What materials may be tested with a durometer ?
Durometers are used to measure the indentation hardness of a large range of materials. Rubber, elastomers, plastics, foam rubber, wood, leather, sponge rubber, printing rollers, roller blade wheels are all typical durometer applications. Other applications include composite foams, crab shells, thread on bobbins, rolled plastic films and countless other applications and materials. Hard metals such as steel, brass and aluminum should be tested with a metal hardness tester.
