EN 14353:2017
(Main)Metal beads and feature profiles for use with gypsum plasterboards - Definitions, requirements and test methods
General Information
- Abstract
This European Standard specifies the characteristics and performance of metal beads, metal beads combined with paper tape and metal feature profiles designed for use in systems made with gypsum plasterboards according to EN 520, gypsum boards with fibrous reinforcement according to EN 15283-1 and EN 15283-2 and products from secondary processing according to EN 14190, gypsum board thermal/acoustic insulation composite panels according to EN 13950 and prefabricated gypsum board panels with a cellular paperboard core according to EN 13915, intended to be used in building construction works. Metal beads and feature profiles, depending upon their material and type, can be featured without decoration, decorated or finished with jointing compounds to receive decoration.
It covers the following performance characteristics: reaction to fire and flexural strength (bending behaviour) to be measured according to the corresponding European test methods.
It provides the assessment and verification of constancy of performance of the products
This European Standard covers also additional technical characteristics that are of importance for the use and acceptance of the product by the construction industry and the reference tests for these characteristics.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 04-Jul-2017
- Withdrawal Date
- 29-Apr-2019
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 241 - Gypsum and gypsum based products
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 241/WG 3 - Board products
- Current Stage
- 9060 - Closure of 2 Year Review Enquiry - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 04-Mar-2023
- Completion Date
- 04-Mar-2023
Overview - EN 14353:2017 (Metal beads & feature profiles for gypsum plasterboards)
EN 14353:2017 is the CEN European Standard that defines definitions, requirements and test methods for metal beads, metal beads combined with paper tape, and metal feature profiles used with gypsum plasterboard systems. It covers products for use with gypsum plasterboards (EN 520), fibre‑reinforced gypsum boards (EN 15283‑1/2), secondary‑processed boards (EN 14190), thermal/acoustic composite panels (EN 13950) and prefabricated cellular paper‑core panels (EN 13915). The standard sets performance characteristics, required tests and the procedures for assessment and verification of constancy of performance (AVCP).
Key topics and technical requirements
- Scope & definitions: Types covered include angle beads, edge beads, feature beads, stop beads, corner tape, expansion and movement beads, wings and fins.
- Performance characteristics:
- Reaction to fire - uncoated metal components are considered Euroclass A1 (no contribution to fire); products containing organic materials may be classified E without testing in limited exposure cases. Other classes require testing to EN 13501‑1.
- Flexural strength / bending behaviour - profiles must show no fracture, kinks or permanent local deformation when tested (see clause 5.7).
- Release of dangerous substances - national requirements apply; declarations may be required where harmonized test methods are absent.
- Materials & coatings:
- Steel products to standards such as EN 10346, EN 10152; aluminium to EN 485‑2 / EN 485‑4.
- Protective coating classes specified (examples: Z275, Z140, AZ150, ZA130); corner tapes may require at least 48 h salt spray resistance (EN ISO 9227) or ZE classes (ZE50/50, ZE75/75, ZE100/100).
- Ancillary requirements: paper facing for corner tape must be compatible with jointing compounds (EN 13963) and have minimum breaking strength 4.0 N/mm (tested to EN ISO 1924‑2).
- Testing & conformity: sampling, dimensional checks, bending tests and specific test methods are detailed (clauses 5.x). AVCP procedures, type testing and factory production control (FPC) requirements are included (clause 6).
Applications - who uses EN 14353:2017
- Manufacturers of metal beads, corner tapes and feature profiles for gypsum board systems.
- Architectural and construction specifiers ensuring product suitability for fire, durability and mechanical performance.
- Test laboratories performing conformity tests (bending, salt spray, paper tensile).
- Certification bodies and regulators applying AVCP and product marking/packaging rules.
Related standards
- EN 520, EN 13963, EN 13501‑1, EN 15283‑1/2, EN 10346, EN 10152, EN 485‑2, EN ISO 1924‑2, EN ISO 9227.
By following EN 14353:2017, stakeholders ensure consistent quality, predictable mechanical behaviour and regulatory alignment for metal beads and feature profiles used in gypsum plasterboard construction. Keywords: EN 14353:2017, metal beads, feature profiles, gypsum plasterboards, test methods, reaction to fire, flexural strength, AVCP.
