BAQ Webster Portable Hardness Tester
The BAQ Webster Hardness Tester is a portable, pincer-style testing instrument designed for fast and effortless mobile hardness testing of metal sheets, profiles, and tubes. Operating in full compliance with the ASTM B647 standard, it provides instant hardness readings on aluminum alloys, brass, copper, cold-rolled steel, and stainless steel sheets directly on the shop floor.
Online Catalog ↗ Not sure this is the right one? Find it in 3 questions →BAQ Webster – Key Features
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Pincer-Style Ergonomic Design: Clamps directly onto metal sheets, pipes, and extrusions for quick, one-handed hardness evaluation.
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ASTM B647 Standard Compliance: Built according to the globally recognized ASTM B647 standard for hardness testing of aluminum alloys and sheet metals.
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Multi-Scale Conversion: Easily convert hardness readings to standard Rockwell (HRE, HRF, HRB) and Vickers (HV) scales.
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Fast Field Calibration: Simple on-site calibration using included reference test strips, requiring no electronic power source.
Model Versions & Materials
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W-20 / W-20a / W-20b: Specially designed for aluminum alloys (25-110 HRE / 58-131 HV).
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W-B75 / W-B75b: Designed for hard/medium-hard brass and hard aluminum alloys (63-105 HRF).
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W-BB75 / W-BB75b: Designed for soft brass and pure copper (18-100 HRE).
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W-B92: Designed for cold-rolled steel sheets and stainless steel (50-92 HRB).
Application Areas & Examples
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Aluminum Extrusion & Profiles: Fast quality check of extruded aluminum bars, tubes, and complex structural profiles.
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Sheet Metal Fabrication: On-site verification of sheet metal hardness before bending, stamping, or forming.
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Pipe & Tube Manufacturing: Quick wall hardness testing on thin- and thick-walled metallic pipes.
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Incoming Goods Inspection (IQC): Fast acceptance testing of raw metal sheets and extrusions upon delivery.
Standard Delivery Scope
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Webster Hardness Tester Main Unit
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Standard Test Sheet / Reference Block
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Spare Indenter Pin
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Calibration Screwdriver
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User Manual
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BAQ Company Certificate
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Protective Carrying Case
Not Sure Which Hardness Testing Method Fits Your Application?
Learn more about the differences between Ultrasonic (UCI), Leeb (Rebound), Webster, and Barcol methods, and discover which technology delivers the best accuracy for your components in our expert guide:
You can also contact the technical team at NEXSEN, the authorized BAQ distributor, for free product demonstrations and application support.
Explore Our BAQ Products and Categories
Visit our categories to find the ideal hardness testing solution for your shop floor or laboratory, download detailed technical documentation, and explore our product lineup:
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Portable Hardness Testers:(Our complete lineup of mobile testing solutions)
Ultrasonic (UCI) Hardness Testers (For thin-walled, heat-treated, and delicate parts)
Rebound (Leeb) Hardness Testers (For heavy castings, forgings, and massive steel structures)
Webster Pincer Hardness Testers (For aluminum extrusions, pipes, and sheet metals)
Barcol Hardness Testers (For FRP/GRP composites, aluminum, and rigid plastics)
Featured BAQ Hardness Testers:
BAQ AlphaDur Mini III & AlphaDur 3: Non-destructive Ultrasonic (UCI) hardness testing solutions.
BAQ dynaROCK III: Universal Leeb hardness tester with auto probe recognition and color screen.
BAQ alphaROCK: Hybrid hardness tester uniting UCI and Leeb methods in a single casing.
BAQ Webster & Barcol Impressor: Practical field testing solutions for aluminum, extrusions, sheet metals, and composites.
Request a Demo & Technical Support from NEXSEN
As the contracted distributor of BAQ, NEXSEN is here to help you select the right model for your application. Contact our technical sales team today to learn more, schedule an on-site demonstration, or request a quote!
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