Durometer Hardness Testers
Description
Durometer hardness testers are instruments used to measure the hardness of materials, particularly elastomers and polymers. They determine the resistance of a material to indentation by a specific indenter under a defined force. The hardness value is typically displayed on a dial or digital readout, providing a quantitative measure of the material's hardness.
Working Principle
Durometer hardness testers operate by applying a predetermined test force to an indenter, which is either spherical or conical in shape. The depth of the indentation made by the indenter is measured and translated into a hardness value. This value is displayed on a dial gauge or digital display. The principle behind this method is that the depth of indentation correlates with the material's resistance to deformation, thus providing a measure of its hardness. These testers are useful because they offer a simple, quick, and non-destructive means of assessing material properties, which is crucial for quality control and material selection processes.
Applications
Durometer hardness testers are widely used in the rubber and plastics industries. For example, they are employed to measure the hardness of rubber seals, gaskets, and tires. In the plastics industry, they are used to assess the hardness of various plastic components, ensuring they meet specific performance criteria. These testers are also used in quality control processes to ensure consistency in material properties across production batches.
Advantages over other Hardness Testers
Durometer hardness testers offer several advantages over other types of hardness testers. They are particularly suited for softer materials like rubber and plastics, where other testers might not provide accurate readings. The simplicity and portability of durometers make them ideal for on-site testing and quality control. Additionally, they require minimal operator skill, reducing the potential for user error and ensuring consistent results.
Limitations
One limitation of durometer hardness testers is that they may not provide accurate readings for very thin or narrow specimens, as the indentation depth might exceed the material's thickness. Additionally, they are not suitable for testing very hard materials, such as metals, where other hardness testing methods like Rockwell or Brinell would be more appropriate.
Considerations
When selecting a durometer hardness tester, several factors should be considered. Initial costs can vary depending on the model and features, with digital models typically being more expensive than analog ones. Operating expenses are generally low, as these devices require minimal maintenance. However, regular calibration is necessary to ensure accuracy. Durability is another consideration, as testers used in harsh environments may require more frequent replacement or repair. Accuracy can be affected by factors such as operator technique and environmental conditions, so proper training and controlled testing environments are recommended.
from PCE Instruments / PCE Americas Inc.
PCE-1000N is a portable handheld Barcol hardness testing durometer used to measure the hardness of pure aluminum, soft aluminum, thick aluminum alloy and aluminum sheets, strips, rods, castings and forgings. The hardness of fiber-reinforced (FRP) plastics, glass-reinforced (GRP) plastics, hard... [See More]
- Test: Brinell; Durometers; Rockwell; Vickers / Knoop; Barcol (HBA), Webster (HW)
- Mounting: Handheld or Portable
from RS Components, Ltd.
DIGITAL SHORE A DUROMETER [See More]
- Test: Durometers
from PCE Instruments / PCE Americas Inc.
Durometer for metallic materials with printer, memory and software which shows breaking strength directly in the display. PCE-2800 Durometer is a portable instrument to show and print hardness value on-site. Backlight in the display is adjustable and can be used easily even for inexperienced people... [See More]
- Test: Brinell; Durometers; Rockwell; Vickers / Knoop; Shore (HS), Leeb (HL)
- Mounting: Handheld or Portable
from RS Components, Ltd.
Mechanical Shore Hardness Tester [See More]
- Test: Durometers
from PCE Instruments / PCE Americas Inc.
Durometer PCE-2900 Modern, dynamic hardness tester with colour display / Memory / For metallic materials with hardness scales such as Vickers, Rockwell, Brinell, Leeb, Shore and Tensile. The durometer PCE-2900 has been developed for hardness measurements on metallic materials. The durometer measures... [See More]
- Test: Durometers
from RS Components, Ltd.
Shore A Digital hardness tester [See More]
- Test: Durometers
from PCE Instruments / PCE Americas Inc.
PCE-DD-A. Durometer to measure Shore A hardness in soft gums, rubber and elastomers / easy-to-read digital display / resolution of 0.5 degrees of hardness The PCE-DD-A Durometer is an ergonomic device that checks Shore hardness in gum, plastic and other non-metallic materials. It is of the highest... [See More]
- Test: Durometers
- Test Load: 1
- Mounting: Handheld or Portable
from RS Components, Ltd.
Mobile Leeb hardness tester HMO [See More]
- Test: Durometers
from PCE Instruments / PCE Americas Inc.
PCE-DD-D is a Shore D durometer or hardness tester used to measure the Shore hardness of materials such as hard rubber, hard resin, acrylic, glass, thermoplastic and more. This Shore D durometer uses an impact rod with a 30 à ¸ ¢ à ¸ š conical point and 50 Newtons... [See More]
- Test: Durometers
- Mounting: Handheld or Portable
from RS Components, Ltd.
Moore & Wright Leeb Hardness Tester [See More]
- Test: Durometers
from PCE Instruments / PCE Americas Inc.
