Handheld Durometers
Available for quotation
Durometer Type
Shore Type
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Handheld Durometers
Wallace offers both analogue and digital handheld durometers for hardness testing (including Shore A, Shore D and Shore OO). All models are designed for handheld applications or in conjunction with the Wallace Handheld Durometer Stand.
- Product Name
Handheld Durometers
- Overview
Analogue and digital handheld hardness durometers covering Shore A to Shore OO. These durometers enable accurate and repeatable results in accordance with the relevant standards. To increase repeatability and accuracy we recommend using the handheld durometers in conjunction with the durometer stand.
- Durometer Type
Digital
- Durometer Type
Analogue
- Application
For hardness testing in Shore scale as follows:
- Shore A:- Soft vulcanised rubber, natural rubber, nitriles, thermoplastic elastomers, flexible polyacrylics and thermosets, wax, felt and leathers.
- Shore B:- Moderately hard rubber, thermoplastic elastomers, paper products and fibrous materials.
- Shore C: - Medium hard rubber, thermoplastic elastomers, medium hard plastics and thermoplastics.
- Shore D:- Hard rubber, thermoplastic elastomers, harder plastics and rigid thermoplastics.
- Shore DO:- Moderately hard rubber, thermoplastic elastomers, and very dense windings.
- Shore O:- Soft rubber, thermoplastic elastomers, very soft plastics and thermoplastics, medium-dense textile windings.
- Shore OO:- Extremely soft rubber, thermoplastic elastomers, sponge, extremely soft plastics and thermoplastics, foams, low density textile windings, human and animal tissue.
- Standards
ISO 48-4, ISO 868, ASTM D2240
- Calibration Options
Manufacturer Calibration Certificate included as standard
- Typical Lead Time
4-6 weeks (to be confirmed at time of quoting)
- What's Included?
- Handheld Durometer
- User Manual
- Calibration Certificate
- Attachments
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Handheld Durometers Data Sheet 289 KB
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Specifications
| Shore A | Shore B | Shore C | Shore D | Shore DO | Shore O | Shore OO | |
| Standard | ASTM D2240 ISO 48-4 ISO 868 | ASTM D2240 ISO 48-4 | ASTM D2240 ISO 48-4 | ASTM D2240 ISO 48-4 ISO 868 | ASTM D2240 ISO 48-4 | ASTM D2240 ISO 48-4 | ASTM D2240 ISO 48-4 |
| Foot Force | 1kg | 1kg | 5kg | 5kg | 5kg | 1kg | 0.4kg |
| Spring Force | 8.05N | 8.05N | 44.45N | 44.50N | 44.45N | 8.05N | 1.111N |
| Indenter Diameter & Shape | 35°; Truncated Cone (Frustum) | 30°; Cone | 35°; Truncated Cone (Frustum) | 30°; Cone | Ø 2.38mm; ½ Ball | Ø 2.38mm; ½ Ball | Ø 2.38mm; ½ Ball |
| Indenter Radius | Flat | 0.1mm | Flat | 0.1mm | 1.19mm | 0.1mm | 1.19mm |
| Max. Indentation Depth | 2.50mm | 2.50mm | 2.50mm | 2.50mm | 2.50mm | 2.50mm | 2.50mm |
| Sample Thickness | >6mm | >6mm | >6mm | >6mm | >6mm | >6mm | >6mm |
| Measurement Range | 10 – 90 A Below 20 D | Above 90 A Below 20 D | Above 90 B Below 20 D | Above 90 A | Above 90 C Below 20 D | Below 20 DO | Below 20 O |
The Wallace Handheld Durometers are designed for measuring the hardness of various materials. Simply pressing the unit vertically onto the sample will cause the indenter to penetrate the sample under a specific spring force. The indentation is converted to a hardness value.
To increase repeatability and accuracy, use the handheld unit in conjunction with the stand. This will ensure that repeatable force and perpendicularity are maintained, thus increasing the repeatability and accuracy of each test.
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A handheld durometer is a portable hardness tester used to measure the hardness of rubber, elastomers, plastics and other non-metallic materials using the Shore hardness scale.
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Not currently, but we have a selection of refurbished older models currently for sale. Please contact us for further information.
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We cannot currently provide ISO 17025 calibration on our handheld devices but our calibration certificates are UKAS Traceable.
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Yes, all our instruments come with our manufacturer calibration certificate included as standard.
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Accuracy can depends on a variety of factors including:
- Correct scale selection
- Proper sample thickness
- Consistent application force
- Calibration condition
- Operator technique
We recommend using a test stand which significantly improves repeatability and consistency. You can learn more about our handheld durometer stand here.
