Dial Shore Durometer Hardness Tester | Shore A, C or D | 0 to 100

This dial Shore durometer is a handheld hardness tester for rubber, plastics, foam and similar materials, read from a 60mm dial with a 0 to 100 scale. It comes in three types: LX-A (Shore A), LX-C (Shore C) and LX-D (Shore D), each with its own indenter, so you pick the one that matches the hardness of the material you test. Features and benefits: - Three scales, one design: LX-A reads 0 to 100HA, LX-C reads 0 to 100HC and LX-D reads 0 to 100HD, with a recommended working range of 10 to 90 on each - LX-A is the type for rubber and synthetic rubber of medium to low hardness, and the maker states it follows ISO868 - LX-C is the type for soft foam and sponge, including microporous shoe material - LX-D is the type for harder samples such as stiff rubber and rigid plastic - Analogue dial with a 60mm face, so there is no battery to charge or replace - 2.5mm pressure needle stroke, with indenter end shapes of 0.79mm diameter (LX-A), SR2.5mm (LX-C) and SR0.1mm (LX-D) - Compact 115 x 60 x 25mm body that is easy to hold against a sample Applications: - Goods-in checks on rubber seals, gaskets and hoses - Comparing hardness between batches of plastic parts - Testing foam and sponge sheet for footwear and padding - Teaching materials testing in school and college workshops In the box: The tester is supplied in a white plastic carrying case with a foam insert, plus a silica gel desiccant packet. Choose LX-A, LX-C or LX-D in the options; each type is offered in two versions, numbered 1 and 2. Note: Place the instrument flat on the sample and press the base down evenly. The recommended range is 10 to 90 on each scale, so readings near 0 or 100 are less reliable. Keep the desiccant packet out of reach of children and do not eat it.