Proceq Equotip 550 Portable Hardness Testing System

Description

Proceq Equotip 550 Portable Hardness Testing System

Advanced Portable Hardness Testing Solution for Metals, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, and Industrial Inspection

The Proceq Equotip 550 Portable Hardness Testing System is a premium portable hardness tester engineered to deliver laboratory-grade hardness measurements directly in the field, workshop, production line, or inspection environment. Developed by Proceq (now part of Screening Eagle Technologies), the Equotip 550 combines multiple hardness testing technologies within a single platform, enabling inspectors, quality engineers, and NDT professionals to perform accurate and repeatable hardness evaluations across a wide range of metallic materials.

Designed for maximum flexibility, the Equotip 550 supports Leeb Rebound, Portable Rockwell, Ultrasonic Contact Impedance (UCI), and Scratch Hardness Testing, making it one of the most versatile portable hardness testing systems available for industrial applications.

Why Choose the Proceq Equotip 550?

The Equotip 550 is built to meet the increasing demand for reliable hardness testing across manufacturing, aerospace, oil & gas, automotive, power generation, and heavy industry sectors.

Key Advantages

• Multi-technology hardness testing platform
• Leeb, UCI, Portable Rockwell, and Scratch methods
• Wireless probe connectivity
• Cloud-enabled reporting capabilities
• Rugged industrial design
• High-speed measurement processing
• Wide material compatibility
• Advanced statistical analysis
• Automatic hardness conversion
• Industry-standard compliance
• Large touchscreen display
• Expandable testing ecosystem

Overview of Equotip 550 Technology

One Platform for Multiple Hardness Testing Methods

Unlike traditional hardness testers limited to a single technology, the Equotip 550 provides a modular architecture supporting multiple testing methods.

Supported Testing Technologies

Leeb Rebound Hardness Testing

Ideal for:

• Large forgings
• Castings
• Heavy machinery
• Steel structures
• Pressure vessels

UCI Hardness Testing

Ideal for:

• Thin materials
• Surface-hardened parts
• Weld inspections
• Heat-treated components

Portable Rockwell Testing

Ideal for:

• Production quality control
• Incoming material verification
• Heat treatment validation

Scratch Hardness Testing

Ideal for:

• Coating evaluation
• Surface resistance testing
• Material characterization

Equotip Leeb Technology

Dynamic Rebound Hardness Testing

The Equotip Leeb method measures hardness by analyzing the impact and rebound velocity of a tungsten carbide impact body.

Benefits

• Fast measurements
• Minimal surface preparation
• Suitable for large components
• Portable field inspections
• Reliable repeatability

Common Applications

• Steel mills
• Foundries
• Shipbuilding
• Mining equipment
• Structural fabrication

UCI Technology

Ultrasonic Contact Impedance Hardness Testing

The UCI method uses a vibrating rod and Vickers diamond to determine hardness through ultrasonic frequency changes.

Advantages

• Small indentation size
• High accuracy
• Thin-wall component testing
• Precision machined parts
• Weld heat-affected zone inspection

Suitable Materials

• Carbon steel
• Stainless steel
• Tool steel
• Aluminum alloys
• Titanium alloys
• Copper alloys

Wireless Connectivity and Digital Reporting

Smart Inspection Workflow

The Equotip 550 features advanced digital connectivity for efficient data management.

Connectivity Features

• Wi-Fi communication
• Bluetooth connectivity
• USB data transfer
• Cloud synchronization
• PDF report generation
• Digital record management

Benefits

• Faster reporting
• Reduced paperwork
• Improved traceability
• Centralized data storage

Technical Specifications