Mechanical test methods
Our comprehensive range of mechanical test methods ensures reliable and meaningful data that is applicable to almost any problem or application.
In the following table you will find an extract of the test methods and standards we offer. Further tests and standards are available upon request.
| Mechanical test methods | Standards |
|---|---|
| Tensile test | ISO 37 ISO 527 ASTM D638 |
| High Speed Tensile test | In-house standard |
| Bending test | ISO 178 DIN 53457* ASTM D790 |
| Impact test Izod | ISO 180 ASTM D256 |
| Impact test Charpy | ISO 179 DIN 53453* ASTM D256 |
| Penetration test | ISO 6603-2 |
| Ball indentation | ISO 2039-1 |
| Rockwell hardness | ISO 2093-2 ASTM D785 |
| Shore A and Shore D | ISO 868 ASTM D2240 DIN 53505* |
| Tensile Impact test | ISO 8256 |
| Tear Propagation/Separation/Shear/Take-off tests | DIN 53515* DIN 53363 DIN 53507* ISO 34-1 ASTM D1004 ASTM D1938 ASTM D624 |
| Compression test (max. 10 kN) |
ISO 604 DIN 53454/53457* ASTM D695 |
| Shear test | ASTM D732 |
| Tensile Creep test | ISO 899-1 DIN 53444* ASTM D2990 |
*Standard withdrawn
