{"id":52644,"date":"2024-09-03T17:49:40","date_gmt":"2024-09-03T15:49:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/articles\/shore-hardness-for-plastics-and-rubbers\/"},"modified":"2025-03-24T15:05:47","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T14:05:47","slug":"shore-hardness-for-plastics-and-rubbers","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/en-tr\/articles\/shore-hardness-for-plastics-and-rubbers\/","title":{"rendered":"Shore Hardness for Plastics and Rubbers: Shore A and Shore D"},"content":{"rendered":"<div role=\"navigation\" aria-label=\"Table of Contents\" class=\"simpletoc wp-block-simpletoc-toc\"><h2 class=\"simpletoc-title\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"simpletoc-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#h-shore-hardness-scales-shore-a-shore-b-and-shore-oo\">Shore Hardness Scales: Shore A, Shore B and Shore OO<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#shore-a-vs-shore-d-what-are-the-differences\">Shore A vs. Shore D: What Are the Differences?<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#shore-durometer-conversion-chart\">Shore Durometer Conversion Chart<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#shore-a-hardness-scale\">Shore A Hardness Scale<\/a>\n\n\n<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#shore-d-hardness-scale\">Shore D Hardness Scale<\/a>\n\n\n<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-measure-shore-hardness\">How to Measure Shore Hardness?<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#troubleshooting-tips-for-inaccurate-shore-hardness-readings\">Troubleshooting Tips for Inaccurate Shore Hardness Readings<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#hardness-testing-results-for-reliable-material-performance\">Hardness Testing Results for Reliable Material Performance<\/a>\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Measuring Shore hardness is a widely used technique for assessing the hardness of <a href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/en-tr\/materials\/\">materials such as rubber, plastics, and elastomers<\/a>. Unlike other hardness testing methods like Rockwell or Brinell, which are designed for metals and harder materials, Shore hardness testing specifically measures the resistance of more flexible materials to indentation. This makes it particularly valuable in applications where properties like flexibility, elasticity, and impact resistance are essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The term &#8220;hardness&#8221; refers to a material&#8217;s ability to resist indentation or localized deformation, often quantified using an instrument called a durometer. The Shore hardness scale measures this property, providing a numerical value that indicates how much force is required to create an indentation in the material.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"W5dvRIIZtBA-69d6a68bb443d\" data-video-id=\"W5dvRIIZtBA\" class=\"ma-gdpr-youtube-wrapper\" style=\"width:100%;height:56.25%;padding-top:56.25%;\" data-new-window=\"\" data-yt-parameters=\"WyJtYXgtd2lkdGg9XHUyMDFjNzAwcHhcIiJd\"><picture class=\"ma-gdpr-youtube-thumbnail\"><source media=\"(min-width:640px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/ma-gdpr-youtube-thumbnails\/W5dvRIIZtBA\/W5dvRIIZtBA_hq720.webp\"><source media=\"(min-width:640px)\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" srcset=\"\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/ma-gdpr-youtube-thumbnails\/W5dvRIIZtBA\/W5dvRIIZtBA_hq720.jpg\"><source media=\"(min-width:320px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/ma-gdpr-youtube-thumbnails\/W5dvRIIZtBA\/W5dvRIIZtBA_sddefault.webp\"><source media=\"(min-width:320px)\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" srcset=\"\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/ma-gdpr-youtube-thumbnails\/W5dvRIIZtBA\/W5dvRIIZtBA_sddefault.jpg\"><source media=\"(min-width:240px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/ma-gdpr-youtube-thumbnails\/W5dvRIIZtBA\/W5dvRIIZtBA_hqdefault.webp\"><source media=\"(min-width:240px)\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" srcset=\"\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/ma-gdpr-youtube-thumbnails\/W5dvRIIZtBA\/W5dvRIIZtBA_hqdefault.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/ma-gdpr-youtube-thumbnails\/W5dvRIIZtBA\/W5dvRIIZtBA_mqdefault.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/picture><svg class=\"ma-gdpr-youtube-button\"><use xlink:href=\"#ma-gdpr-youtube-play-button\"><\/use><\/svg><div class=\"ma-gdpr-youtube-notice\" style=\"font-size:.7em;\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-shore-hardness-scales-shore-a-shore-b-and-shore-oo\"><strong>Shore Hardness Scales: Shore A, Shore B and Shore OO<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Shore hardness scales are designed to measure the hardnesses of various materials\u2014typically plastics and rubbers, in compliance with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iso.org\/standard\/74969.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ISO 48-4<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.astm.org\/d2240-15r21.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ASTM D2240<\/a>. Shore hardness is a versatile technique for measuring hardness, from very soft materials like thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) and soft rubbers to very hard materials like thermoplastics and thermosets. The two most commonly used durometer scales are Shore A and Shore D. The hardness values in both scales range from 0 to 100 and are empirically based on the indentation depth of the test.<\/p>\n\n\n    <aside class=\"article-content-aside\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/en-tr\/articles\/hardness-testing-of-metals\/\" class=\"aside-image sidebar__aside-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/hardness-tester-with-monitor-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"Hardness tester machine with monitor display\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/en-tr\/articles\/hardness-testing-of-metals\/\" class=\"aside-link\">Hardness Testing of Metals<\/a>    <\/aside>\r\n    \n\n    <div class=\"fancybox-image-block\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/EN-shore-hardness.png\"  data-fancybox=\"gallery\" class=\"slide-fancybox fancybox_title\" title=\"\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/EN-shore-hardness.png\" class=\"fancybox-image-block__img\" style=\"width:700;height: 500;\" >\r\n                    <figcaption><\/figcaption>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\n\n\n<p>Though not as commonly used, the Shore OO scale is also a durometer scale used to measure the hardness of materials. The Shore hardness scale to be used depends on the material and is largely dependent on the type of test the user would like to use.