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TQC Sheen Hardness Pen

The TQC Sheen Hardness Pen is a perfect tool for testing the hardness, wear, or scratch resistance of materials on flat or curved surfaces.

Price range: £512.00 through £871.00 Ex. VAT

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Description

TQC Sheen Hardness Pen — Professional Scratch and Wear Testing in Your Pocket

The TQC Sheen Hardness Pen is a compact, precision-engineered tool for evaluating the hardness, scratch resistance, and wear durability of coatings, plastics, and lacquers.

Designed for both lab and field use, it delivers consistent, repeatable results on flat and curved surfaces — making it a trusted choice for QA professionals across industries.

Choose the Right Model for Your Needs:

There are two versions available, the Hardness Pen Basic (SP0010) and the Pro (SP0015).

Item/Feature SP0010 – Basic  SP0015 – Pro
Carrying case ✓ ✓
Hardness pen body ✓ ✓
Spring 1 (0–300 g / 0–3 N, 10 g scale) ✓ ✓
Spring 2 (0–1,000 g / 0–10 N, 50 g scale) ✓ ✓
Spring 3 (0–3,000 g / 0–30 N, 150 g scale) ✓ ✓
Tip 1.0 mm ✓ ✓
Tip 0.75 mm X ✓
Tip 0.5 mm X ✓
Guidance wheels (pen holder) X ✓
Allen key X ✓

Basic (SP0010):

Ideal for straightforward hardness testing with a single tip and spring — compact, reliable, and easy to use.

Pro (SP0015):

Designed for advanced users needing flexibility, stability, and multiple tip options — perfect for labs and high-precision environments.

Key Benefits:

  • Compact and portable — ideal for on-site inspections
  • Adjustable load for tailored testing across materials
  • Delivers results comparable to ISO 1518, DIN 55656, AS 3894.4, EN 438-2
  • Used by leading manufacturers including Bosch, Volvo, and Opel
  • Browse compatible accessories and spare tips

Use Cases:

Perfect for testing automotive coatings, powder-coated surfaces, plastic parts, and decorative finishes — whether in production, QA labs, or field audits.
Invest in precision. Whether you need a reliable basic tool or a fully equipped pro kit, the TQC Sheen Hardness Pen delivers lab-grade results in a pocket-sized format.

Specifications

SKU:

Applications: Hardness Testing

Materials: Paints and Coatings 

SP0010: Hardness Pen Basic

Tips: 1 mm

Range: 0 – 3 N, 0 – 10 N, 0 – 30 N

Length : 190 mm

Weight: 67 g

SP0015: Hardness Pen Pro

Tips: 1 mm, 0,75 mm, 0,50 mm

Range: 0 – 3 N, 0 – 10 N, 0 – 30 N

Length : 190 mm

Height : 160 mm

Weight: 375 g

Spring 1: 0 – 300 g, equals 0 – 3 N , scale with 10 g graduations

Spring 2: 0 – 1.000 g, equals 0 – 10 N , scale with 50 g graduations

Spring 3: 0 – 3.000 g, equals 0 – 30 N , scale with 150 g graduations

Features & Benefits

  • Ergonomic holding point with anti-slip texture.
  • Maintenance-free anodized aluminum.
  • Tips in tungsten carbide.
  • Available in Basic and Pro models
  • Very stable load on tip
  • Easy to apply force
  • Optional handle and wheel in the Pro version to ease and improve force stability during test

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