T.O.

33K6-4-1362-1

TECHNICAL MANUAL

CALIBRATION PROCEDURE

FOR

DUROMETER

TYPES A, B, C, D, DO, O, OO

This publication replaces T.O. 33K6-4-1362-1 dated 30 January 2016.

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DUROMETER

TYPES A, B, C, D, DO, O, OO

1 CALIBRATION DESCRIPTION:

Table 1.

Test Instrument (TI) Performance Test

Characteristics Specifications Method

Indentor Extension

Type A, B, C, D, DO, Range: 0.098 in Compared to Gage Blocks

O and OO
Accuracy: 0.002 in

Type M Range: 0.049 in

Accuracy: 0.001 in

307L Range: 0.099 in

Accuracy: 0.001 in

Hardness

Type A Range: 0 to 100 points *1 Compared to a Durometer

Calibrator
(0.55 to 8.05 N)
(56.08 to 820.87 g)

Accuracy: 0.075 N
(7.65 g)

Type B Range: 0 to 100 points *1

(0.55 to 8.05 N)
(56.08 to 820.87 g)

Accuracy: 0.075 N
(7.65 g)

Type C Range: 0 to 100 points *1

(0 to 44.45 N)
(0 to 4.53 kg)

Accuracy: 0.4445 N
(45.33 g)

See footnotes at end of Table.

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Table 1. (Cont.)

Test Instrument (TI) Performance Test

Characteristics Specifications Method

Hardness (Cont.)

Type D Range: 0 to 100 points *1 Compared to a Durometer

(0 to 44.45 N) Calibrator
(0 to 4.53 kg)

Accuracy: 0.4445 N
(45.33 g)

Type DO Range: 0 to 100 points *1

(0 to 44.45 N)
(0 to 4.53 kg)

Accuracy: 0.4445 N
(45.33 g)

Type M Range: 0 to 100 points *1

(0 to 0.765 N)
(0 to 78.01 g)

Accuracy: 0.0176 N
(1.79 g)

Type O Range: 0 to 100 points *1

(0.55 to 8.05 N)
(56.08 to 820.87 g)

Accuracy: 0.075 N
(7.65 g)
*1
Type OO Range: 0 to 100 points
(0.203 to 1.111 N)
(20.70 to 113.29 g)

Accuracy: 0.0182 N
(1.856 g)

P/N 80-130, Range: 80, 100 and 135 points

P/N 80-135 *2
Accuracy: 5 points

*1 Certified from 20 to 90 points only. Refer to step 3.5.

*2 P/N 80-130 and 80-135 certified at the 80, 100 and 135 points only. Refer to step 3.5.

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2 EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Use Calibration Sub-

Noun Specifications Equipment Item

2.1 DUROMETER Range: 0 to 100 points Rex Gauge

CALIBRATOR RDC-1/RDC-2
Accuracy: RDC-1, 0.5% of FS *1;
RDC-2, 0.4 g

2.2 GAGE BLOCK SET Range: 0.048 to 0.100 in L.S. Starrett

SS28.A1
Accuracy: 20 in from
stated value

2.3 RIGID TABLE Range: N/A As Available

Accuracy: N/A

2.4 BALANCE *2 Range: 0 to 10 lbs (0 to 4.5 kg) Torsion Balance

2000
Accuracy: 0.3 g

2.5 WEIGHT SET *2 Range: 0 to 4.1 kg, As Available

0 to 10 lbs

Accuracy: Class 6

2.6 HOLDER *2 Range: N/A As Available

Accuracy: N/A

*1 Worst case TAR is 1.9:1 using Durometer Calibrator RDC-1.

*2 Items (2.4), (2.5) and (2.6) are optional items for (2.1) Durometer Calibrator.

3 PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS:

3.1 Review and become familiar with the entire procedure before beginning the Calibration Process.

WARNING

Unless otherwise designated, and prior to beginning the Calibration Process,

ensure that all test equipment voltage and/or current outputs are set to zero (0) or
turned off, where applicable. Ensure that all equipment switches are set to the
proper position before making connections or applying power. If not strictly
observed, could result in injury to, or death of, personnel or long term health
hazards.

3.2 The temperature of the calibration area must be 73 6 F.

3.3 Ensure the TI is clean and free from defects or damage capable of affecting use or calibration.

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3.4 As applicable, connect test equipment to an appropriate power source. Set POWER switches to ON and allow
warm-up as required by the manufacturer.

3.5 Type A, B, C, D, DO, O and OO TIs are certified from 20 to 90 points only. P/N 80-130 and 80-135 TIs are
certified at 80, 100 and 135 points only. A Limited Certification label will be required, annotated with the applicable
limitation.

3.6 To minimize friction error, lightly tap the mechanical/analog TI with finger before reading.

3.7 Applied values listed in Table 2 were determined using the following equations derived from ASTM D2240:

Type A, B and O: Force, N = 0.550 + (0.075 * Hx)

Where: Force, N is force in Newtons

Hx is the TI hardness indication in points

Type C, D and DO: Force, N = 0.4445 * Hy

Where: Force, N is force in Newtons

Hy is the TI hardness indication in points

Type OO Force, N = 0.203 + 0.00908 * H

Where: Force, N is force in Newtons

H is the TI hardness indication in points

Type M Force, N = 0.324 + 0.0044 * HM

Where: Force, N is force in Newtons

HM is the TI hardness indication in points

3.8 Perform only those portions of the Calibration Process which pertain to the TI being calibrated.

4 CALIBRATION PROCESS:

NOTE

Unless otherwise specified, verify the results of each test and take corrective
action whenever the test requirement is not met, before proceeding.

