Shore Durometer HPSAO
Durometer according to Shore for determining the surface hardness of foams, steering wheels and inner linings of motor vehicles with hardness < 20 Shore A
Shore AO hardness tester according ISO 7619-1
Durometer with large seating for accurate measuring
Durometer with large seating for accurate measuring
Shore durometer HPSAO
Special Features
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- The spring loaded outer ring assures a constant measuring pressure and eliminates false readings due to difference between operators
- Flat bottom prevent tilting and improves the measuring accuracy
- Contact surface 44.5 mm Ø
Standard Features
- Easy to use
- High repeatability
- Application range < 20 Shore A units
- Certificate of Compliance with the order 2.1 according EN 10204 is included
Operation
For measuring the hardness, the spring-loaded outer ring of the housing is pressed downwards until the edge of the ring meets the colored marking on the housing. This ensures a constant pressure and prevents measuring errors.
General:
The principle used to measure shore hardness is based on measuring the resistance force of the penetration of a pin into the test material under a known spring load. The amount of penetration is converted to hardness reading on a scale with 100 shore units.
As the depth of indentation is max. 2.5 mm the testmaterial has to have a minimum thickness of 6 mm. If thickness is less stack some samples til you reach the required thickness.
The principle used to measure shore hardness is based on measuring the resistance force of the penetration of a pin into the test material under a known spring load. The amount of penetration is converted to hardness reading on a scale with 100 shore units.
As the depth of indentation is max. 2.5 mm the testmaterial has to have a minimum thickness of 6 mm. If thickness is less stack some samples til you reach the required thickness.
Available Models
| Model | Shore | Application | |
| HPSAO | Shore AO | Foams, steering wheels and inner linings of motor vehicles | |
| alternative | |||
| HPSA | Shore A | soft rubber, elastomers, natural rubber, soft PVC, leather, etc. | more |
| HPSA-R..-M | Shore A | rubber coated rollers, rollers, and cots | more |
| HPSB | Shore B | for harder material than Shore A | more |
| HPSC | Shore C | medium hard rubber, elastomers and plastic | more |
| HPSDO | Shore DO | plastic and medium hard to hard rubber materials | more |
| HPSD | Shore D | plastic and medium hard to hard rubber materials | more |
| HPS0 | Shore O | soft elastomers, soft elastic materials, medium fast textiles | more |
Attachments and Accessories
 | Memory pointer Code M Memory pointer to capture and store value |
 | Test Stand Model PSHP for series measurements
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 | Calibration Certificate Calibration certificate with calibration report is optional available. |
Delivery Includes
 | Hardness tester with carrying case, Certificate of Compliance with the order 2.1 according EN 10204 free of charge, operating instructions in english or german as requested |
Specifications
| Indentor: |
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| Depth of indentation: | 0 - 2.5 mm | |||
| Typical applications: | Foams, steering wheels and inner linings of motor vehicles | |||
| Accuracy: | ± 1 hardness unit | |||
| Application range: | < 20 Shore A | |||
| Standard: | ISO 7619-1 | |||
| Measuring spring force: | 0.55 - 8.065 N | |||
| Test pressure*: | Approx. 12.5 N | |||
| Scale diameter: | 54 mm | |||
| Display range: | 0 - 100 Shore AO Units | |||
| contact surface: | 44.5 mm Ø = 1554 mm² | |||
| Weight, net (gross): | Approx. 300 g (500 g) | |||
| Dimensions: | 50 x 60 x 110 mm (LxWxH) |
Specifications subject to change without notice!
* Spring load of outer ring to create constant pressure
