Shore hardness testers - analog and digital

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These Shore electronic hardness testers are used for determining the hardness of plastics and rubber to ISO 7619-1, ASTM D2240, ISO 868, NFT 51109 and BS 903 Part A26. For on-site testing on the product, analog versions with and without drag-pointer are available. The instruments with drag-pointers simplify testing, particularly in difficult-to-access locations, as the pointer still indicates the measured value after the test. Hardness value determination after dwell times of 3 seconds (ISO 7619-1) and 1 second (ISO 868) can be accommodated with digital hardness testing instruments.
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Typical applications

  • Soft rubber, elastomers and natural rubber to Shore A
  • Harder elastomers, plastics and rigid thermoplastics to Shore D
  • Soft elastomers and textile fabrics to Shore 0
  • Expanded rubber, sponge rubber and foam rubber to Shore 00
  • Harder elastomers than Shore A as per Shore B
  • Medium hard elastomers to Shore C

Additional features of analog hardness testers

  • Fast, easy testing: the hardness tester is pressed smoothly against the specimen with the prescribed contact force until the presser foot is firmly seated. The hardness value is read off three seconds (ISO) or one second (ASTM) after firm contact is achieved between the presser foot and the test material. The hardness value can also be read off after a longer contact period in the case of materials with significant flow-properties.
  • ZwickRoell Shore hardness testers feature a round, anti-glare scale (graduated from 0 to 100 Shore) with precise measured-value display.
  • Hardness testers (for Shore A, D, B, C, 0) are available with or without a drag-pointer. The drag-pointer makes it easier to read off the maximum value and enables determination of the flow properties of the material during a defined period.
  • A practical carry-case protects the device from damage and dust.
  • The “ZwickRoell 7206 test device with load-weight” option is suitable for analog Shore hardness testers (ZwickRoell 3114 to 3117). The test device ensures that the hardness tester is exactly perpendicular to the specimen surface, leading to a significant reduction overall in measured-value scatter during hardness tests and is recommended for laboratory tests, as test-procedure repeatability is considerably improved if operator influence is eliminated. Interchangeable load-weights equivalent to 10 N (Shore A), 12.5 N and (optional) 50 N (Shore D) compressive force ensure uniformly consistent contact force.
  • To maintain accuracy in your hardness testers we supply rubber test sheets, test rings for 40 and 60 Shore and a test device to verify spring load characteristics.

Additional features of digital hardness testers

  • Hardness testing can be carried out in both vertical and horizontal orientations, on-site or at a fixed location. With digital hardness testers, the differing times after which measured values are to be determined (ISO specifications) can be input.
  • Their low weight, compact dimensions and rechargeable battery operation make them suitable for portable use or for fixed laboratory testing (optional test device).
  • The compression spring is integrated into the measuring head in such a way that the contact ring allows accurate parallel positioning of the hardness tester on the specimen, eliminating measurement errors.
  • The end of the test time is indicated by visual and audible signals and the measured value is automatically shown on the display. This value can be transmitted to a PC by means of the testing software via RS232 interface for processing and archiving.
  • The tester always displays the current measured value. Up to 300 hardness values can be stored. If a significant length of time elapses without a test being performed the instrument will switch to standby mode.
  • The optional test device with load weight is suitable for Shore A and D digital hand-held hardness testers (ZwickRoell 3130/31). It ensures accurate positioning of the hardness tester at right angles to the specimen surface, leading to a significant overall reduction in measured-value scatter. The reproducibility of the test procedure is considerably improved by the elimination of operator influence. Use of a test device is therefore recommended for laboratory tests.

Video showing operation of a digital hardness tester 

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Digital hardness tester to Shore

Use of a ZwickRoell digital shore hardness tester: reliable test results with the help of a test stand

Shore hardness tester: variants/accessories

Range of application: Shore analog

Analog Shore hardness tester

Description

Item number

ZwickRoell 3114 Shore A hardness tester as per ISO 7619-1, ISO 868, ASTM D2240, ISO 868

Range of application: soft rubber, elastomers and natural rubber

321618

ZwickRoell 3115 Shore A hardness tester with drag pointer as per ISO 7619-1, ISO 868

Range of application: soft rubber, elastomers and natural rubber

321619

ZwickRoell 3116 Shore D hardness tester as per ISO 7619-1, ISO 868

Range of application: hard rubber, rigid thermoplastics

321620

ZwickRoell 3117 Shore D hardness tester with drag pointer as per ISO 7619-1, ISO 868

