PCE-O (Shore O) hardness tester
mechanical device for measuring the hardness of soft elastic and textiles

The PCE-O hardness tester is a standard device for measuring soft elastic and textiles (Shore O). The hardness tester is composed of a measuring device with sensor and a 360° anti-glare dial with readings to within 0.5 hardness units. Meets with the ASTM D 2240 standard. The hardness tester comes calibrated  with an ISO calibration certificate included. The device can be recalibrated by a laboratory at any time with and ISO certificate at an additional cost. As an optional component for the PCE-O we offer a test position and test control equipment to check the accuracy of the hardness tester while on the job. You will always obtain accurate results and with a high rate of repeatability when using this device for random testing with the test position and control tests. At the following link you will find an explanation of the process for measuring hardness. You will also see a classification of the different grades of hardness if you click here. This link shows a general overview of out hardness testers for a wide range of materials (metals, plastics, rubber, elastic, textiles).

  - Models with or without pulling needle
  - Large dial
  - Read in hardness units
  - 360° dial
  - Highly accurate
  - Ergonomic design
  - Meets all standards
  - Used for isolated measurements or in series (for
    series measurements the optional test position
    is required)
  - Comes calibrated and ISO certified
  - Includes a protective cover

Optional accessories
- Control test

Using the type-D test control shows if the hardness tester will operate within a specified tolerance. These tests are used in production as well as research and development. In the box you will find seven tests.  The tests are identified by a series of numbers to ensure that they are not misidentified. The range of hardness of type-A is 30 to 90. The tests serve as a reference check of the optimal state of operation of the hardness tester.

The hardness tester must never be recalibrated during the control tests.

Dimensions: approx. 54 x 54 x 8mm (test). 

- Test position

The test position of the OS-2 hardness tester has been designed to test in series, to obtain the most accurate results. Errors produced by subjective measurements affected by an erroneous force of measurement or by a non-vertical measurement can be excluded.

The test is done on a test table and the hardness tester goes down with a constant test force - with the help of a lever. The result is shown on the hardness tester itself. The device is made of aluminum. It can adjusted to measure components of different makes.

- Calibration certificate

The PCE-D hardness tester comes calibrated from the factory and includes an ISO calibration certificate

Over time and with general use of the device, deviations in results can be produced. We can perform a laboratory recalibration at anytime as well as an ISO certification.  At the FMPA e you will find more information about certifications.

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Below you will find an overview of the different product groups of measuring instruments