{"product_id":"hpe-iii-basic-digital-handheld-hardness-tester","title":"HPE III Basic Digital Handheld Hardness Tester","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAdvanced Digital Shore Hardness Measurement with Integrated Environmental Monitoring\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHPE III Basic\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professional digital handheld hardness tester designed for accurate \u003cstrong\u003eShore hardness measurement\u003c\/strong\u003e of elastomers, plastics, flexible materials, composite materials, foams, and automotive interior components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombining precision measurement technology with intelligent digital features, the HPE III Basic ensures reliable, repeatable hardness testing while minimising operator influence. Its integrated pressure sleeve provides correct positioning and standard-compliant contact force, helping users achieve consistent measurement results in laboratory, production, and field environments.\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\u003eFactory standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasuring Methods\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HPE III Basic supports a comprehensive range of hardness scales:\u003c\/p\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\u003cli\u003eHardness L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness 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 HPE III Basic 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 materials\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\u003ePolymer products\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor standard-compliant hardness testing, specimens should have:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth, flat surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum diameter: \u003cstrong\u003e35 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum material thickness: \u003cstrong\u003e6 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHPE III Basic\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a reliable and user-friendly solution for digital Shore hardness testing across a wide range of materials. 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