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About Wallace Instruments

Precision testing since the 1950s

For over 75 years we have designed, manufactured and supplied materials testing equipment trusted by the global rubber and polymer industry — from natural rubber plantations to high-tech aerospace manufacturers.

Productivity

We design our products to make your day easier and more productive. A focus on simple and intuitive operations means routine testing requires minimal training and software that takes the hassle out of capturing and analysing data, saving you time and effort.

Our history

Founded by Mr. H.W. Wallace

1897

Founded

Founded as cycle manufacturer, repair engineer, millwright and boiler maker in Croydon, England

1918

Listed

Listed in Directory of Manufacturers in Engineering and Allied Trades

1950

First Patent

Filed patent for pocket hardness tester

1953

Second Patent

Patent granted for apparatus for measuring the hardness of materials

1956

Another Patent

Patent granted for “Compression Plastimeter”

1960

IRHD Introduced

Introduces the IRHD (International Rubber Hardness Degree) scales

1964

Another Patent

Patent granted for testing optimum vulcanisation

1998

H17 Range

Release H17 Range of Shore Hardness Testers

2017

New Owners

Purchased by current owners, branded H. W. Wallace & Co. Ltd and based in Dorking, England

2025

New Products

New fully integrated software for Hardness & Plasticity Testers

THE FUTURE

Continuing to help you manage the cost of quality

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