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  "title": "DuraVersa-100 universal hardness tester",
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  "company": "Struers",
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  "content_html": "<h2>DuraVersa-100 universal hardness tester | Struers.com</h2><p>A powerful Vickers, Knoop, Brinell and Rockwell hardness testing machine, the DuraVersa-100 gives you micro, macro and universal testing in one fully automatic machine – with a wide load range and many applications, including Jominy testing, for the ultimate in versatility.</p><h2>DuraVersa-100</h2><h2>Adaptable and accurate universal hardness tester</h2><img src=\"/files/struers-file-180e8300b0854197412d9b6b/1.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"/files/struers-file-c27b16c92746ee019c429b67/2.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"/files/struers-file-1dba81e3d1b8b2e7d6450a78/3.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><h2>DuraVersa-100 – Fully Automatic Micro/Macro/Universal Tester</h2><p>Methods: Vickers, Knoop, Brinell and Rockwell hardness testing</p><p>Load ranges: 200 gf - 250kgf, 200 gf - 750 kgf, 200 gf - 3000 kgf</p><p>Automatic eight-position turret + combined touch probe &amp; laser pointer</p><p>Motorized test head</p><p>Motorized XY-stage (selectable option)</p><p>Anti-collision system</p><p>Overview camera</p><p>Embedded PC, operated by mouse or touchscreen (external PC optional)</p><p>Other features include mapping, edge detection, welding measurement, fracture measurement, and Jominy testing.</p>The DuraVersa-100 is an automated Universal hardness tester, supporting all common hardness scales like Rockwell, Vickers, Knoop, and Brinell. Offered in three versions, starting from loads as low as 200gf and extending up to 250 kg, 750kg, or even 3000kg, with the option for expansion to include low forces down to 10gf for all 3 versions. Each version features the distinctive 9-position turret, providing flexibility to equip indenters and objectives according to specific application requirements.<br>\n<br>\nThe new universal hardness tester is software controlled with a built-in high-resolution camera and motorized Z-axis with auto-focus and auto-measure, thus ensuring repeatable and effortless results. The models with automated stage unleash limitless automation possibilities.<h2>How does DuraVersa 100 support your Hardness Testing</h2><h3>Fast, dependable results for multiple applications</h3>\nNo matter what material you work with, Struers ensures that your lab has the right setup to meet the standards you need, with optimal reproducibility and repeatability of results.\n<h3>Gain control</h3>\nWhether dealing with small or large samples, single or multiple, leveraging the overview camera option offers a clear outline of the testing requirements, facilitating swift and accurate preparation and setup.\n<h3>Superior results</h3>\nWith its unique 9-position turret, you can have all your indenters and objectives pre-mounted on the instrument to enable a fast toggle between tasks. By default, the turret has a combined crosshair laser and touch probe to allow fast and easy positioning. Both hard- and software were designed to comply with ISO and ASTM standards; from the load mechanics, the optical system, the high-resolution camera to the advanced software algorithms.<img src=\"/files/struers-file-75d9a179b9d1fe1a41ff416d/close-up-of-a-turret-with-light-in-a-duravigo-150-tester.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><p>Fast, dependable results for multiple applications</p><img src=\"/files/struers-file-3dbd43695e2798ce0ce52838/man-in-a-white-lab-coat-making-a-hardtest-on-duravigo-150-rockwell-tester.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><p>Gain control</p><img src=\"/files/struers-file-fc1bc39f48a29cd0c4425d2d/a-close-up-of-an-hardness-tester-optical-system.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><p>Superior results</p><img src=\"/files/struers-file-ec6cb4a92e280b54acc09b12/versa-all-loads.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><p>Experience unmatched versatility with a standard load range from 0.2 kgf to 3000 kgf for the DuraVersa-100C, expandable with an optional load extension even down to 10 gf. Covers complete Brinell, Vickers, and Rockwell scales.</p><h2>All loads &amp; scales</h2><img src=\"/files/struers-file-8750fae9c5a648e5fa1d4c3e/versa-9-position-turret.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><p>Introducing the DuraVersa-100 with a 9-position turret. The standard touch probe with positioning laser ensures a fast setup. Configure the remaining 8 positions with indenters and measurement objectives to utilize the full load range and access all Brinell, Vickers, and Rockwell scales. Ultimate flexibility and efficiency in one machine.</p><h2>9-position turret</h2><img src=\"/files/struers-file-3f7053da371fed93604ab29d/versa-motorized-test-head.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><p>The V-concept ensures rigid and stable testing conditions without compromising the testing height capacity. It eliminates the spindle effect and ensures that the sample is always at the same height above the floor. This secures accurate and reproducible results, regardless of the sample size. It also improves working comfort for operators.</p><h2>Motorized test head</h2><img src=\"/files/struers-file-ceecf855d5235b457b42aa1e/versa-height-adjustment.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><p>The DuraVersa-100 quickly adjusts to the correct working height by moving the measurement turret down until it touches the sample&#x27;s surface – touch focus. This enables faster and easier setup of hardness tests and allows for working with samples of various heights.</p><h2>Automatic height adjustment</h2><img src=\"/files/struers-file-4fc6b4e7df7f49d8573d1e3b/versa-anti-collision.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><p>The machine automatically stops operating in the event of a collision or any unexpected vibration or movements. This prevents indenters and lenses from being damaged and provides optimal operator safety.</p><h2>Anti-collision protection</h2><img src=\"/files/struers-file-382c6f04e1f6b2f01b2fe98b/vista-software-modules.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><p>A number of software modules are available to match particular applications. These include modules covering case hardness depth measurement (CHD), weld measurement, surface mapping, edge detection, and Kc fracture toughness calculation.