Hardness is the most frequently measured parameter in rubber and plastic manufacturing—on the production floor, in the QC lab, and at incoming inspection. The CF8518 delivers ±1HA accuracy in a handheld package with 500-group data storage, built-in printing, and USB output. Fast, portable, traceable.
| Scale | Shore A (0-100HA) + Shore D (0-100HD) — dual scale |
| Accuracy | ≤ ±1 HA / ±1 HD |
| Resolution | 0.1 HA / 0.1 HD |
| Indenter — Shore A | 35° truncated cone, ø1.25mm hardened steel |
| Indenter — Shore D | 30° cone, R0.1mm tip, hardened steel |
| Data Storage | 500 groups with timestamp |
| Output | USB, RS-232, built-in thermal printer |
| Standards | ASTM D2240, ISO 868, ISO 7619-1, DIN 53505, GB/T 531.1 |
O-ring and seal production · Tire tread QC · Rubber hose inspection · Silicone kitchenware · Footwear sole testing · Automotive interior parts · Conveyor belt manufacturing · Plastic injection molding · TPE/TPU compounding · Incoming material inspection
CF8518 durometer (Shore A + D) · Test stand with lever · Reference test blocks (HA & HD) · AC adapter · USB cable · Thermal printer with 5 paper rolls · Protective carrying case · English manual · Factory calibration certificate · 12-month warranty
Q: Can I use this to inspect incoming rubber sheets?
A: Absolutely. The handheld design is perfect for spot-checking rubber sheets, profiles, and molded parts on the loading dock or production line.
Q: Does it come with a test stand?
A: Yes! A lever-operated test stand is included for laboratory-grade consistent contact pressure per ASTM D2240.
Q: Can I export data to Excel?
A: Yes, connect via USB and use the included software to export all stored readings as CSV/Excel files.