Hardness | Application |
30 Shore A | Art gum erasers |
35 Shore A
| Rubber bands |
40 Shore A
| Can tester pads |
50 Shore A
| Rubber stamps |
55 Shore A
| Pencil erasers |
60 Shore A
| Wiper blades |
65 Shore A
| Automobile tires |
70 Shore A
| Shoe heels |
75 Shore A
| Abrasive handling pads |
80 Shore A
| Shoe soles |
85 Shore A
| Tap washers |
90 Shore A
| Typewriter rollers |
95 Shore A
| Fork lift solid tires |
When specifying a rubber hardness be sure to include the standard manufacturing tolerance for rubber compounds. Typically rubber manufacturers require a tolerance of +/- 5 hardness points.
Example:
When specifying a hardness of 70 shore A, it is important to note it on the drawing as 70 +/- 5 Shore A.