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Brinell Indenter
Brinell Indenter (Product Code: SLE/ETP/17) is a ball-type hardness indenter used to find the Brinell hardness number of metal specimens in materials testing and workshop technology laboratories. A hardened steel ball in a holder is pushed onto the specimen to leave a small dent, which students then measure with a hand-held magnifier carrying a graticule scale. It is made by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), an OEM manufacturer of engineering educational equipment in India, at its own factory in Ambala.
Key Details
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Indenter | Hardened steel ball in a holder |
| Action | Pushes down onto a suitable test specimen and creates a small dent |
| Measuring aid | Hand-held magnifier with a measurement scale (graticule) for measuring the dent |
| Result | Brinell hardness number, from the dent dimensions, the indenter ball and the applied force |
| Product code | SLE/ETP/17 |
| Manufacturer | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab) — OEM |
| Country of origin | India (made in Ambala, Haryana) |
What Is the Brinell Indenter Used For?
The Brinell test is one of the oldest and most intuitive ways to compare metals: a hard ball pressed in with a known force leaves a bigger dent in a softer material. Because the ball spreads the load over a relatively large area, the method suits castings, forgings and other metals with a coarse structure, and it gives students a clear, hands-on picture of what a hardness number means.
After the indenter has made its dent, students read the dent diameter through the graticule magnifier, then combine it with the ball size and applied force in the Brinell formula. Measure each dent across two directions at right angles and average them, test on a flat and clean surface, and space the dents well apart and away from the specimen edge.
OEM Manufacturer
The Brinell Indenter is manufactured by Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, known by its trading name ScienceLab, which is the OEM (original equipment manufacturer) for this item. Production is at its own licensed factory in Saha, Ambala, Haryana, and polytechnics, engineering colleges, dealers and importers order it directly from there instead of through a trader. If you need a replacement magnifier or indenter later, the manufacturer handles it; ask us. Details are on the company profile page.
Related Materials Testing and Properties Equipment
Items used with or instead of a manual Brinell indenter:
- Compression Cage — an ancillary for the Brinell Hardness Test Set that adapts a tensile machine for compressive loading.
- Brinell Hardness Tester — a dedicated machine for labs with frequent Brinell testing.
- Vickers Hardness Tester — the pyramid-indentation method, for comparison with Brinell results.
- Single Disc Polishing Machine — prepares a smooth surface so dent edges are easy to read.
For other hardness apparatus, visit the Materials Testing and Properties category.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Brinell Indenter give a hardness number?
The Brinell Indenter presses a hardened steel ball onto the specimen to make a small dent. Using the dent dimensions, the indenter ball and the force applied, students calculate the Brinell hardness number of the specimen material.
What comes with the Brinell Indenter?
The Brinell Indenter consists of a hardened steel ball in a holder and a hand-held magnifier with a measurement scale, or graticule, for measuring the dent. Please confirm any further items with us when you request a quotation.
How is the dent measured with the Brinell Indenter?
Students measure the dent left by the Brinell Indenter with the hand-held magnifier and its graticule scale. Reading the dent diameter in two directions at right angles and averaging them gives a more reliable hardness value.
What applies the force to the Brinell Indenter?
The Brinell Indenter needs a known force to push the ball into the specimen, normally from a testing machine. Tell us which machine your laboratory uses so the loading arrangement can be discussed before we quote.
Who manufactures the Brinell Indenter?
The Brinell Indenter is manufactured by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), the OEM, at its own licensed factory in Ambala, Haryana, India. Institutions and dealers buy directly from the manufacturer.
What should I send to get a Brinell Indenter quotation?
For a Brinell Indenter quotation, send the product code SLE/ETP/17, the quantity, the testing machine it will be used with and your delivery destination, through the contact page or the enquiry cart.
Request a Quote
Quotations for the Brinell Indenter come direct from the manufacturer. Send your requirement through the contact page or add it to the enquiry cart; we supply buyers in India and international markets.
Last updated: 24 September 2026
