EN 1607:2013
(Main)Thermal insulating products for building applications - Determination of tensile strength perpendicular to faces
Thermal insulating products for building applications - Determination of tensile strength perpendicular to faces
This European Standard specifies the equipment and procedures for determining the tensile strength of a product perpendicular to its faces. It is applicable to thermal insulating products.
Wärmedämmstoffe für das Bauwesen - Bestimmung der Zugfestigkeit senkrecht zur Plattenebene
Diese Europäische Norm legt Prüfeinrichtungen und Verfahren zur Bestimmung der Zugfestigkeit eines Produkts senkrecht zu seiner Plattenebene fest. Sie gilt für Wärmedämmstoffe.
Produits isolants thermiques destinés aux applications du bâtiment - Détermination de la résistance à la traction perpendiculairement aux faces
La présente Norme européenne spécifie l'équipement et les modes opératoires permettant de déterminer la résistance à la traction d'un produit perpendiculairement à ses faces. Elle s’applique aux produits isolants thermiques.
Toplotnoizolacijski proizvodi za uporabo v gradbeništvu - Ugotavljanje natezne trdnosti v smeri debeline
Ta evropski standard določa opremo in postopke za določanje natezne trdnosti izdelka pravokotno na njegove strani. Uporablja se za toplotnoizolacijske proizvode.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 12-Mar-2013
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 88 - Thermal insulating materials and products
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 88/WG 1 - Common general test methods
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 07-Apr-2025
- Completion Date
- 07-May-2025
- Directive
- 89/106/EEC - Construction products
Relations
- Effective Date
- 20-Mar-2013
- Effective Date
- 20-Mar-2013
Overview
EN 1607:2013 is a European standard developed by CEN that defines the procedures and equipment required to determine the tensile strength of thermal insulating products perpendicular to their faces. This standard is specifically designed for building applications involving thermal insulating materials. It ensures consistent, reliable measurement of tensile strength, an important mechanical property impacting the durability and performance of insulation products used in construction.
The standard replaces the earlier EN 1607:1996 version with minor editorial revisions and clarifications, maintaining technical consistency while improving usability. It supports a broad suite of related standards that collectively define the dimensions, physical, and mechanical properties of thermal insulating products.
Key Topics
- Scope and Applicability: EN 1607 applies exclusively to thermal insulating products used in buildings to measure tensile strength perpendicular to the product faces.
- Test Specimen Preparation: Specimens are taken as prisms with square cross-sections, preserving original thickness including facings or coatings to reflect realistic product performance.
- Apparatus Requirements:
- A tensile testing machine with constant crosshead speed (10 ± 1 mm/min) and force measurement accuracy of ±1%.
- Rigid self-aligning plates or blocks to prevent uneven stress distribution.
- Compatible adhesives that do not damage or reinforce the product surfaces.
- Test Procedure:
- Specimens are conditioned under controlled temperature (23 ± 5 °C) and humidity for consistency.
- They are attached to rigid plates and pulled until failure; maximum tensile force is recorded.
- Calculation: Tensile strength is calculated by dividing the maximum recorded tensile force by the specimen’s cross-sectional area.
- Accuracy and Repeatability: The method has an estimated 95% repeatability limit of about 5% and reproducibility limit of approximately 15%, ensuring robust and comparable results.
- Reporting Requirements:
- Detailed product identification.
- Test conditions, deviations, specimen details.
- Individual and averaged test results.
Applications
EN 1607:2013 is essential for verifying quality and mechanical performance in the following areas:
- Construction and Building Insulation: Ensures that insulating materials installed in walls, roofs, and floors have sufficient tensile strength to withstand handling, installation, and operational stresses without failure.
- Product Development and Quality Control: Manufacturers use this test to optimize formulations and production processes, ensuring compliance with product standards and customer requirements.
- Regulatory Compliance: Supports conformity with European construction product regulations, facilitating market access and harmonized building practices across member states.
- Performance Assessment: Protects against product failure in service conditions, enhancing building safety, energy efficiency, and durability.
Related Standards
EN 1607:2013 is part of a comprehensive set of European standards addressing thermal insulating materials, including but not limited to:
- EN 822 - Measurement of length and width of insulating products.
- EN 823 - Determination of product thickness.
- EN 824 - Squareness measurement.
- EN 825 - Flatness assessment.
- EN 826 - Compression behaviour testing.
- EN 1602 - Apparent density determination.
- EN 1608 - Tensile strength parallel to faces.
- EN 1610 - Short-term water absorption by partial immersion.
- EN 12085 and EN 12086 - Dimensions and water vapour transmission properties.
Together, these standards provide a framework for comprehensive characterization and quality assurance of thermal insulating materials used in the construction industry.
Keywords: EN 1607:2013, tensile strength test, thermal insulating products, building insulation standards, tensile strength perpendicular to faces, CEN standard, thermal insulation, construction materials testing, product quality, European standards for insulation.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 1607:2013 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Thermal insulating products for building applications - Determination of tensile strength perpendicular to faces". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the equipment and procedures for determining the tensile strength of a product perpendicular to its faces. It is applicable to thermal insulating products.
