Portable hardness tester
ISO 9000 Micro Photonics

The Durometer Rubber Hardness Tester is an easy to use, ISO and ASTM certified application that measures the hardness properties of various types of samples. The small, handheld device can quickly determine, (usually within 1 second), the hardness properties of the desired sample by firmly holding the Durometer to the surface you wish to test and manually applying pressure to the presser foot. The resulting value indicates the "hardness" of the material in relation to other material characteristics. The non-destructive testing method and compact size make the Durometer an ideal choice when elaborate sample preparation is not possible. The five varying types of indenter feet combined with several available types of spring force mechanisms can produce desired results on a variety of samples including: urethane foam, sponges, cellular materials, chewing gum, processed cheese, clay, erasers, film, leather, cardboard, styrene foam, tires, hoses, wood, golf balls, plastics, ebonite and more.

The Teclock Durometer requires testing surfaces to be of sufficient thickness to ensure proper test sensitivity. Usually test materials must be at least 1/4" (6mm) thick, an exception may be made for harder materials. Materials thinner than 1/4" may cause the Durometer to read the surface below the sample instead of the sample itself, producing a false test result. Stacking thinner samples to the minimum thickness required will ensure accurate readings.