Uploaded March 2011 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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The TQC Hardness Test SP0010 is a pocket instrument for testing the hardness and wear/scratch resistance of materials such as coatings, lacquers, plastics or related products. A tungsten carbide tip is drawn over the surface with a defined constant pressure. The pressure on the tip can be changed using the slide or by changing the spring. A visual mark on the surface after use of the TQC Hardness Test SP0010 indicates a fail of the surface hardness or wear/scratch resistance. Can be used on flat and curved surfaces.

The Instruments is supplied with 3 springs:
1. 0-3N, graduation 10 g
2. 0-10N, graduation 50 g
3. 0-30N, graduation 150 g

The laser-engraved scale is clearly visible on the grey background. The diameter of the tip is Ø1 mm. Tips of Ø 0.75 mm (Bosch) and Ø 0.5 mm (van Laar) are available as an option.

SP0010
TQC Hardness Test SP0010
Range: 0-3N, 0-10N and 0-30N
Dimensions: Ø 14 to 19 mm, length 175 mm
Weight: 60 g
Material: Body in anodised aluminium, tips in tungsten carbide