ISO 1268-1 Fiber Reinforced Plastics - Methods for Producing Test Plates

EUROLAB, with its state-of-the-art accredited laboratories and expert team, provides precise and fast testing services within the scope of ISO 1268-1 testing. Various sections of ISO 1268 (see preface) describe methods used to prepare reinforced plastic sheets. This means that the properties of a composite, or the components of the composite, are stabilized. The methods aim to cover all major types of reinforcement and resin matrices.

The choice of test plate preparation method depends on:

• Reinforcement;
• Matrix (thermoset or thermoplastic);
• Expected size for features;
• The manufacturing process to be evaluated.

Since the mechanical properties of a reinforced plastic are known to depend on the process it is made from, it is recommended that if plastic is produced, test plates are prepared by the same method if possible.

ISO 1268-1 is particularly useful for manufacturers and users of fiber-reinforced plastics who need to test the mechanical and physical properties of materials for quality control or design purposes. The standard allows for accurate and consistent testing of fiber-reinforced plastics, providing a reliable and repeatable method for producing test plates.

It is important to note that although ISO 1268-1 provides a useful tool for the manufacture of test plates made from fiber-reinforced plastics, it is not the only factor to consider when selecting and using these materials. Other factors such as specific application and environmental conditions must also be considered when assessing the suitability of fiber-reinforced plastics for a particular use. Therefore, it is important to evaluate all relevant factors when selecting and using fiber reinforced plastics for a particular application.

EUROLAB assists manufacturers with ISO 1268-1 test compliance. Our test experts, with their professional working mission and principles, provide you, our manufacturers and suppliers, the best service and controlled testing process in our laboratories. Thanks to these services, businesses receive more effective, high-performance and quality testing services and provide safe, fast and uninterrupted service to their customers.