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The Ernst HTD1500 and HTD4000 are non-destructive case hardness depth analyzers that quickly and accurately measure heat treatment depth up to 1.3 mm and 2.7 mm. With durable carbide penetrators, robust stands, and real-time data collection, they offer fast, reliable results, minimal maintenance, and seamless integration—ideal for high-capacity industrial applications.
The Ernst HTD1500 and HTD4000 are non-destructive case hardness depth analyzers that quickly and accurately measure heat treatment depth up to 1.3 mm and 2.7 mm. With durable carbide penetrators, robust stands, and real-time data collection, they offer fast, reliable results, minimal maintenance, and seamless integration—ideal for high-capacity industrial applications.
Details
Key Features:
- Non-Destructive Testing: Effortlessly measure the thickness of heat-treated layers without damaging the sample, preserving its integrity for further analysis or use.
- Robust Stand: Designed for high-capacity testing, the sturdy stand easily handles large dimension pieces, making it ideal for diverse industrial applications.
- Low Maintenance: Built to thrive in challenging environments, the HTD1500 and HTD4000 require minimal maintenance, ensuring longevity and consistent performance.
- Durable Carbide Penetrator: The carbide penetrator performs 2,500 to 3,000 tests, depending on the material type and the applied load, providing long-lasting durability.
Specifications
Technical Details
| Power supply | 110-240 Vac 50/60 Hz |
| Loads | MOD HTD1500: 100 kgf – 1500 kgf (N 981 – N 14715) MOD HTD4000: 200 kgf – 4000 kgf (N 1961 – N 39227) |
| Norms and certifications | ASTM E-18 indirect method on certified test block. ISO 6508 indirect method on certified test block. |
| Minimum measurable diameter | 10 mm |
| Selectable functions | load selection – language – calibration – hardness measure – schematic curve – hardness curve – tolerances – sequence – file – scale – histogram |
| Output interfaces | USB – Ethernet |
| Reading | Direct reading of case depth on touch-screen display 8.4” – Schematic curve with case depth value at the predetermined hardness – Stats and overlay of curves |
| Languages | Italian, English, German, Other languages on request |
| Load application method | Automatic with predetermined load value according to case depth |
| Weight | approx. 440 kg |
| Working principle | Evaluation of the load-penetration curve and tested algorythm |
| Standard scales | Reference scale HV |
| Load time | Test cycle depending on applied load |
| Working area dimensions | Stand capacity 335 mm – H 315 mm |
| Overall dimensions | 370 mm (ca. 900 mm incl. PC) x 1200 mm x 850 mm |







