{"product_id":"portable-hardness-tester-phase-ii-pht-3500","title":"Portable Hardness Tester Phase II - PHT-3500","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortable digital Leeb hardness tester\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeeb rebound hardness testing method\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandheld operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital LCD display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eData storage capability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic hardness conversion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for field and production environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery-powered operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for testing large or installed components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured by Phase II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePhase II Model PHT-3500 Portable Leeb Hardness Tester\u003c\/strong\u003e is a handheld digital hardness tester designed for fast, non-destructive hardness testing using the \u003cstrong\u003eLeeb rebound method\u003c\/strong\u003e. Built for both shop-floor and field use, the PHT-3500 enables operators to evaluate large, heavy, or installed metal components without moving them to a stationary hardness testing machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instrument is well suited for production inspection, incoming material verification, maintenance, quality assurance, and field service applications. Its portable design allows rapid hardness testing on castings, forgings, pressure vessels, shafts, heavy machinery, dies, molds, and fabricated structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PHT-3500 is commonly used for testing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge steel castings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForgings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat-treated components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel rolls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy shafts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePressure vessels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeldments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDies and molds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy industrial equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstalled production machinery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIndustries Served\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAerospace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomotive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOil \u0026amp; Gas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower Generation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel Mills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoundries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy Equipment Manufacturing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral Manufacturing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuality Assurance Laboratories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIncluded Accessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the exact factory accessory package supplied with your instrument, please contact WESTport before ordering replacement components or accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOptional Accessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable accessories include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertified Leeb hardness reference test blocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement impact devices (where applicable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtective carrying case components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalibration accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement batteries and chargers (where applicable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalibration and verification services\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCalibration \u0026amp; Verification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoutine verification should be performed using certified Leeb hardness reference blocks appropriate for the testing method. Regular calibration helps ensure consistent measurement performance and supports internal quality control procedures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWESTport provides:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertified Leeb hardness reference test blocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalibration and verification services\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepair services\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical application support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from WESTport?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWESTport provides complete portable hardness testing support, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertified hardness reference test blocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalibration and verification services\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpert technical assistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepair services\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-term customer support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat hardness testing method does the PHT-3500 use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PHT-3500 uses the \u003cstrong\u003eLeeb rebound hardness testing method\u003c\/strong\u003e for portable hardness measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat types of components is it designed to test?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is intended for large, heavy, or installed metallic components that are difficult to evaluate using stationary hardness testing equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the tester be used in the field?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Its handheld design makes it well suited for field inspections, maintenance, fabrication facilities, and production environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan WESTport calibrate the PHT-3500?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. WESTport provides calibration services, certified hardness reference blocks, replacement accessories, repair services, and technical support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy aren't additional technical specifications listed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our complete line of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardness-testers\"\u003ehardness testers\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardness-test-blocks\"\u003ecertified hardness test blocks\u003c\/a\u003e, or call 1-888-400-4243 to speak with a hardness testing specialist.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WESTport Corp.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43883220172836,"sku":"PHT-3500","price":0.01,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2546\/6268\/files\/Phase_II_Portable_Hardness_Tester_PHT-3500.png?v=1780006053","url":"https:\/\/westportcorp.com\/products\/portable-hardness-tester-phase-ii-pht-3500","provider":"WESTport","version":"1.0","type":"link"}