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Hardness Testers, Rockwell Hardness Testers
QATM Qness 150 CS Rockwell Hardness Tester – Rockwell/Brinell/Vickers | 1–250 kg
Automatic C-frame Rockwell hardness tester with a direct depth-gauge on the indenter axis. Runs regular and superficial Rockwell, plus load-controlled Brinell and Vickers, from 1 to 250 kg with electronic force application and Qpix TE software.
Price held 7 days after order.
Install + training included
Tailored service plan
What your metrology engineer actually checks
What your metrology engineer actually checks
Traceable to the standard
Rockwell to ISO 6508 / ASTM E18, with a direct HEIDENHAIN depth-gauge on the indenter axis and DAkkS-certified indenters. Built-in conversions follow ISO 18265 and ASTM E140. Conformant, not comparable.
An applications engineer on the line
Method development, indenter and scale selection, and calibration support from engineers who run metallography and AM materials in-house. Sub-4h reply, NDA standard.
1–250 kg
Test force range
Rockwell · Brinell · Vickers
Test methods
0.05 µm
Depth-gauge resolution
Fully automated
Electronic force application
About this product
The QATM Qness 150 CS is an automatic C-frame Rockwell hardness tester that runs regular and superficial Rockwell, plus load-controlled Brinell and Vickers by direct depth, across a 1–250 kg force range, with a HEIDENHAIN depth-gauge on the indenter axis and Qpix TE software on a 7-inch touch display.
Why hardness labs choose the Qness 150 CS
Regular and superficial Rockwell, depth-based Brinell and Vickers, and a directly gauged indenter on one compact C-frame.
Wide, closed-loop force range
1 kg to 250 kg (9.81–2452 N) under electronic force application — regular and superficial Rockwell on one C-frame, with no test weights to hang or swap.
Three methods on one frame
Rockwell HRA–HRV and superficial HR15/30/45, plus load-controlled Brinell (HBT) and Vickers (HVT) by direct depth, and plastics testing to ISO 2039.
Depth you can certify
A direct HEIDENHAIN depth-gauge sits on the indenter axis at 0.05 µm resolution, so frame deformation never enters the reading — calibrated to the latest Rockwell norms.
Built to run all day
Welded steel C-frame with a 157 mm throat, 250 mm test height and a ø100 mm table — 100 kg workpiece capacity, 7-inch capacitive touch and Qpix TE software.
How Additive Plus delivers it
Configured to your scales, installed and calibrated on-site, supported by engineers who run metallography daily.
Step 01
Configure to your lab
We spec the indenters, Rockwell scales, test blocks, sample support and Qpix TE license around the parts and standards you run.
Step 02
Install & train on-site
Factory-trained engineers install the system, verify calibration against certified reference blocks per ISO 6508 / ASTM E18, and train your operators on Qpix TE.
Step 03
Validated & supported
You leave with a tester that reproduces reference blocks in spec, DAkkS-traceable indenters in the box, and method support with a sub-24h engineer response.
Where the Qness 150 CS earns its place
Fast, traceable Rockwell for QC labs, heat-treatment, metallography and AM materials work.
Heat-treatment verification
Rockwell on hardened and case-hardened steels
Incoming & production QC
Fast single-piece Rockwell with pass/fail limits
Thin & hard layers
Superficial HR15/30/45 on plated or hardened surfaces
AM & powder metallurgy
Hardness of LPBF / DED builds and sintered parts
Weld & fabrication checks
Bulk hardness on welds and fabricated parts
Plastics & polymers
Ball-indentation hardness to ISO 2039
Specifications
The Qness 150 CS combines a 1–250 kg test force range, a direct HEIDENHAIN depth-gauge at 0.05 µm resolution, a 157 mm throat, 250 mm test height, a ø100 mm table and Qpix TE software on a 7-inch touch display. See the full specification table in the Specifications tab below for interfaces, power supply, weights and accessories.
Not sure the Qness 150 CS is the right frame?
Compare it with the other Qness testers we supply.
Tell us the Rockwell scales you test to and the parts you need to reach — an applications engineer will confirm the indenters, scales and test blocks before you buy, so the machine matches your parts on day one. Sub-4h reply, NDA standard.
Why source the Qness 150 CS through Additive Plus
- Standards-first setup — Rockwell calibrated to ISO 6508 / ASTM E18, with DAkkS-traceable indenters and built-in ISO 18265 / ASTM E140 conversions.
- Factory-trained install, on-site calibration and operator training on Qpix TE included with every system.
- Rockwell, Brinell (HBT) and Vickers (HVT) on one C-frame via direct depth measurement.