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"shore-a-vs-shore-d-what-are-the-differences\"><strong>Shore A vs. Shore D: What Are the Differences?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>The primary differences between the Shore A and Shore D scales lie in the type of indenter and applied force used to conduct the tests and the materials intended to measure. These differences are crucial for selecting the appropriate Shore hardness durometer test procedure and scale.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"custom-table-block table-with-white-space\" id=\"table-id-206\" >\r\n\t<div class=\"search-input-wrapper\">\r\n\t\t<svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n\t\t\t<path d=\"M15.7812 13.833L12.6659 10.7177C12.5252 10.5771 12.3346 10.499 12.1347 10.499H11.6253C12.4877 9.39596 13.0002 8.00859 13.0002 6.49937C13.0002 2.90909 10.0911 0 6.50083 0C2.91056 0 0.00146484 2.90909 0.00146484 6.49937C0.00146484 10.0896 2.91056 12.9987 6.50083 12.9987C8.01006 12.9987 9.39742 12.4863 10.5004 11.6239V12.1332C10.5004 12.3332 10.5786 12.5238 10.7192 12.6644L13.8345 15.7797C14.1282 16.0734 14.6032 16.0734 14.8938 15.7797L15.778 14.8954C16.0718 14.6017 16.0718 14.1267 15.7812 13.833ZM6.50083 10.499C4.29167 10.499 2.50122 8.71165 2.50122 6.49937C2.50122 4.29021 4.28855 2.49976 6.50083 2.49976C8.70999 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(e.g. rigid plastics like ABS, PC)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 23.5824%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indenter type<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 38.1444%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conical tip for softer materials<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 38.1443%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sharper point for penetrating harder materials<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 23.5824%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scale range<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 76.2887%;\" colspan=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0 to 100<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 23.5824%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Force applied<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 38.1444%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approximately 8 N<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 38.1443%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approximately 44.5 N<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 23.5824%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best use case<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 38.1444%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Measuring materials requiring flexibility and elasticity<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 38.1443%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Measuring materials requiring rigidity and toughness<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 23.5824%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applications<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 38.1444%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seals, gaskets, shoe soles, flexible consumer products<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 38.1443%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hard hats, garden hoses, rigid plastic components<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<style>\r\n\t.custom-table-block table{\r\n\t\theight: initial!important;\r\n\t}\r\n\t.search-input-wrapper{\r\n\t\tposition: relative;\r\n\t\tmargin-bottom: 24px;\r\n\t}\r\n\t.search-input-wrapper svg{\r\n\t\tposition: 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<\/aside>\r\n    \n\n\n<p>There is some overlap between the two scales, where either Shore A or Shore D can be used to determine and report the hardness of a single material. For instance, a material with a hardness of 100 Shore A is equivalent to about 60 Shore D, while a material with a hardness of Shore 10 D is equivalent to about 70 Shore A.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The table below shows the approximately equivalent values for Shore A and Shore D scales:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><div class=\"wp-block-image__wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"851\" src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/durometer-converter-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52558\" style=\"max-width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/durometer-converter-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/durometer-converter-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/durometer-converter-1024x340.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/durometer-converter-768x255.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/durometer-converter-1536x511.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/durometer-converter-2048x681.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><a class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/durometer-converter-scaled.jpg\" data-fancybox=\"gallery-52644\" data-caption=\"\" aria-label=\"Open full image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/durometer-converter-scaled.jpg\" class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><svg class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 18\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n               <path d=\"M0 2V6H2V2H6V0H2C0.895 0 0 0.895 0 2ZM2 12H0V16C0 17.105 0.895 18 2 18H6V16H2V12ZM16 16H12V18H16C17.105 18 18 17.105 18 16V12H16V16ZM16 0H12V2H16V6H18V2C18 0.895 17.105 0 16 0Z\" fill=\"#092C47\"\/>\r\n             <\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Despite these overlaps, it is important to use the same scale when comparing different materials, to be able to effectively quantify a material\u2019s hardness, performance, and quality.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"shore-a-hardness-scale\"><strong>Shore A Hardness Scale<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Shore A measures the hardness of softer, more flexible materials such as elastomers, silicones, and rubbers. The indenter for Shore A has a conical tip, which is suitable for penetrating softer materials. The Shore A durometer applies an approximate 8 N force onto a material using a 35\u00b0 conical head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><div class=\"wp-block-image__wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1086\" height=\"522\" src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/EN-shore-a-hardness-testing.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/EN-shore-a-hardness-testing.png 1086w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/EN-shore-a-hardness-testing-300x144.png 300w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/EN-shore-a-hardness-testing-1024x492.png 1024w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/EN-shore-a-hardness-testing-768x369.