Hardness testing on metals, ceramics and plastics

Hardness is a characteristic of a material, not a fundamental physical property. It is defined as the resistance to indentation, and it is determined by measuring the permanent depth of the indentation. More simply put, when using a fixed force (load) and a given indenter, the smaller the indentation, the harder the material.

KASON offers a comprehensive portfolio of hardness testers for tests on metals, ceramics, plastics, rubber and special materials. These instruments meet the requirements of all relevant hardness test methods and internationally accepted standards. 
The differences between hardness testers lie primarily in the test methods, such as Rockwell, Vickers, Brinell and Knoop, which have a decisive influence on the design of the hardness testing machine. Get an overview of the different hardness tester model series and their areas of application.