Castors and wheels - Test methods and apparatus

This standard specifies the test methods and apparatus to be used to check the performance of the castors and wheels. The test to be used and the acceptance criteria, values and applicability relevant to each type of castor and wheel are covered by the specific standards.

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Castors and wheels - Test methods and apparatus

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
22-Sep-1998
Withdrawal Date
30-Mar-1999
ICS
01.075 - Character symbols
 
21.180 - Housings, enclosures, other machine parts
 
53.060 - Industrial trucks
Technical Committee
CEN/TC 324 - Castors and wheels
Drafting Committee
CEN/TC 324 - Castors and wheels
Current Stage
9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
Start Date
15-Jun-2022
Completion Date
14-Apr-2025
Ref Project
SIST EN 12527:2000 - Castors and wheels - Test methods and apparatus

Overview

EN 12527:1998 - Castors and wheels - Test methods and apparatus is a CEN standard that specifies the general test methods and the testing apparatus to be used when checking the performance of castors and wheels. It defines how to select and set up tests and refers users to the relevant, type‑specific standards for acceptance criteria, limit values and applicability. EN 12527 is also published as the national adoption SIST EN 12527:2000 in Slovenia.

Key topics

This standard focuses on the arrangement and conduct of performance tests rather than prescribing numeric pass/fail limits. Key technical topics covered or referenced include:

  • Standardized test methods and apparatus for repeatable evaluation of castor and wheel behavior.
  • Selection and applicability - guidance on which tests are relevant to different castor and wheel types.
  • Test setup and conditioning - requirements for preparing specimens and test equipment to ensure reproducible results.
  • Reporting and interpretation - how to record test conditions and results so they can be compared against type‑specific standards.
  • Harmonization with specific standards - EN 12527 provides the common test framework while acceptance criteria are given in the corresponding product standards.

(Note: EN 12527 establishes methods and apparatus; acceptance criteria and numerical values are supplied in the specific standards for each castor/wheel type.)

Applications

EN 12527 is practical for organizations and professionals involved in the design, manufacture, inspection and procurement of castors and wheels:

  • Manufacturers - use the standardized test methods to validate product performance and to document quality control procedures.
  • Testing laboratories - adopt EN 12527 test apparatus and procedures to produce reproducible, comparable test data.
  • Specifiers and purchasers - reference EN 12527 to ensure that supplier test reports follow accepted methods.
  • Quality and compliance engineers - integrate EN 12527 into product verification, CE marking evidence and technical files for industrial trucks, trolleys and equipment with wheels.

Common test objectives addressed through this standard framework include verifying durability, load performance, rolling and swivel behavior, and safety‑related functions in controlled, repeatable ways.

Related standards

  • EN 12527 provides the methodological basis; type‑specific EN standards for castors and wheels supply the detailed acceptance criteria and values.
  • National adoptions (e.g., SIST EN 12527:2000) implement the CEN text for local use.
  • Relevant ICS fields: 53.060 (industrial trucks), 21.180 (housings, enclosures), 01.075 (character symbols).

Using EN 12527 helps ensure consistent, comparable testing of castors and wheels across manufacturers, laboratories and procurement processes.

Frequently Asked Questions

EN 12527:1998 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Castors and wheels - Test methods and apparatus". This standard covers: This standard specifies the test methods and apparatus to be used to check the performance of the castors and wheels. The test to be used and the acceptance criteria, values and applicability relevant to each type of castor and wheel are covered by the specific standards.

This standard specifies the test methods and apparatus to be used to check the performance of the castors and wheels. The test to be used and the acceptance criteria, values and applicability relevant to each type of castor and wheel are covered by the specific standards.

EN 12527:1998 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 01.075 - Character symbols; 21.180 - Housings, enclosures, other machine parts; 53.060 - Industrial trucks. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

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Standards Content (Sample)


2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Castors and wheels - Test methods and apparatusRäder und Rollen - Prüfverfahren und -geräteRoues et roulettes - Méthodes et appareillage d'essaiCastors and wheels - Test methods and apparatus53.060Industrijski tovornjakiIndustrial trucks21.180Ohišja, okrovi, drugi strojni deliHousings, enclosures, other machine parts01.075Simboli za znakeCharacter symbolsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12527:1998SIST EN 12527:2000en01-december-2000SIST
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The article discusses the EN 12527:1998 standard, which outlines the test methods and apparatus for evaluating the performance of castors and wheels. It states that the specific standards will provide further details on the appropriate tests, acceptance criteria, values, and applicability for each type of castor and wheel.

記事のタイトル：EN 12527:1998 - キャスターとホイール - 試験方法と装置 記事の内容：この規格は、キャスターとホイールの性能を確認するために使用される試験方法と装置を定めています。各タイプのキャスターとホイールに適用される試験、受け入れ基準、値、および適用可能性については、個別の規格で扱われています。

기사 제목: EN 12527:1998 - 캐스터와 바퀴 - 시험 방법과 장치 기사 내용: 이 표준은 캐스터와 바퀴의 성능을 확인하기 위해 사용되는 시험 방법과 장치를 규정합니다. 각 유형의 캐스터와 바퀴에 적용되는 시험, 수용 기준, 값 및 적용 가능성은 특정 표준에서 다루고 있습니다.