This European Standard specifies the equipment and procedures for determining the tensile strength of a product perpendicular to its faces. It is applicable to thermal insulating products.
EN 1607:2013 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.100.60 - Thermal and sound insulating materials; 91.120.10 - Thermal insulation of buildings. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 1607:2013 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 1607:1996, EN 1607:1996/AC:1997. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 1607:2013 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Toplotnoizolacijski proizvodi za uporabo v gradbeništvu - Ugotavljanje natezne trdnosti v smeri debelineWärmedämmstoffe für das Bauwesen - Bestimmung der Zugfestigkeit senkrecht zur PlattenebeneProduits isolants thermiques destinés aux applications du bâtiment - Détermination de la résistance à la traction perpendiculairement aux facesThermal insulating products for building applications - Determination of tensile strength perpendicular to faces91.100.60Thermal and sound insulating materialsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 1607:2013SIST EN 1607:2013en,fr,de01-julij-2013SIST EN 1607:2013SLOVENSKI
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EN 1607
March 2013 ICS 91.100.60 Supersedes EN 1607:1996English Version
Thermal insulating products for building applications - Determination of tensile strength perpendicular to faces
Produits isolants thermiques destinés aux applications du bâtiment - Détermination de la résistance à la traction perpendiculairement aux faces
Wärmedämmstoffe für das Bauwesen - Bestimmung der Zugfestigkeit senkrecht zur Plattenebene This European Standard was approved by CEN on 15 December 2012.
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.
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The revision of this standard contains no major changes, only minor corrections and clarifications of an editorial nature. This European Standard is one of a series of standards which specify test methods for determining dimensions and properties of thermal insulating materials and products. It supports a series of product standards for thermal insulating materials and products which derive from the Council Directive of 21 December 1988 on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to construction products (Directive 89/106/EEC) through the consideration of the essential requirements. This European Standard has been drafted for applications in building, but it may also be used in other areas where it is relevant. This European test standard is one of the following group of interrelated standards on test methods for determining dimensions and properties of thermal insulation materials and products, all of which fall within the scope of CEN/TC 88: EN 822, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of length and width EN 823, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of thickness EN 824, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of squareness EN 825, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of flatness EN 826, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of compression behaviour EN 1602, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of the apparent density EN 1603, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of dimensional stability under constant normal laboratory conditions (23 °C/50 % relative humidity) EN 1604, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of dimensional stability under specified temperature and humidity conditions EN 1605, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of deformation under specified compressive load and temperature conditions EN 1606, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of compressive creep SIST EN 1607:2013
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La norme EN 1607:2013 est un document essentiel qui traite de la détermination de la résistance à la traction perpendiculaire aux faces des produits isolants thermiques pour les applications de construction. Cette norme européenne définit clairement l'équipement et les procédures nécessaires pour réaliser des essais de résistance à la traction, ce qui permet d'assurer la qualité et la performance des matériaux isolants utilisés dans le secteur de la construction. L'un des points forts de la norme EN 1607:2013 réside dans son approche systématique et rigoureuse, qui garantit la reproductibilité des résultats. En fournissant des méthodes précises et des recommandations sur l'équipement à utiliser, cette norme contribue à établir des benchmarks fiables pour la résistance mécanique des produits isolants. Cela est particulièrement pertinent dans un contexte où la performance énergétique des bâtiments est primordiale, et où les matériaux doivent répondre à des critères de durabilité et de sécurité. De plus, la norme EN 1607:2013 est d'une grande pertinence pour les fabricants, les ingénieurs et les architectes, car elle leur permet de sélectionner des produits adaptés à leurs besoins spécifiques en matière d'isolation thermique. En garantissant que les performances des produits sont mesurées de manière cohérente, cette norme renforce également la confiance des utilisateurs finaux dans la fiabilité des systèmes d'isolation. En somme, la norme SIST EN 1607:2013 joue un rôle crucial dans l'assurance qualité des produits isolants thermiques, en fournissant un cadre d'évaluation standardisé qui favorise l'innovation tout en répondant aux exigences réglementaires de l'industrie de la construction. Sa mise en œuvre est indispensable pour toute entreprise cherchant à se conformer aux normes de qualité et à améliorer l'efficacité énergétique de ses constructions.
