Brinell Hardness Testing

Brinell Hardness Testing ensures your steel meets the required strength and durability standards. Our team has a combined amount of 150 years of expertise in the steel industry, meaning we can provide you with expert guidance on material selection. Testing materials can be extremely important as the wrong choice can lead to costly failures and safety risks.

P&D Northern Steels are one of the UK’s most trusted steel stockholders, we supply high-quality steel and can provide testing services, for industry. If you need expert testing or premium steel, get in touch with our team today. We can offer a wide range of dimensions in wear-resistant plates 400HB, 450HB and 500 HB.

How Brinell Hardness Testing Works

Brinell Hardness Testing is a standardised method for measuring the hardness of metals and alloys by assessing their resistance to indentation.

• A hardened steel or tungsten carbide ball is pressed into the material’s surface under a specific load.
• The diameter of the indentation left on the material is measured to calculate its hardness.
• This test is ideal for heavy-duty metals like steel, providing a reliable indication of material strength and wear resistance.
• Our Brinell Hardness Testing operates under controlled force and time parameters, ensuring accurate and repeatable results.
• All tests are conducted in compliance with ISO 6506 standards, guaranteeing precision and reliability.

Why We Use Brinell Hardness Testing at PD Northern

Brinell Hardness Testing ensures that steel meets the highest standards of durability and performance for demanding applications.
By employing Brinell Hardness Testing, similar to Charpy Impact Testing, we achieve several key benefits:

• Consistency in Quality: We source the highest quality steel from trusted sources and ensure all our steel products meet or exceed the industry standards, ensuring durability, strength, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Brinell Hardness Testing ensures our steel can withstand demanding applications and harsh weather conditions, so you never have to worry about material failure or safety risks.
• Precise Material Selection: Understanding the hardness of our steel helps our experts recommend the best material for your specific needs. Whether for structural integrity or resilience to wear and tear, our experts can provide you with guidance ensuring you get the best choice possible for your needs.
• Compliance with Industry Standards: Using Brinell Hardness Testing ensures our steel complies with the relevant international standards and project specifications, giving you peace of mind that your materials meet regulatory requirements.
• Reliable Performance: By ensuring steel meets the necessary hardness levels, we help prevent premature material failure, ensuring your project’s success over the long term.

Why Choose P&D Northern Steels?

There are many reasons why our customers choose us. The main one is that we have been a steel stockholder for over 50 years and have built a reputation for quality products and exceptional customer service. With our wealth of knowledge, we can source any steel requirements you may have from either existing stock or on-mill rollings via our extensive global steel network offering steel solutions to UK, Eire and beyond.

Another main reason is our efficient distribution network, which allows for fast and reliable nationwide delivery, keeping projects on schedule. The company is located in Oldham, Greater Manchester and has excellent links to the UK motorway network, allowing us to offer reliable nationwide deliveries to all our customers. We understand that downtime is costly, so we often meet same-day or next-day delivery requirements.

Get in Touch

If you need Brinell Hardness Testing or high-quality steel for your project, contact us today at 01706 848811 to find out how we can help you. Our P&D Northern Steels team can provide valuable insights and guidance to ensure you make informed decisions about the steels best suited for your project.

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