BAQ alphaDur Mini UCI Hardness Tester

BAQ alphaDur Mini UCI Hardness Tester

Made in Germany, Well Supported and Good Replacement for discontinued MIC-10

The alphaDUR Mini has been discontinued and replaced by the alphaDUR Mini II. However, replacement probes and accessories are still available for the alphaDUR Mini. Scroll down for more details

Fast and Easy Hardness Testing

Made in Germany and designed and manufactured by Hardness Testing experts, the alphaDUR mini is the small and handy variant of the alphaDUR which has been successfully used in hardness testing for 10+ years. The technology is well supported and the accessories are compatible. Operating the alphaDUR mini is very easy because all information is shown on the large LCD display. Hardness scale and material can quickly be changed by special keys. Measurements can be done fast and accurately. The measured value is displayed directly after the test load has been applied. A test load between 0.3 kg (HV 0.3) and 10 kg HV 10) can be chosen depending on the application and the sample surface.

 

Features

  • Measuring method according to DIN 50159 and ASTM A1038
  • Conversion according to EN ISO 18265 and ASTM E140
  • New stainless steel probe housing
  • Robust metal casing
  • Large color display
  • Built-in Li-ion battery
  • Serial measurements can now be programmed for repeated measuring tasks. 
  • Extensive storage and statistical functions
  • USB interface and PC Software

Applications

  • Incoming goods inspection
  • Hardness testing of metals in production
  • Testing of (even at difficult to access locations at any angle):
    • machine parts
    • weld seams
    • coating
    • hardened parts

 

Probe Selection

The selection of load is based on:

  1. Thickness
  2. Surface Finish
  3. Materials Grain Size
  4. Hardness Range

 

 
The most common probes are:

  • 5 kg (49N) - typically recommended for machined surfaces and materials in the HRC range.
  • 10 kg (98N) - typically for pipe and materials in the Brinell or Rockwell B range
  • Lower loads are recommended for plated parts and those with surface treatments, case hardened materials, etc...

*The lower the load the better the finish needs to be and more critical handling of the probe
*For best results, calibrate to a sample of the material being tested. The sample should be tested with a regular hardness tester first and made into a secondary standard.

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Available Probes

Image P.N Load Recommended For Shaft Diameter Length
11-121 3 N 0.3 kg Plated parts, those with surface treatments, case hardened materials, etc. 4.3 mm 15 mm
11-122 10 N 1 kg Plated parts, those with surface treatments, case hardened materials, etc. 4.3 mm 15 mm
11-123 20 N 2 kg Plated parts, those with surface treatments, case hardened materials, etc. 4.3 mm 15 mm
11-124 30 N 3 kg Plated parts, those with surface treatments, case hardened materials, etc. 4.3 mm 15 mm
11-125 49 N 5 kg Machined surfaces and materials in the HRC range 4.3 mm 15 mm
11-126 98 N 10 kg Pipe and materials in the Brinell or Rockwell B range 4.3 mm 15 mm

11-129A

Special Probe SL

 Available in: 3 N, 10 N, 20 N, 30 N, 49 N or 98 N 0.3, 1, 2, 3, 5 or 10 kg Measurements e.g. in drill holes or cogwheels (Tooth base) 5 mm 18 mm

11-129B

Special Probe SL-L

 Available in: 3 N, 10 N, 20 N, 30 N, 49 N or 98 N 0.3, 1, 2, 3, 5 or 10 kg Measurements e.g. in drill holes or cogwheels (Tooth base) 5 mm 34 mm

Specifications

alphaDUR Mini Specifications

Hardness Scale: HRC, HV, HB, HRB and tensile strength
Test Load: 3, 10, 20, 30, 49, 98 N, depending on the UCI Probe (HV0.3 - HV10)
Testing Materials: Preferably metals, material calibrations can be saved in the device. Measurements on glass, ceramic and plastic are possible if comparison measurements for calibration are done. Minimum thickness for steel app. 5mm (depending on the sample geometry)
Uncertainty of Measurement: <2% of the value of the hardness test block
Display: Color LCD display, 320 x 240 pixels
Interface: USB
Data Memory: 100,000 data records with date, time, Good/Bad rating
Data Transfer: Direct protocol printout with mini thermal printer
PC-Software
Data transfer on USB flash device
Statistics: Average value, minimum, maximum, standard deviation
Battery: Built-in Li-ion battery
Battery life approximately 8 hours
Rechargeable by charging adapter or USB port
Languages: Menu: English, German, French, Polish, Russian, Turkish
Manual: English, German, French, Polish
Dimensions: 135 x 80 x 23 mm / 5.3" x 3.15" x 0.9"
Weight: Device: 320 grams / 11.3 oz.
Probe: 190 grams / 6.7 oz.
Minimum sample thickness is approximately 5mm (depends on the dimension and shape of the sample)
UCI Probes Diagram