- Tailored service and calibration plans; sub-24h engineer response across 23 countries.
| Brand | QATM |
| Test force range | 1 - 250 kg (9.81 - 2452 N) |
| Height adjustment | manual / spindle |
| Test height | 250 mm |
| Throat depth | 157 mm |
| Test table | ø 100 mm |
| Max. workpiece weight | 100 kg |
| Weight of basic device | 77 kg |
| Test sequence | fully automated / electronic force application |
| Software | Qpix TE |
| Display | 7" capacitive touch (color) |
| Interfaces | 1x USB |
| Power supply | 100 - 240 V, ~1/N/PE, 45 - 65 Hz |
| Max. power consumption | ~60 W |
| Accessories | Additional indenters, hardness test bocks, machine pedestal, prisms |
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· Lead time: 6–10 weeks — configured to orderFrom labs running the Qness 150 CS
Unedited feedback from metrology and QC teams.
★★★★★
We run production Rockwell all day. The direct depth-gauge and the front start button make single-piece checks quick, even in gloves, and the readings hold against our reference blocks. Install and calibration were handled on-site.
DR
Daniel R. Lab Manager · Heat-treatment QC
★★★★★
The 150 CS covers our regular and superficial scales on one frame, and the built-in ISO 6508 conversions save us a spreadsheet. Additive Plus specced the indenters around our parts and trained the team on Qpix TE.
PN
Priya N. Metallurgist · Aerospace subcontractor
★★★★★
Solid welded frame, quiet electronic force application and a display our operators picked up fast. The removable down-holder lets us reach awkward contours we could not before. Sub-day support when we had questions.
ML
Markus L. Quality Engineer · Automotive components
Common questions
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What hardness methods and scales does the Qness 150 CS run?
The Qness 150 CS is a C-frame tester built around Rockwell — the full HRA to HRV regular scales and superficial HR15/30/45 — with electronic force application from 1 to 250 kg. It also runs load-controlled Brinell (HBT) and Vickers (HVT) by direct depth measurement, and plastics ball-indentation testing to ISO 2039. Built-in conversions follow ISO 18265, ISO 50150 and ASTM E140.
Which standards does it conform to, and how is it calibrated?
Rockwell testing conforms to ISO 6508 and ASTM E18. Every system is installed on-site and calibrated against certified reference blocks, with DAkkS-traceable indenters supplied in the box. Results are conformant to the standard, not a substitute for material-specific correlation, so we set up your scales and conversions during commissioning. Tailored recalibration plans keep the tester traceable over its service life.
How does the direct depth-gauge improve accuracy?
The Qness 150 CS uses a direct HEIDENHAIN depth-gauge positioned on the indenter axis at 0.05 µm resolution. Because indentation depth is read exactly where the indenter sits, deformation elsewhere in the frame does not enter the measurement — a known error source on indirect systems. Depth can be calibrated directly to the latest Rockwell norms, which is what keeps readings repeatable across operators and shifts.
How is the 150 CS different from the 150 CSA+?
Both share the same welded C-frame and 1–250 kg electronic force application. The 150 CS positions the sample manually with a spindle-driven table, which suits single-piece and small-batch Rockwell. The 150 CSA+ adds a motorized stage and a sample camera for automated, unattended test series. If you mostly run one part at a time, the CS is the economical choice; if you need programmed patterns, step up to the CSA+.
Can it reach test points on awkward or large parts?
Yes. The C-frame gives a 157 mm throat and 250 mm test height, and the table takes workpieces up to 100 kg on a ø100 mm mount, with a ¾-inch adapter and prisms available. The clamping head, or down-holder, removes with two screws so you can reach test points in hard-to-access contours. LED work-space lighting and the front start button make single-piece positioning and triggering fast, including with gloves.
What is the lead time, and is installation included?
Lead time is typically 6–10 weeks, configured to order. Every Qness 150 CS ships with on-site installation, calibration to ISO 6508 / ASTM E18 against certified reference blocks, and operator training on Qpix TE. DAkkS-traceable indenters and your selected test blocks are included. Additive Plus supports the system across 23 countries with a sub-24h engineer response and tailored service plans.
Is it suitable for additive, powder-metallurgy and plastics samples?
It is. Rockwell on this frame covers hardened and case-hardened steels, tool steels, cast iron, non-ferrous metals, and sintered or powder-metallurgy parts, as well as LPBF and DED additive builds. Load-controlled Brinell and Vickers extend the range for softer or coarser structures, and plastics are tested by ball indentation to ISO 2039. Send us samples and we will recommend the scale and indenter before you buy.
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