MD-1 capa

High-precision measurement of micro-sized specimens with a simple operation.

A hardness tester for thin and small specimens of various rubbers, thermoplastic elastomers, nonrigid plastics. Unlike conventional durometers, it enables direct measurement of the hardness of objects with higher reproducibility.

Features

Measurement time

About a minimum of 3 seconds for one automatic measurement cycle.

Measurement objects

Capable of measuring the hardness of small rubber parts including those for automobiles, electronic circuits, office machines in the product shape instead of conventionally used test pieces. Selection of three modes, [PEAK HOLD], [TIMER HOLD], or [NORMAL] as standard.

The timer may be set by the second to a maximum of 15 seconds.

Accessories

Connectable to PC via Ethernet or RS-232C interface.

Equipped with application software for measurement.

Type

Type A for general rubbers and Type C for soft rubbers

Operation buttons

MEASURE···To start testing actions
PRINT···To print out measurement results
RESET···To set the sensor and indicator return to original status
AUTO···To automatically print/reset switching
MODE···To select measurement mode from "Peak hold", "Timer-hold", and "Normal."

Application software for measurement　*Included with shipment

Starting and finishingf measurement
Measurement of peak value and timer-hold value
Measurement of the decrement of hardness values (every 100msec)
Data may be easily exported to Excel.
Data saved in csv format.

*Some technical information including the means by which the program can communicate shall be released.

*No PC is included with shipment (A connection cable is included).

Specifications

Loading method

Cantilever shaped leaf spring

Indentor design (mm)

Type A···0.50H Φ0.16 Cylinder
Type C···0.50H Φ1.00 Hemisphere

Pressure foot size(mm)

Type A···Outer diameter: 4.0 Inner diameter: 1.5
Type C···Outer diameter: 9.0, Inner diameter 2.0

Spring load mN(g)

0 point: 22(2.24)

100: point 332(33.85)

Minimum readout value

0.1 point

Sensor's descent speed control

Air damper

Adjustable height range (mm)

0-67mm (Distance between specimen table and pressure foot surface)

Measuring mode

Peak Hold mode (Measurement of the maximum readout)
Timer Hold mode (Measurement of the value after a preset time following the attainment of the peak hardness value)
Normal mode (Measurement of real time value)

External output

Ethernet or RS-232C interface

Printer

Data printing, statistic calculation, upper and lower limit setting, accept/reject judgment

Power source

AC 100V-220V

Weight (kg)

Intended specimen type

O-rings/Packings/Rubber sheets/Precision rubber parts/Rolls/Belts/Hoses

Outer dimensions (mm)

Optional accessories

O-ring jig

Four types of V-block for O-ring measurement are included with shipment:

[Measurable wire diameters]

Φ0.8 - 2.0mm
Φ1.2 - 3.0mm
Φ1.6 - 4.0mm
Φ2.0 - 5.0mm