Manual Digital
Hardness Check - Drive
Portable digital Shore Hardness tester. Available scales: Shore A, D, A0, 00
Standards the instrument complies with:
ASTM D2240; FIAT 50411; ISO 868; ISO 48-4; ISO 12046; ISO 7267-2; VDA 675-202;
ASTM D2240; FIAT 50411; ISO 868; ISO 48-4; ISO 12046; ISO 7267-2; VDA 675-202;
Gibitre’s digital Shore hardness tester delivers rapid, repeatable hardness measurement on elastomers, plastics, and soft materials in the lab and on the line. It conforms to ISO 48-4 and ASTM D2240, with support for related procedures in ISO 868, ISO 7267-2, and ISO 12046 where applicable.
Available scales: Shore A, D, 00, and A0. Hand-held or stand-mounted, it combines a high-resolution sensor with frictionless mechanics; controlled approach force minimizes operator influence.
The instrument reports initial hardness and the value at the set dwell time, while logging ambient temperature, sample surface temperature, and relative humidity to fully document test conditions.
Field-ready features include a large display, long-life rechargeable battery, and internal memory for 60 measurements.
With optional Hardness-Check software, it enables automatic data and curve acquisition, test identification, tolerance verification, and SQL database storage, integrating smoothly with QC tools fo
Manual Digital Hardness Check - Drive
Digital Shore tester for the performance of hardness tests that can be used manually or in combination with support.
The instrument can be used as stand-alone device or can be connected to HardnessCheck software for automatic storage of test results.
A Professional Solution for Your Lab
• High-resolution sensor and frictionless mechanical construction to ensure extreme accuracy and repeatability of measurements.
• Calculation of initial hardness and hardness after set test time.
• Measurement of ambient temperature, specimen surface temperature and relative humidity.
• Storage of 60 measurements in device memory for later transmission to software.
• Large 25x50 mm digital display.
• Long-lasting rechargeable lithium battery.
• Control of the approach force applied to the instrument during manual operation.
• Optional software for direct acquisition of data and curves during test execution.
• Quick application of the hardness tester to the stand without the need for perpendicularity adjustment.
Accredia Calibration of the instrument
The instrument can be supplied with an ACCREDIA calibration certificate issued by the Accredia laboratory of Gibitre instruments.
The calibration is carried out according to the Technical Procedure approved by Accredia and in compliance with the requirements of the ISO 48-4 standard.
The Calibration refers to:
• Dimensions of the Indentor and Annular foot
• Forces applied by the indentor and the annular foot
• Displacement of the indenter
• Duration of the test
Manual use
For manual use, the instrument must be simply pressed against the sample.
The display shows when the correct approaching force is being applied. The test results are automatically stored at the end of the test time. A specific handle permits easy test performance on round surfaces.
Use with support stand
To use the support you simply need to:
- Attach the durometer to the holder (no adjustment is required).
- Adjust the distance between the specimen holder plate and the sensor according to the thickness of the specimen (max. 160 mm).
- Lower the durometer onto the specimen using the displacement lever.
Testing and data transmission to the software (if installed) start automatically when the durometer makes contact with the specimen.
The mechanical construction of the stand ensures that the force applied during measurement is that required by the standards.
Accessories
Manual holders for the testing on round surfaces
Gibitre Hardness Software
The Software Hardness-Check allows to:
• Automatically acquire the curve and the test results when the instrument is in start
• Save all test results in the SQL database
• Compare the results with the tolerance limits
• Produce test reports
The PC control software allows multiple instruments to be used simultaneously. Each instrument is connected to the PC via the supplied USB cable.
Calculated Results: SHORE Hardness
The software allows you to prepare customized test procedures that include all the calculations required by the standards and product specifications. The dedicated page describes all the available calculations.
Datagest program : total Traceability
The Datagest program is the Database Management Tool always installed in combination with all Gibitre instrument-control programs.
The program permits to:
• Select, filter, print, export and analyse the test results stored with all the instruments connected.
• Prepare test procedures by defining the test conditions and the results to be produced
• Set tolerance limits for each product by manual insertion or using the statistical analysis (mean and standard deviation) of saved results
• Prepare multi-instrument test reports
Standard Calibration service for a SHORE Hardness Tester
The calibration is performed with reference to the requirements of ISO 48-4 standard.
The service includes:
• Ordinary maintenance of the instrument
• Visual inspection of the Indentor.
• Calibration of the total run of the indentor (readings at 0 and 100 Shore points).
