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Newage®
KB Series Manual Tester

Specification Sheet

SS-KB-0310
March 2010

The Newage® KB Series is a popular, manually-controlled tester that meets ASTM E-110. This lightweight, portable tester is ideal for virtually
any size or shape of metal specimen. Simply place the specimen between the anvil and test head; manually crank the test head downward
onto the specimen; and apply the desired load using the hydraulic lever. Overload protection is standard. The tester applies up to 3000 kg
load on a 10mm ball, making a visible indentation that is read using a Brinell scope or our B.O.S.S. system. The calibrated accuracy is better
than 0.5% of the applied load.
The KB Series is available with load measurement systems of 1000 kgf and 3000 kgf with variations for extended rams or with a chain adapter.
The chain adapter is 4 ft in length and is used for large cylinder samples. It secures onto the test head and wraps around the specimen
holding the specimen securely during the test procedure. The test head may also be supplied with an extended ram length. The extended
length is ideal for recessed areas or over raised edges. Other options include a reverse direction load adapter used for measuring inside
diameters on pipe, tube, etc.
All KB Series testers, except the models with chain adapter accessory, are supplied with a 10mm carbide ball indenter, flat anvil, vee anvil
and dome anvil.

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Meets ASTM E110
Versatile- use on virtually any shape or size
Manual operation locks sample into position
Economical

Specifications

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HB100 - 700
Manual
Hydraulic
+0.5%
3000, 1000
13-1/2” or 20”t
4”
10mm carbidet
1 year

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