{
  "title": "Duramin-600 robust universal hardness tester",
  "kind": "product",
  "company": "Struers",
  "category": "Metrology & quality control",
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  "source_url": "https://www.struers.com/en/products/hardness-testing/hardness-testing-equipment/duramin-600",
  "content_html": "<h2>Duramin-600 robust universal hardness tester | Struers.com</h2><p>A robust Vickers, Knoop, Brinell and Rockwell semi- and fully-automatic hardness testing machine, the Duramin-600 has a large load range and is tough enough to withstand the harshest production environments.</p><h2>Duramin-600</h2><h2>Robust and automatic universal hardness testing</h2><img src=\"/files/struers-file-4bd04027485f5f823f35e0c8/duramin-600-1024x665px.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"/files/struers-file-d4ec63760359a070e351113e/duramin-600-lab-1024x665px.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"/files/struers-file-10ea4485325d5f4368b8ba9c/duramin-600-embedded-pc-1024x665px.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"/files/struers-file-49328804c84107a6b4b8ea37/duramin-600-lab-touret-1024x665px.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><h2>Duramin-600 – Semi-Automatic Universal Tester</h2><p>Methods: Vickers, Knoop, Brinell and Rockwell hardness testing</p><p>Load ranges: 1-250 kgf, 3-750 kgf, 5-3000 kgf</p><p>Semi-automatic universal tester</p><p>Robust load cell-based universal tester</p><p>Automatic six-position turret</p><p>Ring-light with dark field illumination for the testing of soft metals</p><p>Optional motorized Z-axis for large samples</p><p>Embedded PC, operated by mouse or touchscreen</p><p>Duramin-600 is designed to survive the toughest production environment. It is a universal hardness tester, operated by a robust touchscreen, and comes available in three load ranges and with an optional motorized Z-table for larger samples.</p><h2>How does Duramin 600 support your Hardness Testing</h2><h3>Perfected for the production environment</h3>\nDesigned to last, the Duramin-600 employs industry strength components from the 400 kg frame to the display. \n<h3>Easy to operate</h3>\nSimple clamping, combined with clean software and a touchscreen, ensure stress-free operating and result reporting.\n<h3>High accuracy</h3>\nThe accurate and repeatable loading system based on load cell technology, combined with advanced software algorithms, ensures specific and repeatable image and hardness evaluation.<img src=\"/files/struers-file-39844b241f948fb8c4c30bab/duramin-600-perfected-for-the-production-environment-974x1400px.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><p>Perfected for the production environment</p><img src=\"/files/struers-file-ed64e5e335e964679822602c/duramin-600-easy-to-operate-975x1400px.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><p>Easy to operate</p><img src=\"/files/struers-file-fd6824e22799ba7d7eaa1335/duramin-600-high-accuracy-975x1400px.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><p>High accuracy</p><img src=\"/files/struers-file-f501762de5eb79ce00bde06c/duramin-600-simple-testing-1024x759px.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><p>Duramin-600 is available with a six-position automatic turret, facilitating exchange of up to three indenters and three objective lenses. The exchange of indenter and lens runs fully automatically in each model, helping to avoid calibration and potential human errors.</p><h2>Simple testing</h2><img src=\"/files/struers-file-88942db86c82fe14367405df/duramin-600-motorised-z-axis-1024x759px.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><p>Duramin-600 is available with an optional motorized spindle. This avoids the repetitive manual adjustment of the test anvil.</p><h2>Motorized Z-axis</h2><img src=\"/files/struers-file-4459208270d9849a6425ddf5/duramin-600-robust-frame-1024x759px.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><p>The Duramin-600 is built using a rigid metal frame that is ideal for rough conditions.</p><h2>Robust frame</h2><img src=\"/files/struers-file-124419d352c6e7a67fe871d9/duramin-600-clamping-flexibility-1024x759px.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><p>A variety of clamping devices and fixtures are available.</p><h2>Flexible clamping</h2><img src=\"/files/struers-file-c25e6b04b1c2f9bfa7e404ce/duramin-600-built-in-touch-screen-1024x759px.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><p>Duramin-600 is operated from a large 15-inch color touchscreen.</p><h2>Built-in touchscreen</h2><img src=\"/files/struers-file-419ec11086b4a31947d30792/duramin-600-data-exporting-function-1024x759-px.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><p>Measurement data can be exported in various formats and saved on a USB stick or network.