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ASKER Durometer Type C2 Durometer

ASKER Durometer
The ASKER Durometer Type C2 for soft rubber, ├Type A
sponges, and other foam elastomers, as well as ├Type AL
rolled-threads (yarn packages), etc. It is suitable for ├Type D
soft materials difficult to measure using the ASKER ├Type DL

Type C. ├Type C
├Type C1L
├Type E
├Type EL
├ Type C2
├Type C2L
├Type F
├Type FP
├Type CS
Features ├Type CSC2
├Type B
Indentor └Type BL
Height: 2.54mm Shape: Spherical
├Type JA
├Type JAL
└Type JC

Pressure foot
The Pressure foot in contact with the specimen is 44mm in width and
18mm in depth, wide enough to ensure accurate measurement. The
Longer Pressure Foot Type (C2L type)is applicable for measurement of
narrow or concave specimens.

Hardness Tester Selection Chart

Our product line consists of various types of durometers applicable to specific materials as indicated in
the chart above.

Type A Durometer (ASKER A type), conforming to JIS K 6253-3 is the most popular type of durometer
for measuring rubber hardness.

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However, verification is recommended because a significant difference is estimated to be the largest

when a durometer indicates measurement values from 10 to 90 points.

For hard specimens for which Type A Durometer readings indicate more than 90 points, measurements
should be undertaken using the Type D Durometer (ASKER D type). However, for soft specimens with
measurements of less than 20 points, the ASKER C type or Type E Durometer (ASKER E type) should be
used. The most important consideration in using durometers is to select the correct type for purposes of
measurement according to the specimen.

Specification

Indication range 0 point - 100 point (262 degree dial scale)

Minimum indication 1 point (Accuracy : ±1 point)

Indentor Design (mm) Height: 2.54 5.08 Dia. Spherical

Spring Forces [mN(g)] 0 point: 539(55)

100 point: 4460(455)

Central hole of diameter of Φ5.5

Pressure foot

Pressure foot Dimension (mm) 44×18(Rectangular)

Outer Dimension (mm) Approx. Width 57×Depth 30×Height 76

Weight (g) 200

Application soft rubber, urethane foam, sponge, rolled-threads, film rolls and pottery
clay

Outer Dimension (mm)

A custom designed pressure foot durometer is available according to specimen conditions.

Option

Two-pointer type (max-hand and active hand) of Rubber Hardness

Tester
The stationary set hand (max-hand) makes the maximum value easier to read
and allows the creep characteristics of a specimen.

Accurate measurement is made possible for specimens* for which stress

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relaxation occurs over time or for specimens for which it is difficult to take
readings from the front.

*Materials for which the reading decreases immediately after the indentor has
been pressed against the surface.

Constant Loader for Durometer

Constant loarder assures uniform test pressure eliminating false readings
due to differences between operators in measuring by hand.
High accuracy and repeatability of the hardness readings are assured by
the flexible joint function.

Indentor Extension Tester

The gauge to check the indentor height on a durometer and the reading
indicator mechanism.
Inspection is conducted at 2, 50, and 100 points respectively.

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