EN 12503-6:2001
(Main)Sports mats - Part 6: Determination of the top friction
Sports mats - Part 6: Determination of the top friction
This European Standard specifies a method of test for the determination of static rotational friction of sports mats types 1 to 8 of prEN 12503-1 and type 12 of prEN 12503-3.
Sportmatten - Teil 6: Bestimmung der Reibungseigenschaften der Oberseite
Diese Europäische Norm legt ein Verfahren zur Bestimmung der Reibungseigenschaften der Oberseite von Sport-matten der Typen 1 bis 8 von EN 12503-1:2001 und des Typs 12 von EN 12503-3:2001 fest.
Tapis de sport - Partie 6: Détermination des caractéristiques antidérapantes de la face supérieure
La présente Norme européenne fixe une méthode d'essai permettant de déterminer les caractéristiques antidérapantes de la face supérieure des tapis de sport des types 1 à 8 conformes à l'EN 12503-1: 2001, et du type 12 conforme à l'EN 12503-3: 2001.
Športne blazine - 6. del: Ugotavljanje trenja na zgornji površini
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 03-Apr-2001
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-Oct-2001
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 136 - Sports, playground and other recreational equipment
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 136/WG 22 - Gymnastic and playing field equipment
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 26-Apr-2023
- Completion Date
- 14-Apr-2025
Overview
EN 12503-6:2001 (CEN) defines a standardized laboratory method to determine the top friction (static rotational friction) of sports mats. It applies to sports mat types 1–8 in EN 12503‑1:2001 (gymnastic mats) and type 12 in EN 12503‑3:2001 (judo mats). The method measures the torque required to initiate rotational movement of a loaded test foot on the mat surface, producing a reproducible friction value used for safety, quality control and specification.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Measured property: static rotational friction (top friction) of the mat surface.
- Apparatus: rigid disc of diameter (150 ± 2) mm fitted with a rubber test sole and concentric shaft/annular weights giving a total mass ≈ (46 ± 2) kg. A calibrated dial torque wrench (max increments 2.0 Nm) and stabilising frame are required.
- Test sole properties: specified resilience (ISO 4662) across temperatures and hardness ~ (96 ± 2) IRHD (ISO 48) at 23 °C.
- Conditioning: test specimen conditioned for minimum 24 h at (21 ± 3) °C; tests carried out at same temperature.
- Procedure highlights: disc loaded onto mat, increasing rotational force at nominal speed 12 min⁻¹ until disc rotates 90°–120°. Eight readings per position, taking the maximum of the last five; repeat at four positions. Clean or replace the test sole between tests to avoid contamination.
- Result calculation: mean static rotational friction is calculated from the measured torque, vertical load and disc diameter (formula in the standard). The reported value is the lowest mean of the four positions.
- Reporting: test report must reference EN 12503‑6, identify the mat (type, manufacturer, history), test temperature, measured value, individual results if required, and any deviations.
Applications and users
Practical uses of EN 12503‑6:2001 include:
- Quality control and production testing for sports mat manufacturers.
- Independent testing laboratories and conformity assessment bodies.
- Facility managers, specifiers and procurement teams specifying mats for gymnasia, schools, clubs and competition venues.
- Safety engineers and standards committees assessing slip resistance and athlete safety.
- R&D teams comparing surface finishes or cleaning/maintenance effects on grip.
Keywords: EN 12503-6:2001, sports mats, top friction, static rotational friction, test method, CEN, mat safety, friction testing.
Related standards
- EN 12503‑1:2001 - Sports mats, Part 1: Gymnastic mats (safety requirements)
- EN 12503‑3:2001 - Sports mats, Part 3: Judo mats (safety requirements)
- ISO 4662 - Rubber, rebound resilience (referenced)
- ISO 48 - Rubber hardness (IRHD) (referenced)
This standard provides a reproducible quantitative measure of mat surface grip to support safety, compliance and product specification decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 12503-6:2001 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Sports mats - Part 6: Determination of the top friction". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies a method of test for the determination of static rotational friction of sports mats types 1 to 8 of prEN 12503-1 and type 12 of prEN 12503-3.
This European Standard specifies a method of test for the determination of static rotational friction of sports mats types 1 to 8 of prEN 12503-1 and type 12 of prEN 12503-3.
EN 12503-6:2001 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 97.220.30 - Indoor sports equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Športne blazine - 6. del: Ugotavljanje trenja na zgornji površiniSportmatten - Teil 6: Bestimmung der Reibungseigenschaften der OberseiteTapis de sport - Partie 6: Détermination des caractéristiques antidérapantes de la face supérieureSports mats - Part 6: Determination of the top friction97.220.30Oprema za dvoranske športeIndoor sports equipmentICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12503-6:2001SIST EN 12503-6:2002en01-september-2002SIST EN 12503-6:2002SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 12503-6April 2001ICS 97.220.30English versionSports mats - Part 6: Determination of the top frictionTapis de sport - Partie 6: Détermination descaractéristiques antidérapantes de la face supérieureSportmatten - Teil 6: Bestimmung derReibungseigenschaften der OberseiteThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 21 January 2001.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 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 translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2001 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 12503-6:2001 ESIST EN 12503-6:2002
Page 2EN 12503-6:2001ContentsPageForeword .21
Scope .32
Normative references .33
Principle .34
Apparatus .35
Test piece .56
Conditioning and test temperature .57
Procedure .58
Expression of results .59
Test report .6ForewordThis European Standard has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 136 "Sports, playground and otherrecreational equipment", the secretariat of which is held by DIN.This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text orby endorsement, at the latest by October 2001, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latestby October 2001.This standard EN 12503 "Sports mats" consists of:Part 1:Gymnastic mats, safety requirementsPart 2:Pole vault and high jump mats, safety requirementsPart 3:Judo mats, safety requirementsPart 4:Determination of shock absorptionPart 5:Determination of the base frictionPart 6:Determination of the top frictionPart 7:Determination of static stiffnessAccording to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the followingcountries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland,France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden,Switzerla
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