High-Precision (Handheld) Durometers
The Durometer Rubber Hardness Tester is an easy to use, ISO and ASTM certified application that measures the hardness properties of various types of samples. The small, handheld device can quickly determine, (usually within 1 second), the hardness properties of the desired sample by firmly holding the Durometer to the surface you wish to test and manually applying pressure to the presser foot. The resulting value indicates the "hardness" of the material in relation to other material characteristics. The non-destructive testing method and compact size make the Durometer an ideal choice when elaborate sample preparation is not possible. The five varying types of indenter feet combined with several available types of spring force mechanisms can produce desired results on a variety of samples including: urethane foam, sponges, cellular materials, chewing gum, processed cheese, clay, erasers, film, leather, cardboard, styrene foam, tires, hoses, wood, golf balls, plastics, ebonite and more.
The Teclock Durometer requires testing surfaces to be of sufficient thickness to ensure proper test sensitivity. Usually test materials must be at least 1/4" (6mm) thick, an exception may be made for harder materials. Materials thinner than 1/4" may cause the Durometer to read the surface below the sample instead of the sample itself, producing a false test result. Stacking thinner samples to the minimum thickness required will ensure accurate readings.
- Our high quality Durometers are standard instrument for ISO 9000 testing
- Certified calibrations available
- Meets International Test Standards - ASTM, ISO, JIS, DIN, SRIS
- Designed with flat contact base to ensure maximum stability during test (better than pen like models)
- Small and easy to handle, fits in the palm of your hand
TYPE FO
Application:
- Urethane foam and similar materials
- Shock absorb materials for car sheet
- Sponge for dish washer
Standards:
ASTM D 2240
Spring Load 0-100:
550-4300mN (56.1-438.6gf)
Indenter Size:
Cylindrical Cone of Ø 25.2, Length of 2.50
TYPE OO
Application:
For very soft materials, such as those that can be distorted by a soft touch.
- Foam rubber
- Electrified roll/pressure roll for OA equipment,
- Cellular materials, Chewing gum
Standards:
ASTM D 2240
Spring Load 0-100:
203-1111mN (20.7-113.3gf)
Indenter Size(mm):
Hemisphere of R1.19, Length of 2.50
Application:
For materials softer than an eraser.
- Soft rubber
- Processed cheese
- Clothe scrolls
- China clay
- Sealant for building
Spring Load 0-100:
550-4300mN (56.1-438.6gf)
Indenter Size (mm):
Hemisphere of R2.50, Length of 2.50
TYPE E
Application:
For materials similar to erasers in hardness(Materials below A2).
- Dense textile winding
- Soft rubber
- Expanded rubber
- Eraser
- Film windings
Standards:
JIS K 6253
Spring Load 0-100:
550-8050mN (56.1-821.1gf)
Indenter Size (mm):
Hemisphere of R2.50, Length of 2.50
TYPE D
Application:
- For the hardest materials
- Hard Rubber
- Plastics
- Ebonite
- Materials beyond A 90
Standards:
ISO 7619, ISO 868, ASTM D 2240
Spring Load 0-100:
0-44450mN (0-4533gf)
Indenter Size (mm):
Conical Cone of R0.1 with 30º angle, Length of 2.50
TYPE A
Application:
- For most popular rubbers, elastomers.
- General Rubber
- elastometers
- Soft plastic
- Tires
- Rubber roll
- Rubber hose Materials below D 20)
Standards:
ASTM D 2240, ISO 7619, ISO 868
Spring Load 0-100:
550-8050mN (56.1-821.1gf)
Indenter Size (mm)
Truncated Cone of Ø 0.79 with 35º angle, Length of 2.50
TYPE B
Application:
- For materials slightly harder than those described in Type A.
- Materials similar to biscuit ware clay.
- Medium-hard rubber, Wood
Spring Load 0-100:
550-8050mN (56.1-821.1gf)
Standards:
ASTM D 2240
Indenter Size:
Conical Cone of R0.1 with 30º angle, Length of 2.50
TYPE DO
Application:
- For hard rubber materials similar to that of a automobile door handle.
- Floor plate, building wood
- medium hard rubber
Spring Load 0-100:
0-44450mN (0-4533gf)
Standards:
ASTM D 2240
Indenter Size (mm):
Hemisphere of R1.19, Length of 2.50
TYPE C
Application:
- For materials similar to the rubber used for golf balls.
- Break rubber for bicycle/hard rubber
Standards:
ASTM D2240
Spring Load 0-100:
0-44450mN (0-4533gf)
Indenter Size (mm):
Truncated Cone of Ø 0.79 with a 35º angle, Length of 2.50
TYPE O
Application:
- For materials similar to those described in Type E.
- Styrene foam ( Ideal for packing material)
- Soft Rubber
- Dense Textile Windings
- Leather
- Cardboard
Standards:
ASTM D 2240
Spring Load 0-100:
550-8050mN (56.1-821.1gf)
Indenter Size (mm)
Hemisphere of R1.19, Length of 2.50