Equotip<sup>®</sup> portable hardness testers

Equotip^® portable hardness testers – Leeb, Rockwell & UCI

Overcome the limitations of stationary bench top metal NDT hardness testing

Proceq's Equotip enables portable hardness inspection of almost any object, polished parts and heat-treated surfaces. The hardness measurements are made by using the dynamic rebound testing method according to Leeb, the static Portable Rockwell hardness test and the Ultrasonic Contact Impedance (UCI) method. The rugged Swiss-made metal NDT hardness testers are designed for portable hardness testing in the lab, in the workshop, at production facilities or on site. Proceq's latest innovation is Equotip Live featuring a wireless impact device, mobile app, real-time data sharing and cloud backup.

Since Proceq invented the Leeb hardness test principle in 1975, Equotip has become established as a globally recognized brand for portable hardness testing and a de facto industry standard. A wide range of different impact devices, as well as a comprehensive selection of test blocks and accessories cover most applications.

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Equotip Piccolo / Bambino 2

Equotip 550 Leeb

Equotip 550 Portable Rockwell

Equotip 550 UCI

Live Leeb D portable wireless metal hardness tester

Equotip Live Leeb D

Equotip Live UCI

Models

	Equotip Piccolo / Bambino 2	Equotip 550 Leeb	Equotip 550 Portable Rockwell	Equotip 550 UCI	Equotip Live Leeb D	Equotip Live UCI

Description	Description Fully integrated and handy Leeb hardness tester with a compact and robust housing. Ideally suited for quick on-site hardness tests. Optional DL probe for confined spaces and recessed surfaces. Equotip Piccolo 2 allows the transfer of the data to a PC.	Description Versatile Leeb hardness tester for on-site testing of heavy, large or installed parts. Rugged touchscreen designed to provide an exceptional user experience and best possible measuring and analysis. Enhanced software features and analysis functions. Equotip 540 for regular basic usage without extensive reporting needs.	Description Portable Rockwell hardness tester for scratch-sensitive, polished and thin parts. It features excellent sensitivity through small penetration of a few micrometer. Rugged touchscreen with enhanced software features and analysis functions.	Description Flexible UCI hardness tester for fine-grained material with any shape and heat-treated surfaces. The patented adjustable test load enables a wide range of applications. Rugged touchscreen with enhanced software features and analysis functions. Equotip 540 for regular basic usage without extensive reporting needs.	Description The world’s first full IoT portable wireless hardness testing solution with real-time data sharing, cloud backup and intuitive user interface. The ultra portable Equotip Live Leeb D impact device is perfect for use in confined spaces.	Description Equotip Live UCI creates new opportunities for collaboration in portable hardness testing. The Equotip iOS app allows you to conduct measurements at a remote location and provide instant access of your results to your team.
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Your Benefits	Your Benefits Entry model for quick on-site tests Compact housing and automatic angle correction allow flexible use Comes with the high accuracy known for all Equotip products	Your Benefits Use full Leeb probe portfolio and combine with Portable Rockwell and UCI Comes with the high accuracy known for all Equotip products Ready-to-go reports through powerful built-in reporting feature	Your Benefits Combine with Leeb and UCI Equally reliable, accurate and standardized but faster than stationary Rockwell hardness testers Ready-to-go reports through powerful built-in reporting feature	Your Benefits Combine with Leeb and Portable Rockwel On-screen feedback to reduce measurement inaccuracies caused by the operator Ready-to-go reports through powerful built-in reporting feature	Your Benefits Wireless impact device and clean user-interface Easily share your measurements and reports in real-time worldwide Logbook for full data traceability and to add media	Your Benefits Wireless UCI probe Instantly share your measurements and reports Logbook for full data traceability
Native Scale	Native Scale HL	Native Scale HL	Native Scale µm, µinch	Native Scale HV (UCI)	Native Scale HL	Native Scale HV (UCI)
Available Scales	Available Scales HB, HV, HRB, HRC, HS, MPA (Equotip Piccolo 2 only)	Available Scales HB, HV, HRA, HRB, HRC, HS, MPA	Available Scales HB, HV, HRA, HRB, HRC, R15N, HR15T, HMMRC, MPA	Available Scales HB, HV, HRA, HRB, HRC, HR15N, HR15T, MPA	Available Scales HB, HV, HRB, HRC, HS, MPA	Available Scales HB, HV, HLD, HRA, HRB, HRC, HR15N, HR15T, MPA
Available Probes	Available Probes Leeb D / DL	Available Probes Leeb D / DC / DL / S / E / G / C	Available Probes Portable Rockwell Probe 50N (can also be connected directly to PC)	Available Probes UCI (Adjustable HV1 - HV10)	Available Probes Leeb D	Available Probes Universal probe with adjustable test load between HV1 and HV10
Combination With Other Methods	Combination With Other Methods	Combination With Other Methods Portable Rockwell, UCI	Combination With Other Methods Leeb, UCI	Combination With Other Methods Leeb, Portable Rockwell	Combination With Other Methods	Combination With Other Methods
Average Roughness Ra (µm / µinch)	Average Roughness Ra (µm / µinch) 2 / 80	Average Roughness Ra (µm / µinch) 7 / 275 (Leeb G)	Average Roughness Ra (µm / µinch) 2 / 80	Average Roughness Ra (µm / µinch) 12.5 / 500	Average Roughness Ra (µm / µinch) 2 / 80	Average Roughness Ra (µm / µinch) 12.5 / 500
Minimum Mass (kg / lbs)	Minimum Mass (kg / lbs) 0.05 / 0.2	Minimum Mass (kg / lbs) 0.02 / 0.045 (Leeb C)	Minimum Mass (kg / lbs) No requirement	Minimum Mass (kg / lbs) 0.3 / 0.66	Minimum Mass (kg / lbs) 0.05 / 0.2	Minimum Mass (kg / lbs) 0.3 / 0.66
Minimum Thickness (mm / inch)	Minimum Thickness (mm / inch) 3 / 0.12	Minimum Thickness (mm / inch) 1 / 0.04 (Leeb C)	Minimum Thickness (mm / inch) 10 x indendation depth	Minimum Thickness (mm / inch) 5 / 0.2	Minimum Thickness (mm / inch) 3 / 0.12	Minimum Thickness (mm / inch) 5 / 0.2

