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QualiHBA Digital Barcol Hardness Tester โ€“ Aluminium & Composites

SKU QualiHBA-1
Original price $3,199.99 - Original price $3,199.99
Original price
$3,199.99
$3,199.99 - $3,199.99
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Qualitest products are covered by manufacturer warranties against defects in materials and workmanship. Warranty periods vary by product - many instruments in the Qualitest range carry a 12-month manufacturer warranty, and selected products such as the Qualitest CMX ultrasonic thickness gauge series carry a 2-year warranty. Contact us for specific warranty details for the product you are purchasing.

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The Barcol Hardness Tester - also known as the Barcol Impressorยฎ (a registered trademark of InstruCon Inc.) - is a widely used portable instrument for measuring the hardness of soft metals, composites, fiberglass, plastics, and similar materials. It gives fast, accurate, repeatable readings, which is why it's a staple across aerospace, automotive, marine, and manufacturing work.

Qualitest's version, the QualiHBA, is a new-generation digital Barcol-type tester built for high precision, repeatability, and an ergonomic design that's easy to live with day to day, all while meeting international hardness testing standards.

In practice, it's a portable device that applies a consistent spring-loaded force through an indentation pin, measuring how much the material resists penetration. The depth of that indentation sets the hardness value, shown digitally for a precise reading - a method well suited to materials too soft for Rockwell or Brinell testing but still needing a quick, reliable hardness check.

The Barcol name traces back to the Barber-Colman Company, which first developed this style of hardness tester.

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  • High-resolution LCD makes hardness values easy to read
  • Covers a wide range across the Barcol hardness scale
  • Stable indentation mechanism keeps results repeatable and accurate
  • Ergonomic, lightweight build for on-site or lab use
  • Stores data automatically, with export via USB or Bluetooth
  • Rechargeable battery for longer testing sessions
  • Works well on aluminium and soft metals - aluminium alloys, brass, copper
  • Suited to composites and fiberglass across marine, automotive, and aerospace work
  • Handles plastics and rubber (polymeric materials)
  • Useful for evaluating wear resistance on paint and coatings
Hardness Range 0~100 HBa (25~150 HBW)
Graduation 0.1 HBa
Accuracy ยฑ2 HBa (42~48 HBa); ยฑ1 HBa (84~88 HBa)
Minimum Workpiece Thickness 0.8mm
Scale Conversion Not available on this model (QualiHBA-1)
Power Supply 3 x AAA batteries
Dimensions 180 x 70 x 90mm
Weight 800g
Standards Compliance ASTM B648, ASTM D2583, DIN EN 59
Main unit (1)
Spare indenters (2)
Calibration block (1)
Batteries (3)
Hardness test blocks (2)
Wrench (1)
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