Standard No.:	GB/T 3903.4-2017
Chinese Name:	鞋类 整鞋试验方法 硬度
English Name:	Footwear—Test methods for whole shoe—Hardness
Professional Classification:	Y78 Footgear
ICS Classification:	61.060
Issued by:
Issued on:	2017-12-29
Implemented on:	2018-07-01
Status:	VALID
Replace:	GB/T3903.4-2008 Footwear—General test methods—Hardness
Language:	English
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Word Count:	4000 words
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1 Scope

This standard specifies the test methods for the hardness of outsole and heel.

This standard is applicable to testing for hardness of outsole and heel.

Note: reference may be made to this standard for testing the sole materials (pieces).

2 Normative References

The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.

GB/T 531.1-2008 Rubber Vulcanized or Thermoplastic—Determination of Indentation Hardness—Part 1: Duromerer Method (Shore Hardness)
GB/T 22049 Footwear—Standard Atmospheres for Conditioning and Testing of Footwear and Components for Footwear
HG/T 2489-2007 Cellular for Shoes—Determination of Hardness

3 Principle

Use the Shore durometer to measure the vertical depth that a specially shaped indenter is pressed into the specimen and convert it to hardness value.