Laminate floor coverings - Determination of impact resistance with small ball

This document specifies a method of assessment of surface resistance to impact with a small ball tester and relates to the surfaces of laminate floor coverings according to EN 13329, EN 14978 or EN 15468. The test is generally carried out on parts of the laminate floor panels with suitable sizes.

Laminatfußböden - Beständigkeit gegen Stossbeanspruchung mit Kleine Kugel

Dieses Dokument legt ein Verfahren zur Bewertung der Beständigkeit der Oberfläche gegen Stoßbeanspruchung mit einem Schlagprüfgerät mit kleiner Kugel fest. Es bezieht sich auf die Oberflächen von Laminatböden nach EN 13329, EN 14978 oder EN 15468. Die Prüfung wird im Allgemeinen an Teilen von Laminatfußbodenpaneelen mit geeigneter Größe durchgeführt.

Revêtements de sol tratifié - Détermination de resistance à l'impact à la petite bille

Le présent document spécifie une méthode d’évaluation de la résistance des surfaces aux chocs engendrés par un appareil d’essai à bille de petit diamètre et concerne les surfaces des revêtements de sol stratifiés conformes à l’EN 13329, l’EN 14978 ou l’EN 15468. L’essai est généralement réalisé sur des parties de lames stratifiées de dimensions adéquates.

Laminatne talne obloge - Ugotavljanje odpornosti proti udarcem z majhno kroglo

General Information

Status
Published
Public Enquiry End Date
02-Apr-2019
Publication Date
09-Mar-2020
Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
04-Mar-2020
Due Date
09-May-2020
Completion Date
10-Mar-2020

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Overview

SIST EN 17368:2020 is a European Standard developed by CEN that specifies a test method for determining the impact resistance of laminate floor coverings using a small ball. This method applies specifically to surfaces of laminate flooring covered by other standards such as EN 13329, EN 14978, and EN 15468. The standard establishes procedures for assessing how well laminate floors resist surface damage when subjected to impacts, ensuring consistent quality, durability, and safety for end users.

Key Topics

  • Impact Resistance Assessment
    SIST EN 17368:2020 details a rigorous process for evaluating the surface resistance of laminate floor coverings to impacts via a small ball tester. This test is essential in identifying potential weaknesses in laminate flooring, such as susceptibility to surface cracks and delamination.

  • Defined Test Apparatus and Process
    The standard describes the characteristics of the testing apparatus, including the size and mass of the impactor, the guiding mechanism, and conditions for testing. Specifics include a spherical impact head of 10 mm diameter and a mass of 100 g, ensuring comparability between test results.

  • Preparation and Test Procedure
    Test specimens must be properly conditioned-stabilized at 23°C and 50% relative humidity for consistency. The test process involves multiple impacts at progressively increasing heights to determine the point at which visible damage occurs.

  • Clear Criteria for Results and Reporting
    Only visible cracks and delaminations are considered as damage, excluding simple dents. The standard provides a consistent approach for calculating and reporting results, ensuring transparency and repeatability across laboratories.

Applications

  • Product Development and Improvement
    Flooring manufacturers utilize SIST EN 17368:2020 to evaluate and optimize the impact resistance of new laminate floor designs, enabling them to meet rigorous European durability standards.

  • Quality Control in Production
    Factories implement this standard as part of their routine quality assurance processes to ensure their laminate floor coverings maintain high resistance to impact, minimizing risk of customer complaints or product failure.

  • Specification and Procurement
    Architects, builders, and procurement specialists use SIST EN 17368:2020 as a benchmark to select laminate floor coverings that offer reliable impact resistance for residential, commercial, or public spaces, enhancing client satisfaction and project quality.

  • Independent Testing and Certification
    Accredited test laboratories rely on this standard to produce valid, recognized reports certifying the impact resistance of laminate floor products, which supports both compliance and marketing activities.

