Sauter HK Leeb Hardness Tester

Sauter HK Leeb Hardness Tester Overview

The Sauter HK Leeb Hardness Tester is a mobile Leeb hardness tester for professional metal hardness testing, supplied as the SAUTER HK-D with an external Type D impact sensor. Designed for users comparing hardness values across common scales, it displays Rockwell, Vickers, Shore, Leeb and Brinell values and supports automatic unit conversion for efficient assessment.

This instrument is used where metal components, structures or assemblies need to be checked without relying on a stationary table-top device. Its mobility, automatic 360° direction compensation and robust carrying case make it useful for inspection tasks in workshops, production areas and field environments.

Why Choose the Sauter HK-D Series?

The HK-D combines flexible Leeb hardness measurement with practical data handling, including internal memory for data groups, mini statistics and tolerance limit setting with audible and visual support. A backlit matrix display and robust metal housing help operators work confidently when checking components across different measurement directions.

Professional Metal Hardness Testing Applications

The Sauter HK is suited to technical buyers and inspection teams working in automotive, metal processing, steel construction, energy, oil and gas, and aerospace engineering environments. It provides a portable hardness testing option for quality control users who need stored readings, on-instrument averaging and conversion between specified hardness units.