{
  "title": "DuraVigo-150 robust Rockwell hardness tester",
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  "company": "Struers",
  "category": "Metrology & quality control",
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  "source_url": "https://www.struers.com/en/products/hardness-testing/hardness-testing-equipment/duravigo-150",
  "content_html": "<h2>DuraVigo-150 robust Rockwell hardness tester | Struers.com</h2><p>A dedicated automatic Rockwell hardness testing machine, the DuraVigo-150 combines high accuracy and a short cycle time with a robust design – making it ideal for tough production environments.</p><h2>DuraVigo-150</h2><h2>Ready for repeatable Rockwell results</h2><img src=\"/files/struers-file-8bcd1b113e8265010e58e0ab/4.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"/files/struers-file-7ff63d45f7f258ee3185c054/2.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"/files/struers-file-b54f1f76ef598345a12f3a66/3.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><h2>DuraVigo-150 – Entry-Level Rockwell Tester</h2><p>Rockwell hardness testing</p><p>Robust, reliable, and automatic Rockwell hardness testing - immediate accuracy</p><p>Load ranges: 3 – 250 kgf (29,4 N– 2452,5N)</p><p>Entry-level Rockwell tester</p><p>Fast, reliable and repeatable results</p><p>With padded surfaces to prevent paint damages</p><p>The DuraVigo-150 is a sturdy closed-loop Rockwell-hardness tester, supporting all Rockwell and superficial Rockwell scales between 3 and 250 kg. The electronic power control system offers high accuracy, efficiency, and flexibility, requiring minimal maintenance. As a vigorous workhorse, the DuraVigo-150 is constructed with a steel C frame for stability and padded with durable rubber to prevent dents and paint chippings from dropped components.</p><h2>How does DuraVigo 150 support your Hardness Testing</h2><h3>Fast, dependable results for multiple applications</h3>\nNo matter what material you work with, with Struers you can be sure your lab has the right setup to meet the standards you need, with optimal reproducibility and repeatability of results.\n<h3>Accurate hardness readings</h3>\nThe DuraVigo-150 Rockwell hardness tester offers flexibility and conformity to ISO and ASTM standards with its permanent electronic test force monitoring and automatic test cycle. Its direct sub-micron depth gauging system, precisely aligned with the indenter’s axis, prevents measurement errors caused by system deformation. This ensures accurate and reliable hardness readings, making it an ideal choice for quality control in various industrial applications.\n<h3>Enhanced Functionality and Connectivity</h3>\nWith enhanced functionality and connectivity, the new DuraVigo-150 facilitates effortless transfer of test results to various data storage mediums through its conveniently positioned USB port. Its 6.5” capacitive touch color display, ensures operational precision and swift response.\n\nThe accompanying software boasts an intuitive interface and large buttons, simplifying operation. Noteworthy features include high-/low-limit settings displayed in green and red, comprehensive statistics overview, and additional functionalities like hardness conversion and surface corrections, making it indispensable for quality control across diverse industrial sectors.<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>Accurate hardness readings</p><img src=\"/files/struers-file-fc1bc39f48a29cd0c4425d2d/a-close-up-of-an-hardness-tester-optical-system.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><p>Enhanced Functionality and Connectivity</p><img src=\"/files/struers-file-34a4f885ef0b35a5dace66d1/vigo-touch-screen.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><p>Robust display unit with touchscreen and simple user interface.</p><h2>Easy to use touch screen</h2><img src=\"/files/struers-file-98d120221cb757e203920ccc/vigo-all-metal.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><p>The all-metal machine frame is suitable for the toughest environments, with rubber padding to prevent paint damage from falling specimens. A truly vigorous Rockwell hardness tester.</p><h2>All-metal frame</h2><img src=\"/files/struers-file-4961ce379d5dc1675147141d/vigo-test-cycle.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><p>The entire test is fully automatic, and it can be started with a push of a button. This includes preloading, loading, unloading, and hardness evaluation.</p><h2>Fully automatic test cycle</h2><img src=\"/files/struers-file-2d6912e8ecf5d2a30159c2d2/vigo-clamping.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><p>Different types of samples can be handled, due to the wide selection of anvils and clamping devices that can be used with DuraVigo-150.</p><h2>Various clamping options</h2><img src=\"/files/struers-file-053b045a2085b0352ee97352/vigo-closed-loop.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><p>The DuraVigo-150 utilizes load cell technology to ensure accurate and repeatable test loads. This eliminates the load undershoot or overshoot typically associated with dead-weight load systems.</p><h2>Closed loop load technology</h2><img src=\"/files/struers-file-ed39c9fdd7924102d48f4b0b/vigo-easy-indenter.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><p>The protective clamping device can be removed without tools, providing unobstructed access to the Rockwell indenter. Easily switch between diamond and ball indenters without long work interruptions.</p><h2>Easy indenter change</h2><img src=\"/files/struers-file-7a05375996f70bca60fa5018/vigo-data-export.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><p>Effortlessly send your measurement results to your PC or local network. Use the easily accessible USB port with a thumb drive, or a USB cable and the Utility software to directly write the data to Excel.</p><h2>Data export</h2><img src=\"/files/struers-file-603f196b49a8c10a5abca9d2/vigo-programming.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><p>Maximize efficiency with test Programs! Save scale, conversion, light, and time settings effortlessly. Easily retrieve parameters for specific samples with just 3 clicks. Ideal for applications with diverse scales or using the same scale for different materials.</p><h2>Programming</h2><h2>Facts</h2><h2>Model Types</h2><img src=\"/files/struers-file-96e7961129b6e9f631cdb35d/duramin-150-974x410-px.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><h2>DuraVigo-150</h2><p>Load cell-based, Rockwell hardness tester with a with 6,5&amp;rdquo; touchscreen display suitable for all Rockwell methods, both Regular and Superficial methods. Test load range (main loads 3 &amp;ndash; 250 kgf (29.4 &amp;ndash; 2453 N) with standard clamping &amp;amp; protection cone and a removable test anvil of &amp;Oslash;80 mm. The maximum sample height is 240 mm, with a throat depth of 150 mm.</p><h2>Get your Technical Data Sheet for DuraVigo-150</h2><h2>Get your Technical Data Sheet for DuraVigo-150</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 flyer for DuraVigo-150</h2><h2>Get your flyer for DuraVigo-150</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-68f40be505ee76af320b6a4b/duravigo-150-flyer.pdf\">Related resource</a></p><h2>Get your brochure for DuraVigo-150</h2><h2>Get your brochure for DuraVigo-150</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>The DuraVigo-150 is a sturdy closed-loop Rockwell-hardness tester, supporting all Rockwell and superficial Rockwell scales between 3 and 250 kg. The electronic power control system offers high accuracy, efficiency, and flexibility, requiring minimal maintenance. As a vigorous workhorse, the DuraVigo-150 is constructed with a steel C frame for stability and padded with durable rubber to prevent dents and paint chippings from dropped components.</p><p>Read more</p><p>Read more</p>",
  "summary": "A dedicated automatic Rockwell hardness testing machine, the DuraVigo-150 combines high accuracy and a short cycle time with a robust design – making it ideal for tough production environments.",
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  "updated_at": "2026-10-17"
}