Rex Gauge Company 1600 User manual

Operating Instructions
Instructions for Models 2000 & 3000
Rotate the rest knob until both hands meet. This places the max
hand in position for testing. Hold the durometer in a near-vertical
position and press the foot of the gauge rmly against the
specimen, (but not so rmly as to imbed the foot into the surface
of the material). The max hand will indicate the durometer
reading instantaneously. The regular dial hand may recede from
this maximum reading after a few seconds. This indicates creep or
cold-ow of the specimen. Note maximum reading from max
hand and also note creep reading after a given time delay while
maintaining rm contact of the foot against the specimen. An
example of a properly noted durometer reading: "durometer a 61,
creep 7 at 15 seconds, 73F. Repeat above steps for each use.
Max-Hand Durometer
Conforms to ASTM D-2240
NIST Traceable
Instructions for Model 1600
Hold the durometer in a near-vertical position and press the foot of
the gauge rmly against the specimen, (but not so rmly as to
imbed the foot into the surface of the material). The dial hand gives
the reading in durometer points. Creep or cold-ow of the
specimen, if present, will be evident by receding action of the dial
hand. Note initial reading, and again, the reading after a given time
delay while maintaining rm contact of the foot against the
specimen. An example of a properly noted durometer reading:
“Durometer A 61, Creep 7 at 15 seconds, 73°F.”Repeat above steps
for each use.
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Standard Dial Durometer
Conforms to ASTM D-2240
NIST Traceable
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Model 1600 Model 2000 & 3000

Hold the durometer in a near-vertical position and press the foot
of the gauge rmly against the specimen, (but not so rmly as to
imbed the foot into the surface of the material). The indicator
hand will come to a stop, indicating the durometer (hardness
value) of the specimen. The hand will remain at this reading,
even when removed from the specimen. To reset for the next
reading press reset button at the top of the gauge, and the
indicator hand will return to the proper at rest position. Repeat
above steps for each use. H-1000 At Rest Position: 90-95 (Types A,
B, and O), Zero (Types C, D, and DO) 2100 At Rest Position: Zero
Max-Hold Durometer
Conforms to ASTM D-2240
NIST Traceable
Reset the vernier of the 1500 by pressing on the rest button at the
top of the gauge. Grip the durometer like a pen and touch the
indentor to the surface of the specimen. Then depress the gauge
until the foot is rmly pressed at against the specimen (but not so
rmly as to imbed the foot into the surface of the material). The
penetration of the indentor into the specimen has now moved the
runner. The durometer reading is now indicated at the point where
the lines on the runner and the stationary scale coincide. This occurs
at only one point on the scale. When lines do not exactly coincide, a
fraction of the ve-point dierential can be read as follows:
Vest-Pocket Durometer
NIST Traceable
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Rex Gauge Guarantee
For Service / Calibration
All Rex durometers and accessories are guaranteed for a period
of one (1) year against defective workmanship and/or material. This
guarantee does not apply to products that are mishandled, misused,
etched, stamped, or otherwise marked or damaged. The instrument
will be repaired or replaced (at our option) without charge by
Rex Gauge Company.
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Instructions for Models H-1000 & 2100Instructions for Model 1500
Model 1500 Model H-1000 & 2100
55 55 55
50 50 50
Reading 52.5 Reading 55Reading 50
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