Durometer Hardness
Durometer hardness is a standardized measure of a material’s resistance to indentation, commonly used for elastomers, rubbers, flexible plastics, and soft compounds. The result depends on the scale used, such as Shore A or Shore D, and the material’s formulation.
See related terms:
Elastomer
Rockwell Hardness
Shore Hardness
Thermoplastic Elastomer
Vicat Softening Point
Durometer probe pressing into rubber or elastomer sample.