The alphaDUR Mini Kit Includes:

This item has been discontinued. Please see the alphaDur Mini II

  • Basic UCI hardness tester with built-in battery
  • Probe (3N, 10N, 20N, 30N, 49N or 98N) with cable
  • USB cable
  • USB charging adapter
  • Carrying case
  • Manufacturer's certificate
  • PDF instruction manual on USB flash drive

Optional Accessories:

  • Probe support for flat and curved surfaces
  • High precision stand
  • Probe handle
  • Portable mini printer
  • Special probe SL for measurements at locations difficult to access
  • Certified UCI hardness test blocks (90 x 16mm)
  • Carrier bag
  • alphaSOFT software for alphaDUR

Product Literature

Description Part # Saved Price Select Option Add to

Instrument Kits
BAQ alphaDUR Mini Kit with Probe (select load)
Model #
HT-BAQ-AD-12-100-10-Master
Discontinued Item

Separate Probes
BAQ Separate Standard UCI Probe (select load)
Model #
HT-BAQ-11-121-Master
$3,150.00
BAQ Special Probe SL for measuring in drill holes or cogwheels (Tooth base); Shaft Length: 0.7" (18mm); Available Test Loads: 3N, 10N, 20N, 30N, 49N, 98N HT-BAQ-11-129A
$3,850.00
BAQ Special Probe SL for measuring in drill holes or cogwheels (Tooth base); Shaft Length: 1.3" (34mm); Available Test Loads: 3N, 10N, 20N, 30N, 49N, 98N HT-BAQ-11-129B
$4,035.00

Probe Accessories
BAQ High Precision Stand HT-BAQ-11-130
$2,070.00
BAQ Probe Support for Flat Specimen HT-BAQ-11-131
$680.00
BAQ Probe Support for Round Specimen 10 -50 mm (0.4 - 2") HT-BAQ-11-132
$725.00
BAQ Probe Support for Round Specimen 50 - 250 mm (2 - 10") HT-BAQ-11-133
$750.00
BAQ Handle for Probes HT-BAQ-11-141
$160.00
BAQ Handle for the probes with ball knob HT-BAQ-11-142
$185.00
BAQ Protective Sleeve for Probe (Screwed on the probe for protection of the UCI-Rod) HT-BAQ-11-171
$170.00
BAQ Probe Cable HT-BAQ-11-172
$300.00

Test Blocks
BAQ Hardness Test block for UCI, Rockwell Calibration with ISO and ASTM certificate, Approx. Hardness Value: (select hardness value)
Model #
HT-BAQ-HVP-9016HRC-EP-M
$735.00
BAQ Hardness Test block for UCI, Vickers Calibration with ISO and ASTM certificate, Approx. Hardness Value: (select Hardness Value and Test Load)
Model #
HT-BAQ-HVP-9016HV-EP-M
$820.00
BAQ Wooden box with foam tray for Hardness test blocks 90x16 mm (3.5"x0.6") diameter, Measurements: 135x125x42 mm (5.3"x4.9"x1.7") HT-BAQ-HVP-9016-BOX1
$35.00

Additional Accessories
BAQ Mobile Printer HT-BAQ-11-151
$895.00
BAQ Power Supply / battery charger + Adapter for Charger (US/CA) HT-BAQ-12-173
$215.00
BAQ Calibration of the probe including certificate (shipping costs not included) HT-BAQ-R-S-KAL
$380.00
BAQ USB Data Transfer software HT-BAQ-11-152
$305.00
BAQ Carry bag with shoulder strap for the alphaDUR Mini with probe HT-BAQ-12-140
$235.00
BAQ DAkkS-Calibration of a UCI Hardness Tester with Probe according to DIN 50159 or ASTM A1038 through a DKD accredited laboratory HT-BAQ-R-S-KAL-DKD
$650.00