Durometers

Material hardness is a fundamental property that determines its resistance to deformation. We offer cutting-edge solutions for hardness measurement. These precision instruments are ideal for accurate analysis of metals and other materials, providing essential data for quality control and research.

The durometers are distinguished by their precision and versatility, allowing measurements to be taken according to the main test methods:

  • Vickers: For determining the hardness of a wide range of metals, from the softest to the hardest, and for analyzing surface treatments.
  • Rockwell: Ideal for measuring the hardness of steels, steel alloys, and other metallic alloys.
  • Knoop: For measuring the hardness of brittle and hard materials.
  • Brinell: Uses the Brinell measurement scale and is employed for testing metals that are not excessively hard (iron, steel, aluminum, etc.).
  • Shore: Uses the Shore measurement scale and primarily detects the hardness of elastomers and certain thermoplastic polymers, such as rubber and plastic.

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How They Work:

The basic operation of a durometer involves:

  1. A penetrator of varying shape is pushed with a known force against the material to be tested.
  2. Depending on the material’s hardness, the penetrator tip penetrates it to a certain depth.
  3. Measuring this penetration depth (or the size of the indentation) allows for the determination of the sample material’s hardness.

Applications:

Shimadzu durometers are used in various sectors, including:

  • Metallurgical industry
  • Mechanical component manufacturing
  • Material research and development
  • Quality control

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