Applications

	Equotip Piccolo / Bambino 2	Equotip 550 Leeb	Equotip 550 Portable Rockwell	Equotip 550 UCI	Equotip Live Leeb D	Equotip Live UCI

Standard to large objects	Standard to large objects	Standard to large objects	Standard to large objects	Standard to large objects	Standard to large objects	Standard to large objects
Round objects	Round objects In combination with support rings	Round objects In combination with support rings	Round objects In combination with special support foot	Round objects	Round objects In combination with support rings	Round objects
Light objects ( <2kg)	Light objects ( <2kg)	Light objects ( <2kg) With impact device Leeb C	Light objects ( <2kg)	Light objects ( <2kg)	Light objects ( <2kg)	Light objects ( <2kg)
Very hard objects	Very hard objects	Very hard objects With impact devices Leeb S and E	Very hard objects	Very hard objects	Very hard objects	Very hard objects
Cast objects	Cast objects	Cast objects With impact devices Leeb G and D	Cast objects	Cast objects	Cast objects	Cast objects
Polished objects	Polished objects	Polished objects With impact device Leeb C	Polished objects	Polished objects	Polished objects	Polished objects
Limited accessibility	Limited accessibility With impact device Leeb DL	Limited accessibility With impact devices Leeb DC and DL	Limited accessibility	Limited accessibility	Limited accessibility	Limited accessibility
Thin objects ( <5mm)	Thin objects ( <5mm)	Thin objects ( <5mm)	Thin objects ( <5mm)	Thin objects ( <5mm)	Thin objects ( <5mm)	Thin objects ( <5mm)
Heat treated surfaces	Heat treated surfaces	Heat treated surfaces	Heat treated surfaces	Heat treated surfaces	Heat treated surfaces	Heat treated surfaces
Additional Applications	Additional Applications Fire damage assessment Machined steel parts Case hardened components Building industry Archeological inspection Thermal cutting Ancient Unesco Mogao caves in China	Additional Applications Fire damage assessment Engine cylinder Narrow automotive parts Aluminium castings Steel rolls Marine industry Transmission gears Rolling mills How to create specific conversion curves Leeb and Portable Rockwell combined Automotive system integration Thermal cutting Stator wedge NDT of rock reference list	Additional Applications Prime mover hydraulic cylinder Automotive parts Differences in alloys Accuracy for small components Thin walled metal pipes Composite materials Steel rings Watch components Aging roadway metals Heavy and bulky forging dies Extruded aluminum Medical wires Small components Leeb and Portable Rockwell combined Thermal cutting Gigantic saws	Additional Applications Steam turbine generator Thermal cutting	Additional Applications Fire damage assessment Marine industry Transmission gears Rolling mills Thermal cutting Testing of rail welds in combination with flaw sizing For Internet of Things (IoT) and Industry 4.0 environments Flanges, engine blocks, shafts, gears, landing gears, rolls, coils, bars, pipes and heat treated components	Additional Applications

