EN 12240:1997
(Main)Touch and close fasteners - Determination of the overall and effective widths of tapes and the effective width of a closure
Touch and close fasteners - Determination of the overall and effective widths of tapes and the effective width of a closure
This European Standard specifies a method for determining the overall widths and effective widths of tape which comprise a touch and close fastener, and the effective width of the resulting closure.
Haftverschlüsse - Bestimmung der gesamten und der effektiven Breite der Bänder eines Haftverschlusses und der effektiven Breite eines geschlossenen Haftverschlusses
Diese Europäische Norm legt ein Verfahren zur Bestimmung der gesamten und der effektiven Breiten der Bänder, die einen Haftverschluß bilden, und der effektiven Breite des sich ergebenden Haftverschlusses fest.
Fermetures auto-agrippantes - Détermination de la largeur totale et de la largeur utile des rubans et de la largeur utile d'une fermeture
La présente norme européenne spécifie une méthode de détermination de la largeur totale et de la largeur utile des rubans auto-agrippants ainsi que la largeur utile de la fermeture produite.
Sprijemna zapenjala - Ugotavljanje celotne in efektivne širine trakov zapenjala in efektivne širine zapenjala
General Information
Overview
EN 12240:1997 (CEN) defines a standardized method for determining the overall widths and effective widths of tapes that comprise touch-and-close fasteners, and for measuring the effective width of the resulting closure. The standard supports consistent measurement, communication of product dimensions, and verification during production and inspection. Adopted in some member states as SIST EN 12240:1999, it applies across headgear, clothing accessories and related fastening applications (ICS: 61.040).
Key Topics
- Scope and purpose: Clarifies what is measured (overall tape width, effective tape width, and effective closure width) and why consistent measurement is required.
- Definitions: Establishes terms used for tape and closure width measurements to ensure uniform interpretation across manufacturers, test labs and procurement documents.
- Measurement method: Specifies a reproducible approach to determine widths so that results are comparable between laboratories and production sites. (The standard prescribes the method - refer to the full text for procedural details.)
- Reporting: Recommends how to report overall and effective widths for product specifications, quality records and compliance documentation.
Applications
EN 12240:1997 is practically valuable for manufacturers, test laboratories, brands and buyers who require reliable dimensional data for touch-and-close fasteners. Typical applications include:
- Product development: Ensuring prototypes meet dimensional requirements for secure fastening and interface with mating components.
- Quality control: Incoming inspection of tapes and final inspection of closures to confirm conformance with specified widths.
- Supply chain specification: Clear tolerances and test criteria in supplier agreements and purchase orders to reduce disputes and non-conformances.
- Compliance & certification: Supporting technical dossiers where documented measurement methods are required for regulatory or marketplace acceptance.
Benefits include improved interchangeability, reduced assembly issues, and clearer communication of product capabilities related to fastening performance.
Related Standards
- Other CEN standards and technical specifications covering fastening systems, textile test methods and performance tests for closures and accessories.
- National adoptions and translations (for example, SIST EN 12240:1999) that align local conformity assessment with the EN text.
For full procedural details, sampling rules and reporting formats, consult the official EN 12240:1997 document published by CEN or your national standards body.
Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Sprijemna zapenjala - Ugotavljanje celotne in efektivne širine trakov zapenjala in efektivne širine zapenjalaHaftverschlüsse - Bestimmung der gesamten und der effektiven Breite der Bänder eines Haftverschlusses und der effektiven Breite eines geschlossenen HaftverschlussesFermetures auto-agrippantes - Détermination de la largeur totale et de la largeur utile des ruba
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 12240:1997 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Touch and close fasteners - Determination of the overall and effective widths of tapes and the effective width of a closure". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies a method for determining the overall widths and effective widths of tape which comprise a touch and close fastener, and the effective width of the resulting closure.
This European Standard specifies a method for determining the overall widths and effective widths of tape which comprise a touch and close fastener, and the effective width of the resulting closure.
EN 12240:1997 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 61.040 - Headgear. Clothing accessories. Fastening of clothing. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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