Automatic Durometer – Shore and IRHD Hardness Tester – DRIVE Series

Parent Product
  • Durometer – Shore IRHD Hardness Tester Range
Standards
  • ASTM D1414
  • ASTM D1415
  • ASTM D2240
  • ISO 12046
  • ISO 868
  • ISO 48-2
  • ISO 48-4
  • EN 681-1
  • FIAT 50408
  • FIAT 50411
  • VDA 675-202

Achieve the highest accuracy of your polymer/elastomer hardness testing with the latest generation of Automatic Shore IRHD Hardness Tester Durometer – DRIVE Series. Designed for precision, efficiency, and user-friendly operation, this instrument comes up with a versatile features such as interchangeable measuring heads, motor-controlled displacement, and automatic specimen rotation. With compatibility on standard PCs running latest Windows software, USB connectivity, and seamless integration, it ensures a hassle-free experience.

Choose your preferred language from a wide selection and benefit from the commitment to quality. Trust in reliable calibration services and sample-centering devices for O-rings, etc. for accurate and efficient hardness testing. Setting the standard in Shore / IRHD hardness testing of elastomer and polymer materials.

Applications

Automatic Durometer – Shore and IRHD Hardness Tester – DRIVE Series

Automatic Shore IRHD Hardness Tester Durometer

Why Opt for Automatic Shore IRHD Hardness Tester Durometer?

Discover the Benefits of Automatic Hardness Testing

Our ‘Automatic Shore IRHD Hardness Tester Durometer’ stands out as the ultimate solution for hardness testing, offering unparalleled versatility tailored to your testing requirements. This state-of-the-art tester comes equipped with a motorized stand featuring a user-friendly digital display, making it perfect for standalone use. You can customize the configuration with various measuring heads, control software, and sample holders for precise testing of specific products. highest level of precision.

Why Choose Automatic Shore IRHD Hardness Tester Durometer?

Our motor-controlled displacement of the measuring head guarantees consistently accurate results, while automatic specimen rotation enables seamless execution of multiple tests at different points. The digital display ensures quick and easy result readings. Rest assured, our instrument complies with international standards, and the ACCREDITED calibration certificate from accredited laboratory attests to its precision.

ACCREDITED Calibration: Setting the Standard

The instrument can be supplied with an ACCREDITED Calibration Certificate, ensuring accuracy according to ISO 48-2 (IRHD), ISO 48-4 (Shore A), and ISO 868 (Shore D) standards. Calibration covers key aspects such as dimensions of the Indentor and Annular foot, forces applied, displacement of the indenter, and test duration. Trust in our commitment to delivering reliable and quality measurements for your research laboratories and production control needs. Choose Automatic Shore IRHD Hardness Tester Durometer for unmatched performance and precision.

Automatic Shore IRHD Hardness Tester Durometer

Features/Advantages

Automatic Durometer – Shore and IRHD Hardness Tester – DRIVE Series Features:

Measuring Head

  • Interchangeable Measuring Heads: Shore A, Shore D, Shore A0, Shore 00, Shore AM (micro), IRHD-Micro, IRHD-Normal, IRHD-Hard, IRHD-Low.
  • Motor-Controlled Displacement: Ensures high repeatability of results.
  • Automatic Specimen Rotation: Allows for multiple tests at different points with ease.
  • Instant Results: Digital display for immediate reading of results.
  • International Standards: Fully compliant with international standards.
  • ACCREDITED Calibration Certificate: ISO 17025 accredited laboratory for the highest level of precision.

Our Datagest program enhances your testing experience with advanced features for efficient reporting and tolerance control for the ‘Automatic Shore IRHD Hardness Tester Durometer.’

Customizable Test Reports: Easily generate test reports in your preferred language, either for printing or saving to PDF. The user has the flexibility to customize the format of the test report, ensuring it meets specific requirements.

