Wilson^® VH3100 Vickers and Knoop Hardness Tester

Wilson VH3100

Automated Hardness Testing System

Crafted to fit the demands of 24/7 applications, the Wilson VH3100 provides a fully automated, lean hardness tester. With a 3-position virtual turret housing one indenter and two measurement objectives, it streamlines operations by fixing indenters, objectives, and the overview camera in place. Configured with DiaMet software, this robust machine ensures maximum precision and minimized testing time.

Wilson VH3100 Benefits

Ease of Use

Ease of operation is facilitated by both the intelligently designed machine and the user-friendly DiaMet software

Specialized

A dedicated tester with a single indenter for a lean design
Loadcell with a range of 0.05 – 10kgf

Increased Up-Time

Collision Resistant System preventing indenter or objective damage
Built-in overshoot protection
Minimized complexity by aligning indenters, objectives, and the optional overview camera at a fixed position, reducing moving parts and service requirements

Diamet^® Hardness Testing Software

Enhance sample throughput while ensuring consistency with minimal complexity through our DiaMet 2.0 software system.

Ordering

Wilson VH3100
Configure your VH3000 Series Vickers-Knoop Hardness Tester and select from motorized stage sizes, vertical test capacity, optics, and load cell selections.
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Part #	Description
Main Unit
W3111	3 objectives + 1 indenter, 0.050 - 10kgf load range, includes DiaMet workstation and 24" monitor
Software Options
W3100A03	DiaMet Full-Automatic software package
W3100A15	DiaMet Enterprise software package
Motorized Stages
W3000SS	Standard Size (180 x 180mm)
W3000SL	Large Size (300 x 180mm)
Vertical Test Capacity
W3100D01	Height - 125mm
W3100D02	Height - 170mm
W3100D03	Height - 215mm
Load Cell
W3100E02	100N Loadcell
Overview Camera
W3110F01	Separate overview camera, Includes Scan & Stitch function in the DiaMet software
Additional Accessories
W3100G01	Indenter Holder (Standard)
W3100G02	SnapGrip Holder
W9100687	Vickers Indenter (Vickers Indenter, ISO & ASTM Certified)

Objectives
Part Number	Negative Mag.	Max. Field of View
W5XLWDO	5x	3600μm
W10XLWD	10x	1800μm
W20XLWD	20x	900μm
W40XLWD	40x	450μm
W50XLWD	50x	360μm
W100XLWD	100x	180μm

Specifications

	Wilson VH3100
Scales	HV, HK
Turret	Automatic 3 position + overview Automatic
Indenter positions	1 (optional with SnapGrip)
Test Load (select)	Medium loadcell (100N) 50gf - 10kgf
Test Load Accuracy	±1.5% < 200g, ±1% > 200g
Force Application	Load Cell
Dwell Time	1 - 999 seconds
Standard Compliance	ASTM E384, E92; ISO 6507, 9385, 4545
Magnification Range	30X - 2000X with digital zooming
Overview Camera (optional)	0.5 x 0.5in [13 x 13mm]
Light Source	LED

Consumables and Accessories

Test Blocks

Available in a wide range that set the standard for industry

Indenters

Browse our selection of ISO & ASTM Certified Indenters

Sample Holders

Find sample support that’s right for your application

GP-HDT Sample Fixture

Move directly from grinding and polishing to hardness testing

Vickers-Knoop Vibration Isolation Systems

Limit outside vibrations and ensure your specimen remains motionless during testing

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Product Literature

VH3000 Series Brochure

DiaMet brochure

Buehler Product Catalog

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