EN 1876-1:1997

Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics - Low-temperature tests - Part 1: Bending test

This standard describes a means of determining the ability of coated fabrics to resist the effect of low temperatures when subjected to bending at specified temperatures after defined periods of exposure. It is applicable to coated fabrics that fall within the thickness range 0,10 mm to 2,20 mm.

Mit Kautschuk oder Kunststoff beschichtete Textilien - Prüfungen bei niedrigen Temperaturen - Teil 1: Biegeversuch

Diese Norm legt die Fähigkeit beschichteter Textilien zur Beibehaltung ihrer Eigenschaften bei niedrigen Temperaturen fest, indem sie einer Biegung unterworfen werden, nachdem sie eine bestimmte Dauer bei festgelegten Temperaturen gelagert wurden. Sie gilt für beschichtete Textilien mit einer Dicke zwischen 0,10 mm und 2,20 mm.

Supports textiles revêtus de caoutchouc ou de plastique - Essais à basse température - Partie 1: Essai de pliage

Cette norme décrit un moyen de déterminer la capacité de résistance des supports textiles revêtus, à basses températures, lorsqu'ils sont soumis à un pliage à des températures spécifiées après des durées d'exposition définies. Elle s'applique aux supports textiles revêtus dont l'épaisseur est comprise entre 0,10 mm et 2,20 mm.

Gumirane in plastificirane tekstilije - Nizkotemperaturni preskusi - 1. del: Upogibni preskus

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 21-Oct-1997
• Withdrawal Date: 29-Apr-1998
• ICS: 59.080.40 - Coated fabrics
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 248 - Textiles and textile products
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 248/WG 4 - Coated fabrics
• Current Stage: 9060 - Closure of 2 Year Review Enquiry - Review Enquiry
• Start Date: 02-Dec-2023
• Completion Date: 02-Dec-2023
• Ref Project: SIST EN 1876-1:1999 - Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics - Low-temperature tests - Part 1: Bending test

Overview

EN 1876-1:1997 (CEN) defines a standardized method to evaluate the ability of rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics to resist the effects of low temperatures when subjected to bending. The standard applies to coated fabrics with a thickness range of 0.10 mm to 2.20 mm and describes a means of determining performance after exposure at specified temperatures for defined periods. This test is commonly used in quality control, material selection and product specification for coated textile applications.

Key Topics

• Scope and applicability: Covers coated fabrics within the specified thickness range; intended for rubber- or plastics-coated textile constructions.
• Purpose of the test: To assess resistance to low-temperature embrittlement or cracking when the material is bent after exposure.
• Test concept: Samples are exposed at defined low temperatures for specified periods and then subjected to a bending procedure to detect changes in flexibility or failure.
• Outcome measures: Observations typically focus on visible cracking, loss of flexibility or other signs of deterioration after the low-temperature exposure and bending.

Applications

This standard provides practical value across multiple stages of product lifecycle and supply chains:

• Quality control: Routine production checks to ensure batches meet low-temperature bending performance requirements.
• Material selection: Comparing formulations or coatings for use in cold environments (e.g., outdoor coverings, cold-store liners, protective garments) without relying on non-standardized methods.
• Product development: Informing compound or coating adjustments to improve low-temperature flexibility and durability.
• Procurement and compliance: Specifying minimum performance expectations in contracts and technical specifications to reduce risk of premature failure in service.

Benefits of using EN 1876-1:1997 include consistent test methodology, clearer communication of performance expectations between suppliers and buyers, and improved reliability of coated fabric products in low-temperature applications.

Related Standards

• National adoptions and identical publications (for example, SIST EN 1876-1:1999) reflect regional implementation of the EN text.
• Where relevant, manufacturers and test labs often reference other complementary test methods for coated fabrics (tensile, abrasion, and weathering tests) to build a complete performance profile. When specifying tests, reference EN 1876-1:1997 for the low-temperature bending assessment to ensure standardized comparability.

For implementers and testing laboratories, EN 1876-1:1997 offers a clear framework to assess low-temperature bending resistance of coated fabrics and supports decisions on material design, acceptance criteria, and end-use suitability.

Standards Content (Sample)

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