Switchable Hardness Measuring Heads

Shore and IRHD Measuring Heads for Hardness Tester Automatic Hardness Check - Drive

Your Testing Needs
Do you need to test different products according to a specific hardness scale?
Do you need to evaluate incoming compounds and finished parts across multiple scales?
Do you require the flexibility to switch between various hardness scales without notice?

Whatever your needs, we offer the ideal setup to meet your requirements.

Versatility in One Instrument
The Universal Support for Automatic Hardness Testers in the Drive version accommodates all available Shore, IRHD, and VLRH hardness units. Swapping measuring heads offers a versatile solution for research centers or labs that require measurements across various scales, as well as for companies that primarily use one scale but need occasional checks against others.

Complete Hardness Testing for Simultaneous Use
For companies conducting systematic production checks using different measurement scales (e.g., Shore A and Micro-IRHD), dedicated hardness units for each required scale are essential. The optimal setup, based on our experience, involves installing independent hardness testers connected to the same PC. This configuration allows multiple operators to use the instruments simultaneously without any interruptions.

Many instruments in one
The solid quick coupling system allows the head to be replaced in seconds while ensuring its perfect pependicularity with respect to the support base.

To replace the measuring head:
- Remove the connecting cable
- Unscrew the locking screw
- Replace the head with the desired one
- Screw the locking screw
- Insert the connection cable

The instrument automatically recognizes the applied head and is immediately ready for testing.

Available Hardness Units
Shore A,
Shore D,
Shore A0,
Shore 00,
Shore AM (micro),
IRHD-Micro,
IRHD-Normal,
IRHD-Hard,
IRHD-Low,
VLRH (Very Low Rubber Hardness).

Complete hardness testers for simultaneous use
For companies that need to perform systematic production checks against several different measurement scales (e.g., Shore A and Micro-IRHD), it is necessary for durometers to be available at the same time to perform measurements at the required scale.
The optimal solution we propose for such cases is the installation of multiple complete hardness testers connected to the same PC with a single software license. In this way the instruments can be used simultaneously and by several operators without any interruption.

Automatic performance of multiple tests on the sample
International standards require the performance of multiple hardness tests on the specimen and the calculation of the median value.
• The specimen holder plate with motorized rotation allows multiple tests to be performed automatically at different points on the specimen.
• The operator can set the number of tests to be performed automatically on the specimen and the angle of rotation between successive tests.

Accredia Calibration of the hardness units
Each Hardness Unit 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 48-2 (IRHD), ISO 48-4 (Shore A) and ISO 868 (Shore D) standards.
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

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.

Type of Hardness units

SHORE UNITS

Shore A

Standards: ISO 48-4, ASTM D2240

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

Shore D

Standards: ISO 48-4, ASTM D2240, ISO 868

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

Shore A0

Standards: ISO 48-4

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

Shore 00

Standards: ASTM D2240

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

Shore AM

Standards: ISO 48-4, ASTM D2240

Application: Small Technical Articles, O-rings

Sample thickness: 1.5-6 mm

Shore AM

Indentor Force: 0.76 N (at 100 Shore)
Contact force: 250 g
Indentation: 1.25 mm
Measurement Range: 0-100 Shore
Resolution: 0.01 Shore

IRHD UNITS

IRHD-M (MICRO)

Standards: ISO 48-2, ASTM D1415

Application: Small Technical Articles, O-rings

Sample thickness: 1-5 mm

IRHD-M (MICRO)

Pre-Load: 8.3 mN
Total Load: 153.3 mN
Anular Foot: 235 mN
Indentation: 0.3 mm
Measurement Range: 30-100 irhd
Resolution: 0.01 irhd

IRHD-N (NORMAL)

Standards: ISO 48-2, ASTM D1415

Application: Rubber Parts with Hardness >30 irhd

Sample thickness: 8-10 mm

IRHD-N (NORMAL)

Indentor Diamater: 2.5 mm
Pre-Load: 0.3 N
Total Load: 5.7 N
Anular Foot: 8.3 N
Indentation: 1.8 mm
Measurement Range: 30-85 irhd
Resolution: 0.01 irhd

IRHD-H (HIGH HARDNESS)

Standards: ISO 48-2, ASTM D1415

Application: Hard Rubber Parts with Hardness >85 irhd

Sample thickness: 8-10 mm

IRHD-H (HIGH HARDNESS)

Indentor Diamater: 1.0 mm
Pre-Load: 0.3 N
Total Load: 5.7 N
Anular Foot: 8.3 N
Indentation: 0.44 mm
Measurement Range: 85-100 irhd
Resolution: 0.01 irhd

IRHD-L (LOW HARDNESS)

Standards: ISO 48-2, ASTM D1415

Application: Soft Rubber Parts with Hardness <35 irhd

Sample thickness: 8-10 mm

IRHD-L (LOW HARDNESS)

Indentor Diamater: 1.0 mm
Pre-Load: 0.3 N
Total Load: 5.7 N
Anular Foot: 8.3 N
Indentation: 0.09-1.1 mm
Measurement Range: 10-35 irhd
Resolution: 0.01 irhd

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Your Testing Needs

Do you need to test different products according to a specific hardness scale?
Do you need to evaluate incoming compounds and finished parts across multiple scales?
Do you require the flexibility to switch between various hardness scales without notice?