Related Standards

For comprehensive assessment and compatibility, SIST EN 17368:2020 is typically used alongside these related European Standards:

  • EN 13329: Laminate floor coverings - Elements with a surface layer based on aminoplastic thermosetting resins - Specifications, requirements, and test methods
  • EN 14978: Laminate floor coverings - Elements with acrylic-based surface layer, electron beam cured - Specifications, requirements, and test methods
  • EN 15468: Laminate floor coverings - Elements with directly applied printing and resin surface layer - Specifications, requirements, and test methods

Practical Value

The impact resistance measured by SIST EN 17368:2020 provides critical information for end users and stakeholders throughout the supply chain. Floors tested according to this standard will better withstand common impacts, reducing lifecycle maintenance costs and ensuring long service life. Compliance with SIST EN 17368:2020 also facilitates market acceptance throughout Europe and helps manufacturers demonstrate their commitment to quality and safety.

Keywords: laminate floor coverings, impact resistance, EN 17368, small ball test, flooring standards, surface durability, CEN standards, flooring quality, flooring testing methods.

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SIST EN 17368:2020 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Laminate floor coverings - Determination of impact resistance with small ball". This standard covers: This document specifies a method of assessment of surface resistance to impact with a small ball tester and relates to the surfaces of laminate floor coverings according to EN 13329, EN 14978 or EN 15468. The test is generally carried out on parts of the laminate floor panels with suitable sizes.

This document specifies a method of assessment of surface resistance to impact with a small ball tester and relates to the surfaces of laminate floor coverings according to EN 13329, EN 14978 or EN 15468. The test is generally carried out on parts of the laminate floor panels with suitable sizes.

SIST EN 17368:2020 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 97.150 - Floor coverings. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

SIST EN 17368:2020 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN ISO 80601-2-84:2024, SIST EN 13329:2016+A2:2021, SIST EN ISO 80601-2-12:2020, SIST EN ISO 80601-2-13:2022, SIST EN ISO 80601-2-72:2023, SIST EN ISO 80601-2-12:2024, SIST EN 14978:2016+A1:2021, SIST EN ISO 80601-2-90:2021, SIST EN 15468:2016+A1:2021, SIST EN ISO 80601-2-87:2021. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-april-2020
Laminatne talne obloge - Ugotavljanje odpornosti proti udarcem z majhno kroglo
Laminate floor coverings - Determination of impact resistance with small ball
Laminatfußböden - Beständigkeit gegen Stossbeanspruchung mit Kleine Kugel
Revêtements de sol tratifié - Détermination de resistance à l'impact à la petite bille
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 17368:2020
ICS:
97.150 Talne obloge Floor coverings
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN 17368
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
February 2020
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 97.150
English Version
Laminate floor coverings - Determination of impact
resistance with small ball
Revêtements de sol stratifiés - Détermination de la Laminatböden - Bestimmung der Beständigkeit gegen
résistance aux chocs à l'aide d'une bille de petit Stoßbeanspruchung mit kleiner Kugel
diamètre
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 15 December 2019.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN
member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by
translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management
Centre has the same status as the official versions.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and
United Kingdom.
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COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION

EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG

CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2020 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 17368:2020 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Terms and definitions . 4
4 Principle . 4
5 Apparatus . 4
6 Preparing and conditioning of test specimen . 6
7 Test procedure . 6
8 Calculation and expression of results . 7
9 Test report . 8
10 Precision . 8
Bibliography . 9

European foreword
This document (EN 17368:2020) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 134 “Resilient,
textile and laminate floor coverings”, the secretariat of which is held by NBN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by August 2020, and conflicting national standards shall
be withdrawn at the latest by August 2020.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the
United Kingdom.
1 Scope
This document specifies a method of assessment of surface resistance to impact with a small ball tester
and relates to the surfaces of laminate floor coverings according to EN 13329, EN 14978 or EN 15468.
The test is generally carried out on parts of the laminate floor panels with suitable sizes.
2 Normative references
There are no normative references in this document.
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp/ui
3.1
test panel
laminate panel which is to be tested
3.2
test specimen
part of the test panel used for testing
3.3
test field
part of test surface affected by the impact stress and evaluated
4 Principle
The surfaces
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