Vickers Hardness Testing
LV Series Hardness Testers
Precision Vickers Testing Made Simple
The LV Series Hardness Testers deliver accuracy and ease for Vickers hardness testing across a wide range of materials. Featuring advanced load control, intuitive touchscreen operation, and a rugged, space-saving design, these testers ensure consistent, repeatable results with minimal operator effort.
Ideal for both micro and macro applications, the LV Series combines advanced technology with user-friendly features to streamline your workflow.
Why Choose the LECO LV Series
Wide Capability
The LV Series is built for versatility—capable of testing everything from soft metals to ultra‑hard alloys on a single platform. A broad Vickers load range covers most standard applications, while optional Knoop and light‑load Brinell accessories extend the instrument’s reach to thin coatings, brittle samples, and softer alloys. Whether you’re analyzing micro‑features or heavy industrial components, the LV adapts to your workflow without needing to switch equipment.
Ease of Use
The LV Series simplifies hardness testing for operators of any experience level. Bright LED sample illumination and clean, intuitive controls make indentation viewing and test setup straightforward. Choose the interface style that fits your environment, classic analog controls or the LV810’s modern touchscreen. Optional auto‑turrets on AT models further streamline testing by automatically rotating objectives and indenters, boosting throughput with less manual handling.
Precision & Consistency
A proven dead‑weight loading system forms the core of every LV instrument, delivering consistent, accurate indentations test after test. Digital LV810 models enhance reliability through automated hardness calculations, built‑in scale conversions, and ASTM‑compliant measurement routines. This combination of stable mechanics and intelligent software gives you the confidence that your results remain uniform across operators, samples, and shifts.
Rugged & Efficient Design
The LV Series is constructed for long service life in demanding lab environments. Its enclosed dead‑weight mechanism shields critical components from dust and vibration, helping maintain alignment and calibration over years of use. Durable metal framing and long‑life LED lighting further reduce maintenance needs.
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Applicable Methods
LECO hardness testers adhere to approved methods.
- ASTM E384 Standard Test Method for Microindentation Hardness of Materials
- ASTM E92 Standard Test Methods for Vickers Hardness and Knoop Hardness of Metallic Materials
- ASTM E140 Standard Hardness Conversion Tables for Metals
- ISO 6507-2 Metallic Materials – Vickers Hardness Test, Verification and calibration of testing machines
- JIS B7725 Vickers hardness test – Verification and calibration of testing machines
- SAE J417 Hardness Tests and Hardness Number Conversions
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