Tolerance Limits Management: Take advantage of Datagest’s powerful capabilities to set precise tolerance limits for each product, customer, test procedure, and aging treatment. Define tolerance and alarm limits for each result, enabling automatic color-coded comparison at the end of each test (Green, Yellow, or Red). The outcome of this comparison is seamlessly saved in the database along with the test results.

Unified Tolerance Limits Management: Datagest simplifies tolerance limits management, allowing for efficient and centralized control across products, customers, test procedures, and aging treatments.

Real-time Statistics for Ongoing Tests: Experience real-time statistical analysis with the Datagest program, providing insights such as maximum, minimum, average, median, standard deviation, Cp, and Cpk. Visualize the Gaussian curve representing the results alongside tolerance limits, offering an immediate overview of ongoing test progress.

Advanced Statistical Analysis: Datagest goes beyond ongoing tests, enabling in-depth statistics related to saved results. Represent data using X and R Charts, grouped by order, batch, date, and more, for a comprehensive understanding of the testing landscape.

Choose Datagest for a sophisticated, user-friendly system that streamlines test reporting, tolerance management, and statistical analysis. Elevate your testing processes with precision, efficiency, and insightful data representation.

Technical Specifications

Automatic Shore IRHD Hardness Tester Durometer Technical Specifications:

Reference Standards

STANDARDS THE INSTRUMENT COMPLIES WITH

ASTM D2240; ASTM D1415; ASTM D1414; ISO 12046; ISO 868; ISO 48-2; ISO 48-4; EN 681-1; FIAT 50408; FIAT 50411; VDA 675-202;

Instrument Characteristics

AVAILABLE HARDNESS TYPES 

Shore:(A, D, 00, M)
IRHD: (Micro, Normal, Hard, Low)

 TEST MODALITY 

Fully automatic test in different points of the same sample
RESOLUTION

0.01 Hardness point

 MAXIMUM SAMPLE THICKNESS 

100 mm
INTEGRATED DIGITAL DISPLAY 

Allows complete control of the instrument and display of results

 OPTIONAL SOFTWARE 

Software for the complete control of the instrument compatible with Windows 10 and 11.

Software:

TEST RESULTS CALCULATED FOR EACH TEST 

Shore units: Initial hardness, hardness values after set test times
IRHD/micro IRHD: Hardness at 30 sec (and at set test times), Angle Coeff. of Hardness vs. time curve, Hysteresis after load removal.

 RESULTS STORAGE 

The test result sand the curves are stored in the SQL database which is installed in combination with the software
REGRESSION CURVE ANALYSIS

Angle coefficient of the Regression curve

 HYSTERESIS ANALYSIS (IRHD TESTS) 

% recovery after set time after main force removal
DATA ANALYSIS 

Mean, std. Dev., min, max, Cp, Cpk of test results. X-Chart and Gaussian distribution

 GRAPHS

Rubber Relaxation curve (hardness
versus test time) in linear and logarithmic axes

Control of the instrument with Digital Display

DISPLAY CHARACTERISTICS

The Touch-screen display permits to start and stop of the automatic execution of the test and to display the hardness reading

Safety Devices

LABELLING

CE Labelling

Calibration

ACCREDITED CALIBRATION

(OPTIONAL) ACCREDITED calibration Certificate issued by Instruments ISO 17025-Accredited Laboratory

 STANDARD CALIBRATION 

Calibration Report conforming to ISO 48-2 (IRHD units) or ISO 48-4 (Shore Units) with traceability to primary references

Technical specifications

POWER SUPPLY 

110-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 15 W, single phase

 DIMENSIONS

(W x D x H) 280 x 280 x 400 mm
WEIGHT

20 Kg

Personal Computer (optional)

PERSONAL COMPUTER (OPTIONAL) 

Minimum Configuration: Intel Core i5 4 GB RAM.
Compatible Operating Systems: Windows 10 and 11;
Connection to the instrument via USB Cable (included)