4.1 INDENTOR CALIBRATION:

CAUTION

Use care not to damage the indentor when calibrating Type B and D TIs. If not
strictly observed, could result in damage to, or destruction of, equipment or loss
of mission effectiveness.

4.1.1 With the TI indicating zero, compare indentor to Gage Block stack, verify extension is between 0.096 and
0.100 inch, for P/N 307L verify extension is between 0.098 and 0.100 inch, for Type M TIs verify extension is
between 0.048 and 0.050 inch.

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4.2 HARDNESS CALIBRATION:

4.2.1 Determine which type of TI is to be tested and set up the test equipment as shown in Figure 1. Ensure
appropriate Slide/Counter Weights and Contact Head are installed onto Durometer Calibrator Beam.

NOTE

For Types D, B TIs use Brass Contact Head. For Types A, C, DO TIs use
Aluminum Contact Head.

4.2.2 Set Slider Weight to appropriate Notch 0.

0
90 10

80 20
TI 70 30

60 40
50

PINION
KNOB

SLIDE CONTACT
WEIGHT HEAD

100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0D 0 0

BEAM COUNTER
WEIGHT
READER

LEVEL

DUROMETER
CALIBRATOR

RIGID TABLE

Figure 1.

4.2.3 Level and zero Durometer Calibrator as necessary.

4.2.4 Ensure the TI is secured onto the Durometer Calibrator or Holder (external stand) as required and the TI
indentor is aligned to and near the Durometer Calibrator Contact Head. Zero the TI as necessary.

NOTE

Some TIs have a preload of 56 grams at a zero reading.

4.2.5 Position Durometer Calibrator Slide Weight to the first value listed in the TI Point column of Table 2.

4.2.6 Lower TI on the Contact Head until the Durometer Calibrator balance line lines up to zero. Lightly tap on the
black Pinion Knob to ensure TI is seated.

4.2.7 The TI must indicate within the values listed in the Point Limits column of Table 2. If using a Balance and
Weights instead of a Durometer Calibrator, verify that applied Weight indicates within values listed in the Load
Limits column of Table 2.

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4.2.8 Repeat steps 4.2.5 through 4.2.7 for each remaining value listed in the TI Point column of Table 2.

Table 2.

Point Load Load Load

Type TI Point Limits Nominal Nominal Limits

A, B and O 20 19 to 21 2.05 N 209.04 g 201.39 to 216.69 g

30 29 to 31 2.80 N 285.52 g 277.87 to 293.17 g

40 39 to 41 3.55 N 362.00 g 354.35 to 369.65 g

50 49 to 51 4.30 N 438.48 g 430.83 to 446.13 g

60 59 to 61 5.05 N 514.96 g 507.31 to 522.61 g

70 69 to 71 5.80 N 591.44 g 583.79 to 599.09 g

80 79 to 81 6.55 N 667.91 g 660.26 to 675.56 g

90 89 to 91 7.30 N 744.39 g 736.74 to 752.04 g

C, D and DO 20 19 to 21 8.890 N 906.53 g 861.20 to 951.86 g

30 29 to 31 13.335 N 1.360 kg 1.315 to 1.405 kg

40 39 to 41 17.780 N 1.813 kg 1.768 to 1.858 kg

50 49 to 51 22.225 N 2.266 kg 2.221 to 2.311 kg

60 59 to 61 26.670 N 2.720 kg 2.675 to 2.765 kg

70 69 to 71 31.115 N 3.173 kg 3.128 to 3.218 kg

80 79 to 81 35.560 N 3.626 kg 3.581 to 3.671 kg

90 89 to 91 40.005 N 4.079 kg 4.034 to 4.124 kg

Type OO 20 18 to 22 0.385 N 39.26 g 37.40 to 41.11 g

30 28 to 32 0.476 N 48.54 g 46.68 to 50.39 g

40 38 to 42 0.566 N 57.72 g 55.86 to 59.57 g

50 48 to 52 0.657 N 67.00 g 65.14 to 68.85 g

60 58 to 62 0.748 N 76.27 g 74.42 to 78.13 g

70 68 to 72 0.839 N 85.55 g 83.70 to 87.41 g

80 78 to 82 0.930 N 94.83 g 92.98 to 96.69 g

90 88 to 92 1.020 N 104.01 g 102.16 to 105.87 g

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Table 2. (Cont.)

Point Load Load Load

Type TI Point Limits Nominal Nominal Limits

Type M 20 16 to 24 0.412 N 42.01 g 40.22 to 43.81 g

30 26 to 34 0.456 N 46.50 g 44.70 to 48.29 g

40 36 to 44 0.500 N 50.99 g 49.19 to 52.78 g

50 46 to 54 0.544 N 55.47 g 53.68 to 57.27 g

60 56 to 64 0.589 N 60.06 g 58.27 to 61.86 g

70 66 to 74 0.633 N 64.55 g 62.75 to 66.34 g

80 76 to 84 0.677 N 69.03 g 67.24 to 70.83 g

90 86 to 94 0.721 N 73.52 g 71.73 to 75.32 g

P/N 80-130, 80 75 to 85 13.345 N 3 lbs (1.361 kg)

P/N 80-135
100 95 to 105 22.241 N 5 lbs (2.268 kg)

135 130 to 140 35.586 N 8 lbs (3.629 kg)

4.2.9 Annotate and attach a Limited Certification Label as per step 3.5.

4.2.10 Calibration complete. As applicable, set all POWER switches to OFF, disconnect and secure all equipment.

CALIBRATION PERFORMANCE TABLE

Not Required

7/(8 Blank)