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We perform hardness testing to determine a material’s resistance to localized plastic deformation, such as indentation or scratching. The testing is intended primarily for polymers and their composites but can also be applied to other types of materials.
Method
The principal purpose of hardness testing is to determine a material’s resistance to localized plastic deformation. For most polymeric materials, hardness is measured using the Shore method. Our experts perform hardness measurements according to the Shore A scale for soft polymers and the Shore D scale for hard polymers. If other testing methods are required, such as Vicat, Rockwell, or Brinell hardness testing, the appropriate CEITEC laboratories are involved.
Equipment
Hardness measurements are carried out using equipment designed for determining the hardness of polymeric materials according to the Shore A and Shore D scales. For other hardness testing methods, specialized instruments corresponding to the required testing technique are available.
