For hardness testing of elastomers and plastics, Shore® Durometers are ideal. Shore Instruments conform to all ASTM and ISO standards, are easy to use, and affordable. The combination of spring force and indentor geometry per ASTM D 2240-03 determines the type of Durometer required for a particular hardness range. No single type of Durometer can cover the entire hardness spectrum.

Shore® Durometers are designed to determine the indentation hardness of materials ranging from cellular products to rigid plastics. Each Durometer Type is made to a specific scale (i.e. A,B,C,D) and is capable of producing a value between 0 and 100. We also supply the Micro System, which is designed to determine the hardness of soft elastomers too thin or too irregularly shaped, such as small o-rings, for measurement with standard Durometers.

Call UK Calibrations for full details of Shore® Durometers and accessories available.

Handheld durometer featuring 9 interchangeable test scale probes. One durometer for 9 different Shore scales

• 9 pre-calibrated interchangeable test scale probes available
• Audible sound indicates exact amount of pressure
• Test completed signal
• Fits comfortably in hand or stand
• Bright and clear back-lit LCD display
• Quick pass/fail testing
• RS232 serial data output port
• SPC capabilities, all statistics from up to 256 test result
• 2000 hours continuous use with standard batteries: no cables!

• Main unit, Test scale probes: (see options), Batteries, manual and WOLPERT-Group certificate

• Indentor heads for scales A, B, C, D, DO, O, OO, OOO
• Adaptor 220V AC or 110V AC
• Data-cable WHS-4C (between main unit and indentor head)
• Operating stand with constant load
• Operating stand for automatic operation
• Stand for main unit
• Case

Handheld durometer for Shore hardness testing

• Analogue durometers for all specific scales
• Presser foot area of diameter 18mm (DIN)
• Rugged die cast aluminium housing
• Stainless steel precision compression mainspring
• Glass lens resists scratching and discolouration
• Can be used in any position
• Meets or exceeds DIN 53505, ASTM D 2240
• Easy recalibration
• Operating stands optional
• Available for test scales A, B, C, D, DO, O, OO
• Result displayed as Hardness Shore
• Scale graduated 0-100
• Pointer sweep 360°
• Dial diameter Ø57mm
• Pressure foot length 65mm
• Weight 168g

Shore® Durometer model WHS-180 shown, click on image to enlarge. Please contact UK calibrations for part numbers and details of accessories available.

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