PD ISO/TS 19278:2019

What is ISO/TS 19278 - Micro-indentation test for hardness measurement about? 

ISO/TS 19278 specifies a hardness test method for plastics using instrumented indentation in the micro scale with one clearly defined test condition to ensure reproducibility and comparability of test results.  

The test method is selectively suitable for use with the following materials: 

• Moulding, extrusion and cast thermoplastic materials; rigid and semi-rigid thermoplastics sheets 
• Rigid and semi-rigid thermosetting moulding materials; thermosetting sheets 

ISO/TS 19278 specifies a test method that could also be utilized for nanometric filled systems, considering the fillers are distributed uniformly in the polymer matrix.

ISO/TS 19278 specifies test method that allows dumbbell type specimen, strip type specimen, platens, and specimen cut from any finished parts or products. ISO/TS 19278 specifies test method is useful for quality control, material selection, and screening of new formulations.  

Who is ISO/TS 19278 - Micro-indentation test for hardness measurement  for?  

ISO/TS 19278 on weathering tests used for plastics is applicable for: 

• Plastic manufacturers 
• Plastic products manufacturers 
• Quality control department 
• Safety department 

Why should you use ISO/TS 19278 - Micro-indentation test for hardness measurement ?  

Indentation hardness tests are used in mechanical engineering to determine the hardness of a material to deformation.  

ISO/TS 19278 defines an instrumented indentation hardness test method in the micro scale for quality control of plastics materials and material selection. The test conditions are defined to ensure reproducibility and comparability of test results.  

ISO/TS 19278 will ensure the product’s reliability and durability.