Die Norm EN 1607:2013 behandelt die Bestimmung der Zugfestigkeit von wärmedämmenden Produkten in der Bauanwendung. Der umfassende Anwendungsbereich dieser europäischen Norm ist entscheidend für die Qualitätssicherung von wärmedämmenden Materialien. Insbesondere legt die Norm die erforderlichen Geräte und Verfahren fest, die für die Messung der Zugfestigkeit senkrecht zu den Flächen von Isolierprodukten notwendig sind. Ein wesentliches Stärke dieser Norm ist ihre Klarheit und Präzision. Die detaillierten Vorgaben zur Durchführbarkeit der Tests gewährleisten, dass die Ergebnisse reproduzierbar und vergleichbar sind, was für Hersteller und Anwender gleichsam von Bedeutung ist. Zudem fördert die Einhaltung dieser Norm die Einhaltung von Sicherheits- und Leistungsstandards in der Bauindustrie. Die Relevanz der EN 1607:2013 erstreckt sich über einfache Materialprüfungen hinaus. Durch die standardisierte Vorgehensweise wird sichergestellt, dass die gefertigten Produkte den Anforderungen des Marktes entsprechen und den Erwartungen hinsichtlich ihrer langfristigen Leistungsfähigkeit gerecht werden. Dies trägt zur Verbesserung der Energieeffizienz und zur Förderung nachhaltiger Baupraktiken bei, was in der heutigen Zeit von enormer Bedeutung ist. Insgesamt stellt die SIST EN 1607:2013 eine unverzichtbare Referenz für Hersteller und Prüfinstanzen dar, die in der Entwicklung und Validierung von wärmedämmenden Produkten tätig sind. Ihre umfassenden Vorgaben und die praxisnahe Anwendung sind entscheidend für die Gewährleistung der Produktqualität und der Nutzerzufriedenheit im Bereich der Bauanwendungen.
EN 1607:2013は、建築用途向けの熱絶縁製品の基準として重要な役割を果たしています。この標準は、製品の面に対して垂直な引張強度を測定するための装置と手順を明確に定義しており、熱絶縁製品特有の性能評価を行うために不可欠なものです。 この基準の強みは、標準化されたテスト方法を提供することにより、異なる製品間での比較が容易になる点です。これにより、建設業界において信頼性の高い製品選定が可能になり、最終的にはエネルギー効率の向上と建物のパフォーマンス向上に寄与します。 また、EN 1607:2013は、欧州全体での適用性を持ち、熱絶縁製品の品質管理と市場での競争力向上においても有益です。製品の耐久性を確保するための基準を提供することで、業界の安全性を高め、消費者保護に貢献しています。さらに、テスト手順の標準化により、製造業者は自社製品の性能を正確に評価し、必要な改善を行うことができます。 このように、EN 1607:2013は、熱絶縁製品に関する引張強度の測定に特化した標準であり、業界における品質と信頼性を確保するために不可欠なドキュメントです。
SIST EN 1607:2013은 건축 응용을 위한 열 절연 제품의 강도를 평가하는 데 있어 중요한 기준입니다. 이 표준은 제품의 면에 수직으로 작용하는 인장 강도를 측정하는 절차와 장비를 명시하고 있어, 열 절연 제품의 성능을 객관적으로 비교할 수 있게 합니다. 이 문서의 범위는 열 절연 제품의 인장 강도를 정량화함으로써, 건축 설계 및 시공에서의 안전성을 확보하는 데 큰 도움이 됩니다. 개발자와 제조업체는 이 표준을 통해 제품의 품질을 향상시키고, 적절한 사용을 보장할 수 있습니다. SIST EN 1607:2013의 강점은 명확한 테스트 방법론과 장비에 대한 세부 지침을 제공하여, 다양한 제품이 동일한 기준 아래에서 평가될 수 있도록 한다는 점입니다. 이로 인해 소비자와 공급업체 모두 제품 선택 시 신뢰할 수 있는 정보를 확보하게 됩니다. 이 표준의 적합성은 건축 산업에서의 열 효율성을 높이고, 에너지 절약 및 지속 가능한 개발을 촉진하는 데 필수적인 역할을 합니다. 따라서 SIST EN 1607:2013은 건축 생태계 내에서의 품질 보증 및 혁신적인 제품 개발에 기여하는 중요한 표준입니다.
The EN 1607:2013 standard provides a comprehensive framework for evaluating the tensile strength of thermal insulating products, focusing specifically on the determination of strength perpendicular to the product faces. This European standard is critical for manufacturers and professionals in the construction industry, ensuring that products meet specific safety and performance criteria. One of the key strengths of the standard is its detailed specification of the equipment and procedures required for accurate testing. By outlining clear methodologies, EN 1607:2013 promotes consistency and reliability across testing environments, which is vital for quality assurance in thermal insulation materials. The standard addresses various insulating products, making it relevant for a wide range of applications in building construction. Moreover, the emphasis on tensile strength determination aligns with industry needs for performance-driven products that can withstand various stresses encountered in real-world applications. This not only enhances the structural integrity of buildings but also contributes to overall energy efficiency by ensuring that insulation materials perform optimally under load. Additionally, EN 1607:2013 serves as a benchmark for compliance with regulatory requirements in the construction sector. By adhering to this standard, manufacturers can demonstrate that their thermal insulating products meet the necessary performance criteria, fostering trust with architects, engineers, and builders who depend on reliable insulation solutions. Overall, the relevance of the EN 1607:2013 standard in the context of thermal insulating products cannot be overstated. Its rigorous procedures for testing tensile strength are integral to advancing quality and safety standards in building applications, making it an indispensable resource for industry stakeholders.
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