</p><h2>Data exporting function</h2><img src=\"/files/struers-file-1c304782ca829dabc75b31ac/duramin-600-built-in-report-generator-1024x759-px.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><p>Test reports and measurement data can be easily generated and exported.</p><h2>Built-in report generator</h2><img src=\"/files/struers-file-9a87125b5d1737860ad8f014/duramin-600-optimal-safety-1024x759px.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><p>The machine automatically stops in the event of a work piece collision or any unexpected vibration or movement. This prevents damage to indenters and secures safety for operators.</p><h2>Optimal safety</h2><h2>Facts</h2><h2>Model Types</h2><h2>The Duramin-600 models come with a motorized, six-position turret, automatic illumination adjustment, auto focus, and automatic image evaluation as standard. The maximum sample height is 330 mm, with a throat depth of 260 mm. Duramin-600 is operated via a 15-inch color touchscreen. Objective lenses and indenters are ordered separately. All Duramin-600 M models come with manual Z-axis adjustment. All Duramin-600 Z models come with a motorized Z-axis adjustment.</h2><img src=\"/files/struers-file-bc1deae26bb3e753371bd559/duramin-600-m1-974x410px.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><h2>Duramin-600 M1</h2><p>Universal hardness tester with load cell technology for the automatic hardness testing of Brinell, Vickers, Rockwell, and Knoop With an extended load range of 9.8 N to 2450 N (1-250 kgf).</p><img src=\"/files/struers-file-f1b9478c6e1595f4e2c1f96d/duramin-600-m2-974x410px.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><h2>Duramin-600 M2</h2><p>Universal hardness tester with load cell technology for the automatic hardness testing of Brinell, Vickers, Rockwell, and Knoop With an extended load range of 29.4 N to 7,360 N (3.0-750 kgf)</p><img src=\"/files/struers-file-d54970e01075197972380f4d/duramin-600-m3-974x410px.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><h2>Duramin-600 M3</h2><h4>Universal hardness tester with load cell technology for the automatic hardness testing of Brinell, Vickers, Rockwell, and Knoop With an extended load range of 49.1 N to 29,430 N (5.0-3,000 kgf)<br><br><strong>Duramin-600 Z2</strong><br>Universal hardness tester with load cell technology for the automatic hardness testing of Brinell, Vickers, Rockwell, and Knoop With an extended load range of 29.4 N to 7,360 N (3.0-750 kgf)</h4><img src=\"/files/struers-file-167da868f86f92de08afb715/duramin-600-z1-974x410px.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><h2>Duramin-600 Z1</h2><p>Universal hardness tester with load cell technology for the automatic hardness testing of Brinell, Vickers, Rockwell, and Knoop With an extended load range of 9.8 N to 2450 N (1-250 kgf).                <br><br><strong>Duramin-600 Z3</strong><br>Universal hardness tester with load cell technology for the automatic hardness testing of Brinell, Vickers, Rockwell, and Knoop With an extended load range of 49.1 N to 29,430 N (5.0-3,000 kgf)</p><h2>Technical Data</h2><h2>Technical Data</h2><p>Struers Technical Data Sheets are designed to help you make the best choice of equipment for your particular purpose. You can find important information such as capacity and performance specifications, dimensions, weight, electrical data, noise levels, ambient conditions, and safety. In many cases you can also obtain an overview of accessories offering higher capacity and performance.</p><img src=\"/files/struers-file-b96d30fa7ea0453989feac5c/new-tech-sheets-icon.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><p><a href=\"/records/struers-library-sds-struers-com-66278\">Library</a></p><h2>Get your brochure for Duramin-600</h2><h2>Get your brochure for Duramin-600</h2><p>Get the full introduction, descriptive visuals, and key feature descriptions to help you qualify your choice of equipment.\n\n•\tExplanatory fotos\n•\tKey feature descriptions\n•\tTechnical Data Sheet</p><img src=\"/files/struers-file-a22858a294a68fe349d82ef9/new-brochures-icon.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><p><a href=\"/files/struers-file-c9518b32c9eb32b2e94b7e99/duramin-product-overview.pdf\">Related resource</a></p><p>Duramin-600 is designed to survive the toughest production environment. It is a universal hardness tester, operated by a robust touchscreen, and comes available in three load ranges and with an optional motorized Z-table for larger samples.</p><p>Read more</p><p>Read more</p>",
  "summary": "A robust Vickers, Knoop, Brinell and Rockwell semi- and fully-automatic hardness testing machine, the Duramin-600 has a large load range and is tough enough to withstand the harshest production environments.",
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  "updated_at": "2026-10-17"
}