Whatever your needs, we offer the ideal setup to meet your requirements.

Versatility in One Instrument

The Universal Support for Automatic Hardness Testers in the Drive version accommodates all available Shore, IRHD, and VLRH hardness units. Swapping measuring heads offers a versatile solution for research centers or labs that require measurements across various scales, as well as for companies that primarily use one scale but need occasional checks against others.

Complete Hardness Testing for Simultaneous Use

For companies conducting systematic production checks using different measurement scales (e.g., Shore A and Micro-IRHD), dedicated hardness units for each required scale are essential. The optimal setup, based on our experience, involves installing independent hardness testers connected to the same PC. This configuration allows multiple operators to use the instruments simultaneously without any interruptions.

R & D: Interchangeable Hardness Units

Many instruments in one

The solid quick coupling system allows the head to be replaced in seconds while ensuring its perfect pependicularity with respect to the support base.

To replace the measuring head:
- Remove the connecting cable
- Unscrew the locking screw
- Replace the head with the desired one
- Screw the locking screw
- Insert the connection cable

The instrument automatically recognizes the applied head and is immediately ready for testing.

Available Hardness Units

Shore A,
Shore D,
Shore A0,
Shore 00,
Shore AM (micro),
IRHD-Micro,
IRHD-Normal,
IRHD-Hard,
IRHD-Low,
VLRH (Very Low Rubber Hardness).

Production Control: independent Test Units

Complete hardness testers for simultaneous use

For companies that need to perform systematic production checks against several different measurement scales (e.g., Shore A and Micro-IRHD), it is necessary for durometers to be available at the same time to perform measurements at the required scale.
The optimal solution we propose for such cases is the installation of multiple complete hardness testers connected to the same PC with a single software license. In this way the instruments can be used simultaneously and by several operators without any interruption.

Automatic performance of multiple tests on the sample

International standards require the performance of multiple hardness tests on the specimen and the calculation of the median value.
• The specimen holder plate with motorized rotation allows multiple tests to be performed automatically at different points on the specimen.
• The operator can set the number of tests to be performed automatically on the specimen and the angle of rotation between successive tests.

Accredia Calibration of the hardness units

Each Hardness Unit 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 48-2 (IRHD), ISO 48-4 (Shore A) and ISO 868 (Shore D) standards.
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

Production

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.

Technical specification

Type of Hardness units
SHORE UNITS
Shore A Standards: ISO 48-4, ASTM D2240 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	Shore D Standards: ISO 48-4, ASTM D2240, ISO 868 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	Shore A0 Standards: ISO 48-4 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	Shore 00 Standards: ASTM D2240 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	Shore AM Standards: ISO 48-4, ASTM D2240 Application: Small Technical Articles, O-rings Sample thickness: 1.5-6 mm	Shore AM Indentor Force: 0.76 N (at 100 Shore) Contact force: 250 g Indentation: 1.25 mm Measurement Range: 0-100 Shore Resolution: 0.01 Shore
IRHD UNITS
IRHD-M (MICRO) Standards: ISO 48-2, ASTM D1415 Application: Small Technical Articles, O-rings Sample thickness: 1-5 mm	IRHD-M (MICRO) Pre-Load: 8.3 mN Total Load: 153.3 mN Anular Foot: 235 mN Indentation: 0.3 mm Measurement Range: 30-100 irhd Resolution: 0.01 irhd	IRHD-N (NORMAL) Standards: ISO 48-2, ASTM D1415 Application: Rubber Parts with Hardness >30 irhd Sample thickness: 8-10 mm	IRHD-N (NORMAL) Indentor Diamater: 2.5 mm Pre-Load: 0.3 N Total Load: 5.7 N Anular Foot: 8.3 N Indentation: 1.8 mm Measurement Range: 30-85 irhd Resolution: 0.01 irhd	IRHD-H (HIGH HARDNESS) Standards: ISO 48-2, ASTM D1415 Application: Hard Rubber Parts with Hardness >85 irhd Sample thickness: 8-10 mm	IRHD-H (HIGH HARDNESS) Indentor Diamater: 1.0 mm Pre-Load: 0.3 N Total Load: 5.7 N Anular Foot: 8.3 N Indentation: 0.44 mm Measurement Range: 85-100 irhd Resolution: 0.01 irhd	IRHD-L (LOW HARDNESS) Standards: ISO 48-2, ASTM D1415 Application: Soft Rubber Parts with Hardness <35 irhd Sample thickness: 8-10 mm	IRHD-L (LOW HARDNESS) Indentor Diamater: 1.0 mm Pre-Load: 0.3 N Total Load: 5.7 N Anular Foot: 8.3 N Indentation: 0.09-1.1 mm Measurement Range: 10-35 irhd Resolution: 0.01 irhd

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