EN 14195:2014

Metal framing components for gypsum board systems - Definitions, requirements and test methods

This European Standard specifies the characteristics of metal framing components (e.g. profiles, hangers and connectors) intended to be used in building construction works in conjunction with gypsum boards manufactured according to EN 520, EN 15283 1 and EN 15283 2 and gypsum board products from reprocessing conforming to EN 14190 where the assembly is non-loadbearing. Such assemblies include, for example, partitions, wall and ceiling linings, ceilings with mechanically fixed boards and the cladding of beams, columns, ducts and shafts.
It covers the following performance characteristics: reaction to fire, flexural (yield) strength and loadbearing capacity of suspension components to be measured according to the relevant test methods as specified or cited in this European Standard.

Metall-Unterkonstruktionsbauteile für Gipsplatten-Systeme - Begriffe, Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren

Diese Europäische Norm legt die Eigenschaften von Metall-Unterkonstruktionsbauteilen (z. B. von Profilen, Hängern und Verbindern) fest, die für die Verwendung zusammen mit Gipsplatten nach EN 520, EN 15283-1 und EN 15283-2 bei Hochbauarbeiten sowie mit Gipsplattenprodukten aus der Weiterverarbeitung nach EN 14190 bei nicht tragenden Systemen vorgesehen sind. Diese sind z. B. Trennwände, Wand- und Deckenbekleidungen, Decken mit mechanisch befestigten Platten sowie Bekleidungen von Trägern, Stützen, Kanälen und Schächten.
Es umfasst folgende Leistungsmerkmale: Brandverhalten, Biegezugfestigkeit (Streckgrenze) und Tragfähigkeit von Abhängerbauteilen, die nach den einschlägigen, in dieser Europäischen Norm festgelegten oder zitierten Prüfverfahren zu bestimmen sind.

Éléments d'ossature métalliques pour systèmes en plaques de plâtre - Définitions, spécifications et méthodes d'essai

La présente Norme européenne définit les caractéristiques des éléments d’ossature métalliques (par exemple, profilés, suspentes et connecteurs) destinés à être utilisés dans des ouvrages de construction de bâtiments en association avec des plaques de plâtre fabriquées selon l’EN 520, l’EN 15283-1 et l’EN 15283-2 et des produits de transformation secondaire de plaques de plâtre conformes à l’EN 14190 lorsque l’assemblage n’est pas porteur. Ce type d’assemblages comprend, par exemple, les cloisons et les doublages de murs et de plafonds, les plafonds munis de plaques fixées mécaniquement, ainsi que le revêtement de poutres, de poteaux, de conduits et de gaines.
Elle couvre les caractéristiques de performance suivantes : réaction au feu, résistance à la flexion (limite d’élasticité) et capacité portante des éléments de suspension qui doivent être mesurées conformément aux méthodes d’essai applicables telles que spécifiées ou citées dans la présente Norme européenne.

Elementi za kovinske konstrukcije za sisteme mavčnih plošč - Definicije, zahteve in preskusne metode

Ta dokument določa značilnosti elementov za kovinske konstrukcije (npr. profili, zatiči za obešanje in konektorji), namenjenih za uporabo pri gradnji gradbenih objektov v povezavi z mavčnimi ploščami, ki so izdelane v skladu s standardi EN 520, EN 15283-1 in EN 15283-2. Za nenosilne sestave velja sekundarna obdelava v skladu s standardom EN 14190. To vključuje na primer pregrade, stenske in stropne obloge, strope z mehansko pritrjenimi ploščami in obloge iz tramov, stebrov, kanalov in gredi.  Zajema naslednje značilnosti delovanja: odziv na ogenj, upogibno trdnost (prožnost) in mehansko trdnost, ki se izmerijo z ustreznimi preskusnimi metodami, kot je določeno ali navedeno v tem dokumentu.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 16-Dec-2014
• Withdrawal Date: 29-Sep-2016
• ICS: 77.140.70 - Steel profiles
• ICS: 91.100.10 - Cement. Gypsum. Lime. Mortar
• 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: 03-Jun-2020
• Completion Date: 03-Jun-2020
• Directive: 305/2011 - Regulation (eu) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 march 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing council directive 89/106/eec
• Directive: 89/106/EEC - Construction products
• Mandate: M/106 - Mandate to CEN/CENELEC concerning the execution of standardization work for harmonized standards on gypsum products
• Ref Project: SIST EN 14195:2015 - Metal framing components for gypsum board systems - Definitions, requirements and test methods

Relations

• Replaces: EN 14195:2005 - Metal framing components for gypsum plasterboard systems - Definitions, requirements and test methods
• Effective Date: 24-Dec-2014
• Replaces: EN 14195:2005/AC:2006 - Metal framing components for gypsum plasterboard systems - Definitions, requirements and test methods
• Effective Date: 24-Dec-2014
• Amended By: EN 14195:2014/FprA1 - Metal framing components for gypsum board systems - Definitions, requirements and test methods
• Effective Date: 09-Aug-2017

Overview

EN 14195:2014 - a CEN European Standard - defines the requirements and test methods for metal framing components used with gypsum board systems. It applies to metal profiles, hangers and connectors intended for non‑loadbearing building assemblies (partitions, wall and ceiling linings, suspended ceilings, and cladding of beams, columns, ducts and shafts) that use gypsum boards manufactured to EN 520, EN 15283‑1 / EN 15283‑2 or reprocessed boards conforming to EN 14190.

