Table of Contents

1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Principle
4 Definitions
5 Apparatus
6 Test pieces
7 Time-interval between vulcanization and testing
8 Conditioning of test pieces
9 Temperature of test
10 Procedure
11 Number of readings
12 Expression of results
13 Precision
14 Test report
Annexes
A Empirical relationship between indentation and
hardness
B Guidance for using precision results
ISO 48:1994/Amendment 1:1999

Abstract

Specifies methods for the determination of the international rubber hardness of vulcanized or thermoplastic rubbers on flat surfaces and the apparent hardness on curved surfaces. This Standard is identical to and has been reproduced from ISO 48:1994.

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General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 21/09/2018. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2018 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 21/09/2018
Pages
ISBN
Committee	RU-003
Supersedes	AS 1683.15.1-1990 DR 00111-00112 CP DR 00112 CP AS 1180 (Pt 9A to 9C)-1973