Indentation hardness (Shore hardness)

Hardness test with a durometer for plastics and hard rubber (ebonite), possibly necessary sample preparation will be charged additionally. The thickness of the test specimen shall be minimum 4 mm, it may be composed of thinner layers to obtain the necessary thickness.. Determinations made on composite specimens may not be consistent with those made on one-piece specimens because the area between the layers may not be in full contact.