</p><h2>Application-specific software modules</h2><img src=\"/files/struers-file-f9dafa673e6150cd19de3350/versa-overview.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><p>The optional overview camera makes it easy to position the test point series across a sample and execute it with a few mouse clicks. This feature ensures simplified execution and setup and is helpful when performing repetitive or high-volume measurements or weld testing with a few mouse clicks. This feature ensures simplified execution and setup, and is helpful when performing repetitive or high volume measurements, or weldtesting.</p><h2>Overview camera</h2><img src=\"/files/struers-file-56300b0668ff740f689ad723/vista-megapixel-camera.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><p>Enjoy higher resolution for finer features, perfect for technical papers and reports. Enhanced digital zoom means fewer objectives needed, saving you money. Combined with the DuraSoft-Met module, the DuraVersa-100 doubles as a low magnification microscope for precise measurements on etched samples.</p><h2>18 Megapixel Camera</h2><img src=\"/files/struers-file-b5ce48730a79770544b78483/versa-durasoft-met.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><p>For measuring substrate hardness, layer thickness, grain size, or phases in limited lab space or needing fast evaluations in production, the DuraSoft-Met module is your solution. Save valuable time with its improved workflow, combining hardness testing and metallography analyses in one machine. With the DuraSoft-Met module, the DuraVersa-100 doubles as a low magnification microscope for precise measurements on etched samples.</p><h2>DuraSoft-Met metallography pack</h2><h2>Facts</h2><h2>Model Types</h2><h2>The entire DuraVersa-100 range comes with a motorized test head with 9-position turret, a high-resolution camera, LED illumination, and DuraSoft control softeare with auto focus and automatic image evaluation. Each model includes an integrated PC with a 27-inch color touchscreen. The test height can be up to 110 mm depending on the selected stage or anvil. An overview camera (FOV 200 x 160 mm) is available for easy test point positioning.</h2><img src=\"/files/struers-file-3a3ded963429a46ebae9deb2/duraversa-100-ac1-974x410-px.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><h2>DuraVersa-100A</h2><p>Micro/macrohardness tester based on load-cell technology, for the automatic testing of Vickers, Knoop, Brinell and Rockwell. With a test load range of 1.96 – 2,452 N (200 gf – 250 kgf). Load range can be extended with low loads down to 0.098 N (10 gf).<br><br>Configurable 9 position turret. Specimens placed on fixed anvil, manual XY-stage or motorized XY-stage. Overview camera option.</p><img src=\"/files/struers-file-c670afbe276310fd5946db1d/duraversa-100-ac2-974x410-px.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><h2>DuraVersa-100B</h2><p>Micro/macrohardness tester based on load-cell technology, for the automatic testing of Vickers, Knoop, Brinell and Rockwell. With an extended test load range of 1.96 – 7,358 N (200 gf – 750 kgf). Load range can be extended with low loads down to 0.098 N (10 gf).<br><br>Configurable 9 position turret. Specimens placed on fixed anvil, manual XY-stage or motorized XY-stage. Overview camera option.</p><img src=\"/files/struers-file-62610e7e848293f10026a2a5/duraversa-100-ac3-974x410-px.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><h2>DuraVersa-100C</h2><p>Micro/macrohardness tester based on load-cell technology, for the automatic testing of Vickers, Knoop, Brinell and Rockwell. With an unmatched test load range of 1.96 – 2,943 N (200 gf – 3000 kgf). Load range can be extended with low loads down to 0.098 N (10 gf).<br><br>Configurable 9 position turret. Specimens placed on fixed anvil, manual XY-stage or motorized XY-stage. Overview camera option.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><img src=\"/files/struers-file-92ab4cddb2770c15cede22bf/duraversa-en.png\" alt=\"Load ranges\" loading=\"lazy\"></p><h2>Get your Technical Data Sheet for DuraVersa-100</h2><h2>Get your Technical Data Sheet for DuraVersa-100</h2><p>A short and clear description that gives you an immediate overview to help you make the best choice of equipment.\n\n•\tCapacity and performance specifications\n•\tDimensions and weight\n•\tElectrical data\n•\tNoice levels\n•\tSafety</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 flyer for DuraVersa-100</h2><h2>Get your flyer for DuraVersa-100</h2><p>Get more insights and key feature descriptions to help you qualify your choice of equipment.\nLearn about:\n•\tLoad ranges\n•\tKey feature descriptions\n•\tExpansion possibilities</p><img src=\"/files/struers-file-f7f6cfb76bd5d1326fe1314a/new-flyers-icon-v2.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><p><a href=\"/files/struers-file-cac20624e996da9543376778/duraversa-100-flyer.pdf\">Related resource</a></p><h2>Get your brochure for DuraVersa-100</h2><h2>Get your brochure for DuraVersa-100</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-d6edae546bd63d7a7af8ee4a/duraversa-100.pdf\">Related resource</a></p><p>The DuraVersa-100 is an automated Universal hardness tester, supporting all common hardness scales like Rockwell, Vickers, Knoop, and Brinell. Offered in three versions, starting from loads as low as 200gf and extending up to 250 kg, 750kg, or even 3000kg, with the option for expansion to include low forces down to 10gf for all 3 versions. Each version features the distinctive 9-position turret, providing flexibility to equip indenters and objectives according to specific application requirements.<br><br>The new universal hardness tester is software controlled with a built-in high-resolution camera and motorized Z-axis with auto-focus and auto-measure, thus ensuring repeatable and effortless results. The models with automated stage unleash limitless automation possibilities.</p><p>Read more</p><p>Read more</p>",
  "summary": "A powerful Vickers, Knoop, Brinell and Rockwell hardness testing machine, the DuraVersa-100 gives you micro, macro and universal testing in one fully automatic machine – with a wide load range and many applications, including Jominy testing, for the ultimate in versatility.",
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  "updated_at": "2026-10-17"
}