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1086px) 100vw, 1086px\" \/><a class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/EN-shore-a-hardness-testing.png\" data-fancybox=\"gallery-52644\" data-caption=\"\" aria-label=\"Open full image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/EN-shore-a-hardness-testing.png\" class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><svg class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 18\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n               <path d=\"M0 2V6H2V2H6V0H2C0.895 0 0 0.895 0 2ZM2 12H0V16C0 17.105 0.895 18 2 18H6V16H2V12ZM16 16H12V18H16C17.105 18 18 17.105 18 16V12H16V16ZM16 0H12V2H16V6H18V2C18 0.895 17.105 0 16 0Z\" fill=\"#092C47\"\/>\r\n             <\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"common-materials-measured-with-shore-a-hardness\"><strong>Common Materials Measured with Shore A Hardness<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Shore A hardness is a measure used to quantify the hardness of flexible and soft materials. It&#8217;s especially relevant for materials like rubbers, silicones, thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs), and softer thermoplastics and thermosets.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"custom-table-block \" id=\"table-id-421\" >\r\n\t<div class=\"search-input-wrapper\">\r\n\t\t<svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n\t\t\t<path d=\"M15.7812 13.833L12.6659 10.7177C12.5252 10.5771 12.3346 10.499 12.1347 10.499H11.6253C12.4877 9.39596 13.0002 8.00859 13.0002 6.49937C13.0002 2.90909 10.0911 0 6.50083 0C2.91056 0 0.00146484 2.90909 0.00146484 6.49937C0.00146484 10.0896 2.91056 12.9987 6.50083 12.9987C8.01006 12.9987 9.39742 12.4863 10.5004 11.6239V12.1332C10.5004 12.3332 10.5786 12.5238 10.7192 12.6644L13.8345 15.7797C14.1282 16.0734 14.6032 16.0734 14.8938 15.7797L15.778 14.8954C16.0718 14.6017 16.0718 14.1267 15.7812 13.833ZM6.50083 10.499C4.29167 10.499 2.50122 8.71165 2.50122 6.49937C2.50122 4.29021 4.28855 2.49976 6.50083 2.49976C8.70999 2.49976 10.5004 4.28708 10.5004 6.49937C10.5004 8.70852 8.71311 10.499 6.50083 10.499Z\" fill=\"#476175\"\/>\r\n\t\t<\/svg>\r\n\t\t<input type=\"search\" class=\"table-search-input\" id=\"table-search-421\" placeholder=\"Table search\">\r\n\t<\/div>\t\r\n\t<div class=\"table-wrapper\">\r\n\t\t<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 624px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 24.6134%; height: 48px;\"><b>Type of Material<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 24.7423%; height: 48px;\"><b>Material Example<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 14.9485%; height: 48px;\"><b>Shore A Hardness<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 35.567%; height: 48px;\"><b>Common Applications<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 96px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 96px; width: 24.6134%;\"><strong>Silicone<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 24.7423%; height: 96px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/en-tr\/materials\/true-silicone\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">True Silicone<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 14.9485%; height: 96px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20 &#8211; 60<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 35.567%; height: 96px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seals, o-rings, kitchen utensils, medical implants<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 24.6134%; height: 48px;\"><strong>Silicone<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 24.7423%; height: 48px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Silicone elastomers<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 14.9485%; height: 48px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20 &#8211; 70<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 35.567%; height: 48px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automotive applications, food-grade products, medical devices<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 72px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 72px; width: 24.6134%;\"><strong>Rubber<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 24.7423%; height: 72px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/en-tr\/materials\/sil-30\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SIL 30<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 14.9485%; height: 72px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 35.567%; height: 72px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automotive gaskets, medical devices, kitchenware, seals<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 24.6134%; height: 24px;\"><strong>Rubber<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 24.7423%; height: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/en-tr\/materials\/epu-40\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EPU 40<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 14.9485%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">72<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 35.567%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Industrial parts, seals, gaskets<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 96px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 96px; width: 24.6134%;\"><strong>TPE (Thermoplastic elastomer)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 24.7423%; height: 96px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/en-tr\/materials\/tpu-polyurethane\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TPU (Thermoplastic polyurethane)<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 14.9485%; height: 96px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">85 &#8211; 95<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 35.567%; height: 96px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Footwear, hoses, industrial belts, cable jackets, sports equipment<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 24.6134%; height: 48px;\"><strong>TPE (Thermoplastic elastomer)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 24.7423%; height: 48px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/en-tr\/materials\/tpv-rubber\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TPV (Thermoplastic vulcanizates)<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 14.9485%; height: 48px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50 &#8211; 80<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 35.567%; height: 48px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automotive seals, weather strips, soft-touch