Name: CISAM-ERNST TWIN-X Automatic Hardness Tester
Brand: CISAM-ERNST

Fully automatic Rockwell testing for production lines

TWIN-X is a fully automatic hardness tester for Rockwell and Superficial Rockwell testing, designed for high productivity, repeatable results and easy integration into production lines.

The patented Ernst spring-load system makes the test insensitive to bending, deflection or small movement of the workpiece, and is faster than load-cell-based systems. The 45 mm indenter stroke allows parts of different thickness to be tested without manual height adjustment.

The clamping shield allows overhanging or irregular parts to be tested without external support, and the screw unit can be removed for large molds, castings or in-line parts. Test programs are stored and data exported through USB.

Where the TWIN-X is used

TWIN-X testing an overhanging gas cylinder without extra support

Overhanging parts

The clamping shield holds overhanging parts without extra support.

TWIN-X testing a large coil spring with 59.8 HRC on the touchscreen

Irregular-shaped parts

Automatic testing of irregular parts of different thickness.

TWIN-X testing a large flange ring standing on the anvil

Large components

Testing large components on the standard or extended stand.

TWIN-X clamping shield and indenter on the teeth of a large gear

Batch testing

Batch testing of industrial components with up to 5 tolerance ranges.

Rockwell hardness testingSuperficial Rockwell testingIndirect Brinell testingProduction quality controlIn-line hardness testingMolds and castingsHeat treatment quality controlFoundry and production shop testing

Automatic testing and data

Testing

Fully automatic Rockwell and Superficial Rockwell testing.
Ernst spring-load system, test cycle under 1.5 seconds.
Automatic load application by stepper motor, preloads 3 kgf and 10 kgf.
Load time selectable from 1 to 45 seconds.

Programs and data

Touchscreen reading, up to 400 files with product code, customer, scale, tolerances and parameters.
Up to 5 tolerance ranges for series control.
USB output for printer and USB stick; optional Modbus-TCP, RS232 and Profibus.

Machine data

English, German, Italian, Spanish and French; other languages on request.
Power supply 115–230 V.
L 90 cm × W 70 cm × H 115 cm, approx. 200 kg including bench.

Why it fits production testing

High productivity. A very fast test cycle raises productivity.

Fewer manual errors. Automatic testing reduces operator involvement and manual errors.

Consistent results. Readings hold even if the workpiece bends or deflects.

Large and irregular parts. Overhanging and irregular parts are tested without extra support.

Less adjustment. The 45 mm indenter stroke reduces manual height adjustment.

Easy documentation. Data export supports process documentation.