EN 15534-6:2015+A1:2017

Composites made from cellulose-based materials and thermoplastics (usually called wood-polymer composites (WPC) or natural fibre composites (NFC)) - Part 6: Specifications for fencing profiles and elements

This part of EN 15534 specifies the characteristics of fencing profiles and elements made from cellulose-based materials and thermoplastics, usually called wood-polymer composites (WPC) or natural fibre composites (NFC).
It is applicable to fencing profiles and elements for non-structural fencing systems.
The security systems, perimeter protections, handrails and load bearing applications are out of the scope of this part of EN 15534.
Any systems made from profiles in the scope of this part of EN 15534 that are affected by regulations are under the responsibility of the system supplier.
EN 15534 1 specifies some of the test methods relevant to this part of EN 15534.
NOTE   For editorial reasons, in EN 15534 the abbreviation "WPC" is used for "composites made from cellulose-based materials and thermoplastics".

Verbundwerkstoffe aus cellulosehaltigen Materialien und Thermoplasten (üblicherweise Holz-Polymer-Werkstoffe (WPC) oder Naturfaserverbundwerkstoffe (NFC) genannt) - Teil 6: Anforderungen an Zaunprofile und -elemente

Dieser Teil von EN 15534 legt die Eigenschaften von Profilen aus cellulosehaltigen Materialien und Thermoplasten, üblicherweise Holz-Polymer-Werkstoffe (WPC, en: wood-polymer composites) oder Naturfaserverbundwerkstoffe (NFC, en: natural fibre composites) genannt, für (dekorative) Zaunsysteme fest.
Sicherheitssysteme, Grundstücksschutz, Handläufe und lasttragende Anwendungen liegen außerhalb des Anwendungsbereiches dieses Teils von EN 15534.
Für Systeme aus Profilen, die innerhalb des Anwendungsbereiches dieses Teils von EN 15534 liegen, die Vorschriften unterliegen, ist der Hersteller des Zaunsystems verantwortlich.
In EN 15534 1 sind einige der Prüfverfahren festgelegt, die für diesen Teil von EN 15534 relevant sind.
ANMERKUNG   Aus redaktionellen Gründen wird in EN 15534 die Abkürzung „WPC“ für „Verbundwerkstoffe aus cellulosehaltigen Materialien und Thermoplasten“ verwendet.

Composites à base de matières cellulosiques et de thermoplastiques (communément appelés composites bois-polymères (WPC) ou composites fibres d'origine naturelle (NFC)) - Partie 6 : Spécifications relatives aux profilés et éléments pour clôtures

La présente partie de l’EN 15534 spécifie les caractéristiques des profilés à base de matières cellulosiques et de thermoplastiques, communément appelés composites bois-polymères (WPC) ou composites fibres d’origine naturelle (NFC), destinés à être utilisés dans les systèmes pour clôtures (décoratifs).
Les systèmes de sécurité, protections de périmètre, mains courantes et applications porteuses sont hors du domaine d’application de la présente partie de l’EN 15534.
Tout système fabriqué à partir de profilés entrant dans le domaine d’application de la présente partie de l’EN 15534, qui est soumis aux réglementations, relève de la responsabilité du fournisseur du système.
L’EN 15534 1 spécifie certaines des méthodes d’essai pertinentes pour la présente partie de l’EN 15534.
NOTE   Pour des raisons éditoriales, dans l’EN 15534, l’abréviation « WPC » est utilisée pour « matériaux composites à base de matières cellulosiques et de thermoplastiques ».

Kompoziti iz materialov na osnovi celuloze in plastomerov (navadno imenovani lesno-polimerni kompoziti (WPC) ali kompoziti iz naravnih vlaken (NFC)) - 6. del: Specifikacije za profile ograj in elementov

