Need a certain type of meter - don't know the name - Help please

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In summary, the individual needs a meter for their workshop that can measure the internal pressure of soft surfaces. They plan on calibrating the meter for their specific purposes and are looking to purchase one to test their idea. They are looking for a device with a needle that can be pushed in with a specific amount of force and provides a mechanical or electronic readout. They are seeking help and have been advised to use a durometer hardness tester and to measure the force and calculate the area to determine pressure. The individual has also been directed to some helpful tips on using a durometer for tires or other surfaces. Further clarification is needed on the range of internal pressures the meter needs to cover.
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I am making a tool for my workshop and I need a meter that I can press onto certain soft surfaces to measure their internal pressure. Obviously I will have to calibrate the meter for my specific purposes but I want to buy some and start playing around with my idea.

Basically I need something that has a needle that gets pushed in with a certain amount of force and gives either a mechanical dialed readout or an electronic readout.

I know you guys can help me out!
 
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Sounds like you need a "durometer" hardness tester.
 
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I would put it on a scale, you will know the force.
And: Force / Area = Pressure. (lbs. /square inch)
Measure and calculate the area.

A durometer produces a dimensionless quantity I believe, not a unit of pressure.
 
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icapture said:
I am making a tool for my workshop and I need a meter that I can press onto certain soft surfaces to measure their internal pressure. Obviously I will have to calibrate the meter for my specific purposes but I want to buy some and start playing around with my idea.

Basically I need something that has a needle that gets pushed in with a certain amount of force and gives either a mechanical dialed readout or an electronic readout.

I know you guys can help me out!

There are some important tips on using a durometer on tires or other surfaces:

http://www.longacreracing.com/technical-articles.aspx?item=8167

:-)
 
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icapture said:
I need a meter that I can press onto certain soft surfaces to measure their internal pressure.
What range of internal pressures does the meter need to cover?
 

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