Hardness Scales

SHORE SCALES

SHORE A 

Standards: ISO 48-4, ASTM D2240

Application: Soft Rubber, Plastics, Elastomers

Sample standard thickness: 6 mm

 SHORE A 

Indentor Force: 8.05 N (at 100 Shore)
Contact force: 1000 g
Indentation: 2.5 mm
Measurement Range: 0-100 Shore
Resolution: 0.01 Shore
SHORE D 

Standards: ISO 48-4, ASTM D2240, ISO 868

Application: Hard Rubber, Thermoplastics

Sample standard thickness: 6 mm

 SHORE D 

Indentor Force: 44.5 N (at 100 Shore)
Contact force: 5000 g
Indentation: 2.5 mm
Measurement Range: 0-100 Shore
Resolution: 0.01 Shore
SHORE A0 

Standards: ISO 48-4

Application: Light Foams, Sponge Rubber, Gels, Human Tissue

Sample thickness: 6 mm

 SHORE A0 

Indentor Force: 8.05 N (at 100 Shore)
Contact force: 1000 g
Indentation: 2.5 mm
Measurement Range: 0-100 Shore
Resolution: 0.01 Shore
SHORE 00 

Standards: ASTM D2240

Application: Light Foams, Sponge Rubber, Gels, Human Tissue

Sample thickness: 6 mm

 SHORE 00 

Indentor Force: 1.111 N (at 100 Shore)
Contact force: 400 g
Indentation: 2.5 mm
Measurement Range: 0-100 Shore
Resolution: 0.01 Shore
SHORE AM 

Standards: ISO 48-4, ASTM D2240

Application: Small Technical Articles, O-rings

Sample thickness: 1.5-6 mm

 SHORE AM 

Indentor Force: 0.76 N (at 100 Shore)
Contact force: 250 g
Indentation: 1.25 mm
Measurement Range: 0-100 Shore
Resolution: 0.01 Shore

IRHD SCALES

IRHD-M (MICRO) 

Standards: ISO 48-2, ASTM D1415

Application: Small Technical Articles, O-rings

Sample thickness: 1-5 mm

 IRHD-M (MICRO) 

Pre-Load: 8.3 mN
Total Load: 153.3 mN
Anular Foot: 235 mN
Indentation: 0.3 mm
Measurement Range: 30-100 irhd
Resolution: 0.01 irhd
IRHD-N (NORMAL) 

Standards: ISO 48-2, ASTM D1415

Application: Rubber Parts with Hardness >30 irhd

Sample thickness: 8-10 mm

 IRHD-N (NORMAL) 

Indentor Diamater: 2.5 mm
Pre-Load: 0.3 N
Total Load: 5.7 N
Anular Foot: 8.3 N
Indentation: 1.8 mm
Measurement Range: 30-85 irhd
Resolution: 0.01 irhd
IRHD-H (HIGH HARDNESS) 

Standards: ISO 48-2, ASTM D1415

Application: Hard Rubber Parts with Hardness >85 irhd

Sample thickness: 8-10 mm

 IRHD-H (HIGH HARDNESS) 

Indentor Diamater: 1.0 mm
Pre-Load: 0.3 N
Total Load: 5.7 N
Anular Foot: 8.3 N
Indentation: 0.44 mm
Measurement Range: 85-100 irhd
Resolution: 0.01 irhd
IRHD-L (LOW HARDNESS) 

Standards: ISO 48-2, ASTM D1415

Application: Soft Rubber Parts with Hardness <35 irhd

Sample thickness: 8-10 mm

 IRHD-L (LOW HARDNESS) 

Indentor Diamater: 1.0 mm
Pre-Load: 0.3 N
Total Load: 5.7 N
Anular Foot: 8.3 N
Indentation: 0.09-1.1 mm
Measurement Range: 10-35 irhd
Resolution: 0.01 irhd

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