JIS B 7731 is the Japanese Industrial Standard for calibrating the Shore hardness reference blocks used to indirectly verify Shore hardness testing machines (durometers). Calibrated blocks are what let a durometer be checked and trusted. To calibrate Shore reference blocks or match them to your durometers, talk with our team.
What JIS B 7731 Covers
The standard defines how Shore hardness reference blocks are calibrated and certified across the relevant hardness range, so they can serve as the reference for checking Shore durometers used on rubber, elastomers, and plastics.
How Reference Blocks Are Used
Indirect verification with certified blocks is the practical check that keeps a durometer in tolerance:
- Select reference blocks that bracket the hardness range you test.
- Measure each block with the durometer under normal conditions.
- Compare the readings against the certified block values and permitted tolerance.
Why It Matters
Shore hardness is a quick, common check on elastomers and soft plastics, so a durometer that has drifted can misjudge material. Calibrated JIS B 7731 blocks keep those readings defensible.
Reading the Designation
Cited as JIS B 7731 with its edition year. Confirm the edition and the Shore scale (such as A or D) relevant to your work.
Related Standards
ISO 4545-2, GB/T 230.2, GB/T 231.2, and GB/T 4340.2 cover verification of other hardness testing machines.
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Need Shore reference blocks calibrated or durometers supplied? Request a quote and our team will help you build a system matched to your Shore scale and hardness range.
TensileMill CNC products for JIS B 7731
Our specimen-preparation systems and testing equipment compatible with JIS B 7731:
Electro Mechanical Universal Testing System 5 kN / 50 kN with Precision Load Cell
Electro-Mechanical UTM · 5 kN / 50 kN with Precision Load Cell
Electro Mechanical Universal Testing System 50kN / 1000kN with Precision Load Cell
Electro-Mechanical UTM · 50 kN / 1000 kN with Precision Load Cell
Servo-Hydraulic Universal Testing Machine (300 kN – 3000 kN)
Servo-Hydraulic UTM · 300 kN – 3000 kN
Precision Alignment Device (NADCAP-Ready Precision Fixture)
NADCAP-Ready Precision Alignment Fixture
Build your JIS B 7731 workflow with TensileMill CNC
From specimen preparation to the test itself, TensileMill CNC supports the full JIS B 7731 testing chain. Depending on your specimens, that can include load cells, alignment hardware, and the reference setups used for machine and extensometer verification. Tell us your materials, specimen forms, and required test sections, and our team will match the right configuration.