Ernst has been building portable and bench-top hardness testers for over 60 years. From Rockwell to Brinell to Vickers, Ernst instruments deliver reliable measurements in the lab, on the shop floor, and in the field. Verichek is the authorized US distributor.
Portable and bench-top hardness testers for Rockwell, Brinell, and Vickers testing across a range of materials and applications. The full Ernst lineup is below.
The Computest Lite is a 5 kgf portable Rockwell hardness tester designed for straightforward on-site hardness testing — with an onboard display, language-independent operation, and preset scales for immediate out-of-the-box…
Learn More ›The e-Computest is a lightweight (5 kgf), wireless portable Rockwell hardness tester — combining industrial-grade durability with an Android-based application that makes detecting, managing, archiving, and sharing hardness data easier…
Learn More ›The e-Dynatest is a portable, heavy-load (100 kgf) Rockwell hardness tester that delivers benchtop-grade accuracy on any workpiece — without needing to move it to a lab. Android-based wireless data…
Learn More ›The Ernst NR3D is a precision bench Rockwell hardness tester that also performs Brinell readings — designed for testing items with small to medium dimensions, with no penetrator shroud for…
Learn More ›The STE hardness testers have been a trusted standard in Brinell hardness testing since the 1980s — delivering precise, consistent results on small surfaces and complex shapes through Ernst's patented…
Learn More ›The TWIN-X is a fully automated Rockwell and Super Rockwell hardness tester engineered for production line efficiency — handling large workpieces up to 420 mm (standard) with a spring-loading system…
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Ernst has specialized in hardness testing instrumentation for over six decades. A focused product line built for accuracy and reliability in demanding production environments.
From compact handheld testers for in-situ field measurements to fully automated bench-top systems for high-volume QC labs — a model for every workflow.
Rockwell, Brinell, Vickers, and Leeb testing across one instrument family. Switch methods without switching suppliers.
Parts, calibration schedules, and technical backup for the life of your Ernst instrument — all through Verichek. One call covers it.
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