Durometer Operating Stands

Durometer Operating Stand 7000A Set-up and Instructions for Durometers with ASTM Type A, B, E, O or Asker®C

1. The Operating Stand should be placed on a solid level work surface and checked with the bubble level provided. Adjust the base using the 3 leveling knobs.
2. Remove both plugs from the top of the oil chamber with the hex key. Fill the oil chamber with hydraulic oil ( 45 ml) using the syringe. Replace the plugs and snug with hex key.
3. Lower the specimen table down to the lowest position.
4. Mount the swivel head adapter to the 8-32“ screw by turning 3 or 4 turns and tighten the thumb screw. Use the mounting knob for Durometers without a threaded hole.
5. Place the setting block on the specimen table.
6. Release the operating handle allowing the durometer to settle on the setting block. Grasp the lower portion of the durometer body with the thumb and index finger and adjust the pressor foot so that it is flush with the setting block.
7. Tighten the swivel head thumb screw while holding the durometer body in position. The Durometer should read between 99 and 100 on the dial.
8. Return the handle to the forward position and remove the setting block. Adjust the specimen table to accommodate the material thickness.
9. Place the specimen on the table.
10. Begin testing by releasing the handle. The test specimen shall be at least 6.0 mm ( 0.24” ) in thickness unless it is known that results equivalent to the 6.0 mm values are obtained with a thinner specimen.
11. The durometer presser foot parallelism should be verified every time a durometer is mounted.