Graycer installs new Rockwell Hardness Tester.

May 6, 2009

The installation of our new Rockwell 2000 tester will allow Graycer to inspect in house the hardness of all critical components and makes testing of Incoming “preheat-treated” raw material possible. This system allows for 100% inspection of critical components and stores the data on file or prints a spreadsheet for customer review.

The Rockwell 2000 series tester features an ASTM recognized, electronic closed-loop control system designed unique in the industry. Closed-loop testing is a revolutionary technology that utilizes motor/ encoder control and a load cell or force transducer to apply and regulate the test force. A closed-loop system can constantly monitor (500x/sec) and adjust the applied force, virtually eliminating force errors and increasing tester accuracy and repeatability. Inherent in a closed-loop system is a simpler base design, devoid of the levers, leadscrews and deadweights of open-loop types. System repeatability and accuracy is further increased by the exclusive in-line design of Wilson instruments hardness systems.