Asker X High Performance Hardness Tester Kit above
Model X-A Type A Normal rubber
Model X-D Type DHard rubber and plastics
Model X-C Type C Soft rubber and sponge
Model X-F Type F Urethane foam, sponge and polystyrene foam
Asker Hardness testers from Hoto Instruments feature portable design, ease of operation, non-destructive measurement and optional peak indicators.
The Asker High Performance series hardness tester has an accuracy of ±.75 point and is available in Type F for soft materials like sponge rubber and urethane foam.
Asker Type F hardness testers use their own weight to determine hardness
Hardness Tester Operation
As the hardness tester is pressed against the sample, the material resistance force and indentor spring load balance. The depth of the indentor is measured, which provides a measure of the material's hardness. Values are based upon a 100 point scale (accuracy ±.75 point). However, as time elapses the indicator will "creep" back so that a reading taken a few seconds after the tester makes contact with the sample will be less than the peak reading. The optional peak indicator helps to more closely monitor the difference between peak and "creep" in hardness tests.
Model
Description
Price
X-A
High Performance X, Type A for Normal Rubber
$540
XP-A
High Performance X, Type A for Normal Rubber, with Peak Indicator
$600
X-D
High Performance X, Type D for Hard Rubber and Plastics
$570
XP-D
High Performance X, Type D for Hard Rubber and Plastics, with Peak Indicator
$630
X-C
High Performance X, type C for Soft Rubber and Sponges
$540
XP-C
High Performance X, type C for Soft Rubber and Sponges, with Peak Indicator
$600
X-F
High Performance X, type F for Urethane/Polystyrene Foam
$730
Reference Specimens
These test blocks are convenient references to the durometer's operating condition. Available for type D (80 points) and type A (70 and 50 points).
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