sauter HBA 100-0,HBC100-0,HBD100-0 Instruction Manual

Sauter GmbH

Ziegelei 1
D-72336 Balingen
E-Mail: [e-mail]

Tel: +49-[0]7433- 9933-199
Fax: +49-[0]7433-9933-149
Internet: www.kern-sohn.com

Instruction Manual

HB & TI

HB&TI-BA-e-1311 1

MANUAL SHORE DUROMETER

Shore A
Shore C/ Shore 0
Shore D

Table of contents

1. Features

2. Specifications

3. Method of measurement

4. Maintenance

5. Calibration

1. Features

The hardness of plastics is most commonly measured by
the Shore Durometer, using either the Shore A or Shore D
scale. It is the preferred method for measuring rubbers/
elastomers and it’s also used for “softer” plastics such as
polyolefins, fluoropolymers and vinyls.
Shore A scale is used for “softer” rubbers, while Shore D
scale is used for “harder” ones.
Shore C/ Shore 0 scale is commonly used for tests with
foam rubbers, sponges or microporous plastics.

Designed in regard to these standards:

• DIN 53505

• ASTM D2240

• ISO 868

2. Specifications

Shore A

Shore C/ 0

Shore D

Model

HBA 100-0

HBC100-0

HBD100-0

Indenter

Konus 35°

Durchm .1,3

Konus 30°

Tip

dimension

SR2,5mm

Depth of in

dentation

0 – 2,5 mm

0 – 2,5 mm

0 – 2,5 mm

Test
pressure

ca.12,5 N 12,5 N 50 N

Measuring

spring
force

0,55–8,065N

0,55–8,065N

0,55-44,5N
Display

range

Skala von

0 – 100

Skala von

0 – 100

Skala von

0 – 100
Scale
Diameter

55 mm 55 mm 55 mm

Weight.net

(gross)

250g

(300g)

230g

(350g)

250g

(300g)
Dimen­sions

26x62x115
(LxBxH) mm

26x62x115
(LxBxH) mm

26x62x115

(LxBxH) mm

Thread

M7 x 0.5

M7 x 0.5

M7 x 0.5

3. Method of measurement

Shore Durometer, like many other hardness testers,
measures the depth of indentation in the material created
by a given force on a standardized presser foot. The depth
is dependant on the hardness of the material, its
viscoelastic properties, the shape of the presser foot as
well as the duration of the test. Shore durometers allow the
measurement of the initial hardness or the indentation
hardness after a given period of time.
The basic test requires applying the force in a constant
manner without shocks, measuring the hardness (depth of
the indentation). If a timed hardness is desired, force is
applied for the required time and then the measurement
result is to be read.
The tested material should have a thickness of minimum

6.4 mm (0.25 inch).

4. Maintenance

After testing the instrument is to be put back in its packing
box. It should not be stored in following environmental
conditions: wet or dusty area, oil or chemicals.

5. Calibration

First the test plate is to be put on a hard and flat base.
The hardness tester is to be located on the test plate by
placing the measurement tip into the hole of the test plate.

The instrument is to be adjusted by turning the external
ring of the round Display to the setpoint of the test plate.

Sauter GmbH

Ziegelei 1
D-72336 Balingen
E-Mail: [e-mail]

Tel: +49-[0]7433- 9933-199
Fax: +49-[0]7433-9933-149
Internet: www.kern-sohn.com

Instruction Manual

HB & TI

HB&TI-BA-e-1311 2

SHORE DUROMETER TEST STAND

Thank you for buying a SAUTER Durometer Test Stand.
The ruggedness of this stand will allow many years of use
if you will care for an appropriate operation and
maintenance.
If there are any queries, wishes or helpful suggestions, do
not hesitate to call our service number.

Instruction

This Test Stand is produced for our Shore hardness
testers. Combined with this, tests can be made more
stable and accurate. TI-A0 is applied for HB instruments
Shore A and 0; TI-D is applied for HB instruments Shore
D.

Structure

Operation

The Shore durometer has to be fixed on the test stand by
the installation pole. The hardness testing block has t o be
put onto the glass stage. Then the operating handle h as to
be pressed by poise to place the durometer tip into the
hole of the block until the foot of the durometer touches the
testing block completely. At this time, the hardness value
on the dial should be within ± 1 of the signed value on the
block (side below). If the value is not 100±1, the adjust ing
nut under the glass stage has to be adjus ted to make the
value turn to 100±1.
If the durometer is used without hardness block, the
operating handle also has to be pressed by poise to pl ace
the durometer tip on the glass stage, touching it
completely. Here, the hardness value on the dial should be
within 100±1. If not, it shoul d be adjusted by the adjusti ng
nut under the glass stage to make the value turn to 100±1.
The testing material has to be put on t he glass stage, the
operation handle has to be moved down by force of the
designation weight. When the durometer touches the test
material completely, the value appears on the dial.
The reading value time of thermoplastic rubber is 15
seconds, vulcanised rubber or other unknown rubbers is 3
seconds. The Shore C model is able to read the value
within 1 second after the durometer has touched the
material completely.

Caution

1. This test stand can only be applied for Shore
durometers. If it is installed with different durom eters, the
quality of weight first has to be adjusted according to the
requirements.
GB/T531.1-2008 has a rule for the adjustment of total
quality as shown below:

Note: Total quality includes quality of lock screws,
designation weight, screw, installation pole and durometer.

2. It has to be applied in environm ent without shock, the
max. pressing speed of the test should not be above

3.2mm/s.

Maintenance

The test stand had to be cleaned after using it with a
smooth cloth to avoid rust.