Features

	Equotip Piccolo / Bambino 2	Equotip 550 Leeb	Equotip 550 Portable Rockwell	Equotip 550 UCI	Equotip Live Leeb D	Equotip Live UCI

Instrument Firmware	Instrument Firmware Automatic compensation for impact direction Integration in automated testing environments (incl. remote control): Equotip Piccolo 2 only Language independent	Instrument Firmware Automatic compensation for impact direction Personalized user profiles and views Integration in automated testing environments (incl. remote control) 11 Languages and timezone supported	Instrument Firmware Personalized user profiles and views Integration in automated testing environments (incl. remote control) 11 Languages and timezone supported	Instrument Firmware Profile view One-step calibration Automatic compensation for impact direction Personalized user profiles and views Integration in automated testing environments (incl. remote control) 11 Languages and timezone supported	Instrument Firmware iOS app including free updates (visit live.proceq.com for compatibility information) Hotspots with predefined shortcuts Audio output of readings allow to keep mobile in the pocket On-screen guides Automatic compensation for impact direction Verification and calibration information for higher reliability	Instrument Firmware iOS app including free updates Hotspots with predefined shortcuts Audio output of readings allow to keep mobile in the pocket On-screen guides Verification and calibration information for higher reliability
PC Software	PC Software Piccolink software (Equotip Piccolo 2 only)	PC Software Equotip Link allowing direct reporting and custom reports	PC Software Equotip Link allowing direct reporting and custom reports	PC Software Equotip Link allowing direct reporting and custom reports	PC Software Webbrowser-based Equotip Live solution	PC Software Web browser-based Equotip Live solution
Display	Display Monochrome 4-digit	Display 7” color rugged touchscreen unit (800 x 480 pixels) with dual core processor	Display 7” color rugged touchscreen unit (800 x 480 pixels) with dual core processor	Display 7” color rugged touchscreen unit (800 x 480 pixels) with dual core processor	Display Any iOS device (not included in the delivery)	Display Any compatible Apple® iPad (iOS 8.0 and higher)
Memory	Memory 32 KB (~ 2’000 readings) (Equotip Piccolo 2 only)	Memory Internal 8 GB flash memory (> 1’000’000 measurements)	Memory Internal 8 GB flash memory (> 1’000’000 measurements)	Memory Internal 8 GB flash memory (> 1’000’000 measurements)	Memory Memory of iOS device	Memory Memory of iOS device
Connections	Connections USB interface to PC	Connections USB host / device and Ethernet	Connections USB host / device and Ethernet	Connections USB host / device and Ethernet	Connections USB for charging and updates	Connections USB for charging and updates
Measuring Range	Measuring Range 150 – 950 HL	Measuring Range 150 - 950 HL	Measuring Range 0 - 100 µm; 19 - 70 HRC; 35 - 1‘000 HV	Measuring Range 20 - 2000 HV	Measuring Range 150 - 950 HL	Measuring Range 20 – 2000 HV
Measuring Accuracy	Measuring Accuracy ± 4 HL (0.5% at 800 HL)	Measuring Accuracy ± 4 HL (0.5% at 800 HL)	Measuring Accuracy ± 0.8 µm; ~ ± 1.0 HRC	Measuring Accuracy -	Measuring Accuracy ± 4 HL (0.5% at 800 HL)	Measuring Accuracy -
Coefficient of variation	Coefficient of variation -	Coefficient of variation -	Coefficient of variation -	Coefficient of variation Significantly lower than the limits set in DIN 50159 & ASTM A1038	Coefficient of variation -	Coefficient of variation Significantly lower than the limits set in DIN 50159 & ASTM A1038
Measurement deviation	Measurement deviation -	Measurement deviation -	Measurement deviation -	Measurement deviation Significantly lower than the limits set in DIN 50159 & ASTM A1038	Measurement deviation -	Measurement deviation Significantly lower than the limits set in DIN 50159 & ASTM A1038