grips<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 120px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 120px; width: 24.6134%;\"><strong>Softer Thermoplastic \/ Thermoset<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 24.7423%; height: 120px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/en-tr\/materials\/ldpe\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LDPE (Low-density polyethylene)<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 14.9485%; height: 120px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">95<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 35.567%; height: 120px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Squeeze bottles, plastic bags, tubing<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 24.6134%; height: 48px;\"><strong>Softer Thermoplastic \/ Thermoset<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 24.7423%; height: 48px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PVC (Polyvinyl chloride), flexible grade<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 14.9485%; height: 48px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50 &#8211; 90<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 35.567%; height: 48px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexible hoses, inflatable products, cable insulation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 24.6134%; height: 24px;\"><strong>Softer Thermoplastic \/ Thermoset<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 24.7423%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Epoxy resins<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 14.9485%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">60-85<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 35.567%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flooring, coatings, adhesives<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<style>\r\n\t.custom-table-block table{\r\n\t\theight: initial!important;\r\n\t}\r\n\t.search-input-wrapper{\r\n\t\tposition: relative;\r\n\t\tmargin-bottom: 24px;\r\n\t}\r\n\t.search-input-wrapper svg{\r\n\t\tposition: absolute;\r\n\t\ttop:50%;\r\n\t\tleft:12px;\r\n\t\ttransform: translateY(-50%);\r\n\t}\r\n\t.table-search-input{\r\n\t\tpadding: 0 0 0 40px;\r\n\t\tborder:1px solid #C1CAD1;\r\n\t\theight: 44px;\r\n\t\twidth: 201px;\r\n\t\tcolor:#092C47;\r\n\t\tfont-family: Open Sans;\r\n\t\tfont-size: 16px;\r\n\t\tfont-weight: 400;\r\n\t\tline-height: 24px;\r\n\t\tletter-spacing: 0em;\r\n\t\ttext-align: left;\r\n\t}\r\n\t.table-search-input::placeholder{\r\n\t\tcolor:#092C47;\r\n\t}\r\n\t\r\n\t.custom-table-block thead th{\r\n\t\ttext-align: left;\r\n\t\twhite-space:nowrap;\r\n\t}\r\n\t\r\n\t.custom-table-block thead{\r\n\t\tmargin-bottom: 14px;\r\n\t}\r\n\r\n\t.custom-table-block tbody tr:nth-child(odd){\r\n\t\tbackground-color: #F6F9FF;\r\n\t}\r\n\r\n\t.custom-table-block tbody, .custom-table-block thead, .custom-table-block tr, .custom-table-block td, .custom-table-block th{\r\n\t\theight: initial!important;\r\n\t}\r\n\t\r\n\t.custom-table-block tbody td{\r\n\t\tcolor:#092C47;\r\n\t\tfont-family: Open Sans;\r\n\t\tfont-size: 16px;\r\n\t\tfont-weight: 400;\r\n\t\tline-height: 24px;\r\n\t\tletter-spacing: 0em;\r\n\t\ttext-align: left;\r\n\t\tpadding: 7px;\r\n\t}\r\n\t\r\n\t.custom-table-block thead th{\r\n\t\tfont-family: Open Sans;\r\n\t\tfont-size: 16px;\r\n\t\tfont-weight: 700;\r\n\t\tline-height: 24px;\r\n\t\tletter-spacing: 0em;\r\n\t\ttext-align: left;\r\n\t\tcolor:#092C47;\r\n\t\tposition: relative;\r\n\t}\r\n\t.custom-table-block thead th:after{\r\n\t\tcontent:\"\";\r\n\t\tdisplay: inline-block;\r\n\t\tbackground-image: url(\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8' fill='none' xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%3E%3Cpath d='M10.585 0.585938L6 5.17094L1.415 0.585938L0 2.00094L6 8.00094L12 2.00094L10.585 0.585938Z' fill='%23476175'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E%0A\");\r\n\t\tmargin-left: 8px;\r\n\t\tbackground-position: center center;\r\n\t\tbackground-size: 12px 7.5px;\r\n\t\tbackground-repeat: no-repeat;\r\n\t\twidth: 24px;\r\n\t\theight: 12px;\r\n\t}\r\n\t.custom-table-block{\r\n\t\tmargin: 20px 0;\t\r\n\t}\r\n\t.custom-table-block .table-wrapper{\r\n\t\twidth: 100%;\r\n\t\toverflow-x: auto;\r\n\t}\r\n\t@media(max-width: 768px){\r\n\t\t\/* .custom-table-block tbody td{\r\n\t\t\twhite-space: nowrap;\r\n\t\t} *\/\r\n\t\t.custom-table-block .table-wrapper{\r\n\t\t\tmax-width: calc(100vw - 16px);\r\n\t\t}\r\n\t}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"example-of-applications\"><strong>Example of Applications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>The table below shows the Shore A hardness of some familiar items:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"custom-table-block \" id=\"table-id-90\" >\r\n\t<div class=\"search-input-wrapper\">\r\n\t\t<svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n\t\t\t<path d=\"M15.7812 13.833L12.6659 10.7177C12.5252 10.5771 12.3346 10.499 12.1347 10.499H11.6253C12.4877 9.39596 13.0002 8.00859 13.0002 6.49937C13.0002 2.90909 10.0911 0 6.50083 0C2.91056 0 0.00146484 2.90909 0.00146484 6.49937C0.00146484 10.0896 2.91056 12.9987 6.50083 12.9987C8.01006 12.9987 9.39742 12.4863 10.5004 11.6239V12.1332C10.5004 12.3332 10.5786 12.5238 10.7192 12.6644L13.8345 15.7797C14.1282 16.0734 14.6032 16.0734 14.8938 15.7797L15.778 14.8954C16.0718 14.6017 16.0718 14.1267 15.7812 13.833ZM6.50083 10.499C4.29167 10.499 2.50122 8.71165 2.50122 6.49937C2.50122 4.29021 4.28855 2.49976 6.50083 2.49976C8.70999 2.49976 10.5004 4.28708 10.5004 6.49937C10.5004 8.70852 8.71311 10.499 6.50083 10.499Z\" fill=\"#476175\"\/>\r\n\t\t<\/svg>\r\n\t\t<input type=\"search\" class=\"table-search-input\" id=\"table-search-90\" placeholder=\"Table search\">\r\n\t<\/div>\t\r\n\t<div class=\"table-wrapper\">\r\n\t\t<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 38.5309%;\"><b>Product<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 61.3402%;\"><b>Shore A Hardness<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 38.5309%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rubber band<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 61.3402%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20 A<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 38.5309%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bottle nipple<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 61.3402%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40 A<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 38.5309%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pencil eraser<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 61.3402%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">55 A<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 38.5309%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shoe sole<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 