PTC Instruments 476 User manual

Deadweight Durometer
Test Stand Model 476 & 477
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Maximum Sample Height 6 in (15.2 cm)
Stand Height 17 in. (43.2 cm)
Shipping Weight 13 lb. (9.7 kg)
Precision engineered durometer stands are capable of
applying the specimen to indenter in a manner that
minimizes shock. When properly used, this stand and
your durometer will increase repeatable hardness
measurements.
Applies sucient weight to assure rm contact between
the pressor foot and the specimen avoiding hand held
fague.
The support table is self-aligning for use with
non-parallel material.
These stands will test materials up to 5” thick.
• Simplies Hardness Tesng
• Increases Repeatability
• Self Aligning Table
• Mounts to PTC®’s Pencil Style Durometers
• Correct Load for ASTM Types A, B, O and C, D , DO
• Compable with other Top Mount Durometers
• ASTM D2240 Type 1 Specimen to Indenter
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Analog Pencil Durometers
Stand 476 Pencil Durometers A, B and O
Stand 477 Pencil Durometers C, D, and DO
Digital Pencil Durometers

SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS
Test Stand Model 476 & 477
IMPORTANT PLEASE FOLLOW THESE STEPS IN SETTING UP THIS TEST STAND BEFORE YOU BEGIN TESTING.
Aer carefully unpacking the unit, place stand upright on
desk or bench.
For model 478 stands, use included hex key to loosen the
two setscrews on the front mounng bracket and remove
the bracket. Place Type A, B, or O durometer in the rear
mounng bracket so that the top of the rubber grip is just
below the boom of the mounng bracket and replace
the front mounng bracket. Tighten the setscrews to
secure the durometer in place.
Adjust the head and/or table support so that the
durometer is located directly along the centerline of the
table. Please note that this alignment is crical.
Place the sample to be measured squarely on the
movable stage.
Set and lock the stand so that the durometer foot is
about 1/4 inch above the sample. Either the table support
or head (upper) assembly can be moved up or down as
needed a hex key is enclosed.
Place appropriate weight on the 1/8 inch sha at the top
of the stand.
The stand is now set up and ready to make hardness
measurements. When making a measurement, turn
knob and li stage so that sample contacts the durometer
base and the durometer & deadweight assembly
is lied slightly. See durometer instrucons for addional
informaon on tesng.
PTC® Instruments is the leading manufacturer of durometers and surface thermometers in the world. Our factory and calibraon lab is
located in Los Angeles, California U.S.A. Doc #2487-2