Shore Hardness Tester- Digi Test II Durometer
Standards
DIN ISO 7619, DIN ISO 48, DIN EN ISO 868, NF EN ISO 868, ASTM D 2240, BS 903 Part. A 26, NF T 46-003, ASTM D1415, DIN ISO 27588/ 48-3
ISO/17025 Accredited Calibration Certificate
Official ISO/17025 accredited calibration certificates are available for the exchangeable measuring devices
Package Content Kit
Electronic unit, Test stand, pick up bracket/ loading unit and measuring head
The Bareiss Fully Automatic Durometer – Digi Test II is a sophisticated automatic hardness tester that uses automation to accurately measure the hardness of elastomers and foam materials. It is capable of measuring Shore, Micro, IRHD (international rubber hardness degree), and VLRH (very low rubber hardness). The Digi Test II, our advanced Shore hardness testing equipment, contains an electronic unit that functions as the central control of the system. It also displays user information about measuring time, measurement technique, and numerous selectable characteristics.
This modular hardness tester offers a distinct advantage over traditional hardness testers by enabling Shore A hardness tests and Shore D durometer testing on both convex and concave surfaces. This is made possible by the use of automated surface detection technology, which is not available in conventional hardness testers confined to flat-surfaced samples. Additionally, the VLRH testing device enhances the versatility of our system, allowing for digital hardness measurement. Furthermore, we have the capability to tailor the length of our indenter to precisely reach any desired location on the sample for hard plastics hardness tests.
The Digi Test II is ASTM D2240 compliant and adheres to the DIN ISO 7619 standard, making it suitable for various IRHD hardness measurements and soft elastomers hardness tests. Additionally, it meets the DIN ISO 27588 certification requirements, ensuring precise soft rubber testing. Bareiss provides a wide selection of basic sample holders and positioning devices and excels in tailoring holders to suit your specific goods.
| Test Method | Range of Application | Standard | Minimum material thickness [mm] | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shore A | soft rubber, elastomers, natural rubber products, neoprene, casting resin, polyester, soft PVC, leather, pressure rollers, etc | DIN EN ISO 868 | 4 | Standard Std. Graph |
| DIN ISO 7619, ASTM D 2240, NFT 51-174, BS903 Part. A 26 | 6 | |||
| Shore B | middle hard materials from rubber, typewriter roles, flat materials | ASTM D 2240 | 6 | Standard Std. Graph |
| Shore 0 | soft elastic materials, pressure rolls, middle firm, textile fabrics, nylon, orlon, perlon, rayon | ASTM D 2240 | 6 | Standard Std. Graph |
| Shore A0 Shore E | Soft foam, leather covers | DIN ISO 7619 ASTM D 2240 |
6 | Standard Std. Graph |
| M Shore A M Shore A/B/0 | Shore A | Bareiss Standard | 1.5 | Standard Std. Graph |
| Shore D | hard rubber, hard plastics, acrylic glass, polystyrene, rigid thermoplastics, Resopal, pressure rollers, Vinyl plates, cellulose- Acetate, etc. | DIN EN ISO 868 | 4 | Standard Std. Graph |
| DIN ISO 7619, ASTM D 2240, NFT 51-174, BS903 Part. A 26 |
6 | |||
| M Shore D/C/D0 | Shore D 0,5 Molded parts | Bareiss Standard | 1 | Standard Std. Graph |
| Shore C | plastics and middle hard rubber materials | ASTM D 2240 | 6 | Standard Std. Graph |
| Shore D0 | plastics and middle hard rubber materials | ASTM D 2240 | 6 | Standard Std. Graph |
| Shore 00 | sponge- and foam rubber, cellular rubber, silicone | ASTM D 2240 | 6 | Standard Std. Graph |
| Shore 000 | sponge- and foam rubber, cellular rubber, silicone | ASTM D 2240 | 6 | Standard Std. Graph |
| Shore 000 S | sponge- and foam rubber, cellular rubber, silicone | ASTM D 2240 | 6 | Standard Std. Graph |
| Shore AM/M | Shore A | DIN ISO 7619 ASTM D 2240 |
1.5 | Standard Std. Graph |
| IRHD M | Thin-walled O-rings, molded parts, norm plates | DIN ISO 48 ASTM D 1415 |
1 | Standard Std. Graph Hysteresis |
| IRHD H | Shore D | DIN ISO 48 ASTM D 1415 |
6 | Standard Std. Graph Hysteresis |
| IRHD N | Soft rubber, high elastic materials, plastic ductile materials | DIN ISO 48 ASTM |
6 | Standard Std. Graph Hysteresis |
| IRHD L | Moss- and cell rubber, foam rubber, silicone | DIN ISO 48, ASTM D 1415 |
10 | Standard Std. Graph Hysteresis |
| VLRH | Moss- and cell rubber, foam rubber, silicone | DIN ISO 27588 DIN ISO 48-3 |
2 | Standard Std. Graph Hysteresis |
Technical Details
| Test Method | Spring Force (mN) | Indenter | Measuring distance (mm) | Total weight | Additional weight |
| Shore A | 8050 | 350 | 2.5 | 1kg | – |
| Shore AM/M | 764 | 300 | 1.25 | 250g | – |
| Shore E | 8050 | Ø 5mm | 2.5 | 1kg | – |
| Shore A0 | 8050 | Ø 5mm | 2.5 | 1kg | – |
| L/Lc | 8050 | Ø 5mm | 2.5 | 1kg | – |
| Shore D | 44450 | 300 | 2.5 | 5kg | 0.250 g |
| 3.75 kgs | |||||
| Shore B | 8050 | 300 | 2.5 | 1kg | – |
