Surfaces for sports areas - Determination of resistance to abrasion of non-filled synthetic turf

This document describes a method for the determination of the wear resistance of a non-filled synthetic turf surface using an abrasive wheel under laboratory conditions. It is applicable to non-filled synthetic turf with a pile height greater than 15 mm.

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General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
10-Aug-2004
ICS
23.060.40 - Pressure regulators
Technical Committee
CEN/TC 217 - Surfaces for sport areas
Drafting Committee
CEN/TC 217/WG 6 - Synthetic turf areas
Current Stage
9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
Start Date
08-Sep-2025
Completion Date
23-Sep-2025
Ref Project
SIST EN 13672:2005 - Surfaces for sports areas - Determination of resistance to abrasion of non-filled synthetic turf

Overview

EN 13672:2004 specifies a laboratory method to determine the abrasion (wear) resistance of non-filled synthetic turf used on sports areas. The standard applies to non-filled synthetic turf with a pile height greater than 15 mm and uses a Taber-type abrasive wheel arrangement to quantify mass loss from the pile under controlled conditions. EN 13672:2004 is intended for manufacturers, testing laboratories, specifiers and facility owners who need objective data on turf durability.

Key topics and requirements

  • Scope: Test method for non-filled synthetic turf (pile height > 15 mm) to assess resistance to abrasion.
  • Referenced method: Uses apparatus and principles from EN ISO 5470-1 (Taber abrader).
  • Apparatus & consumables:
    • Taber-style abrasion apparatus (EN ISO 5470-1).
    • Freshly re-faced abrasive wheels H18, loading 1 000 g per wheel.
    • Re-facing disc S11 for wheel preparation.
    • Analytical balance with accuracy ±0.001 g.
  • Sampling & preparation:
    • Take four test pieces, each square with 100 mm edge length, at least 200 mm from the sample edge.
    • Remove loose particles before testing.
  • Conditioning:
    • Standard conditioning: (23 ± 2) °C and (50 ± 5) % RH for a minimum of 3 hours.
    • For humidity-sensitive materials: condition 48 hours at standard temperature and RH.
  • Procedure:
    • Weigh test pieces to 0.001 g accuracy.
    • Re-face abrasive wheels before each test.
    • Test each piece for 2 000 revolutions, weigh, then continue to 5 000 revolutions (i.e., additional 3 000).
    • Remove debris (vacuum) before re-weighing.
  • Results & reporting:
    • Record mass loss after 2 000 and 5 000 revolutions for each piece.
    • Report arithmetic mean of four pieces; express results to 0.01 g and 0.01 %.
    • Test report must identify product details, sampling, environmental conditions and mean mass loss (g and %), and reference EN 13672:2004.

Applications and users

  • Manufacturers of non-filled synthetic turf seeking standardized durability data for product development and quality control.
  • Independent testing laboratories performing abrasion resistance testing for certification, acceptance testing and comparative performance.
  • Sports facility designers, specifiers and procurement officers evaluating turf options for wear performance and lifecycle considerations.
  • Research bodies and standards committees comparing materials or developing maintenance recommendations.

Related standards

  • EN ISO 5470-1 - Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics: determination of abrasion resistance - Taber abrader (ISO 5470-1:1999), referenced for apparatus and test principle.

Keywords: EN 13672:2004, abrasion resistance, wear resistance, non-filled synthetic turf, Taber abrader, sports surfaces, pile height >15 mm, test method, EN ISO 5470-1.

Frequently Asked Questions

EN 13672:2004 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Surfaces for sports areas - Determination of resistance to abrasion of non-filled synthetic turf". This standard covers: This document describes a method for the determination of the wear resistance of a non-filled synthetic turf surface using an abrasive wheel under laboratory conditions. It is applicable to non-filled synthetic turf with a pile height greater than 15 mm.

This document describes a method for the determination of the wear resistance of a non-filled synthetic turf surface using an abrasive wheel under laboratory conditions. It is applicable to non-filled synthetic turf with a pile height greater than 15 mm.

EN 13672:2004 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 23.060.40 - Pressure regulators. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Podloge za športne dejavnosti – Ugotavljanje odpornosti proti obrusu umetne trave, ki ni polnjena s peskomSportböden - Bestimmung des Verschleißverhaltens von ungefülltem KunststoffrasenSols sportifs - Détermination de la résistance a l'abrasion des gazons synthétiques non chargésSurfaces for sports areas - Determination of resistance to abrasion of non-filled synthetic turf97.220.10Športni objektiSports facilitiesICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13672:2004SIST EN 13672:2005en,fr,de01-januar-2005SIST EN 13672:2005SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 13672August 2004ICSEnglish versionSurfaces for sports areas - Determination of resistance toabrasion of non-filled synthetic turfSols sportifs - Détermination de la résistance à l'abrasiondes gazons synthétiques non chargésSportböden - Bestimmung des Verschleißverhaltens vonungefülltem KunststoffrasenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 14 June 2004.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia,Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2004 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 13672:2004: ESIST EN 13672:2005
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