EN 59:2016
Glass reinforced plastics - Determination of indentation hardness by means of a Barcol hardness tester

Standard No.

EN 59:2016

Release Date

2016

Published By

European Committee for Standardization (CEN)

Latest

EN 59:2016

Replace

FprEN 59-2015

Scope

This European Standard specifies a method for determining the indentation hardness of glass reinforced plastics materials by means of a Barcol hardness tester. The Barcol hardness tester is a portable device which can be used with a stand. This method is suitable for testing the indentation hardness of individual test specimens or finished products for production control purposes.

EN 59:2016 Referenced Document

• ASTM D2583-13 Standard Test Method for Indentation Hardness of Rigid Plastics by Means of a Barcol Impressor*， 2024-04-20 Update
• EN ISO 291:2008 Plastics - Standard atmospheres for conditioning and testing (ISO 291:2008)

EN 59:2016 history

• 2016 EN 59:2016 Glass reinforced plastics - Determination of indentation hardness by means of a Barcol hardness tester
• 1977 EN 59:1977 Glass Reinforced Plastics: Measurement of Hardness by Means of a Barcol Impressor