Hardness tester TIME®5432C – digital, for microporous materials

TIME®5432C

The hardness tester TIME®5432C is a digital hardness tester (Asker C) of the TIME®543X series and a derivative of the TIME®5432 Shore AO durometer. It uses the AO type indenter but has a rectangular press foot, and is designed for testing microporous materials for shoes made of rubber and plastic at 50 % compression and a stress of 0.049 MPa or more.

An LVDT displacement sensor ensures accurate readings and can be used at up to 90 % relative humidity. The OLED display with menu operation clearly shows the readings. Three work modes are available: real-time, peak-value lock and timing lock. In addition, the TIME®5432C stores up to 200 average values.

Via USB you transfer the data to a PC with the optional software and export it as a Word or Excel file.

Features of the TIME®5432C

digital hardness tester (Asker C) for microporous materials for shoes made of rubber and plastic
rectangular press foot, testing at 50 % compression and a stress of 0.049 MPa or more
LVDT displacement sensor: accurate, usable at up to 90 % relative humidity
OLED display with menu operation
automatic zero-point calibration
three work modes: real-time, peak-value lock and timing lock (1 to 60 s)
upper and lower limits can be preset, prompt when out of limit for batch testing
average calculation with automatic removal of gross errors
memory for 200 average values
USB data output, optional software for export to Word or Excel
battery level indication with low-voltage warning, adjustable automatic power-off, more than 24 hours of continuous operation

Applications of the TIME®5432C

hardness testing of microporous materials for shoes made of rubber and plastic
testing at 50 % compression and a stress of 0.049 MPa or more
batch testing with preset limits and a prompt when out of limit
incoming goods and quality inspection in shoe and sole production
documentation of the readings on the PC (Word or Excel) with the optional software

Additional equipment for the TIME®5432C

Operation stand for even application of force, constant test force and better repeatability
USB communication cable and Dataview software for data transfer to the PC

Standard scope of delivery

TIME®5432C hardness tester
Test block
Power adapter
Instruction manual

Optional accessories

Operating stand TIME®A521 with height-adjustable holder for different sample thicknesses
USB communication cable
Dataview software for transferring the data to the PC (Word or Excel format)

Downloads

Data sheet TIME®5432C

pdf - 173 KB

Technical specifications

Hardness scale	Asker C
Measuring range	0–100 Hc
Tolerance	≤ ±1 Hc (20–90 Hc)
Resolution	0.1 Hc
Data output	USB
Memory	200 average values
Power supply	built-in rechargeable lithium battery
Continuous working time	24 hours
Operating temperature	0–40 °C
Dimensions	168 × 56 × 42 mm
Weight	249 g
Optional accessories	Communication cable, operation stand, Dataview software

Operating stand TIME®A521 for the TIME®5432C

The operating stand TIME®A521 is intended for the devices TIME®5430, TIME®5432 and TIME®5432C of the TIME®543X series. It ensures high measurement accuracy and repeatability.

Constant measuring force: eliminates errors caused by differing forces applied by hand
The operating handle applies the force evenly to the sample
The testing height can be adjusted for different sample thicknesses

Technical data of the operating stand TIME®A521

Model	TIME®A521
Suitable for	TIME®5430, TIME®5432, TIME®5432C
Max. sample thickness	80 mm
Max. diameter of working table	Ø 116 mm
Max. lifting displacement	24 mm
Max. touch distance between pressure foot and working table	0.05 mm
Dimensions	420 × 200 × 170 mm
Weight	18 kg
Scope of delivery	Operating stand, handle, weight, connecting rod, instruction manual

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Areas of application of hardness testers such as the TIME®5432C

manufacture and processing of microporous rubber and plastic materials
shoe and sole production
quality assurance and incoming goods inspection
research and development