Dynamic load application
STE B
- Weight
- 6 kg
- Clamp weight
- 3.6 kg
- Clamp capacity
- 150 mm
- Dimensions
- L 30 × W 18 × H 6 cm
Portable Brinell Tester
CISAM-ERNST STE A / STE B Portable Brinell Hardness Tester
Small portable Brinell hardness tester
The STE A / STE B from CISAM-ERNST is a compact portable Brinell hardness tester that uses original ERNST patented calibrated shear pins to control the load, measuring from 100 to 700 HB on the part.
Manufactured byCISAM-ERNST
100–700 HBBrinell range
1580 kgfLoad (15,500 N)
30 mmMin. diameter, no preparation
20 × 20 mmMin. working area
Overview
Brinell testing with calibrated shear pins
The STE is a compact portable Brinell hardness tester for simple hardness testing directly on the part. It can be used on small surfaces, large parts, irregular parts and difficult positions.
Original ERNST patented calibrated shear pins control the indentation load for a standard Brinell measurement. The indentation is read with the standard optical system, the ANTARES portable microscope or the automatic e-Brio reading system, and converted into Brinell points with ERNST reading tables.
Versions
STE A static and STE B dynamic
Static load application
STE A
- Weight
- 6.7 kg
- Dimensions
- L 40 × W 23 × H 8 cm
Accessories
Pins, optics and case
Calibrated shear pins
Original ERNST patented pins control the indentation load.
Shear pin and reading table
Supplied with the corresponding ERNST reading tables.
Standard 8x optics
Immediate optical reading of the indentation; ANTARES microscope or e-Brio optional.
STE B case
Applications
Where the STE is used
Portable Brinell testing
Standard Brinell measurement directly on the part.
Large metal parts
On-site testing without moving large parts to the lab.
Features
Compact Brinell testing
Testing
- Brinell hardness from 100 to 700 HB.
- Load 1580 kgf / 15,500 N controlled by ERNST shear pins.
- Usable in all positions, on parts of any shape and size.
- STE A static and STE B dynamic load application.
Reading
- Standard 8x optics for immediate reading.
- Optional ANTARES portable microscope or automatic e-Brio system.
- Reading on ERNST reading tables supplied with the pins.
Scales and limits
- HB/30, N/mm² and kg/mm².
- Min. measurable diameter 30 mm without preparation.
- Min. working area 20 × 20 mm.
Benefits
Why use the STE
Simple Brinell testing. Easy to use, even by non-expert operators.
On-site inspection. Reduces the need to move large parts to the lab.
Difficult positions. Tests small surfaces and hard-to-reach positions.
Wide range. Covers a wide Brinell range with limited investment.
Stand-alone kit. Calibrated pins and reading tables make a complete system.
Faster reading option. Optional e-Brio reading reduces operator reading error.
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