To answer your question – Yes. NextGen’s Pusey & Jones Portable Hardness Tester comes equipped with a built-in timer for precise and repeatable measurement. The timer is an essential component of the instrument, allowing for accurate measurement and reliable results. The built-in timer ensures that the load weight is applied for the correct amount of time, complying with the ASTM D531 standard. This test method is intended to determine the loss factor and modulus of rigidity of plastic materials, both of which are key mechanical parameters that can influence the performance of plastic products in a range of applications.

The built-in timer also ensures that the results are repeatable, meaning that the same measurement can be obtained each time the test is performed. This feature is especially important in manufacturing or quality control settings, where consistency and accuracy are critical. Overall, the built-in timer is an important feature of the Pusey & Jones system, providing users with reliable and consistent measurement results.

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