61.3402%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">70 A<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 38.5309%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leather belt<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 61.3402%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">80 A<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 38.5309%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tire tread<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 61.3402%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">80 A<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 38.5309%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Golf ball<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 61.3402%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90 A<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<style>\r\n\t.custom-table-block table{\r\n\t\theight: initial!important;\r\n\t}\r\n\t.search-input-wrapper{\r\n\t\tposition: relative;\r\n\t\tmargin-bottom: 24px;\r\n\t}\r\n\t.search-input-wrapper svg{\r\n\t\tposition: absolute;\r\n\t\ttop:50%;\r\n\t\tleft:12px;\r\n\t\ttransform: translateY(-50%);\r\n\t}\r\n\t.table-search-input{\r\n\t\tpadding: 0 0 0 40px;\r\n\t\tborder:1px solid #C1CAD1;\r\n\t\theight: 44px;\r\n\t\twidth: 201px;\r\n\t\tcolor:#092C47;\r\n\t\tfont-family: Open Sans;\r\n\t\tfont-size: 16px;\r\n\t\tfont-weight: 400;\r\n\t\tline-height: 24px;\r\n\t\tletter-spacing: 0em;\r\n\t\ttext-align: left;\r\n\t}\r\n\t.table-search-input::placeholder{\r\n\t\tcolor:#092C47;\r\n\t}\r\n\t\r\n\t.custom-table-block thead th{\r\n\t\ttext-align: left;\r\n\t\twhite-space:nowrap;\r\n\t}\r\n\t\r\n\t.custom-table-block thead{\r\n\t\tmargin-bottom: 14px;\r\n\t}\r\n\r\n\t.custom-table-block tbody tr:nth-child(odd){\r\n\t\tbackground-color: #F6F9FF;\r\n\t}\r\n\r\n\t.custom-table-block tbody, .custom-table-block thead, .custom-table-block tr, .custom-table-block td, .custom-table-block th{\r\n\t\theight: initial!important;\r\n\t}\r\n\t\r\n\t.custom-table-block tbody td{\r\n\t\tcolor:#092C47;\r\n\t\tfont-family: Open Sans;\r\n\t\tfont-size: 16px;\r\n\t\tfont-weight: 400;\r\n\t\tline-height: 24px;\r\n\t\tletter-spacing: 0em;\r\n\t\ttext-align: left;\r\n\t\tpadding: 7px;\r\n\t}\r\n\t\r\n\t.custom-table-block thead th{\r\n\t\tfont-family: Open Sans;\r\n\t\tfont-size: 16px;\r\n\t\tfont-weight: 700;\r\n\t\tline-height: 24px;\r\n\t\tletter-spacing: 0em;\r\n\t\ttext-align: left;\r\n\t\tcolor:#092C47;\r\n\t\tposition: relative;\r\n\t}\r\n\t.custom-table-block thead th:after{\r\n\t\tcontent:\"\";\r\n\t\tdisplay: inline-block;\r\n\t\tbackground-image: url(\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8' fill='none' xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%3E%3Cpath d='M10.585 0.585938L6 5.17094L1.415 0.585938L0 2.00094L6 8.00094L12 2.00094L10.585 0.585938Z' fill='%23476175'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E%0A\");\r\n\t\tmargin-left: 8px;\r\n\t\tbackground-position: center center;\r\n\t\tbackground-size: 12px 7.5px;\r\n\t\tbackground-repeat: no-repeat;\r\n\t\twidth: 24px;\r\n\t\theight: 12px;\r\n\t}\r\n\t.custom-table-block{\r\n\t\tmargin: 20px 0;\t\r\n\t}\r\n\t.custom-table-block .table-wrapper{\r\n\t\twidth: 100%;\r\n\t\toverflow-x: auto;\r\n\t}\r\n\t@media(max-width: 768px){\r\n\t\t\/* .custom-table-block tbody td{\r\n\t\t\twhite-space: nowrap;\r\n\t\t} *\/\r\n\t\t.custom-table-block .table-wrapper{\r\n\t\t\tmax-width: calc(100vw - 16px);\r\n\t\t}\r\n\t}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"shore-d-hardness-scale\"><strong>Shore D Hardness Scale<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Shore D measures the hardness of harder, more rigid materials, including hard plastics and harder elastomers with little flexibility. The indenter for Shore D has a sharper point measured from the horizontal compared to the Shore A indenter, which allows it to penetrate harder materials due to the smaller area over which the force of the indenter is applied. To test for Shore D durometer, a 44.5 N force is applied onto a material using a 30\u00b0 conical head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><div class=\"wp-block-image__wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"498\" src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/EN-shore-d-hardness-testing-1-1024x498.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/EN-shore-d-hardness-testing-1-1024x498.png 1024w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/EN-shore-d-hardness-testing-1-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/EN-shore-d-hardness-testing-1-768x374.png 768w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/EN-shore-d-hardness-testing-1.png 1106w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><a class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/EN-shore-d-hardness-testing-1.png\" data-fancybox=\"gallery-52644\" data-caption=\"\" aria-label=\"Open full image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/EN-shore-d-hardness-testing-1.png\" class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><svg class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 18\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n               <path d=\"M0 2V6H2V2H6V0H2C0.895 0 0 0.895 0 2ZM2 12H0V16C0 17.105 0.895 18 2 18H6V16H2V12ZM16 16H12V18H16C17.105 18 18 17.105 18 16V12H16V16ZM16 0H12V2H16V6H18V2C18 0.895 17.105 0 16 0Z\" fill=\"#092C47\"\/>\r\n             <\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"common-materials-measured-with-shore-d-hardness\"><strong>Common Materials Measured with Shore D Hardness<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>The Shore D scale is often used to measure the hardness of more rigid plastics and elastomers such as vulcanized rubber, hard TPEs, and thermoplastics like ABS, PC, PVC, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"custom-table-block \" id=\"table-id-802\" >\r\n\t<div class=\"search-input-wrapper\">\r\n\t\t<svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n\t\t\t<path d=\"M15.7812 13.833L12.6659 10.7177C12.5252 10.5771 12.3346 10.499 12.1347 10.499H11.6253C12.4877 9.39596 13.0002 8.00859 13.0002 6.49937C13.0002 2.90909 10.0911 0 6.50083 0C2.91056 0 0.00146484 2.90909 0.00146484 6.49937C0.00146484 10.0896 2.91056 12.9987 6.50083 12.9987C8.01006 12.9987 9.39742 12.4863 10.5004 11.6239V12.1332C10.5004 12.3332 10.5786 12.5238 10.7192 12.6644L13.8345 15.7797C14.1282 16.0734 14.6032 16.0734 14.8938 15.7797L15.778 14.8954C16.0718 14.6017 16.0718 14.1267 15.7812 13.833ZM6.50083 10.499C4.29167 10.499 2.50122 8.71165 2.50122 6.49937C2.50122 4.29021 4.28855 2.49976 6.50083 2.49976C8.70999 2.49976 10.5004 4.28708 10.5004 6.49937C10.5004 8.70852 8.71311 10.499 6.50083 10.499Z\" fill=\"#476175\"\/>\r\n\t\t<\/svg>\r\n\t\t<input type=\"search\" class=\"table-search-input\" id=\"table-search-802\" placeholder=\"Table search\">\r\n\t<\/div>\t\r\n\t<div