Starrett Expands Hardness Testing Line
From Rockwell to Brinell and Vickers, Sixteen New Systems Added
ATHOL, MA U.S.A. (August 27, 2019) – The L.S. Starrett Co., a leading global manufacturer of precision measuring tools and gages, metrology systems and more, has significantly expanded its line of Benchtop Hardness Testers, adding seven Rockwell systems, eight Vickers systems and one Brinell system, a total of 16 new testers. “From basic analog and manual control, to advanced digital and fully automated systems, our new Hardness lineup offers customers a complete and comprehensive range of solutions for any or all of their hardness testing needs,” said Mr. Emerson Leme, Vice President Starrett Industrial Products – North America.
The new Starrett Rockwell Hardness Systems include two regular Rockwell Digital Testers, two Superficial Rockwell Testers, (one dial and one digital), two Twin Rockwell-Superficial Rockwell Testers (one dial and one digital), and two Twin Rockwell-Superficial testers with a Dolphin Nose design that are fully automated digital systems with output to PC and capable of measuring 30 different Rockwell scales.
New Starrett Vickers Hardness Testers include six Micro Vickers Testers for handling a testing range of 1HV-2967HC and 8 test forces, two with Digicam Basic Manual Software for manually selecting edges of indentation, two with Digicam Auto Software for automatically detecting edges of indentation, and two testers with Auto Turret control (one with basic software, one with auto software). In addition, there are two Macro Vickers Testers for handling up to 17 test forces; one featuring Digicam Basic Manual software and one featuring Digicam Automatic Software.
The new Starrett Digital Brinell Hardness Tester features automatic loading and can handle 10 scales.
To view the new Starrett Hardness Testing Line, click here.
About The L.S. Starrett Company
Founded in 1880 and headquartered in Athol, MA U.S.A., The L.S. Starrett Company is a leading global manufacturer of precision measuring tools and gages, optical comparators and vision systems and force and hardness testing solutions. Starrett also manufactures laser measurement systems, custom engineered granite solutions, custom gaging, band saw blades, power tool accessory saw blades, workshop tools and jobsite tools. The Starrett brand is recognized throughout the world for exceptional quality and precision. Skilled personnel, superior products, manufacturing expertise, innovation and excellent service and support have earned Starrett its reputation as the "World's Greatest Toolmakers". Starrett has over 1,600 employees worldwide and annual sales exceeding $200 million. The company has six manufacturing locations in the U.S.A., including facilities in Massachusetts, North Carolina, Georgia, Ohio, Minnesota and California. Starrett also has three international manufacturing facilities. Plants are located in Brazil, Scotland and China, in addition to distribution centers and offices located worldwide. The L.S. Starrett Company is publicly traded on the NYSE, symbol SCX.
For more information contact The L.S. Starrett Company, 121 Crescent Street, Athol, MA 01331 U.S.A. Telephone: (978) 249-3551, Fax: (978) 249-8495, email: general@starrett.com, internet: https://www.starrett.com
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