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.
In short — AI-generated
The Shore hardness test measures the resistance of a material to the indentation of a standardized pin under a defined spring force. A durometer is pressed against the surface of the specimen, which must have a minimum thickness of 4 mm to ensure accurate results.
The resulting Shore value indicates the hardness or flexibility of plastics and elastomers, helping to characterize material properties. In practice, this value is used to verify material consistency and ensure that the packaging components meet the required mechanical specifications for their intended application.
Text is AI-generated; based on test method data curated and verified by Innoform.