VDI/VDE 2616 Blatt 2:2000-04

Nearly all methods of hardness testing on plastics and rubber are summerized in this guideline. The individual methods are briefly described. The supplementing information includes references to exceptional features of the methods. Furthermore, the pros and cons of all methods are explained, thereby providing quick informatioon about the efficiency of the individual process and making it easy to select a suitable procedure for a certain task. No standard will be replaced by this guideline.