The Bowers EW-105 series is a remarkable piece of equipment designed for highly accurate and precise measurements of micro-Vickers and Knoop hardness. It features a fully automatic, 4-position motorized turret that can be configured with a choice of objectives and indenters, providing unparalleled precision. The built-in, high-speed printer and high-resolution eyepiece make it a highly efficient and reliable instrument.

Bowers Premium Micro-Vickers Hardness Tester EW-105 Series

With a fully automatic 4-position turret and a high-resolution eyepiece, the Bowers EW-105 series offers exceptional clarity and detail for your samples. The system’s automatic test procedure—loading, dwelling, and unloading—streamlines the testing process, while the built-in, high-speed thermal printer provides instant results. Its versatility and robust design make it an ideal choice for a variety of metallographic and material science applications.

Bowers Premium Micro-Vickers Hardness Tester EW-105 Series

Features

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Fully Automatic Turret

The 4-position motorized turret provides fully automatic switching between objectives and indenters, with a choice of configurations (3 objectives and 1 indenter, or 2 objectives and 2 indenters).

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Built-in Printer

A silent, high-speed thermal printer is integrated for quick and easy printing of results.

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High-Resolution Eyepiece

Equipped with a bright dual-line filar eyepiece with 15x magnification for clear, detailed viewing.

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Data Output

Features an RS-232 bi-directional data output for connecting to a computer.

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Enhanced Efficiency

Maximize productivity with a swift maximum speed of displacement of 2.5m/sec,

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Versatile Hardness Testing

apable of performing both Micro-Vickers and Knoop hardness measurements.

Overview

Bowers Premium Micro-Vickers Hardness Tester EW-105 Series
SpecificationValue
Test Force SelectionManual
Test ProcedureAutomatic (loading/dwell/unloading)
Hardness Value5 digits, displayed directly
TurretFully automatic, 4 positions over 360º
Test Force Accuracy< +/-1% (for force from 100gr to 2kg), < +/-1.5% (for force below 100gr)
User DisplayLength of diagonals, hardness value, converted value, test force, online statistics
Display Resolution0.1 HV – HK
StandardisationEN – ISO 6507, ASTM E-384, EN – 1S0 – 4545
Dwell Time Setting1 to 60 seconds (in 5 sec. increments)
Light SourceHalogen 12V 30W, green filter, dimmable
Optical Path2-way (eyepiece / camera)
Vertical Capacity (max. specimen height)90mm
Horizontal Capacity (from center line)120mm
Stage Dimensions100x100mm, travel 25x25mm, reading 0.01mm
Overall Dimensions420 x 250 x 490mm
Weight 37.5kg
Power240V/110V – 50/60Hz – single phase