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    Scale Ergo Durometer for silicone, vinyl, and butyl. Soft plastics, felt, leather

Scale Ergo Durometer

ASTM D2240, ISO 17025

  • Base Tapers to 1" x 1"
  • Max Hold Pointer Standard
  • Easy to Read 0 to 100 Point Dial

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The 408 case tapers to a 1 x 1 base to allow better access to confined areas. A removable top knob permits both easy handheld use or attachment to test stands. 

PTC® Shore A Scale Ergo Durometer 408

The Model 408 Type A Durometer is designed to measure ASTM D2240 Type A hardness. This includes materials such as rubber, elastomers, and other rubber-like materials including neoprene, silicone, vinyl, and butyl. Soft plastics, felt, leather, and similar materials generally fall into this same range. PTC® s Model 408 meets or exceeds current ASTM D2240 Specifications. Accurate readings can be obtained in any position.
The instrument has a low glare aluminum dial with bold, easy-to-read numbers. The durometer comes standard with a Max Hold hand, which retains the peak reading. The case tapers to a base that is 1” x 1” to allow better access to confined areas. A removable top knob (8-32 threads) permits both easy handheld use or attachment to test stands or 1 kg deadweight. These durometers can be used either with a twist stand, hand-held or with the constant load weight model 441.

PTC® Shore B Scale Ergo Durometer 408B

B Scale Durometers Test the Hardness of Moderately Hard Rubber, Elastomers, Paper Products, Fibrous Materials.

PTC® Shore C Scale Ergo Durometer 409C

Model 409C is a durometer that has a smaller base then the 307CL to make it easier to test the hardness of smaller surfaces. ASTM Type C Scale Durometers Measure the Hardness of Medium Hard Rubber, Elastomers, and Thermoplastics.

PTC® Shore D Scale Ergo Durometer 409D

PTC®'s Model 409 ASTM Type D Durometer measures the hardness of pipeline coating epoxies, plexiglass, epoxy, vinyl, cellulose acetate, and Kevlar. The favorite hand-held durometer of the pipeline coating inspectors. Accurate readings can be obtained in any position.
The instrument features a low glare serialized dial with bold, easy to read numbers. The durometer comes standard with a Max Hold hand which maintains the peak reading until reset. The case tapers to a base that is 1" x 1" to allow better access to confined areas. A removable top knob (8-32) threads permit both easy handheld use or attachment to stands. The Model 409 meets or exceeds the current ASTM D2240 Standards.

Features

  • Base Tapers to 1" x 1"
  • Max Hold Pointer Standard
  • Easy to Read 0 to 100 Point Dial
  • Accessory Test Stands Available
  • NIST/A2LA to ISO 17025 Certification Available
  • Includes Precision Aluminum Test Block & Carrying Case
  • Carrying Case (Shore B 408B, Scale C 409C, Shore D 409D)
ScaleShore AShore BShore CShore D
Model408408B409C409D
Range0-100 points0-100 points0-100 points0-100 points
Accuracy of±1 Point±1 Point±1 Point±1 Point
Height4 in. (10.2 cm)4 in. (10.2 cm)4 in. (10.2 cm)4 in. (10.2 cm)
Width2-1/4 in. (5.7 cm)2-1/4 in. (5.7 cm)2-1/4 in. (5.7 cm)2-1/4 in. (5.7 cm)
Depth1-3/4 in. (4.4 cm)1-3/4 in. (4.4 cm)1-3/4 in. (4.4 cm)1-3/4 in. (4.4 cm)
Weight6 oz. (170 g)6 oz. (170 g)6 oz. (170 g)6 oz. (170 g)
Shipping Weight3lb (1.4kg)3lb (1.4kg)3lb (1.4kg)3lb (1.4kg)