Standardization

	Equotip Piccolo / Bambino 2	Equotip 550 Leeb	Equotip 550 Portable Rockwell	Equotip 550 UCI	Equotip Live Leeb D	Equotip Live UCI

Standards	Standards ASTM A 956 ASTM E 140 ASTM A 370 ISO 16859 DIN 50156 GB/T 17394 JB/T 9378	Standards ASTM A 956 ASTM E 140 ASTM A 370 ISO 16859 DIN 50156 GB/T 17394 JB/T 9378	Standards DIN 50157	Standards ASTM A 1038 ASTM E 140 DIN 50159 ISO 18265 GB/T 34205-2017	Standards ASTM A 956 ASTM E 140 ASTM A 370 ISO 16859 JB/T 9378 GB/T 17394 DIN 50156	Standards ASTM A 1038 ASTM E 140 DIN 50159 ISO 18265 GB/T 34205-2017
Guidelines	Guidelines ASME CRTD-91 DGZfP Guideline MC 1 VDI / VDE Guideline 2616 Paper 1 Nordtest Technical Reports 424-1, 424-2, 424-3	Guidelines ASME CRTD-91 DGZfP Guideline MC 1 VDI / VDE Guideline 2616 Paper 1 Nordtest Technical Reports 424-1, 424-2, 424-3	Guidelines DGZfP Guideline MC 1 VDI / VDE Guideline 2616 Paper 1 Nordtest Technical Reports 424-1, 424-2, 424-3	Guidelines ASME CRTD-91 DGZfP Guideline MC 1 VDI / VDE Guideline 2616 Paper 1 Nordtest Technical Reports 424-1, 424-2, 424-3	Guidelines ASME CRTD-91 DGZfP Guideline MC 1 VDI / VDE Guideline 2616 Paper 1 Nordtest Technical Reports 424-1, 424-2, 424-3	Guidelines DGZfP Guideline MC 1 VDI / VDE Guideline 2616 Paper 1 ASME CRTD-91

Accessories

	Equotip Piccolo / Bambino 2	Equotip 550 Leeb	Equotip 550 Portable Rockwell	Equotip 550 UCI	Equotip Live Leeb D	Equotip Live UCI

Measurement Accessories	Measurement Accessories Equotip Piccolo 2/Bambino 2 DL Accessory Kit (352 95 021) Set of Support Rings (353 03 000)	Measurement Accessories Equotip Leeb Impact Device D (356 00 100) Equotip Leeb Impact Device E (356 00 400) Equotip Leeb Impact Device G (356 00 300) Set of support rings 12 pcs. for D/DC/C/E/S) (353 03 000) Battery complete (327 01 033) Quick Charger (external) (327 01 053) 2-in-1 Kits Special Offers: Equotip 550 Portable Rockwell & Leeb D Kit (356 10 021), Equotip 550 Leeb D & UCI Kit (356 10 022)	Measurement Accessories Equotip Portable Rockwell Probe 50N (for Equotip 550 or PC) (356 00 600) Equotip Portable Rockwell Measuring Clamp (354 01 200) Equotip Portable Rockwell Special Foot RZ 18 mm - 70 mm (354 01 250) Equotip Portable Rockwell Special Foot RZ 70 mm - ∞ (354 01 253) Battery complete (327 01 033) Quick Charger (external) (327 01 053) 2-in-1 Kits Special Offers: Equotip 550 Portable Rockwell & UCI Kit (356 10 020), Equotip 550 Portable Rockwell & Leeb D Kit (356 10 021)	Measurement Accessories Equotip UCI Probe HV1-HV10 (356 00 700) Equotip UCI Special Foot (356 00 720) Battery complete (327 01 033) Quick Charger (external) (327 01 053) 2-in-1 Kits Special Offers: Equotip 550 Portable Rockwell & UCI Kit (356 10 020), Equotip 550 Leeb D & UCI Kit (356 10 022)	Measurement Accessories Equotip Live Leeb D Impact Device Basic (358 00 101) Set of Support Rings (353 03 000)	Measurement Accessories
Verification Tools	Verification Tools Equotip Test Block D/DC, ~775 HLD / ~56 HRC, Proceq Factory Calibration (357 13 100)	Verification Tools Equotip Test Block E, ~810 HLE / ~63 HRC (357 14 400) Equotip Test Block G, ~570 HLG / ~340 HB (357 32 300) Equotip Test Block D/DC, ~775 HLD / ~56 HRC (357 13 100)	Verification Tools Equotip Portable Rockwell Test Block ~62 HRC, ISO 6508-3 HRC Calibration (357 44 100)	Verification Tools Equotip UCI Test Block ~850HV, ISO 6507-3 HV5 Calibration (357 54 100)	Verification Tools Equotip Test Block D/DC, ~775 HLD / ~56 HRC, Factory Calibrations by Proceq (357 13 100)	Verification Tools

