BS EN 15186:2024 – TC

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Tracked Changes. Furniture. Assessment of the surface resistance to scratching

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BSI	2024	57

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This document specifies a method for the assessment of the surface resistance to different kinds of visible scratches. It relates to the rigid surfaces of all finished products, regardless of their material. It does not apply to finishes on leather and fabrics. Method A is suitable for all types of surface coatings and coverings except for melamine faced boards (according to EN 14322) and HPL (according to EN 438 1). It simulates measurable penetrating and/or deforming scratches. Method B is suitable for all types of surfaces. It simulates first visible traces (e.g. scratches, marks) that can also be a change in the gloss. The test is intended to be carried out on a part of finished furniture. It can, however, be carried out on test panels of the same material, finished in an identical manner to the finished product, and of a size sufficient to meet the requirements of the test. It is essential that the test be carried out on unused surfaces.

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34	undefined
38	1 Scope 2 Normative references 3 Terms and definitions
39	4 Linear method (method A) 4.1 Principle
40	4.2 Apparatus and materials 4.2.1 Test apparatus 4.2.2 Equipment parameters 4.2.3 Scratching tip
41	4.2.4 Optical measurement equipment 4.2.5 Suitable illumination 4.2.6 Conditioning chamber 4.2.7 Cleaning cloth 4.3 Preparation and conditioning 4.3.1 Conditioning 4.3.2 Test surface 4.3.3 Checking of the tipʼs geometry
42	4.4 Test procedure 4.4.1 General 4.4.2 Scratching of test area 4.4.3 Determination of scratching resistance
44	4.5 Assessment of results 5 Circular method (method B) 5.1 Principle 5.2 Apparatus and materials 5.2.1 Test apparatus
46	5.2.2 Viewing cabinet
47	5.2.3 Template
48	5.2.4 Conditioning chamber 5.2.5 Cleaning cloth 5.3 Preparation and conditioning 5.3.1 Conditioning 5.3.2 Test surface
49	5.4 Test procedure 5.5 Assessment of results
50	5.6 Expression of results 6 Test report
52	Annex A (informative)Checking of the tip, calculation of final results and example of protocol to record the results A.1 Checking of the tip A.2 Calculation of final result
54	A.3 Example of protocol to record the results