class=\"table-wrapper\">\r\n\t\t<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 528px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 14.5619%; height: 48px;\"><b>Type of Material<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 23.5825%; height: 48px;\"><b>Material Example<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 14.8196%; height: 48px;\"><b>Shore D Hardness<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 46.9072%; height: 48px;\"><b>Common Applications<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 144px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 144px; width: 14.5619%;\"><strong>Rigid Plastic<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 23.5825%; height: 144px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/en-tr\/materials\/abs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ABS<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 14.8196%; height: 144px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">70 &#8211; 85<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 46.9072%; height: 144px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automotive components, electronic housings, consumer products (e.g., toys like LEGO bricks)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 14.5619%; height: 24px;\"><strong>Rigid Plastic<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 23.5825%; height: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/en-tr\/materials\/pc-polycarbonate\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PC (Polycarbonate)<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 14.8196%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">70 &#8211; 85<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 46.9072%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eyewear lenses, safety helmets, protective shields<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 14.5619%; height: 24px;\"><strong>Rigid Plastic<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 23.5825%; height: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/en-tr\/materials\/acrylic\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acrylic \/ PMMA<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 14.8196%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">70-80<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 46.9072%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windows, skylights, signage<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 14.5619%; height: 48px;\"><strong>Rigid Plastic<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 23.5825%; height: 48px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/en-tr\/materials\/pvc\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PVC (Polyvinyl chloride), rigid grade<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 14.8196%; height: 48px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">80-90<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 46.9072%; height: 48px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pipes, fittings, window frames, building materials<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 96px; width: 14.5619%;\"><strong>Hard Elastomer<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 23.5825%; height: 96px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vulcanized rubber, hard grade<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 14.8196%; height: 96px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50-75<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 46.9072%; height: 96px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automotive tires, belts, industrial seals<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 14.5619%; height: 48px;\"><strong>Hard Elastomer<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 23.5825%; height: 48px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hard TPEs<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 14.8196%; height: 48px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">55-75<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 46.9072%; height: 48px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tool handles, automotive components, caster wheels<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 14.5619%; height: 48px;\"><strong>Thermoset Plastic<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 23.5825%; height: 48px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Epoxy resins<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 14.8196%; height: 48px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">75-90<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 46.9072%; height: 48px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coatings, adhesives, electrical encapsulation, composite materials<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 14.5619%; height: 48px;\"><strong>Composite Material<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 23.5825%; height: 48px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbon fiber composites<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 14.8196%; height: 48px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">80-90<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 46.9072%; height: 48px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aerospace, automotive, sports equipment, high-performance applications<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<style>\r\n\t.custom-table-block table{\r\n\t\theight: initial!important;\r\n\t}\r\n\t.search-input-wrapper{\r\n\t\tposition: relative;\r\n\t\tmargin-bottom: 24px;\r\n\t}\r\n\t.search-input-wrapper svg{\r\n\t\tposition: absolute;\r\n\t\ttop:50%;\r\n\t\tleft:12px;\r\n\t\ttransform: translateY(-50%);\r\n\t}\r\n\t.table-search-input{\r\n\t\tpadding: 0 0 0 40px;\r\n\t\tborder:1px solid #C1CAD1;\r\n\t\theight: 44px;\r\n\t\twidth: 201px;\r\n\t\tcolor:#092C47;\r\n\t\tfont-family: Open Sans;\r\n\t\tfont-size: 16px;\r\n\t\tfont-weight: 400;\r\n\t\tline-height: 24px;\r\n\t\tletter-spacing: 0em;\r\n\t\ttext-align: left;\r\n\t}\r\n\t.table-search-input::placeholder{\r\n\t\tcolor:#092C47;\r\n\t}\r\n\t\r\n\t.custom-table-block thead th{\r\n\t\ttext-align: left;\r\n\t\twhite-space:nowrap;\r\n\t}\r\n\t\r\n\t.custom-table-block thead{\r\n\t\tmargin-bottom: 14px;\r\n\t}\r\n\r\n\t.custom-table-block tbody tr:nth-child(odd){\r\n\t\tbackground-color: #F6F9FF;\r\n\t}\r\n\r\n\t.custom-table-block tbody, .custom-table-block thead, .custom-table-block tr, .custom-table-block td, .custom-table-block th{\r\n\t\theight: initial!important;\r\n\t}\r\n\t\r\n\t.custom-table-block tbody td{\r\n\t\tcolor:#092C47;\r\n\t\tfont-family: Open Sans;\r\n\t\tfont-size: 16px;\r\n\t\tfont-weight: 400;\r\n\t\tline-height: 24px;\r\n\t\tletter-spacing: 0em;\r\n\t\ttext-align: left;\r\n\t\tpadding: 7px;\r\n\t}\r\n\t\r\n\t.custom-table-block thead th{\r\n\t\tfont-family: Open Sans;\r\n\t\tfont-size: 