Downloads

	Equotip Piccolo / Bambino 2	Equotip 550 Leeb	Equotip 550 Portable Rockwell	Equotip 550 UCI	Equotip Live Leeb D	Equotip Live UCI

Documents	Documents Equotip Application Booklet Equotip Family Presentation Equotip Piccolo Bambino 2 Operating Instructions Equotip Piccolo Bambino 2 Quick Start Guide Equotip Piccolo Bambino 2 Sales Flyer Portable Non-Destructive Metal Testing Instruments	Documents Equotip 550 Certificates Equotip 550 Quick Start Guide Equotip 550 Sales Flyer Equotip 550 incl. Leeb U Operating Instructions Equotip Application Booklet Equotip Family Presentation Portable Non-Destructive Metal Testing Instruments Quick Charger Operating Instructions Rock Testing Sales Flyer	Documents Equotip 550 Certificates Equotip 550 Quick Start Guide Equotip 550 Sales Flyer Equotip 550 incl. Leeb U Operating Instructions Equotip Application Booklet Equotip Family Presentation Portable Non-Destructive Metal Testing Instruments Quick Charger Operating Instructions	Documents Equotip 550 Certificates Equotip 550 Other Equotip 550 Quick Start Guide Equotip 550 Sales Flyer Equotip 550 incl. Leeb U Operating Instructions Equotip Application Booklet Equotip Family Presentation Portable Non-Destructive Metal Testing Instruments Quick Charger Operating Instructions	Documents Equotip Application Booklet Equotip Family Presentation Equotip Live Quick Start Guide Equotip Live Sales Flyer Portable Non-Destructive Metal Testing Instruments	Documents Equotip Application Booklet Equotip Family Presentation Equotip Live Other Equotip Live Quick Start Guide Equotip Live Sales Flyer Portable Non-Destructive Metal Testing Instruments UCI Accuracy and Repeatability
Software	Software Piccolink Setup V3.1.0 PqUpgrade Setup V1.5.3	Software EquotipLink Setup V1.4.10 PqRemote V1.2.0 PqUpgrade Setup V1.5.3	Software EquotipLink Setup V1.4.10 PqRemote V1.2.0 PqUpgrade Setup V1.5.3	Software EquotipLink Setup V1.4.10 PqRemote V1.2.0 PqUpgrade Setup V1.5.3	Software PqUpgrade Setup V1.5.3	Software
Media	Media Equotip Piccolo Bambino 2 Application 01	Media Equotip 550 Leeb Application 01	Media Equotip 550 Portable Rockwell	Media Equotip 550 UCI Application 01	Media Equotip Live Leeb D Equotip Live Leeb D Application 01 Equotip Live Logbook	Media Equotip Live Logbook Equotip Live Picture Equotip Live UCI Equotip Live UCI Application 01

Videos

	Equotip Piccolo / Bambino 2	Equotip 550 Leeb	Equotip 550 Portable Rockwell	Equotip 550 UCI	Equotip Live Leeb D	Equotip Live UCI

	Equotip Piccolo / Bambino 2	Equotip 550 Leeb	Equotip 550 Portable Rockwell	Equotip 550 UCI	Equotip Live Leeb D	Equotip Live UCI

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Equotip® portable hardness testers – Leeb, Rockwell & UCI