{"product_id":"hp-handheld-hardness-tester","title":"HP Handheld Hardness Tester","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003ePortable Analog Hardness Testing for Elastomers, Plastics and Flexible Materials\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHP Handheld Hardness Tester\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact, precision instrument designed for manual hardness measurement of \u003cstrong\u003eelastomers, plastics, flexible materials, composite materials, and polymer components\u003c\/strong\u003e according to Shore and Asker hardness scales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing a high-precision mechanical measuring system with minimal friction, the HP delivers reliable and accurate hardness readings in production environments, incoming inspection, quality control, and laboratory applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts lightweight, portable design allows hardness testing to be performed wherever it is needed — from manufacturing floors and warehouses to supplier inspections and field quality checks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStandards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eASTM D2240\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDIN EN ISO 868\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDIN ISO 48-4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJIS K 7312\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasuring Methods\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HP supports a wide range of hardness scales:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShore Hardness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShore A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShore A0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShore B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShore C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShore D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShore D0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShore E\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShore 0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShore 00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShore 000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShore 000-S\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShore 000-SA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Scales\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHärte L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHärte L\/c\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsker C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsker Cs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsker F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HP is suitable for hardness determination of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElastomers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRubber materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible polymers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposite materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomotive interior components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndustrial polymer products\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is ideal for applications requiring fast and convenient hardness verification during manufacturing, inspection, and quality assurance processes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHP Handheld Hardness Tester\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a simple and reliable solution for determining material hardness according to Shore and Asker scales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor standard-compliant measurements, the test specimen should have a smooth, flat surface with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum diameter: \u003cstrong\u003e35 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum thickness: \u003cstrong\u003e6 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring testing, the instrument is positioned vertically on the specimen surface and manually applied. The specially engineered precision mechanics minimise friction within the measuring system, ensuring accurate and repeatable hardness readings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe measured hardness value is displayed clearly on the analogue dial during testing. 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