| Shore C | 44450 | 350 | 2.5 | 5kg | 0.250 g |
| 3.75 kgs | |||||
| Shore D0 | 44450 | 3/320 | 2.5 | 5kg | 0.250 g |
| 3.75 kgs | |||||
| Shore 0 | 8050 | 3/320 | 2.5 | 1kg | – |
| Shore 00 | 1111 | 3/320 | 2.5 | 400g | – |
| Shore 000 | 1111 | r= 6.35mm | 2.5 | 400g | – |
| Shore 000 S | 1932 | r= 10.7 | 5.0 | 400g | – |
| M Shore A | 108 | 300 | 1 | 23.5g | – |
| M Shore D | 9213 | 300 | 0.5 | 500g | – |
| IRHD M | 153.3 | Ø 0.4mm | 0.3 | 235mN | – |
| IRHD N | 5.7N | Ø 2.5mm | 1.8 | 8.3N | – |
| IRHD H | 5.7N | Ø 1.0mm | 0.44 | 8.3N | – |
| IRHD L | 5.7N | Ø5.0mm | 2.1 | 8.3N | – |
| VLRH | 100 | Ø 2.5mm | 1 | 235mN | – |
Specifications And Technical Data
| Power Supply | 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz | |
| Power consumption | Max. 20 VA | |
| Kind of protection | IP 20 | |
| Display | LCD- graphical display (240 *128 pixels) with LED illumination | |
| Resolution | 0.1 | |
| Measuring time | 1-99 sec | |
| Data output | USB RS 232 – 9600 Baud, 1 start bit, 8 Data Bits, 1 Stop bit | |
| Connections | Pick up the bracket with the measuring device, Barofix II | |
| Dimensions ( L*W*H), Weights | Test stand: 200 * 250 * 570 mm | 9.0 kgs |
| Pick up bracket: 165 * 135 * 60 mm | 3.0 kgs | |
| Electronic unit: 260 * 260 * 110 mm | 2.0 kgs | |
| Measuring devices: 150 * 70 * 60 mm | ||
| IRHD M, M Shore A, VLRH | 0.8 kgs | |
| IRHD N, L, H | 1.8 kgs | |
| Shore A/B/0 | 1.5 kgs | |
| Shore D/C/D0 | 0.4 kgs | |
| M Shore D/C/D0, M Shore A/B/0 | 0.9 kgs | |
| Shore for Asker C, CS | 0.9 kgs | |
Operating Procedure
The measuring equipment include Shore, A, B, 0, D, C, D0, 00, 000, 000S, Asker C, and CS.
1) When the electronic unit is turned on and connected to devices for shore D, C, D0, Asker CS, the display indicates the need to add more weights, and the loads are then applied appropriately.
2) The sample is positioned on the supporting table to provide adequate contact between the surface of the supporting table and the sample.
3) The reliability and precision of the results improve when the highest point of the sample is positioned below the indenter.
4) The supporting table is manually adjusted using a hand wheel to achieve a gap of 3mm between the indenter and the test specimen.
5) Depress the ‘START’ button to initiate the automated descent of the measurement apparatus onto the test specimen.
6) After the completion of the measuring period, the measuring equipment returns to its initial position and displays the measured value. At the same time, the data can be transferred.
Measuring device Shore, A/B/0:
1) The loading weight on this measurement instrument should be positioned in a state of unrestricted movement. To adjust it to the higher position, exert upward force and rotate in the opposite direction of the arrow.
2) It is important to ensure that the indenter is not visible during testing in order to allow for unrestricted movement of the loading weight.
Measuring device M Shore, A/B/0, M Shore D:
1) Loosen the knurled screw till the loading weight can travel without any obstruction.
2) It is important to ensure that the indenter is not visible during testing in order to allow for unrestricted movement of the loading weight.
The measuring equipment is called M Shore and it has three different modes: A, B, and 0. Additionally, it has a specific mode called M Shore D.
1) The screw with a textured surface on the pressure plate has to be loosened in order to allow the pressure plate to move without any restrictions.
2) It is important to ensure that the indenter is not visible during testing in order to allow the pressure plate to move freely.
Product features and benefits
1) User-Friendly: This automated shore hardness tester has an electronic device that displays user information, time, and measurement technique. It also includes other settings and automatically measures time and detects the measurement range.
2) Measurement Range: This Automated hardness testing equipment is capable of quantifying the hardness of O rings, seals, rubbers, and plastics using specialized measuring instruments. The fixtures can be tailored to accommodate the specific material being tested.
3) Mechanism: The measurement instruments provide a straightforward plug-and-play approach without any intricate mechanisms. The measuring devices can be securely attached manually using the knurled nut, while the electronic unit can effortlessly identify the device once it is configured.
4) The complexity is in the ability to evaluate the shore hardness of concave and convex samples, which can be readily done utilizing the specialized measurement machines created by Bareiss.
5) Special Features: The hysteresis function is accessible in the Micro, IRHD, and VLRH techniques, facilitating a more comprehensive comprehension of the data for further study.
7) Capable of being seamlessly incorporated into an automated manufacturing process.