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Description: The hardness of plastics is most commonly measured by the Shore Durometer, which using the Shore A scale, is the preferred method for rubbers/elastomers and is also commonly used for softer plastics such aspolyolefins, fluoropolymers, and vinyls. The Shore A scale is used for softer rubbers. It is available in DIN 53505, ASTM D2240, ISO/R868, JIS R7215. Specifications: Indenter: Cone 35 Φ1.3mm/0.05'' Depth of indentation: 0-2.5mm/0-0.1'' Test pressure: 12.5N Measuring spring force: 0.55-8N Display range: 0-100 Scale Scale diameter: 55mm/2.2'' Meter size: 26mm x 62mm x 115mm (1'' x 2.4'' x 4.5'') Meter weight: 300g/0.66lbs Package size: 320mm x 230mm x 200mm (12.6'' x 9.1'' x 7.9'') Package weight: 4.9kg/10.8lbs Method of measurement: Shore durometer, like many other hardness tests, measures the depth of an indentation in the material created by a given force on a standardized presserfoot. This depth is dependent on the hardness of the material, its viscoelastic properties, the shape of the presser foot, and the duration of the test. Shore durometer allows or a measurement of the initial hardness, or the indentation hardness after a given period of time. The basic test requires applying the forcein a consistent manner, without shock me asuring the hardness (depth of the indentation). If a timed hardness is desired, force is applied for the required time and then read. The material under test should be a minimum of 6.4mm/0.25'' thick. Maintenance: Put it back to packing box after testing. Do not store it in following Conditions: wet area, dusty area, oil or chemicals.