Shore A Hardness Tester

SHORE A AND SHORE D HARDNESS TESTER
The Shore Hardness is defined as the resistance to penetration by an indentor of specified shape under a
defined load.
Shore Hardness tester are available in various models for testing Vulcanized Rubber, Plastic, Ebonite, Fibre and
all other soft and Hard Elastomers as per latest American Std ASTM-D 2240 and German Std DIN 53505.
Shore A are suited for use on soft elastomers the hardness of which is between 10 and 90 Shore A. Shore D
are suited for use on harder elastomer hardness 80 Shore A and on plastics the hardness of which is
between 30 and 90 Shore D.