16px;\r\n\t\tfont-weight: 700;\r\n\t\tline-height: 24px;\r\n\t\tletter-spacing: 0em;\r\n\t\ttext-align: left;\r\n\t\tcolor:#092C47;\r\n\t\tposition: relative;\r\n\t}\r\n\t.custom-table-block thead th:after{\r\n\t\tcontent:\"\";\r\n\t\tdisplay: inline-block;\r\n\t\tbackground-image: url(\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8' fill='none' xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%3E%3Cpath d='M10.585 0.585938L6 5.17094L1.415 0.585938L0 2.00094L6 8.00094L12 2.00094L10.585 0.585938Z' fill='%23476175'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E%0A\");\r\n\t\tmargin-left: 8px;\r\n\t\tbackground-position: center center;\r\n\t\tbackground-size: 12px 7.5px;\r\n\t\tbackground-repeat: no-repeat;\r\n\t\twidth: 24px;\r\n\t\theight: 12px;\r\n\t}\r\n\t.custom-table-block{\r\n\t\tmargin: 20px 0;\t\r\n\t}\r\n\t.custom-table-block .table-wrapper{\r\n\t\twidth: 100%;\r\n\t\toverflow-x: auto;\r\n\t}\r\n\t@media(max-width: 768px){\r\n\t\t\/* .custom-table-block tbody td{\r\n\t\t\twhite-space: nowrap;\r\n\t\t} *\/\r\n\t\t.custom-table-block .table-wrapper{\r\n\t\t\tmax-width: calc(100vw - 16px);\r\n\t\t}\r\n\t}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"examples-of-applications\"><strong>Examples of Applications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>The table below shows the Shore D hardness of some common objects:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"custom-table-block \" id=\"table-id-754\" >\r\n\t<div class=\"search-input-wrapper\">\r\n\t\t<svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n\t\t\t<path d=\"M15.7812 13.833L12.6659 10.7177C12.5252 10.5771 12.3346 10.499 12.1347 10.499H11.6253C12.4877 9.39596 13.0002 8.00859 13.0002 6.49937C13.0002 2.90909 10.0911 0 6.50083 0C2.91056 0 0.00146484 2.90909 0.00146484 6.49937C0.00146484 10.0896 2.91056 12.9987 6.50083 12.9987C8.01006 12.9987 9.39742 12.4863 10.5004 11.6239V12.1332C10.5004 12.3332 10.5786 12.5238 10.7192 12.6644L13.8345 15.7797C14.1282 16.0734 14.6032 16.0734 14.8938 15.7797L15.778 14.8954C16.0718 14.6017 16.0718 14.1267 15.7812 13.833ZM6.50083 10.499C4.29167 10.499 2.50122 8.71165 2.50122 6.49937C2.50122 4.29021 4.28855 2.49976 6.50083 2.49976C8.70999 2.49976 10.5004 4.28708 10.5004 6.49937C10.5004 8.70852 8.71311 10.499 6.50083 10.499Z\" fill=\"#476175\"\/>\r\n\t\t<\/svg>\r\n\t\t<input type=\"search\" class=\"table-search-input\" id=\"table-search-754\" placeholder=\"Table search\">\r\n\t<\/div>\t\r\n\t<div class=\"table-wrapper\">\r\n\t\t<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 44.3299%;\"><b>Product<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 55.5412%;\"><b>Shore D Hardness<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 44.3299%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shoe sole<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 55.5412%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 D<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 44.3299%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Garden hose<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 55.5412%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30 D<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 44.3299%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hard Book cover<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 55.5412%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40 D<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 44.3299%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wooden ruler<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 55.5412%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">70 D<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 44.3299%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hard hat<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 55.5412%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">80 D<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<style>\r\n\t.custom-table-block table{\r\n\t\theight: initial!important;\r\n\t}\r\n\t.search-input-wrapper{\r\n\t\tposition: relative;\r\n\t\tmargin-bottom: 24px;\r\n\t}\r\n\t.search-input-wrapper svg{\r\n\t\tposition: absolute;\r\n\t\ttop:50%;\r\n\t\tleft:12px;\r\n\t\ttransform: translateY(-50%);\r\n\t}\r\n\t.table-search-input{\r\n\t\tpadding: 0 0 0 40px;\r\n\t\tborder:1px solid #C1CAD1;\r\n\t\theight: 44px;\r\n\t\twidth: 201px;\r\n\t\tcolor:#092C47;\r\n\t\tfont-family: Open Sans;\r\n\t\tfont-size: 16px;\r\n\t\tfont-weight: 400;\r\n\t\tline-height: 24px;\r\n\t\tletter-spacing: 0em;\r\n\t\ttext-align: left;\r\n\t}\r\n\t.table-search-input::placeholder{\r\n\t\tcolor:#092C47;\r\n\t}\r\n\t\r\n\t.custom-table-block thead th{\r\n\t\ttext-align: left;\r\n\t\twhite-space:nowrap;\r\n\t}\r\n\t\r\n\t.custom-table-block thead{\r\n\t\tmargin-bottom: 14px;\r\n\t}\r\n\r\n\t.custom-table-block tbody tr:nth-child(odd){\r\n\t\tbackground-color: #F6F9FF;\r\n\t}\r\n\r\n\t.custom-table-block tbody, .custom-table-block thead, .custom-table-block tr, .custom-table-block td, .custom-table-block th{\r\n\t\theight: initial!important;\r\n\t}\r\n\t\r\n\t.custom-table-block tbody td{\r\n\t\tcolor:#092C47;\r\n\t\tfont-family: Open Sans;\r\n\t\tfont-size: 16px;\r\n\t\tfont-weight: 400;\r\n\t\tline-height: 24px;\r\n\t\tletter-spacing: 0em;\r\n\t\ttext-align: left;\r\n\t\tpadding: 7px;\r\n\t}\r\n\t\r\n\t.custom-table-block thead th{\r\n\t\tfont-family: Open Sans;\r\n\t\tfont-size: 16px;\r\n\t\tfont-weight: 700;\r\n\t\tline-height: 24px;\r\n\t\tletter-spacing: 0em;\r\n\t\ttext-align: left;\r\n\t\tcolor:#092C47;\r\n\t\tposition: relative;\r\n\t}\r\n\t.custom-table-block thead th:after{\r\n\t\tcontent:\"\";\r\n\t\tdisplay: inline-block;\r\n\t\tbackground-image: url(\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8' fill='none' xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%3E%3Cpath d='M10.585 0.585938L6 5.17094L1.415 0.585938L0 2.00094L6 8.00094L12 2.00094L10.585 0.585938Z' fill='%23476175'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E%0A\");\r\n\t\tmargin-left: 8px;\r\n\t\tbackground-position: center center;\r\n\t\tbackground-size: 12px 7.5px;\r\n\t\tbackground-repeat: no-repeat;\r\n\t\twidth: 24px;\r\n\t\theight: 12px;\r\n\t}\r\n\t.custom-table-block{\r\n\t\tmargin: 20px 0;\t\r\n\t}\r\n\t.custom-table-block .table-wrapper{\r\n\t\twidth: 100%;\r\n\t\toverflow-x: auto;\r\n\t}\r\n\t@media(max-width: 768px){\r\n\t\t\/* .custom-table-block tbody td{\r\n\t\t\twhite-space: nowrap;\r\n\t\t} *\/\r\n\t\t.custom-table-block .table-wrapper{\r\n\t\t\tmax-width: calc(100vw - 16px);\r\n\t\t}\r\n\t}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-measure-shore-hardness\"><strong>How to Measure Shore Hardness?