Range of application: hard rubber, rigid thermoplastics

321621

ZwickRoell 3112 Shore B hardness tester as per ASTM D2240

Range of application: harder elastomers

342717

ZwickRoell 3112 Shore B hardness tester, with drag pointer as per ASTM D2240

Range of application: harder elastomers

342718

ZwickRoell 3113 Shore C hardness tester as per ASTM D2240

Range of application: medium-hard elastomers

342719

ZwickRoell 3113 Shore C hardness tester, with drag pointer as per ASTM D2240

Range of application: medium-hard elastomers

342720

ZwickRoell 3113 Shore D0 hardness tester as per ASTM D2240

Range of application: dense granular materials, textile fabrics

362759

ZwickRoell 3110 Shore 0 hardness tester as per ASTM D2240

Range of application: soft elastomers, textile fabrics

342714

ZwickRoell 3110 Shore 0 hardness tester with drag pointer as per ASTM D2240

Range of application: soft elastomers, textile fabrics

342715

ZwickRoell 3111 Shore 00 hardness tester as per ASTM D2240

Range of application: expanded rubber, sponge rubber, foam rubber and human skin

320991

Accessories for analog hardness testers

Test devices and verification devices for Shore A/D

Description

Item number

Test device with 12.5N load weight for Shore A (divided into 10 N + 25 N)

318882

Load weight (37.5 N) for Item No. 318882 for Shore D (total load 50 N)

318883

Test device for Shore 00 / Shore 000, total load 3.924 N

352891

Retaining ring for Shore test devices

045769

Adapter for connecting hardness testers with M11x0.5 threaded hole to test device with M11x1.0 stud.

342654

Adapter for connecting hardness testers with M11x1.0 threaded hole to test device with M11x0.5 stud.

342730

Verification device for analog hardness testers (3114-7) and digital hardness testers (3130/1) with weight set for Shore A)

342743

Supplementary weights for Item No. 342743 for Shore D

342732

40 Shore test ring with baseplate in carry-case

342735

60 Shore test ring with baseplate in carry-case

324820

Range of application: Shore digital

Digital Shore hardness tester

Description

Item number

Digital Shore A hardness tester (ISO 7619-1, ASTM D2240), including storage case, with RS232 serial port and 9-pin PC cable

Range of application: soft rubber, elastomers and natural rubber

320153

Digital Shore D hardness tester (ISO 7619-1, ASTM D2240), including storage case, with RS232 serial port and 9-pin PC cable

Range of application: hard rubber, rigid thermoplastics

320154

Digital Shore B hardness tester (ASTM D2240), including storage case, with RS232 serial port and 9-pin PC cable

Range of application: harder elastomers

320155

Digital Shore C hardness tester (ASTM D2240), including storage case, with RS232 serial port and 9-pin PC cable

Range of application: medium-hard elastomers

320156

Digital Shore A0 hardness tester (ISO 7619-1), including storage case, with RS232 serial port and 9-pin PC cable

Range of application: see Shore A with Shore A < 20

081987

Digital Shore D0 hardness tester (ASTM D2240), including storage case, with RS232 serial port and 9-pin PC cable

Range of application: dense granular materials, textile fabrics

320157

Digital Shore 0 hardness tester (ASTM D2240), including storage case, with RS232 serial port and 9-pin PC cable

Range of application: soft elastomers, textile fabrics

320158

Digital Shore 00 hardness tester (ASTM D2240), including storage case, with RS232 serial port and 9-pin PC cable

Range of application: expanded rubber, sponge rubber, foam rubber and human skin

320159

Digital Shore 000 hardness tester, including storage case, with RS232 serial port and 9-pin PC cable

Range of application: gels

320160

ZwickRoell 3139 L/c digital hardness tester incl. storage case, with RS 232 serial port and
9-pin PC cable; indenter: ball, dia. 5 mm; range of application: for foam motor vehicle components

371065

Accessories for digital hardness testers 

Test device and verification device

Description

Item number

Test device with 12.5 N load weight for Shore A (divided into 10 N + 2.5 N) for ZwickRoell 3130

320224

Load weight (37.5 N) for Item No. 320224 for Shore D (total load 50 N)

318883

Test device for Shore 00/000, total load 3.924 N

375919

Retaining ring for Shore test devices

045769

Verification device for analog hardness testers (3114-7, 3370-90) and digital hardness testers (3130/1) with weight set for Shore A

342743

Supplementary weights for Item No. 342743 for Shore D

342732

40 Shore test ring with baseplate in carry-case

342735

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