• Calibration of the displacement of the indentor and of the force applied by the indentor in correspondence with several Shore readings (20, 40, 50, 60, 80, 90 Shore).
• Calibration of the force application time (NEW)
• Issue and e-mail shipment of the Calibration Certificate with traceability to primary standards.
Development and production
The instrument is totally developed and produced in the plant of Gibitre Instruments in Italy.
All the mechanical parts are produced in the company workshop using modern CNC machines.
Components and sensors from well-known brands are selected in order to ensure the maximum reliability in the measures
Internal trained personnel takes care of all the production stages: assembly, start-up, calibration, packing, shipment and installation.
Instrument Characteristics
Hardness sensors available
Shore (A, D, 00, A0)
Calculated Results
Initial hardness
Hardness values after customer defined test times
Ambient Temperatura
Temperature of the surface of the sample
Relative Humidity
Hardness values after customer defined test times
Ambient Temperatura
Temperature of the surface of the sample
Relative Humidity
Resolution of Hardness Measure
0.01 Shore points
Software
Software (Optional)
The software permits to export the test result to store them in the SQL Gibitre database.
The export starts automatically at each test start.
The export starts automatically at each test start.
Safety Devices
Labelling
CE Labelling
Calibration
Calibration
Report with traceability to primary references
ACCREDIA calibration Certificate (optional)
ACCREDIA calibration Certificate (optional)
Technical specifications
Instrument Weight
650 g
Instrument Dimensions
W 82 x D 42 x H 180 mm
Digital Display Dimensions
25x50 mm (128x64 Pixels)
Battery
Lithium battery for up to 8 hours continuous usage
Battery Charge
Usb cable and plug for 110/220 V 50/60Hz included
Support Stand
Support features
Adjustable distance between hardness sensor and sample (Max 160 mm)
Support Dimensions
(W x D x H) 200 x 200 x 500 mm
Other optional accessories
Supports for cylindrical surfaces
The instrument can be easily used for the manual testing of hardness of cylinders.
Different applicators are available according to the radius of the cylinder to be tested.
Different applicators are available according to the radius of the cylinder to be tested.
Type of Hardness units
Shore A
Standards: ISO 48-4, ASTM D2240
Application: Soft Rubber, Plastics, Elastomers
Sample standard thickness: 6 mm
Application: Soft Rubber, Plastics, Elastomers
Sample standard thickness: 6 mm
Shore A
Indentor Force: 8.05 N (at 100 Shore)
Contact force: 1000 g
Indentation: 2.5 mm
Measurement Range: 0-100 Shore
Resolution: 0.01 Shore
Contact force: 1000 g
Indentation: 2.5 mm
Measurement Range: 0-100 Shore
Resolution: 0.01 Shore
Shore D
Standards: ISO 48-4, ASTM D2240, ISO 868
Application: Hard Rubber, Thermoplastics
Sample standard thickness: 6 mm
Application: Hard Rubber, Thermoplastics
Sample standard thickness: 6 mm
Shore D
Indentor Force: 44.5 N (at 100 Shore)
Contact force: 5000 g
Indentation: 2.5 mm
Measurement Range: 0-100 Shore
Resolution: 0.01 Shore
Contact force: 5000 g
Indentation: 2.5 mm
Measurement Range: 0-100 Shore
Resolution: 0.01 Shore
Shore A0
Standards: ISO 48-4
Application: Light Foams, Sponge Rubber, Gels, Human Tissue
Sample thickness: 6 mm
Application: Light Foams, Sponge Rubber, Gels, Human Tissue
Sample thickness: 6 mm
Shore A0
Indentor Force: 8.05 N (at 100 Shore)
Contact force: 1000 g
Indentation: 2.5 mm
Measurement Range: 0-100 Shore
Resolution: 0.01 Shore
Contact force: 1000 g
Indentation: 2.5 mm
Measurement Range: 0-100 Shore
Resolution: 0.01 Shore
Shore 00
Standards: ASTM D2240
Application: Light Foams, Sponge Rubber, Gels, Human Tissue
Sample thickness: 6 mm
Application: Light Foams, Sponge Rubber, Gels, Human Tissue
Sample thickness: 6 mm
Shore 00
Indentor Force: 1.111 N (at 100 Shore)
Contact force: 400 g
Indentation: 2.5 mm
Measurement Range: 0-100 Shore
Resolution: 0.01 Shore
Contact force: 400 g
Indentation: 2.5 mm
Measurement Range: 0-100 Shore
Resolution: 0.01 Shore
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