Deciding Between Soft Durometers And Hard Durometers

A durometer is a device used for testing the hardness of rubber and various plastics. A durometer is basically used to measure a material’s indentation depth produced by a given force on a standardized pressure foot. The depth depends on the duration of the test, the shape of the pressure foot, its viscoelastic properties and the hardness of the material. A basic test requires the application of force in a consistent manner to measure the depth of the indentation without shock. When a timed hardness is reached, force is usually applied for a required amount of time and then read.