The Elcometer 3120 is a range of Shore A and Shore D Durometers widely used to test the hardness of soft materials such as rubbers, elastomers and plastics.
Shore hardness is a routine quality check for these materials, confirming that a moulded or cured part is neither too soft nor too hard for its application. A round point indents the material under a fixed force spring, and the hardness is read directly from the dial in Shore Hardness Units. The Elcometer 3120 can be used hand-held or fitted to an optional stand for increased repeatability, since a stand removes operator variation in how the durometer is pressed against the sample.
The range of the Elcometer 3120 covers several variants. These include the Shore Durometer A (part numbers K0003120M001 and K0003120M015), the Shore Durometer A with Max indicator (K0003120M008) and a version with a Max indicator and 10N weight (K0003120M025), plus the Shore Durometer D (K0003120M005 and K0003120M018) and the Shore Durometer D with Max indicator (K0003120M009), with calibration certificate options listed under separate part numbers. Each Elcometer 3120 gauge measures 50 x 50 x 110mm and weighs 300g, and is supplied with a check piece.
The Elcometer 3120 can be used in accordance with ASTM D 2240, BS 7442-3.2, DIN 53505, FIAT 50411, ISO 868, ISO 7267-2, NF T51-123 and NF T 51-174, the recognised Shore durometer standards. It is supplied by BAMR, South Africa's authorised Elcometer distributor.
Elcometer 3120 Shore Durometer
The Elcometer 3120 range of Shore A and Shore D Durometers is widely used to test the hardness of soft materials. A round point indents the material under a fixed force spring and the hardness is displayed on the dial in Shore Hardness Units. The instrument can be used either hand-held or fitted to an optional stand for increased repeatability.
- Range of Shore A and Shore D Durometers Widely used to test the hardness of soft materials
- Round point indenter Indents the material under a fixed force spring with hardness displayed on the dial in Shore Hardness Units
- Hand-held or stand-mounted operation Can be used either hand-held or fitted to an optional stand for increased repeatability
- Multiple variants available Encompasses several hardness values including models with Max indicator and weight options
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When to use the Elcometer 3120 Shore Durometer
Use the Elcometer 3120 to test the hardness of soft materials such as rubbers and plastics in Shore A or Shore D units. A round point indents the material under a fixed force spring and the result reads off the dial, with the option of a stand for tighter repeatability.
- 1Shore A and Shore D variantsChoosing the scale to suit the material means you read across the right hardness band rather than crowding results at one end of the dial.
- 2Hand-held or stand-mountedYou can spot-check by hand on the bench or fit the optional stand when repeatability matters, such as for a QC release test.
- 3Meets the recognised durometer standardsIt conforms to ASTM D 2240, ISO 868, DIN 53505 and others, so the hardness figure satisfies specs written around Shore testing.
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When to use the Elcometer 3120 Shore Durometer
Use the Elcometer 3120 to test the hardness of soft materials such as rubbers and plastics in Shore A or Shore D units. A round point indents the material under a fixed force spring and the result reads off the dial, with the option of a stand for tighter repeatability.
- 1Shore A and Shore D variantsChoosing the scale to suit the material means you read across the right hardness band rather than crowding results at one end of the dial.
- 2Hand-held or stand-mountedYou can spot-check by hand on the bench or fit the optional stand when repeatability matters, such as for a QC release test.
- 3Meets the recognised durometer standardsIt conforms to ASTM D 2240, ISO 868, DIN 53505 and others, so the hardness figure satisfies specs written around Shore testing.
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Ten minutes on a call with one of our specialists usually saves you from buying the wrong instrument.
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Specifications
Specifications
ο = optional calibration certificate available on request (ordered under the separate part number listed)
| Part Number - Without Certificate | Part Number - With Certificate | Description | Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|
| K0003120M001 | K0003120M015 | Elcometer 3120 Shore Durometer A | ο |
| K0003120M008 | – | Elcometer 3120 Shore Durometer A with Max indicator | |
| – | K0003120M025 | Elcometer 3120 Shore Durometer A with Max indicator & 10N weight | ο |
| K0003120M005 | K0003120M018 | Elcometer 3120 Shore Durometer D | ο |
| K0003120M009 | – | Elcometer 3120 Shore Durometer D with Max indicator |
- Dimensions
- 50 x 50 x 110 mm
- Weight
- 300 g
What's in the kit
What's in the kit
Standards
Standards
Accessories
Accessories
| KT003120N002 | Test Stand BS 61 II with 10N Load for Shore A, B & O |
| KT003120N005 | Test Stand BS 61 II with 50N Load & Control Ring for Shore D, C & DO |
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Frequently asked questions
What Shore hardness scales does the Elcometer 3120 measure?
The 3120 range covers both Shore A and Shore D. Shore A is used for softer materials; Shore D for harder materials. Both types are available with or without a max indicator needle, and selected models include a calibration certificate.
How does the Elcometer 3120 operate?
A round point indenter presses into the material under a fixed spring force. The resulting hardness value is read directly from the dial in Shore Hardness Units. The instrument can be used hand-held or mounted in an optional stand for improved repeatability.
What configurations are available for the Elcometer 3120?
Available variants include Shore A, Shore A with max indicator, Shore A with max indicator and 10N weight, Shore D, and Shore D with max indicator. Calibration certificate options are available for Shore A and Shore D base models.
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