Hardness testing comes to hand

Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team May 4, 2007

Handheld Shore A Scale durometer is designed for the hardness testing of rubber, plastic, leather and a wide range of other soft materials.

To complement the company's growing range of materials testing devices, Bowers Metrology has launched an ergonomic handheld Shore A Scale durometer.

Designed for the hardness testing of rubber, plastic, leather and a wide range of other soft materials, the new gauge has a 0.1mm resolution.

The robust, shop-floor proof tester boasts a large, easy to read digital display, a zero setting, preset value input options, and an auto display off facility, with all features easily accessed by a simple two-button operating system.

The cost effective new Bowers tester is delivered with a reference block, a carrying case, an operation manual and a UKAS certificate.

The new unit has a convenient RS232 data output facility, enabling test results to be downloaded to printers, computers etc, software and communication cables are available as optional accessories, as is a sturdy stand for bench-mounted operation.