Measure the hardness of flat materials with a digital display.

These testers come with a calibration certificate traceable to NIST that states they’ve passed a test for accuracy. A maximum-reading indicator holds the highest reading until reset. Use the USB/RS-232 port for direct connection to your PC.

Operating Stands—Mount the tester to an operating stand (sold separately) to ensure it is perfectly parallel to the sample. This reduces error and gives accurate, repeatable readings.

Quickly test large parts or metal bar stock with our most precise hardness testers. These testers are portable and can be brought to facilities and jobsites to test items that are too large to move. While some hardness testers only work on one type of metal, these testers work on most metals. They have a rebound hammer that bounces back after impact—the distance it rebounds indicates the hardness of your surface. To obtain accurate readings, steel and other hard metals must be at least 1” thick and aluminum and other soft metals must be at least 3” thick.

Convert your measurements between Rockwell, Vickers, Brinell, or Shore hardness ratings. Your readings will show on a backlit digital display so you can test even in low light. Store up to 100 measurements with their built-in memory or transfer the data to your PC using the USB port.

Using ultrasonic vibrations, these testers determine hardness without leaving an indent on hardened materials. They only leave minimal damage on softer metal and work on metal as thin as 0.08”. Use the included test block to determine the right amount of force to apply to your probe. To perform a test, press the diamond tip probe into your material and apply consistent pressure for reliable results. These testers are highly precise and convert measurements between Rockwell, Vickers, and Brinell ratings. Measurements are shown on a backlit digital display, so you can read them even in dark or dimly lit areas. Store up to 2,000 readings with their built-in memory or transfer the data to your PC using the USB port. Small enough to carry, take these testers to your material. Their lithium ion (Li-Ion) battery keeps them running for up to six hours before recharging is required.

NIST calibrated test blocks are included to help you understand how to properly press the probe to your material for an accurate result. The test blocks can also be used to recalibrate the device. These testers must be calibrated to the specific hardness scale and material being tested. They come pre-calibrated with five combinations: aluminum on the Rockwell B scale, brass on the Rockwell B scale, steel on the Rockwell C and B scales, and steel on the Brinell scale.

These packs contain nine pieces of tubing, each labeled with its hardness, so you can compare durometers side by side. The range spans soft rubber through rigid plastic. Test flexibility and compression resistance before committing to a full order.

Confirm your durometer hardness tester is taking accurate readings. Use your tester on these blocks to make sure the durometer readings match the block. The blocks come with a calibration certificate traceable to NIST to ensure their accuracy.

Test the hardness of thin and irregularly shaped plastic, rubber, and laminate parts, such as O-rings. These testers can be used on products where the surface area is too small for accurate durometer readings with a standard Shore A tester, such as the rounded surface of O-rings. They include O-ring fixtures that hold five standard-sized O-rings in place during testing. These testers are also capable of measuring materials as thin as 0.05″, about the thickness of a credit card. On the display, they’ll show the highest reading until they’re reset. They include a calibration certificate traceable to NIST that states they’ve passed a test for accuracy.

Use the included test blocks to practice taking accurate measurements at the right pressure against your workpiece. Send your measurement data directly to your PC using the USB port.