable grips for safe handling.
• High-clarity microscope with built-in lighting.
• Dual timer to control test and recovery times.
• Bubble level for checking test surface alignment.

What is included

Your Buchholz Hardness Tester kit includes:

• Main unit with integrated indenter.
• 20x microscope with illumination.
• 2x AA batteries.
• Positioning template.
• Marker pen.
• Digital timer.
• Bubble level.
• Carrying/storage case.

Traceability and Certification

Each unit includes a SER-CT023 certificate, confirming calibration and weight traceability for the Buchholz Durometer.

Technical Specifications 

• Test weight: 500 g
• Test time: 30 s
• Microscope: 20x magnification, 0.1 mm scale
• Weight: approx. 2 kg
• Standards: ISO 2815:1998 / UNE 48252:1999

Why Choose NEURTEK?

With a focus on quality and usability, the Buchholz Hardness Tester NEURTEK gives you the tools to make reliable measurements without complexity. Whether you’re testing coatings in industrial, automotive, or lab environments, this tool delivers accuracy you can trust.