Relations
- Effective Date
- 07-Oct-2015
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Refers
EN 13963:2014 - Jointing materials for gypsum boards - Definitions, requirements and test methods - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 14353:2017 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Metal beads and feature profiles for use with gypsum plasterboards - Definitions, requirements and test methods". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the characteristics and performance of metal beads, metal beads combined with paper tape and metal feature profiles designed for use in systems made with gypsum plasterboards according to EN 520, gypsum boards with fibrous reinforcement according to EN 15283-1 and EN 15283-2 and products from secondary processing according to EN 14190, gypsum board thermal/acoustic insulation composite panels according to EN 13950 and prefabricated gypsum board panels with a cellular paperboard core according to EN 13915, intended to be used in building construction works. Metal beads and feature profiles, depending upon their material and type, can be featured without decoration, decorated or finished with jointing compounds to receive decoration. It covers the following performance characteristics: reaction to fire and flexural strength (bending behaviour) to be measured according to the corresponding European test methods. It provides the assessment and verification of constancy of performance of the products This European Standard covers also additional technical characteristics that are of importance for the use and acceptance of the product by the construction industry and the reference tests for these characteristics.
This European Standard specifies the characteristics and performance of metal beads, metal beads combined with paper tape and metal feature profiles designed for use in systems made with gypsum plasterboards according to EN 520, gypsum boards with fibrous reinforcement according to EN 15283-1 and EN 15283-2 and products from secondary processing according to EN 14190, gypsum board thermal/acoustic insulation composite panels according to EN 13950 and prefabricated gypsum board panels with a cellular paperboard core according to EN 13915, intended to be used in building construction works. Metal beads and feature profiles, depending upon their material and type, can be featured without decoration, decorated or finished with jointing compounds to receive decoration. It covers the following performance characteristics: reaction to fire and flexural strength (bending behaviour) to be measured according to the corresponding European test methods. It provides the assessment and verification of constancy of performance of the products This European Standard covers also additional technical characteristics that are of importance for the use and acceptance of the product by the construction industry and the reference tests for these characteristics.
EN 14353:2017 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.100.10 - Cement. Gypsum. Lime. Mortar. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 14353:2017 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 14353:2007+A1:2010, EN 10346:2015, EN 15283-1:2008+A1:2009, EN 10139:2016, EN 10140:2006, EN 520:2004+A1:2009, EN 15283-2:2008+A1:2009, EN 485-4:1993, EN 10143:2006, EN 13963:2014, EN 10152:2017, EN 485-2:2016, EN 13501-1:2007+A1:2009, EN ISO 1924-2:2008, EN 10131:2006. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 14353:2017 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011; Standardization Mandates: M/106. 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.Hilfs- und Zusatzprofile aus Metall zur Verwendung mit Gipsplatten - Begriffe, Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenCornières et profilés métalliques pour plaques de plâtre - Définitions, exigences et méthodes d’essaiMetal beads and feature profiles for use with gypsum plasterboards - Definitions, requirements and test methods91.100.10Cement. Mavec. Apno. MaltaCement. Gypsum. Lime. MortarICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 14353:2017SIST EN 14353:2017en,fr,de01-september-2017SIST EN 14353:2017SLOVENSKI
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Sampling procedure for testing . 21 A.1 General . 21 A.2 Sampling procedure . 21 Annex ZA (informative)
