(Wilson Hardness: Norwood, MA) -- Wilson Hardness, an Instron company and the originator of the Rockwell Hardness Tester, announces the release of its new Brinell hardness test block. Made in the United States by Wilson Hardness, which is accredited by the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP), these test blocks are both ASTM E10- and ISO 6506-compliant.

Brinell hardness test blocks are supplied with the industry’s most comprehensive certificate of calibration, traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Designed with a test surface measuring 6 in. × 4.5 in. (152.4 mm × 114.3 mm), the number of indents per block has been increased from 35 to 80 on average, providing 128 percent more tests on a single test block. The block’s larger size and increased life will result in fewer reorders and lower administrative costs for consumers.

Additional features include:

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