Digital Durometer to measure Shore A hardness in shoft gums, rubber and elastomers with USB-Port and downloadable software The PCE-DDA 10 durometer is an ergonomic device to check Shore hardness in gum, plastic and other non-metallic materials. It has been designed with a very high quality. The... [See More]
- Test: Durometers
- Mounting: Handheld or Portable
from RS Components, Ltd.
Shore A hardness test durometer,1-100 [See More]
- Test: Durometers
from REED-Direct
Pocket-sized model with integrated probe. Meets DIN 53505, ASTM D2240, ISO 7619 and JISK 7215. RS232 serial interface. Measures maximum value. Calculates average value. Push button zero calibration. Bright, clear, 4-digit, 10mm high LCD readout. Auto power off conserves battery life. SPECIFICATIONS:... [See More]
- Test: Durometers
- Mounting: Handheld or Portable
from ZwickRoell LP
These Shore hardness testers are used for determining the hardness of plastics and rubber to ISO 48, ASTM D2240, ISO 868, NFT 51109 and BS 903 Part A26. For on-site testing on the product, analog versions with and without drag-pointer are available. The instruments with drag-pointers simplify... [See More]
- Test: Durometers
- Mounting: Handheld or Portable
from Phase II Plus
These sleek hand held hardness testers are crafted and engineered to perform at the highest level of accuracy. An ergonomic lightweight design assists in taking precise and consistent hardness measurements. [See More]
- Test: Durometers
- Mounting: Handheld or Portable
from Qosina Corp.
C-Flex ® 374 Tubing ; 60A Durometer - T2212 [See More]
- Test: Durometers
from Haida International Equipment Co., Ltd.
Rubber hardness tester is the reaction to combination property of the rubber, and the shore durometer is one of the precise tester to test the hardness of the rubber . This produce adopt to international organization for standard production and test by and < Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic... [See More]
- Test: Durometers
- Test Load: 0.8258 to 4.54
- Mounting: Fixtured or Permanent
from Instron®
Instron ® electromechanical universal testing machines perform tensile, compression, bend, peel, tear, and other mechanical tests on materials and products to ASTM, ISO, and other industry standards. These systems are available in a range of sizes and maximum force capacities. From small,... [See More]
- Test: Durometers
from Rex Gauge Company, Inc.
The Model 1600 features a full-sized dial face for readability to within 1/2 point. The Model 1600 offers the maximum accuracy available in a dial model gauge at a minimum cost. Features: Includes NIST Calibration Certificate. Conforms to ASTM D-2240. One Year Warranty. Custom Made Carrying Case. [See More]
- Test: Durometers
from ZwickRoell LP
The ZwickRoell 3103 IRHD micro compact digital hardness tester consists of a base housing with integrated electronics and display, a height-adjustable support table for specimens and a column with built-in IRHD micro measurement device (ISO 48). [See More]
- Test: Durometers
- Mounting: Handheld or Portable
- Test Method: Micro
from Qosina Corp.
C-Flex ® 374 Tubing; 60A Durometer - T2214 [See More]
- Test: Durometers
from Rex Gauge Company, Inc.
The Analog Complete O-Ring Hardness Kit is the most convenient and accurate way to perform repeatable hardness (durometer) testing on thin materials - as thin as .050". Features: Model 1600-M - Type M Durometer with Certification. Model OS-3 - Air Dampened Operating Stand. Model ORF-1 - O-Ring... [See More]
- Test: Durometers
from ZwickRoell LP
The ZwickRoell 3105 combi test is a microcomputer-controlled hardness tester with very high measurement accuracy in multiple IRHD (plus IRHD ss supersoft) and Shore measurement ranges. [See More]
- Test: Durometers
- Mounting: Handheld or Portable
- Test Method: Micro
from Qosina Corp.
C-Flex ® 374 Tubing; 60A Durometer - T2216 [See More]
- Test: Durometers
from Rex Gauge Company, Inc.
The Rex Gauge Model 4000 Digital Durometer is truly state-of-the-art, and is the ideal instrument for lab use. Some of the new features are: a new larger 18mm diameter presser foot, large direct drive LCD display, USB data ports for computer compatibility, a locking feature to prevent accidental... [See More]
- Test: Durometers
from Rex Gauge Company, Inc.
The Rex DD-4 Digital Durometer is the successor to the popular Rex DD-3. With its impressive list of features, the DD-4 is truly state-of-the-art, and is the ideal instrument for lab use. Some of the new features are: a new, larger direct drive LCD display, USB data ports for computer compatibility,... [See More]
- Test: Durometers
from Rex Gauge Company, Inc.
The Model DD-5 digital durometer is Rex Gauge's latest innovation for performing timed hardness testing. The Model DD-5 is equipped with an internal adjustable timer and onscreen countdown that can be set to a desired elapsed time from 0-30 seconds. When enabled, the timer function will be... [See More]
- Test: Durometers
from Rex Gauge Company, Inc.
The Digital Complete O-Ring Hardness Kit is the most convenient and accurate way to perform repeatable hardness (durometer) testing on thin materials - as thin as .050". Features: Model DD-4-M - Type M Durometer with Certification. Model OS-3 - Air Dampened Operating Stand. Model ORF-1 - O-Ring... [See More]
- Test: Durometers