Shore A Durometer Hardness Tester GK156 | 0 to 100HA | Rubber & Tyre

This analogue Shore durometer is a handheld hardness tester for rubber, soft plastics and similar materials, with a 0 to 100 dial scale, 0.5 resolution and ±1 accuracy. The listing shows the tyre type labelled TYPE A and marked as conforming to ASTM 2240, and the supplier also lists O and D versions of the same series (LX-A, LX-O, LX-D) with the same 2.5mm tip stroke. Features and benefits: - 0 to 100HA test range with 0.5HA resolution and ±1HA accuracy - read the dial directly with no battery or display to fail - Analogue dial marked 0 to 100 - a quick spot check on rubber parts at the bench or on the shop floor - 2.5mm tip stroke and 0.79mm tip dimension on the A type - the indenter presses into the sample until the foot sits flat - Supplier size listed as 95 x 60 x 25mm - small enough for a tool drawer or coat pocket - Stress at the pointer end of 0.55N to 8.06N on the A type - a light, repeatable contact force on soft materials - Supplied in a red plastic carrying case with a foam inset, plus an instruction sheet with indenter and test method diagrams - keeps the gauge protected between jobs - Three body colours to choose from: white, red or yellow Applications: - Checking the hardness of rubber seals, gaskets, hoses and tyre rubber - Incoming goods checks on soft rubber, leather and wax - Comparing batches of synthetic rubber or polyresin parts - Teaching materials testing in school and college workshops In the box: 1 x durometer, plus the carrying case and instruction sheet shown in the listing images. Note: Place the sample on a firm, flat surface and keep the indenter at least 12mm from the sample edge. Take 5 readings at different points, each at least 6mm from the previous test point, and average them. Read the dial within 1s of the foot meeting the sample. The A type suits soft materials; harder materials need the D type.