Ames Delivers Portablitity and Precision in One Package

Ames portable Hardness testers are lightweight and easy to handle. You can perform accurate, repeatable hardness tests wherever and whenever required. With these handheld testers, you never have to cut samples and send them to a big bench tester or a lab. Ames accuracy has never changed and it never will.  Our hardness testers provide

Is it time to get your Ames Hardness Tester Calibrated?

All Ames harness testers are built to meet or exceed ASTM Standard E-110  Behind each signed certificate that comes with each hardness tester is an intricate process. We calibrate each hardness tester using a process involving between 70 and 100 separate readings for standard testers and several hundred separate readings for each electronic tester. Our

Now Shop Ames and Electro Arc products in one place

We are excited to announce that you can now purchase Ames and Electro Arc products in the same place!  As an alternative to our Amestesters.com and ElectroArc.com websites, you may now purchase both Ames and Electro Arc products directly from Stillion Industries’ website!  We have updated our website and we have also included an online

Your Guide to Hardness Testing Accuracy

Ames-certified test blocks assure accuracy with your Ames portable hardness tester every time.  Even if you are not using your hardness tester regularly, it still needs to be checked for accuracy.  The accuracy of Ames hardness testers is certified when you use Ames test specimens.  All Ames test specimens are traceable to national standards. If