DIN EN ISO 868:2003
Plastics and ebonite - Determination of indentation hardness by means of a durometer (Shore hardness) (ISO 868:2003); German version EN ISO 868:2003

Standard No.

DIN EN ISO 868:2003

Release Date

2003

Published By

German Institute for Standardization

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

DIN EN ISO 868:2003-10

Latest

DIN EN ISO 868:2003-10

Replace

DIN EN ISO 868:1998

Scope

This standard specifies a method for the determination of the indentation hardness of plastics and ebonite by means of durometers of two types: type A is used for softer materials and type D for harder materials. The method permits measurement either of the initial indentation or of the indentation after a specified period of time, or both.#,,#

DIN EN ISO 868:2003 history

• 2012 DIN ISO 7619-1:2012 Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic - Determination of indentation hardness - Part 1: Durometer method (Shore hardness) (ISO 7619-1:2010)
• 2000 DIN 53505:2000 Testing of rubber - Shore A and Shore D hardness test
• 1987 DIN 53505:1987 Testing of rubber, elastomers and plastics; Shore hardness testing A and D