Hardness tester, more specifically a Shore hardness meter mounted in a testing station. The brand is Frank (FRANK Prüfgeräte GmbH).
Function:
• Used to measure the hardness of soft materials, often plastic, rubber or similar.
• The measurement is made with a tip that is pressed into the material with a certain pressure for a certain time.
• The analog dial shows the measured value in Shore A or D units, depending on the type of measuring tip and spring force.
Typical uses:
• Quality control of rubber and plastic parts.
• Checking consistency in manufacturing or laboratory environments.





