MCS Mechatronic manufactures computerized and fully automatic Brinell hardness testers in Kolhapur, India, and exports them to foundries, forging shops, steel plants and casting buyers in South Africa. A CCD camera captures each indentation and the software measures its diameter, so the Brinell number is calculated without manual microscope readings.
South Africa has the most developed industrial base in Africa, with mining, automotive manufacturing, steel production, power generation and a large lifting-equipment sector. SANAS-accredited labs, OEM supplier requirements and mining safety rules keep demand for precise, traceable material testing high. Brinell testing is the standard hardness check for castings, forgings and coarse-grained metals, where a large indentation gives a representative result.
Choose a fully automatic model for production lines or a manual / hydraulic model for lower volumes.
B3000(0)-PC / TS / TSA
One-button auto cycle: the job is clamped, loaded, and the indentation is imaged and measured automatically on a PC or touch screen.
Analogue and hydraulic models
Robust hydraulic Brinell tester for workshops and foundries that test fewer parts per shift.
| Feature | Fully Automatic | Manual / Hydraulic |
|---|---|---|
| Measurement | CCD camera, automatic diameter measurement | Manual indentation measurement |
| Cycle | Automatic clamp, load, dwell, measure | Operator controlled |
| Typical fit | Foundry and forging production lines | Workshops and lower volumes |
| Load range | 250 to 3000 kgf in steps of 250 kgf |
| Measurement | CCD camera with image-processing software on PC or touch screen |
| Operation | Fully automatic cycle with preset dwell timer (automatic models) |
| Standards | Conforms to IS:2281, BS EN 10003-2 and ASTM E10 |
Full model data is on the Brinell hardness tester page.


Our machines are used by mining houses, automotive OEMs and component suppliers, steel producers, lifting-gear makers, power utilities, SANAS-accredited labs and universities. Typical South African applications include:
Hardness of grey iron, SG iron and steel castings
Hardness of forged and heat-treated parts
Hardness of billets, bars and plates
Brinell checks on extrusions and alloy castings
Hardness of brake drums, hubs and housings
Third-party hardness verification for buyers
MCS Brinell hardness testers conform to IS:2281, BS EN 10003-2 and ASTM E10, the Brinell methods specified for most castings and forgings.
In South Africa, product conformity is overseen by SABS (South African Bureau of Standards), and laboratories that issue accredited reports work under SANAS (South African National Accreditation System). Measured results are stored by the software and can be printed or saved for your lab records and customer reports.
We supply brinell hardness testers to industrial cities and project sites across South Africa, including:
Machines are packed in seaworthy export cases and shipped from India to Port of Durban, Port of Cape Town and Port of Ngqura.
Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and the machine's calibration certificate are supplied with every shipment.
Online operator training on the machine and its software, with remote technical support from our team in India.
Yes. MCS Mechatronic manufactures computerized and automatic Brinell hardness testers in Kolhapur, India, and exports them to South Africa via ports such as Port of Durban and Port of Cape Town.
After the preset dwell, a CCD camera fitted on the machine captures the indentation and the software measures its diameter and displays the Brinell hardness number on the PC or touch screen.
The computerized models apply 250 to 3000 kgf in steps of 250 kgf, covering standard Brinell tests on steel, cast iron and non-ferrous metals.
Yes. The operator places the job and presses Cycle Start; clamping, loading, measurement and lowering run automatically, which suits high-volume foundry and forging testing.
Accredited labs in South Africa work to ISO and ASTM methods under SANAS. MCS Brinell testers conform to IS:2281, BS EN 10003-2 and ASTM E10, and the image-measured results can be saved for your SABS or client records. Machines can be verified on site by your accredited calibration provider after delivery.
The supply voltage depends on the model. South Africa's three-phase supply is 400 V at 50 Hz, so please mention your site voltage and frequency in your enquiry so we can confirm the right electrical configuration.
Tell us the parts, sizes and daily test volume, and we will recommend the right Brinell model.
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