Table of Contents

1 -  AS 1683.15.2-1990 METHODS OF TEST FOR ELASTOMERS - DUROMETER HARDNESS
1 -  PREFACE
1 -  FOREWORD
1 -  METHOD
1 -  1 SCOPE
2 -  2 PRINCIPLE
2 -  3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
2 -  4 APPARATUS
2 -  5 CALIBRATION OF DUROMETERS BY MECHANICAL MEANS
4 -  6 TEST SPECIMEN
4 -  7 CONDITIONING
4 -  8 PROCEDURE
4 -  9 VERIFICATION OF TYPE ADUROMETERS
5 -  10 REPORT.

Abstract

Sets out the procedure for determining durometer
hardness of elastomeric materials.

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Scope

This method sets out the procedure for determining durometer hardness of elastomeric materials.
Procedures are also given for verification of testing equipment.

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 1683.15-1976 DR 87105