The PTC® Model 476 Test Stand is expertly designed for use with PTC's pencil-style durometers, while also being compatible with durometers from other manufacturers. Here are its key features:
Calibrated Weight: The stand includes a calibrated 1 kg deadweight, ensuring it provides the ASTM D2240-recommended force for effective testing with:
Accuracy: When used properly, this stand, in conjunction with your durometer, will yield highly accurate and reliable hardness readings.
Self-Aligning Support Table: The self-aligning feature allows for the testing of non-parallel materials, further enhancing the reliability of measurements.
ASTM Compliance: The stand adheres to ASTM D2240 Type 1 specifications for the application of specimens to the indenter.
This model is ideal for laboratories and industries requiring precise and consistent hardness testing of various materials using pencil-style durometers.