H10 hardness tester

The H10 automates hardness testing for cigarettes, filter rods, and cigars. It combines precise measurement with easy touchscreen control to ensure consistent quality in your production.

H10 hardness tester

Precise, automated testing

Equipped with a 250-sample hopper, the H10 automatically positions items for testing. Control everything via touchscreen and easily transfer data using USB or Ethernet.

In numbers

Hopper capacity

max. 250

The instrument features a hopper that holds approximately 250 samples for continuous testing.

Sample length

150 mm

You can test products ranging from 58 mm up to 150 mm in length to suit different formats.

Speed

~20 sec

Get fast results with a measurement duration of approximately 20 seconds per sample.

Lowering speed

1,000 mm/s

The lowering speed is adjustable up to 1,000 mm/s to meet your specific testing requirements.

Specifications

Technical data

Technical data for the H10 hardness tester, including dimensions, power requirements, and measurement capabilities.

Specification

Value

Total dimensions (H x W x D)

approx. 600 x 420 x 450 mm

Total weight

approx. 25 kg incl. sorting boxes

Power supply

100-240V, 50/60 Hz

Total power consumption

50 VA

Sample length

58 mm up to 150 mm

Sample diameter

4.5 mm to 10 mm

Hopper capacity

max. 250

Force transducer

max. 500 g

Measuring accuracy

height: 0.01 mm
force: 0.1 g

Measurement duration

approx. 20 s (at a lowering speed of 0.6 mm/s and a loading time of 5 s)

Measurement position

0-150 mm (variable number of positions)

Loading weight

50-350 g

Lowering speed

0.153-1,000 mm/s

Contact weight

2-10 g

Contact time

0-2 s

Loading time

2-60 s

Interfaces

4 x USB (e.g. for printer)
1 x Ethernet

User interface

Touchscreen with LCD

Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Alterations of design are reserved.

Why choose Körber?

The Körber advantage

Cutting-edge technology

We don’t just follow industry trends: we shape them. With best-in-class processing technology and smart solutions that combine speed, precision and efficiency.

Wide portfolio

We work with a global network of partners and customers across an ever-expanding range of products, from traditional cigarette manufacturing to risk-reduced tobacco heating products.

Worldwide presence

Whether you need maintenance advice or training tips for your staff, our experts provide production support remotely and on-site.

80 years

We have driven and transformed the tobacco industry for more than 75 years.

25

Production, sales and service locations worldwide.

2/3rds

Our machinery is used in the production of two-thirds of the world's filter cigarettes.

Certified quality

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    We bring years of expertise through active work on DIN and ISO committees and involvement with CORESTA on scientific topics related to cigarettes, e-cigarettes and tobacco, enabling us to provide the best advice for your needs.

  • Cofrac and Dakks logo

    Our French laboratory is accredited by COFRAC (accreditation no. 2-1919; scope at www.cofrac.fr), and our German laboratory is accredited by DAkkS, Germany’s national accreditation body.

  • iso certification logo

    Our ISO 9001 certification not only ensures the quality of our products and services, it also represents an ongoing process in which we critically evaluate ourselves.

Downloads

Documentation

H10 hardness tester

Brochure: H10

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