Ta del standarda EN 15534 določa lastnosti profilov in elementov ograj iz materialov na osnovi celuloze in plastomerov, navadno imenovanih lesno-polimerni kompoziti (WPC) ali kompoziti iz naravnih vlaken (NFC).
Uporablja se za profile in elemente nekonstrukcijskih ograj.
Ta del standarda EN 15534 ne obravnava varnostnih sistemov, obmejnih zaščitnih ograj, stopniščnih ograj in nosilnih ograj.
Za sisteme ograj, izdelanih iz profilov, ki spadajo na področje uporabe tega dela standarda EN 15534 in za katere veljajo predpisi, je odgovoren dobavitelj sistemov.
Standard EN 15534-1 določa nekatere preskusne metode, ki se nanašajo na ta del standarda EN 15534.
OPOMBA: Zaradi uredniških razlogov se v standardu EN 15534 kratica »WPC« uporablja za »kompozite iz materialov na osnovi celuloze in plastomere«.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 24-Oct-2017
• ICS: 79.080 - Semi-manufactures of timber
• ICS: 83.140.99 - Other rubber and plastics products
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 249 - Plastics
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 249/WG 13 - Wood Plastics Composites (WPC)
• Current Stage: 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
• Start Date: 05-Mar-2021
• Completion Date: 06-Dec-2025
• Ref Project: SIST EN 15534-6:2015+A1:2018 - Composites made from cellulose-based materials and thermoplastics (usually called wood-polymer composites (WPC) or natural fibre composites (NFC)) - Part 6: Specifications for fencing profiles and elements

Relations

• Merged From: EN 15534-6:2015 - Composites made from cellulose-based materials and thermoplastics (usually called wood-polymer composites (WPC) or natural fibre composites (NFC)) - Part 6: Specifications for fencing profiles and elements
• Effective Date: 30-Aug-2017
• Merged From: EN 15534-6:2015/prA1 - Composites made from cellulose-based materials and thermoplastics (usually called wood-polymer composites (WPC) or natural fibre composites (NFC)) - Part 6: Specifications for fencing profiles and elements
• Effective Date: 30-Aug-2017

Overview - EN 15534-6:2015+A1:2017 (WPC / NFC fencing profiles)

EN 15534-6:2015+A1:2017 is the CEN European standard that specifies performance and testing requirements for fencing profiles and elements made from cellulose‑based materials and thermoplastics - commonly called wood‑polymer composites (WPC) or natural fibre composites (NFC). It applies to non‑structural fencing systems (fencing profiles and assembled elements) and excludes security/perimeter systems, handrails and load‑bearing applications. EN 15534-1 provides many of the referenced test methods.

Key topics and technical requirements

• Scope and applicability

  • Defines fencing profiles, fencing elements and fencing systems.
  • Limits application to non‑structural fencing; regulatory responsibilities remain with the system supplier.

• Material declaration

  • Manufacturers must declare base polymer and cellulose‑based content. Reprocessable/recyclable feedstocks are permitted if compliant.

• Appearance and production control

  • Visual comparison to a stored control sample (illumination per EN 15534‑1). Control samples stored in dark, renewed every 6 months.

• Physical properties

  • Manufacturer declares linear mass, dimensions (thickness, width, length), tolerances, deviation from straightness and cupping. Test methods referenced to EN 15534‑1.

• Mechanical performance

  • Falling mass impact resistance: specified test parameters (H = 1000 ±5 mm; mass = 500 ±2 g). For non‑cellular and cellular profiles, no more than one failure allowed per 10 specimens per face.
  • Flexural properties: declaration of modulus of elasticity in bending and bending strength. Test span l1 = 20 × thickness (minimum 100 mm).

• Durability

  • Resistance to biological agents using use classes derived from EN 335:
    • Use class 3 - external, above ground (basidiomycetes)
    • Use class 4 - external, in ground contact (soft‑rotting micro‑fungi)
  • Aging, moisture and thermal deformation tests are addressed (see Annexes B–D and EN 15534‑1 for detailed methods).

• Marking and documentation

  • Clause 6 covers required marking, and Annex A gives minimum factory production control testing frequencies.

Applications and who uses this standard

• Who uses it:

  • WPC/NFC fencing manufacturers - product specification, production control and type testing.
  • Test laboratories - to perform falling‑mass, flexural, ageing and biological resistance tests.
  • Specifiers, procurement officers and architects - to evaluate product claims and suitability for non‑structural fencing.
  • System suppliers/compliance officers - to ensure assemblies meet regulatory requirements beyond profile performance.

