Carbide ball grade selection is critical to achieve consistent and reliable test results in your hardness testing program. WESTport tungsten carbide balls are evaluated using a computer assisted Federal Circular Geometry Gage that is accurate within 2 millionths of an inch to insure that they conform to all standards.

WESTport carbide balls are made from only the highest quality carbide to insure accuracy, consistency and reliability for all your hardness testing needs. WESTport is ISO 6508 accredited and all carbide balls are manufactured in accordance with the lastest Rockwell ASTM Revision for E18.


WESTport manufactures and provides the largest stocking inventory of Vickers and Knoop Diamond Indenters for all microhardness testing machines.