Top 10 Surface Roughness Tester Reviews 2014

These testers are a powerful tool that is accurate and simple to use. It is used for checking large components and structures is necessary for those who need to audit batches that are to be shipped. These devices are also used for production line process control. Surface roughness testers are designed to operate on a variety of surfaces aside from flat surfaces including cylinders, cones, grooves and recesses. Find out about a variety of these devices as we take a closer look at them in our top 10 surface roughness tester reviews 2014:

10. Gowe

This is a pocket sized and portable instrument that is very accurate and has a wide measuring range. It is simple to operate, is stable and can be used for a variety of non-metal and metal testing of surface finishes. This instrument is a pocket sensor for host integration and is handheld, making it a suitable choice for use on any production site. This one makes #10 in our top 10 surface roughness tester reviews 2014.

9 Tester - Starrett SR200

This device is portable or can be mounted on a bench. It has a large screen for easy reading and features a unique stylus lift mechanism which makes it completely flexible. There are plenty of options for specific parameters for each application. There is a comprehensive selection for pickups and accessories. This surface roughness tester measures ten separate roughness parameters on an LCD screen. This device can store as many as 100 readings and features a RS-232 port and cable so that the data can be exported.

8. Surface Tester by Mitutoyo

This handheld device is portable and can be used for measuring the roughness in metalworking, manufacturing, for quality control and in shop applications. The Mitutoyo has a 2.4 inch LCD display with left or right hand views and is water and dust resistant. The device has an auto calibration feature and is accurate for measurements of up to 39 parameters, five separate profiles and will store 10 measurement conditions along with a measured profile. A micro SD card can store as many as 10,000 results and displays data in 16 languages. Screen capture is also supported. This one makes #8 in our top 10 surface roughness tester reviews 2014.

7. Tester

This tester has a large LCD window and measures surface roughness with the simple touch of one button. There is a five second cycle time and each result is saved until a new measurement is taken. This is a handheld device that is portable and operates on contact. It is used for metalworking, manufacturing, shop and for quality control applications. The control unit and traverse unit can be connected or used with an infra-red link. The traverse unit displays the roughness average (Ra), maximum profile valley depth (Rv), average peak to valley height (Rz), maximum profile peak height (Rp) and height of profile (Rt) on an LCD screen.

6. SRT-6210

This device has a rechargeable battery built in and the control circuit has a high capacity. It has the ability to memorize up to seven measurement groups and keep the results and conditions for use later so that you can download them to a PC. Measures multiple parameters including Rt, Rq, Rz and Ra. The SRT makes #6 in our top 10 surface roughness tester reviews 2014.

5. Mitutoyo 178-581-02A

This handheld and portable device has contact operation and an x-axis measuring span which is used to measure the roughness in a variety of applications including quality control in manufacturing. The LCD touch screen is 5.7 “ and in color. There is a high speed thermal printer that displays your results with a graph analysis of the bearing curve calculation and an amplitude distribution curve. The device has auto-calibration so that it maintains accurate measurement for up to six profiles and 46 parameters. There is storage space for as many as 10 sets of measurement conditions. Has a USB and RS 232C port for the export of data to PC.

4. TESA by Brown & Sharpe 06930013 Tester

This surface roughness measuring device is portable and is also handheld. It works well in a variety of applications including manufacturing, quality control, metalworking and in the shop. The device will display 15 roughness parameters in metric or imperial and shows the roughness curve along with the bearing area curve on a two inch LCD screen. The number of cutoffs is configurable and there is a choice of three lengths for many different applications. Store up to 20 measurements along with a graph and a profile. The device has a micro USB port for the export of data.

3. Fowler X-Prof Tester

This portable roughness tester is perfect for a variety of applications. Simply select the correct accessory for the job including a choice of probes and a swivelling stand. There is an RS232 output and a printer for the output of a hard copy. The device is compact and has two parameters, Ra and Rz. This device meets DIN and ISO standards. It requires one 9 volt battery to complete up to 3000 measurements.

2. SRG-2000 Phase II

This tester is portable and measures texture and conforms to traceable standards. The device can be used on the floor of a shop in a variety of positions. There is a large LCD display that shows the surface roughness parameters including Rt, Rq, Rz and Ra by simply touching a button. The calibration of the surface roughness values can be completed with a CAL button that adjusts the instrument quickly and easily. The beep signal is to inform the user of the status of each measurement when they are completed. This device works on many different surfaces including cone, grooves, cylinder and recesses. There are many applications for the device including quality control and manufacturing.

1. Mitutoyo Surftest SJ-412

This surface roughness tester has a 5.7” color LCD touch screen which makes it user friendly and provides high visibility. A contour analysis function provides four types of function including step amount, step, are and coordinate difference. The USB and digimatic SPC output supports the connectivity of external software. Five custom profiles can be recorded and calibrated on an independent basis. There are three option accessories for the manual column including auto set unit, x-axis adjustment unit and tilting adjustment unit.