Light conveyor belts - Determination of the coefficient of friction (ISO 21182:2025)

This document specifies test methods for determining the dynamic and static coefficients of friction for light conveyor belts according to ISO 21183-1.

Leichte Fördergurte - Bestimmung des Reibwertes (ISO 21182:2025)

Dieses Dokument legt Prüfverfahren für die Bestimmung des dynamischen und statischen Reibwertes für leichte Fördergurte nach ISO 21183 1 fest.

Courroies transporteuses légères - Détermination du coefficient de frottement (ISO 21182:2025)

Le présent document spécifie des méthodes d’essai permettant de déterminer les coefficients de frottement dynamique et statique des courroies transporteuses légères définies dans l'ISO 21183-1.

Naprave za kontinuirni transport - Lahki trakovi tračnih transporterjev - Ugotavljanje koeficienta trenja (ISO 21182:2025)

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
11-Nov-2025
Technical Committee
CEN/TC 188 - Conveyor belts
Current Stage
6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
Start Date
12-Nov-2025
Completion Date
12-Nov-2025

Relations

Effective Date
22-Nov-2023
Effective Date
28-Jan-2026

Overview

EN ISO 21182:2025 - Light conveyor belts - Determination of the coefficient of friction (ISO 21182:2025) specifies standardized test methods to determine the dynamic and static coefficients of friction for light conveyor belts in line with ISO 21183-1. Intended as a harmonized European adoption of the ISO draft, this standard provides repeatable laboratory procedures for comparing belt covers and supporting procurement, quality control and design decisions.

Key topics and technical requirements

  • Scope: Test methods for dynamic (μD) and static (μS) coefficients of friction for light conveyor belts; intended ranges μD ≤ 1.0 and μS ≤ 1.5.
  • Principle: A metallic test panel is pulled over a full‑thickness belt test piece under a defined normal force; friction forces are recorded and converted into μ values.
  • Test pieces:
    • Cut from new, unused (“virgin”) belt; allowed after ≥5 days from manufacture.
    • Three pieces in longitudinal and/or transverse directions; dimensions 600 mm × 100 mm.
    • Conditioned according to ISO 18573 (Atmosphere B) for at least 24 h before testing.
  • Apparatus:
    • Metallic test panel: steel CR1 (ISO 3574), thickness 0.8 mm, width (76 ± 0.5) mm, length 152 mm; testing area ≈100 cm²; surface Ra 0.9–1.3 µm (ISO 4287); hardness HRB 60–70.
    • Normal load: mass producing 50 N ± 1 N (specified block dimensions and steel density).
    • Force measurement: load cell (range up to 100 N) with recording instrument; force system to meet ISO 7500-1 (machine class 3 or better).
    • Pulling mechanism (e.g., tensile testing machine), deflection roller (40–50 mm), low‑elasticity pulling cable (≈1 mm steel).
  • Operational notes:
    • Replace metallic panel after max 50 applications or after one day of use.
    • Handle panel in original pack until first use; wear clean cotton gloves and touch panel only at edges.
    • Test room conditions are specified (clause 7.1); test report must document conditions and any deviation (including alternate frictional partners).

Applications and users

  • Who uses it: conveyor belt manufacturers, independent testing laboratories, procurement/specification engineers, conveyor system designers, safety and compliance teams.
  • Practical uses:
    • Comparative testing of belt covers for selection and procurement.
    • Quality control and acceptance testing.
    • Design input for material handling systems where belt‑to‑product or belt‑to‑support friction matters.
    • Baseline data for wear, slippage and drive calculations (in conjunction with application‑specific testing).

Related standards

  • ISO 21183-1 (Light conveyor belts - Principal characteristics and applications)
  • ISO 3574 (Cold‑reduced carbon steel sheet)
  • ISO 4287 (Surface texture - profile method)
  • ISO 7500-1 (Calibration of force‑measuring systems)
  • ISO 18573 (Conveyor belts - Test atmospheres and conditioning)

Keywords: EN ISO 21182:2025, light conveyor belts, coefficient of friction, dynamic coefficient, static coefficient, metallic test panel, conveyor belts testing, friction testing apparatus.

Frequently Asked Questions

EN ISO 21182:2025 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Light conveyor belts - Determination of the coefficient of friction (ISO 21182:2025)". This standard covers: This document specifies test methods for determining the dynamic and static coefficients of friction for light conveyor belts according to ISO 21183-1.

This document specifies test methods for determining the dynamic and static coefficients of friction for light conveyor belts according to ISO 21183-1.

EN ISO 21182:2025 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 53.040.10 - Conveyors; 53.040.20 - Components for conveyors. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN ISO 21182:2025 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN ISO 21182:2013, EN ISO 14731:2019. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

EN ISO 21182:2025 is available in PDF format for immediate download after purchase. The document can be added to your cart and obtained through the secure checkout process. Digital delivery ensures instant access to the complete standard document.

Standards Content (Sample)


SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-februar-2026
Naprave za kontinuirni transport - Lahki trakovi tračnih transporterjev -
Ugotavljanje koeficienta trenja (ISO 21182:2025)
Light conveyor belts - Determination of the coefficient of friction (ISO 21182:2025)
Leichte Fördergurte - Bestimmung des Reibwertes (ISO 21182:2025)
Courroies transporteuses légères - Détermination du coefficient de frottement (ISO
21182:2025)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 21182:2025
ICS:
53.040.10 Transporterji Conveyors
53.040.20 Deli za transporterje Components for conveyors
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN ISO 21182
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
November 2025
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 53.040.20 Supersedes EN ISO 21182:2013
English Version
Light conveyor belts - Determination of the coefficient of
friction (ISO 21182:2025)
Courroies transporteuses légères - Détermination du Leichte Fördergurte - Bestimmung des Reibwertes (ISO
coefficient de frottement (ISO 21182:2025) 21182:2025)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 7 November 2025.

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European foreword . 3

European foreword
This document (EN ISO 21182:2025) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 41 "Pulleys
and belts (including veebelts)" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 188 “Conveyor belts”
the secretariat of which is held by SNV.
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 May 2026, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by May 2026.
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patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN ISO 21182:2013.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards
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North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and the
United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 21182:2025 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 21182:2025 without any modification.

International
Standard
ISO 21182
Third edition
Light conveyor belts —
2025-11
Determination of the coefficient of
friction
Courroies transporteuses légères — Détermination du coefficient
de frottement
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ISO 21182:2025(en)
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Principle . 2
4.1 Dynamic coefficient of friction .2
4.2 Static coefficient of friction .2
5 Apparatus . 2
6 Test pieces . 3
6.1 Test piece material .3
6.2 Number and dimensions of test pieces .3
6.3 Conditioning.4
7 Test method . 6
7.1 Test room condition .6
7.2 Procedure .6
8 Calculation and expression of results . 6
8.1 Dynamic friction, μ .6
D
8.2 Static friction, μ .7
S
8.3 Examples for recorded graph of μ (force/path diagrams).7
S
9 Test report . 8
Bibliography . 9

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