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>The Shore hardness measurement procedure is described in the four steps below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Place the test sample on a hard, flat, or rigid surface. Apply pressure to the <a href=\"#durometer\">durometer<\/a> quickly and steadily, avoiding any sudden impacts or shocks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take hardness measurements at specified intervals. Record the readings at 3 seconds and then at 15 seconds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Measure the hardness at five different points on the test sample to account for any variations. Calculate and record the average of these measurements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the needle on the durometer has penetrated the plastic to its maximum depth and the device is pressed firmly against the material, the needle will indicate the material&#8217;s hardness value on the scale.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n    <aside data-id=\"durometer\" class=\"aside-popup\">\r\n        <div class=\"popup-content\">\r\n            <div class=\"popup-close-btn\">\r\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/themes\/xometry\/assets\/images\/cross.svg\" alt=\"close-popup\">\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div>\r\n                <div class=\"popup-text\">A durometer is an instrument used to measure the hardness of materials, specifically their resistance to indentation. It consists of a calibrated spring and an indenter that is pressed into the material to form an indentation.<\/div>            <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n    <\/aside>\r\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><div class=\"wp-block-image__wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1558\" height=\"652\" src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/shore-hardness-indenters.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/shore-hardness-indenters.png 1558w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/shore-hardness-indenters-300x126.png 300w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/shore-hardness-indenters-1024x429.png 1024w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/shore-hardness-indenters-768x321.png 768w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/shore-hardness-indenters-1536x643.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1558px) 100vw, 1558px\" \/><a class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/shore-hardness-indenters.png\" data-fancybox=\"gallery-52644\" data-caption=\"Illustration of the Shore A and Shore D indenters when measuring the Shore hardness of a plastic part\" aria-label=\"Open full image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/shore-hardness-indenters.png\" class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><svg class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 18\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n               <path d=\"M0 2V6H2V2H6V0H2C0.895 0 0 0.895 0 2ZM2 12H0V16C0 17.105 0.895 18 2 18H6V16H2V12ZM16 16H12V18H16C17.105 18 18 17.105 18 16V12H16V16ZM16 0H12V2H16V6H18V2C18 0.895 17.105 0 16 0Z\" fill=\"#092C47\"\/>\r\n             <\/svg><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Illustration of the Shore A and Shore D indenters when measuring the Shore hardness of a plastic part<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The hardness value is displayed on a scale ranging from 0 to 100 and is determined by the amount of pressure needed to form an indentation at a particular depth. Materials with higher Shore hardness values have higher hardnesses. However, it&#8217;s important to note that a higher Shore hardness does not necessarily mean a material is more durable or better performing in all applications. Hardness is just one aspect of a material&#8217;s properties; other factors like flexibility, impact resistance, and tensile strength also play critical roles in determining overall performance.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"troubleshooting-tips-for-inaccurate-shore-hardness-readings\"><strong>Troubleshooting Tips for Inaccurate Shore Hardness Readings<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Achieving accurate and reliable readings is essential for making informed decisions in material selection and product design, but various factors can contribute to inaccurate measurements or material-specific challenges. Here are some troubleshooting tips to help you ensure consistent and precise Shore hardness readings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ensure proper calibration of the Shore hardness durometer:<\/strong> Regularly calibrate your durometer using a standard reference block to ensure accurate readings, as an improperly calibrated device can lead to misleading hardness values and impact material selection and quality control. Keep the durometer clean and well-maintained; check for wear on the indenter tip and other parts, and replace any worn components promptly to maintain measurement precision.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prepare the material surface properly:<\/strong> Ensure the material&#8217;s surface is clean, smooth, and free of contaminants or debris to avoid inaccurate readings. The test sample should be flat and sized according to testing standards (e.g., ASTM D2240-15). If the material has a coating or surface treatment, remove it or choose an area that reflects the material&#8217;s true bulk properties to prevent false hardness readings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use the correct shore scale: <\/strong>Choose the appropriate Shore scale (Shore A or Shore D) for the material being tested to avoid inaccurate readings. Be mindful of materials that fall within overlapping hardness ranges and select the scale that best matches the material&#8217;s properties and application requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Account for material-specific characteristics:<\/strong> Not all materials are suitable for Shore&nbsp;hardness testing. Extremely hard or soft materials may fall outside the scales&#8217; effective range, and some materials, like soft elastomers, can recover from indentation too quickly, resulting in inconsistent or inaccurate readings. To improve accuracy, take multiple measurements and calculate an average. Additionally, ensure that samples meet the minimum thickness requirements\u2014typically at least 6 mm\u2014to avoid skewed results due to inadequate material thickness for proper indentation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apply proper testing technique:<\/strong> Apply the durometer with steady, consistent pressure, avoiding sudden impacts or jerky movements that could lead to inaccurate readings. Maintain the correct dwell time (typically 1 to 15 seconds) and record measurements consistently to reduce variability. Test multiple points on the material to account for inconsistencies and natural variability, especially in composites or mixed materials. 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