Expand Testing Height: The King Tester Special Base Stand

Testing tall or bulky metal components creates physical limitations on busy shop floors. Standard tester frames restrict vertical gap clearance. The King Tester Special Base Stand solves this problem by providing an extended vertical test height for oversized metal specimens.

This guide explores how this high-capacity base elevates your portable Brinell testing setup.

What Is the King Tester Special Base Stand?

The standard King Brinell base handles typical parts up to 13.5 inches high. However, the special base stand extends vertical test capacity up to 20 inches.

This extra vertical clearance allows technicians to position tall castings, long forgings, and thick structural steel blocks under the test head effortlessly.

Key Advantages for Metal Inspection

Upgrading to a special base stand offers crucial operational advantages for quality control teams:

• Extended Vertical Capacity: Test extra-tall workpieces without sectioning or damaging valuable material.

• Full 3,000 kgf Load: Delivers accurate, ASTM E10-compliant Brinell indentations under full test pressure.

• Heavy-Duty Construction: Rigid steel legs prevent frame deflection during hydraulic force application.

• Seamless Compatibility: Works directly with standard King Brinell hydraulic test heads and interchangeable anvils.

Common Industrial Applications

Inspectors across heavy manufacturing rely on special bases to evaluate large components:

1. Foundries and Steel Mills: Test tall metal ingots, large castings, and thick slabs directly.

2. Oil and Gas Facilities: Verify hardness on tall valve bodies, flanges, and wellhead components.

3. Heavy Equipment Manufacturing: Inspect bulky structural frames, gears, and drive shafts.

4. Heat Treating Operations: Check hardness consistency across tall metal batches after furnace cycles.

How to Perform a Test in 4 Steps

Follow these basic steps to ensure accurate, repeatable hardness measurements:

1. Set Up the Workpiece: Place your tall specimen firmly onto the base anvil.

2. Lower the Test Head: Crank the elevating screws to bring the penetrator near the part.

3. Apply Hydraulic Force: Pump the handle until you reach the required 3,000 kgf load.

4. Measure the Impression: Release pressure and calculate hardness using a calibrated Brinell microscope.

Final Thoughts

The King Tester Special Base Stand removes physical size barriers from your quality control process. By expanding vertical height capacity, this durable stand allows you to test tall, heavy parts with complete confidence.

20” Gap with 4” Throat