The quantifiable hardness of wheels.

A method of measuring the hardness of plastics, synthetics and natural rubber materials. When citing a hardness reading, please be careful to indicate which method and which scale is being used.

Relative hardness of a substance used to grade rollers or brayers.

A common measure of hardness for plastics. Typically reported as Shore A or Shore D

A measure of hardness of skateboard wheels between 0 and 100. A rating of 80 is very soft and 100 very hard. Beginners sould choose a rating of 95 +/- 2.

A device used to measure the hardness of rubber. The term also applies to the numerical unit of measurement so obtained, and is used to denote the degree of hardness, higher numbers denote greater hardness.

A device used to measure the hardness of a bowling ball. Legal hardness for ABC competition is a minimum of 72. Technically, the name for this device is D-scale Durometer.

noun The measure of a wheel's hardness, on a scale from zero to a hundred, with one hundred being hardest. Durometer is denoted by the suffix (A) E.g., 80A.

This is a gage for measuring the hardness of a ball. ABC requires a minimum hardness of 72 durometer D. PBA has a minimum hardness specification of 75.

Degree of softness or hardness, refering to 'luge wheels

The measure of a wheel's hardness, on a scale from 0 (softest) to 100 (hardest); durometer is denoted by the suffix "A" (for example 80A)

An apparatus for testing the hardness of steel rails.

The instrument that measures the hardness of a wheel. Hardness is usually measured in units of “A.” The higher the number, the harder the wheels.

An instrument that measures the hardness of rubber through indentation.

A system for establishing how hard or soft a wheel is. Measured as shore hardness on either the "A" scale for softer tread materials, or the "D" scale for harder tread materials.

A meter used for measuring the hardness of cellular materials. The Shore 00 scale measures the hardness of sponge.

a device which measures resistance to compression

a tool used to measure hardness

Unit of measure for the "stiffness" of a material. Also, the name of the gauge used to measure this property.

The measure of plate hardness usually made with a Shore "A" durometer gauge.

An arbitrary numerical value which measures the resistance to the penetration of the durometer meter indenter point; value may be taken immediately or after a very short specified time.

A trade name of the Shore Instrument Company for an instrument that measures the hardness of a material. A lower Shore scale number indicates a softer, more flexible material.

A measurement used to denote the hardness of a substance (usually of thermosetting and thermoplastic materials).

A measure of the hardness of a rubber compound; its resistance to penetration of a spring-loaded blunt needle.

The international standard for measuring hardness of rubber, plastic and other non-metallic materials. Often used to define the hardness of fishing rod grip materials. Also, the instrument for taking these measurements is referred to as a Durometer.

A blunt probe used to penetrate sealants that measures the shore hardness from 0 to 100.

The hardness of the final elastomer, or the gauge used to measure the hardness. The Shore A scale (ASTM D-2240) is commonly used.

This term is used to express hardness, typically preceded with the value and shore scale, i.e. "85 Shore A Durometer".

A gauge to measure the hardness of an elastomeric material.

Resistance to indentation. Measure of the crosslink density of a rubber sample.

A measure of hardness of a rubber compound. Elastomers can carry a reading of 30 (which is softest) to 90 and above ( which is hardest) on the Shore A scale. 70 is usually considered a standard hardness.

Durometer is an industry hardness rating for polyurethane, which is the primary wheel material. Ratings such as 78A or 85A are usually seen on wheels. The higher the rating the harder the wheel. 100 is the highest (although no skaters probably go beyond 92 or 95).

(a) an instrument for measuring the hardness of a rubber; measures the resistance to the penetration of an intendor point into the surface of the rubber; (b) numerical scale of rubber hardness

An instrument for determining the hardness of polymer by measuring it's resistance to the penetration (without puncturing) of a blunt indented point impressed on the rubber surface against the action of a spring. A hand and a special scale indicate the resistance to penetration or "hardness". The scale of the Shore hardness testers reads from 0 to 100, 0 being very soft and 100 being very hard. There are several Shore hardness gauges available and the proper durometer depends on the hardness of the surface being measured (Shore A, D and 00).

This term refers to the hardness or softness of gaskets. ( 050)

Measurement of the resiliency of gasket material.

An apparatus used for measuring the hardness of rubber.

The measure of hardness/softness of moulded rubber and moulded PVC mats. As a general rule, the lower the durometer, the softer the mat. Most of our mats range between 45-70 durometer. We consider 45-65 ideal range for moulded rubber mats. The test is ASTM D2240.

An instrument used to measure hardness of elastic materials. Durometer is also used to reference a scale of hardness; ie, a low durometer implies a soft material.

a device which measures the resistance of a rubber surface to penetration by a small specially shaped indentor; these devices come in several different scales of hardness, the most common of which is the Shore A scale, with Shore D being for harder compounds and Shore O for softer (the IRHD scale is similar to Shore A)

A measurement used to denote the hardness of a substance, usually an elastomer.

an instrument for measuring the hardness of vulcanized rubber and plastic.

Scale of 1 to 100 that measures the firmness of a midsole.

(See Hardness)

A device used to determine the hardness of a material.

An instrument for measuring the indentation hardness of rubber; also, sometimes used as a synonym for hardness.

trade name of the Shore Instrument Company for an instrument that measures hardness. The Durometer determines the 'hardness' of rubber or plastics by measuring the depth of penetration (without puncturing) of a blunt needle compressed on the surface for a short period of time.

A standard for quantifying the hardness of rubber, plastic, and other non-metallic materials. Typical hardness of flexible tubing ranges from 50 to 70 Durometer on the "A" scale.

Hardness as a property of rubber is difficult to define except according to the methods used to determine it. These methods measure the resistance of the stock to indentation by the blunt point of a metal rod, ball, or needle. Thus the hardness of rubber can best be described as resistance to indentation. Various instruments measure indentation. The most common instrument used on rubber is the Durometer. Several scales are used depending on the hardness range (00, 0, A, B, C. D) but the A scale is used for most compounds. Readings on each scale are from 0 to 100. Durometer hardness is a convenient nondestructive method of testing which can also be correlated to other properties such as tensile strength, tensile modulus and resilience. Since indentation hardness is dependent upon elastic modulus and viscoelastic behavior of the compound, rubber compounds which are not completely elastic will "creep" during the test. This creep should be posted as the difference between the initial hardness reading after fifteen seconds of contact with the specimen. A properly noted reading: Durometer A61 points; creep minus 4 points at 15 Seconds, 73°F. (ASTM D-2240)

A term that is used to indicate the hardness of plastic or rubber. The higher the durometer, the harder the ball as compared to the same Shore A scale.

A machine to measure shore hardness. (See shore hardness.)

An instrument for measuring the hardness of rubber or a numerical scale of rubber hardness.

A measure of the hardness of a resin. It is measured on a numeric scale with numbers ranging from lower (i.e. softer) to higher (i.e. harder).