This digital Shore A durometer is a pocket-size hardness meter that reads the hardness of soft and medium materials on an LCD, across a range of 0 to 100HA with 0.5HA resolution. It uses a 35 degree pressure needle cone, runs from a 1.5V button battery that is included, and comes in a plastic case, so it can be kept in a drawer or toolbox and used at the bench or on the shop floor.
Features and benefits:
- 0 to 100HA range with 0.5HA resolution - fine enough to tell close grades of rubber or plastic apart
- Clear LCD readout - the figure is easy to read without interpreting a dial
- H key holds the reading - lift the gauge off the sample and note the value at your own pace
- ZERO key resets the readout - start each check from a clean zero
- Accuracy no more than ±1% - stated by the seller for routine comparison work
- Compact pocket size with plastic storage box - protects the indenter between jobs
- 1.5V button battery included - ready to use once the instrument is unpacked
Applications:
- Checking the hardness of rubber seals, gaskets and sheet
- Comparing plastic and leather samples in workshops and schools
- Testing the firmness of wax and multigrease
- Incoming material checks for items of medium hardness
In the box:
1 x digital Shore A durometer and 1 x user manual, supplied in a plastic case with a foam insert.
Note: Manual measurement can vary, so allow an error of 1 to 3mm in how the sample is placed and pressed. Total measuring force is 8.1N, so keep fingers clear of the indenter tip when pressing it onto a sample.
Type: Digital Shore A durometer. Scale: Shore A (HA). Measuring range: 0 to 100HA. Resolution: 0.5HA. Accuracy: No more than ±1%. Display: LCD. Pressure needle cone angle: 35 degrees. Total measuring force: 8.1N. Power: 1.5V button battery (included). Keys: ON/OFF, H (hold), ZERO. Suited to: Medium hardness items: plastic, rubber, leather, multigrease and wax. Quantity: 1 piece. Box size: 127 x 68 x 35mm. Indenter: Metal tip protruding from the base. Top fitting: Knurled metal knob. Hold function: H key freezes the reading. Zero function: ZERO key resets the readout. Storage: Red plastic case with black foam insert. Battery: Button cell included. Package contents: 1 x digital Shore A durometer, 1 x user manual. Q: What is a Shore A durometer? A: A Shore A durometer presses a spring-loaded indenter into a material and shows the resistance as a hardness number. This digital model reads 0 to 100HA on an LCD with 0.5HA resolution.. Q: What materials can I test with a Shore A durometer? A: The seller lists medium hardness items including plastic, rubber, leather, multigrease and wax. It is a Shore A scale instrument, so it is not meant for metals.. Q: How do I use a digital durometer? A: Switch it on, press ZERO to reset the readout, then press the indenter onto the sample and read the LCD. Press H to hold the reading once you lift the gauge away.. Q: Is a Shore A durometer the same as a Rockwell hardness tester? A: No. Shore A is a scale for softer materials such as rubber and plastic, measured with a spring-loaded indenter. This unit reads 0 to 100HA only.. Q: Does the durometer include a battery? A: Yes, a 1.5V button battery is included, so it is ready to use once unpacked..