DIN EN ISO 868 is a European standard that specifies a method for measuring the Shore hardness of plastics and other materials. Shore hardness is a measure of the resistance of a material to indentation or penetration by a standardized indenter. The test method described in DIN EN ISO 868 is based on the same principles as ASTM D2240, which measures rubber and elastomers’ hardness.

The test involves making an indentation on the material’s surface with a durometer and a standardized indenter. The indentation depth is then measured and used to calculate the material’s hardness, calculated in Shore A / D units.

The hardness of a wide range of plastic materials, including thermoplastics, thermosets, and elastomers, is measured by DIN EN ISO 868. This method lets you assess the quality of raw materials and final products because a material’s hardness can indicate its strength, stiffness, and durability. You can also compare the hardness of different materials and track variations in a material’s hardness over time, which might indicate changes in its qualities or performance.

NextGen’s Classic Analogue Shore Durometer complies with DIN EN ISO 868 Standard.

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