Description
Precision Hardness Testing for Coatings and Plastics
Built by TQC Sheen, our specialist brand in paint testing, this high-accuracy Shore Durometer is perfect for laboratories and production environments where material hardness must meet exacting standards.
Versatile Material Compatibility
Ideal for testing a wide range of materials including polyester, ABS, nylon, polyurethane, kevlar, acryl, wood, and polystyrene, this durometer delivers precise and reliable results for both research and quality control.
How Shore Durometers Work
Shore durometers measure the depth of an indentation made by a standardized presser foot under a specific force. The measurement depends on the material’s hardness, viscoelastic properties, presser foot shape, and test duration.
Robust and Reliable
Our shore durometer is a rugged, dependable tool for measuring the impression hardness of soft materials like coatings, plastics, and rubber. It ensures consistent results without shock.
Equipped for Efficient Testing
Comes complete with a drag indicator to retain the highest value recorded during testing, and a simple test block for quick checks and verification.
Standards Compliance
The TQC Shore Durometer complies with international standards including DIN 53505, ISO 868, and ASTM D2240, ensuring accuracy that meets global requirements.
Shore A vs. Shore D – Which One to Choose?
The difference lies in the shape of the indenter, which affects the material type each is suitable for:
- Shore A: For elastomers, vinyl, rubber, leather, PVC, silicone-rubber, teflon, neoprene, etc.
- Shore D: For polyester, ABS, nylon, polyurethane, kevlar, acryl, wood, polystyrene, etc.
All durometer readings are displayed on a scale of 0 to 100 units, providing a clear and consistent hardness value.
Features & Benefits
- Solid anodized aluminum and stainless steel shore durometer
- Drag pointer gives the maximum reading of the hardness
- Revolving graduation scale
- Test block included
- Fast
- Simple
- Accurate
- Complies with DIN 53505, ISO 868 and ASTM D2240
