8888 Durometer

RS PRO DurometerEvaluate the surface of soft materials quickly and accurately with this hardness tester from RS PRO. Also referred to as a Shore A durometer, it can be used to take hardness measurements in rubber, PVC, elastomers, neoprene and leather. By inserting the durometers indenter into a materials surface, its hardness can be calculated according to the resistance force on the probe. The dial goes up to 100 in Shore hardness graduations. As its supplied with a protective case for the durometer and a swing-away protection plate to guard the indenter, the device can be kept safe. A test piece is also provided so you can regularly test the instruments accuracy and ensure the reliability of your parts. This hardness tester is manufactured to comply with ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) rules in the US and European DIN (Deutsches Institut für Normung, or the German organization for standardization) standards for accuracy. Its regularly used in workshops and garages.Features and Benefits• Shore A durometer • Tests hardness of elastomeric materials (plastics, rubbers, leather) • Supplied in a fitted case with an indicator test piece • Features swing-away protection plate to guard indenter • Complies with ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) and DIN (Deutsches Institut für Normung, or the German organization for standardization) standards for accuracyRS PRORS PRO is our own brand range and brings you a wide range of high-quality, great value products offering you more choice. Trusted by engineers all over the world, every part of every RS PRO product has been rigorously tested against demanding industry standards they’re only given the RS PRO Seal of Approval if we’re confident of their exceptional quality, which means you can be confident too.