IS 13360 Pt.5/Sec.11-1992
Plastics—Test Methods Part 5 Mechanical Properties Section 11: Determination of Indentation Hardness (Shore Hardness) of Plastics by Durometer

Standard No.

IS 13360 Pt.5/Sec.11-1992

Release Date

1992

Published By

IN-BIS

Scope

This Indian Standard describes a method for the determination of the indentation hardness of plastics by means of durometers of two types : durometer Type A used for softer materials and durometer type D for harder materials ( see Note in 9.2 ). The method permits measurement either of the initial indentation or of the indentation after a specified period of time, or both. NOTE —The durometers specified in this Indian Standard are referred to as Type A shore and Type D shore durometers and the methods are durometer methods.