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The Equotip Bambino hardness tester is a simple, economical and easy-to-use portable rebound tester for hardness measurements on most metals.

It combines a light and compact design and an innovative impact device type D to offer an unmatched price/performance ratio.

Scratch proofed anodized aluminum housing – rugged and durable, compact in size at just 147.5 x 44 x 20 mm (5.71 x 1.74 x 0.79 in.)
The large bright LCD display and the 3-button keypad allow easy readings and simple device control
Rapid reload and trigger mechanism and automatic correction for impact direction
Wide measurement range on most common hardness scales (HV, HB, HRC, HRB, HS)
Display of single impacts and of the average of a measurement series
Intelligent on/standby power switching for optimum battery charge life

Good for most metals
Ideal for quick tests at incoming inspection and throughout production
Useful for production level testing on heavy and big parts
Handy for difficult to access or confined test locations, also curved sample surfaces

Proceq offers a wide selection of support rings to permit testing on a great variety of part geometries.
Proceq also offers an advanced version of the Bambino, the Equotip Piccolo, which also offers measurement statistics, additional conversions, data storage and USB functionality.

Testing method	Leeb rebound
Impact energy	11 Nmm (Equotip D probe)
Spherical test tip	Tungsten carbide, 3 mm diameter
Min. radius of surface curvature	10 mm
Testing range	150 - 950 HL
Resolution	1 HL; 1 HV; 1 HB; 0.1 HRC; 0.1 HRB; 0.1 HS
Accuracy	± 4 HL (0.5% at 800 HL)
Dimensions	147.5 x 44 x 20 mm (5.71 x 1.75 x 0.79 in.)
Weight	110 g
Housing material	scratch proofed anodized aluminum
Display	large, high contrast LCD
Internal data storage	N/A
Communication	N/A
PC application	N/A
Battery	Li ion, charges through device USB port, over ~ 20,000 impacts on a full charge, intelligent wake-up/sleep mode
Operating temperature	-10 to +60 °C (14 to 140 °F)
Humidity	90% max.