SIST EN 12531:2000
(Main)Castors and wheels - Hospital Bed Castors
General Information
- Abstract
This European standard specifies the technical requirements, the appropriate dimensions and the requirements for testing. This European standard applies to swivel castors for hospital beds with a wheel diameter of 100 mm or more, which have a central locking device. Swivel castors may be used with the main principal dimensions.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 30-Nov-2000
- Technical Committee
- SS SPL - Technical Board for the general field
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Dec-2000
- Due Date
- 01-Dec-2000
- Completion Date
- 01-Dec-2000
Overview
EN 12531:1998 is a CEN European standard titled "Castors and wheels - Hospital Bed Castors". It specifies the technical requirements, appropriate dimensions and test requirements for swivel castors intended for hospital beds. The standard covers castors with a wheel diameter of 100 mm or more and requires a central locking device. National adoptions (for example SIST EN 12531:2000) reproduce this standard for local use.
Key topics and requirements
- Scope and applicability: Applies to swivel castors used on hospital beds where wheel diameter is ≥ 100 mm and a central locking system is provided.
- Technical requirements: Defines functional and safety-related characteristics that castors must meet (materials, load capacity and performance expectations are addressed in the standard framework).
- Principal dimensions: Specifies the appropriate dimensional parameters so that castors are compatible with common hospital bed fittings and can be interchanged or specified consistently.
- Testing requirements: Includes requirements for testing performance and durability to ensure safety and reliable operation in clinical environments.
- Documentation and marking: Requires identification and records to support traceability and conformity (marking, technical data sheets and test reports are typically part of compliance).
- Classification focus: Emphasises swivel castors with central locking to meet mobility, steering and locking performance suitable for patient handling environments.
Applications
- Manufacturers of hospital beds and medical-grade castors use EN 12531 to design and certify castors that meet European expectations for safety and interchangeability.
- Procurement and specification teams in hospitals and healthcare facilities reference the standard when selecting beds or replacement castors to ensure compatibility and safe operation.
- Maintenance and biomedical engineering staff use the standard to choose compliant replacements and verify performance during servicing.
- Test laboratories and conformity assessors carry out the specified tests to confirm compliance for product certification or supplier validation.
Related standards
- National adoptions (e.g., SIST EN 12531:2000) reproduce EN 12531 content.
- EN 12531 should be used alongside other medical equipment and hospital furniture standards and general castor/wheel standards when specifying complete systems.
Using EN 12531 helps ensure safety, interchangeability and consistent performance for hospital bed castors - essential keywords: EN 12531, hospital bed castors, swivel castors, central locking device, castors and wheels, medical equipment standards.
Relations
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 26-Nov-2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 12531:2000 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Castors and wheels - Hospital Bed Castors". This standard covers: This European standard specifies the technical requirements, the appropriate dimensions and the requirements for testing. This European standard applies to swivel castors for hospital beds with a wheel diameter of 100 mm or more, which have a central locking device. Swivel castors may be used with the main principal dimensions.
This European standard specifies the technical requirements, the appropriate dimensions and the requirements for testing. This European standard applies to swivel castors for hospital beds with a wheel diameter of 100 mm or more, which have a central locking device. Swivel castors may be used with the main principal dimensions.
SIST EN 12531:2000 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 11.140 - Hospital equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 12531:2000 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 12530:2000, SIST EN ISO 6149-2:2007, SIST EN 12527:2000, SIST EN 12526:2000, oSIST prEN ISO 22882:2026. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Castors and wheels - Hospital Bed CastorsRäder und Rollen - KrankenbettenrollenRoues et roulettes - Roulettes pour lits d'hôpitauxCastors and wheels - Hospital Bed Castors11.140Oprema bolnišnicHospital equipmentICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12
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