Hardness is one of the most essential mechanical properties used to evaluate plastics. It tells us how well a material can resist indentation, scratching, surface deformation, and wear. Whether you are manufacturing packaging components, automotive parts, consumer products, engineering plastics, or doing a final-year engineering project, hardness plays a major role in quality, durability, and performance.
At Kiyo R&D LAB, our Plastic hardness testing services @ Kiyo R&D LAB provide accurate, NABL-accredited, and fast results to help industries and students validate their materials with confidence. Our testing follows international standards including ASTM, ISO, and DIN to ensure reliable and globally accepted results.
Hardness is the resistance of a polymer to indentation or penetration under a specific load and time. Unlike metals, plastics respond differently to pressure due to their viscoelastic nature. This makes hardness testing extremely valuable for understanding:
A product may look strong visually but still fail prematurely if the hardness is not appropriate for its application. This is why industries depend heavily on our Plastic hardness testing services @ Kiyo R&D LAB for quality control, R&D, and certification.
Hardness testing is critical across multiple sectors, including:
Every one of these applications benefits from accurate hardness measurement performed by our expert team at Kiyo R&D LAB.
We offer multiple hardness testing methods depending on the type of plastic and the intended use. Our Plastic hardness testing services @ Kiyo R&D LAB include:
Shore hardness is the most widely used method for plastics and rubber materials.
Standards: ASTM D2240, ISO 868
Our calibrated durometers ensure precise and consistent readings with controlled dwell times.
Ideal for harder plastics and engineering materials such as PC, PBT, PMMA, and fiber-reinforced polymers.
Standards: ASTM D785, ISO 2039
Rockwell hardness evaluates the depth of indentation under standardized loads, offering repeatable, dependable results.
Commonly used in composite industries, Barcol hardness is ideal for evaluating:
Standard: ASTM D2583
For thin films, coatings, and micro-components requiring high precision, we provide micro-hardness testing using Vickers or Knoop indenter methods.
While hardness is important, it should be correlated with other properties for complete material validation. At Kiyo R&D LAB, you can combine hardness testing with:
These combined results give a full mechanical and thermal profile of your material—ideal for industries and academic research.
Our Plastic hardness testing services @ Kiyo R&D LAB are trusted by leading manufacturers, startups, and engineering students because we offer:
Our experienced technicians and engineers ensure that every sample is handled professionally and tested under correct conditions.
Hardness testing is one of the foundational steps in understanding a material’s surface strength, durability, and real-world performance. With our Plastic hardness testing services @ Kiyo R&D LAB, you receive accurate, NABL-certified data that helps you make confident decisions—whether you are designing a new product, verifying quality, troubleshooting failures, or completing an engineering project.
For testing enquiries, discounted student support, or consultation, Kiyo R&D LAB is ready to assist you with expert-driven solutions that match global standards.