• Practical uses:

  • Product development, performance declarations, CE / national standard compliance, and quality assurance for WPC fencing profiles and assembled elements.

Related standards and references

• EN 15534‑1 (test methods for WPC/NFC)
• EN 927‑6, EN 16472, EN ISO 4892 series (artificial weathering / photo‑ageing)
• EN 335 (use class definitions)

Keywords: EN 15534‑6, WPC fencing profiles, wood‑polymer composites, natural fibre composites, fencing specifications, impact resistance, flexural properties, durability testing, factory production control.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Kompoziti iz materialov na osnovi celuloze in plastomerov (navadno imenovani lesno-polimerni kompoziti (WPC) ali kompoziti iz naravnih vlaken (NFC)) - 6. del: Specifikacije za profile ograj in elementovVerbundwerkstoffe aus cellulosehaltigen Materialien und Thermoplasten (üblicherweise Holz-Polymer-Werkstoffe (WPC) oder Naturfaserverbundwerkstoffe (NFC) genannt) - Teil 6: Anforderungen an Zaunprofile und -elementeComposites à base de matières cellulosiques et de thermoplastiques (communément appelés composites bois-polymères (WPC) ou composites fibres d'origine naturelle (NFC)) - Partie 6 : Spécifications relatives aux profilés et éléments pour clôturesComposites made from cellulose-based materials and thermoplastics (usually called wood-polymer composites (WPC) or natural fibre composites (NFC)) - Part 6: Specifications for fencing profiles and elements83.140.99Drugi izdelki iz gume in polimernih materialovOther rubber and plastics products79.080Polizdelki iz lesaSemi-manufactures of timberICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 15534-6:2015+A1:2017SIST EN 15534-6:2015+A1:2018en,fr,de01-februar-2018SIST EN 15534-6:2015+A1:2018SLOVENSKI
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Minimum frequencies of testing for factory production control purposes . 14 Annex B (normative)
Deformation due to the exposure to thermal radiations from the sun. 15 B.1 Principle . 15 B.2 Apparatus . 15 B.3 Test specimen . 15 B.4 Conditioning . 15 B.5 Procedure. 15 B.6 Expression of the results . 16 B.7 Test report . 17 Annex C (informative)
Description and arrangement of infrared lamps . 18 Annex D (informative)
Soft body impact test . 19 D.1 Principle . 19 D.2 Apparatus . 19 D.3 Test specimens . 20 D.4 Conditioning . 20 D.5 Procedure. 20 D.6 Expression of results . 21 SIST EN 15534-6:2015+A1:2018

Key 1 bow Figure 1 — Illustration of bow 3.5 cupping curvature of a fencing profile across its width Note 1 to entry: see Figure 2.
Key 1 cupping Figure 2 — Illustration of cupping SIST EN 15534-6:2015+A1:2018

95 % declared value by the manufacturer. The linear mass and tolerances shall be declared by the manufacturer. EN 15534–1:2014, 6.5 3 specimens Thickness, width and length The relevant dimensional values and their tolerances shall be declared by the manufacturer. EN 15534–1:2014, 6.6.2 3 specimens Deviation from straightness The deviation of straightness and its tolerance shall be declared by the manufacturer. EN 15534–1:2014, 6.6.3 3 specimens Cupping (if relevant) The cupping value and its tolerance shall be declared by the manufacturer. EN 15534–1:2014, 6.6.4 3 specimens 4.5 Mechanical properties 4.5.1 Falling mass impact resistance When tested in accordance with the test methods as specified in Table 2, using the parameters indicated, the fencing profiles, as delivered to the customer, shall have properties conforming to the requirements given in Table 2. Table 2 — Falling mass impact resistance Requirements Test parameters Test method Number of test specimens Non-cellular material profiles No more than one test specimen out of 10 test specimens shall show a failure. H: (1 000 ± 5) mm Ms: (500 ± 2) g EN 15534–1:2014, 7.1.2.2.1 10 specimens/facea Cellular material profiles No more than one test specimen out of 10 test specimens shall show a failure. H: (1 000 ± 5) mm Ms: (500 ± 2) g EN 15534–1:2014, 7.1.2.2.2 10 speci
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