Relationship of this European Standard with Regulation (EU) No.305/2011 . 23 ZA.1 Scope and relevant characteristics . 23 ZA.2 System of Assessment and Verification of Constancy of Performance (AVCP) . 23 ZA.3 Assignment of AVCP tasks . 23 Bibliography . 26
1) See Commission Decision 96/603/EC, as amended. 2) See Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1293/2014 SIST EN 14353:2017
4.4 Additional technical requirements 4.4.1 Materials Metal beads and feature profiles shall be manufactured from steel strip conforming to EN 10143 and EN 10346 or EN 10152. Alternatively, the metal strips for the corner tape strips may be manufactured from steel according to EN 10139 with a coating according to EN 10152 (for ZE coating) or to EN 10346 (for Z or AZ coating). Aluminium beads and featured profiles shall be manufactured according to EN 485-2 and EN 485-4. 4.4.2 Paper specifications The paper used to face corner tape shall be compatible with jointing compounds to EN 13963 and have a minimum breaking strength of 4,0 N/mm, when tested in accordance with 5.6. 4.5 Protective coating Metal beads manufactured from steel strip shall have a protective coating conforming to one of the following standards: EN 10346 or EN 10152 (for corner tape only). The protective coating shall conform to one of the classes given in Table 2 or alternatively in Table 3 (for angle beads and corner tapes only). Table 2 — Classes of protective coating for angle beads and corner tapes Class Normative reference Z275 EN 10346 Z140 EN 10346 Z100 EN 10346 ZA130 EN 10346 ZA095 EN 10346 AZ150 EN 10346 AZ100 EN 10346 SIST EN 14353:2017
W min = 18 mm
D = (1,5 ± 0,5) mm A = 85° ± 2° L = length 1
Stop bead
W min = 18 mm L = length
X = t + (1,5 ± 0,5) mm t = board thickness 2 a: t = 9,5 mm d: t = 18 mm b: t = 12,5 mm e: t = 20 mm c: t = 15 mm f: t = 25 mm (See NOTE) Feature bead 1
W1 min = 15 mm W2 min = 20 mm L = length
X = t + (1,5 ± 0,5) mm t = board thickness 3 a: t = 9,5 mm d:t = 18 mm b: t = 12,5 mm e : t = 20 mm c: t = 15 mm f: t = 25 mm (See NOTE) Feature bead 2
W1 min = 15 mm W2 min = 20 mm L = length
X = t + (1,5 ± 0,5) mm t = board thickness 4 a: t = 9,5 mm d: t = 18 mm b: t = 12,5 mm e: t = 20 mm c: t = 15 mm f: t = 25 mm (See NOTE) Edge bead
W min = 20 mm A = 5° ± 0,5° L = length
X = t + (1,5 ± 0,5) mm t = board thickness 5 a: t = 9,5 mm d: t = 18 mm b: t = 12,5 mm e: t = 20 mm c: t = 15 mm f: t = 25 mm (See NOTE) Corner tape 1
Key 1 paper 2 steel strip W min = 50 mm GS = 11,7 ± 1,2 mm G = 1,6 ± 0,5 mm L = length 6/1 – with gap or 6/2 – with rolled groove
Key 1 paper 2 aluminium strip W min = 50 mm AL = 11,7 ± 1,2 mm G = 1,6 ± 0,5 mm L = length 7/1 – with gap
or 7/2 – with rolled groove
Expansion bead
W min = 45 mm G = 3 mm X = (9 ± 0,025) mm L = length 8 Allows movement of at least: ± 3 mm Movement bead
W1 = 70 mm W2 = 45 mm G = 15 mm L = length X = t + (1,5 ± 0,5) mm t = board thickness 9 a: t = 9,5 mm b: t = 12,5 mm c: t = 15 mm Allows movement of at least: + 5 mm/- 2 mm NOTE a, b, c, d, e, f are designations given to section indicating compatibility to board thickness (ranging from 9,5 mm to 25 mm). 4.7.2 Thickness of metal The thickness of the metal shall be measured as described in 5.2.1 and compared with the nominal thickness and tolerances given in: — EN 10143 for continuously hot-dip coated steel sheet and strip according to EN 10346 continuously hot-dip coated steel flat products; — EN 10140 for cold rolled steel strip according to EN 10139 cold rolled uncoated mild steel narrow steel strip for cold forming; — EN 10131 for cold rolled uncoated and zinc or zinc-nickel electrolytically coated low carbon and high yield strength steel flat products for cold forming according to EN 10152 electrolytically zinc coated cold rolled steel flat products for cold forming. The uncoated steel strip shall have a minimum thickness of 0,35 mm for galvanized and AZ/ZA coated steel and 0,4 mm for aluminium. Corner bead tape strips shall be manufactured with a minimum coated thickness of 0,24 mm. The uncoated steel strip is calculated as nominal thickness minus tolerance and thickness of the protective coating. The thickness of the coating shall be obtained from EN 10346 or EN 10152, when appropriate. 4.7.3 Length The length shall be measured as described in 5.2.2 and compared with the nominal length. SIST EN 14353:2017
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