This test method explains the method for determining the hardness for vulcanized rubber and thermoplastic rubber (hereinafter refer to as a vulcanized rubber).
Remarks
1. Values in parentheses in this test method are presented in standard units for information only.
2. Corresponding standards applicable to this test method are as follows:
ISO 48: 1994 Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic - Determination of hardness(hardness between
10IRHDand100IRHD)
ISO 7619: 1986 Rubber - Determination of indentation hardness by means of pocket hardness
meters