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

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A user is seeking a meter to measure internal pressure on soft surfaces for a workshop tool, requiring either a mechanical or electronic readout. Recommendations suggest a durometer hardness tester, which measures hardness rather than direct pressure but can be calibrated for specific applications. The user is advised to consider the force applied and the area of contact to calculate pressure accurately. Additional tips for using a durometer on various surfaces are mentioned, emphasizing the need for calibration. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding the meter's pressure range for effective use.
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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.
 
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

:-)
 
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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