Hardness Tester File Set 52-760-000-0
Fowler’s Hardness Tester File Set is an inexpensive, easy-to-use method for determining material hardness by sliding the file across the object’s surface. Six color coded files indicate hardness from 40 to 65 HRC. Conveniently packaged in a leather-like case with a velcro lined flap, the files are approximately .157″ in diameter and 7″ in length (4.3Ø x 175mm).
Testing Procedure:
• Run the Black file (65 HRC) over test material. If it marks the material, the material is less than 65 HRC.
• Try the Blue file (60 HRC). If it does not mark the material, it indicates that the file is softer than the material and is between 60 and 65 HRC.
• If the Blue file (60 HRC) marked the material, continue testing with the Green (55 HRC), Light-Green (50 HRC), etc. until the material is not marked. The approximate hardness of the material is between the file that marks the material and the file that slides over the material.
• Included chart also shows the appropriate Vickers Hardness (HV).
Color Indication File Hardness
Red 40HRC 40-42 HRC 392-412 HV
Yellow 45 HRC 45-47 HRC 446-471 HV
Light Green 50 HRC 50-52 HRC 513-544 HV
Green 55 HRC 55-57 HRC 595-633 HV
Blue 60 HRC 60-62 HRC 697-746 HV
Black 65 HRC 64-66 HRC 800-865 HV