The standard sets out definitions, material and dimensional requirements, mechanical performance characteristics and the relevant test procedures used to verify compliance. EN 14195:2014 replaces the 2005 edition and aligns assessment and verification procedures with the EU Construction Products Regulation (CPR).

Key topics and requirements

• Scope & definitions: clear terminology for metal sections, flanges, webs, hangers (H) and connectors (N).
• Materials & dangerous substances: requirements for steel, corrosion protection and declaration of any hazardous constituents.
• Dimensions & tolerances: methods for measuring profile dimensions and nominal/core thickness.
• Mechanical properties: calculation of section properties, flexural (yield) strength and impact resistance.
• Suspension components: loadbearing capacity testing for hangers and connectors (static and functional tests).
• Reaction to fire: classification approach referencing EN 13501‑1 and relevant reaction‑to‑fire test setups.
• Test methods: sampling procedures, static tests, measurement protocols and example test fixtures (including SBI test mounting).
• Assessment & factory control: Type testing, Factory Production Control (FPC), AVCP procedures, Declaration of Performance (DoP) and CE marking requirements.

Practical applications & users

Who uses EN 14195:2014:

• Manufacturers of metal profiles, hangers and connectors - to design and certify products for gypsum systems.
• Specifiers, architects and engineers - to select compliant framing components for non‑loadbearing partitions and ceiling systems.
• Contractors and installers - to verify product suitability and installation compatibility with gypsum boards.
• Testing laboratories and certification bodies - to perform the standardized mechanical, fire and sampling tests.
• Compliance officers and product managers - to prepare Declarations of Performance (DoP) and manage CE marking under the CPR.

Typical applications:

• Internal partitions and lining systems using gypsum boards.
• Suspended ceilings with mechanically fixed boards.
• Non‑structural cladding of columns, beams, ducts and shafts.

Related standards

• EN 520, EN 15283‑1, EN 15283‑2 (gypsum boards)
• EN 14190 (reprocessed gypsum board products)
• EN 13501‑1 (reaction to fire classification)
• Other referenced test and material standards for steel, corrosion and tensile testing.

Using EN 14195:2014 ensures consistent performance verification of metal framing components in gypsum board assemblies, helping manufacturers and specifiers demonstrate safety, durability and regulatory compliance.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Zubehör für Unterkonstruktionen aus Metall von Gipsplatten-Systemen - Begriffe, Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenÉléments d'ossature métalliques pour systèmes en plaques de plâtre - Définitions, exigences et méthodes d'essaiMetal framing components for gypsum board systems - Definitions, requirements and test methods91.100.10Cement. Mavec. Apno. MaltaCement. Gypsum. Lime. Mortar77.140.70Jekleni profiliSteel profilesICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 14195:2014SIST EN 14195:2015en,fr,de01-februar-2015SIST EN 14195:2015SLOVENSKI
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EN 14195
December 2014 ICS 77.140.70; 91.100.10 Supersedes EN 14195:2005English Version
Metal framing components for gypsum board systems - Definitions, requirements and test methods
Éléments d'ossature métalliques pour systèmes en plaques de plâtre - Définitions, spécifications et méthodes d'essai
Metall-Unterkonstruktionsbauteile für Gipsplatten-Systeme -Begriffe, Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren This European Standard was approved by CEN on 16 August 2014.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member.
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Sampling procedure for testing . 22 A.1 General . 22 A.2 Sampling procedure . 22 A.2.1 General . 22 A.2.2 Random sampling . 22 A.2.3 Representative sampling . 22 A.2.4 Sampling from a stack . 22 A.2.4.1 General . 22 A.2.4.2 Sampling from a consignment formed of banded packs . 23 Annex B (normative)
Calculation of section properties . 24 B.1 Scope . 24 B.2 Principles. 24 B.3 Example of calculation . 24 B.3.1 Symbols . 24 B.3.2 Profile and calculation . 25 Annex C (informative)
Designation of cross section . 26 Annex D (informative)
Examples of hangers and connectors . 28 Annex E (normative)
Suspension component – Functional test . 31 Annex F (normative)
Mounting and fixing in the test according to EN 13823 (SBI test). 33 F.1 General applications . 33 Annex ZA (informative)
Clauses of this European Standard addressing provisions of the EU Construction Products Regulation . 36 ZA.1 Scope and relevant characteristics . 36 ZA.2 Procedure for AVCP of metal framing components for gypsum board systems . 37 ZA.2.1 Systems of AVCP . 37 ZA.2.2 Declaration of performance (DoP) . 39 ZA.2.2.1 General . 39 ZA.2.2.2 Content. 39 ZA.2.2.3 Example of DoP . 40 ZA.3 CE marking and labelling. 42 Bibliography . 45
See examples in Annex C. 3.1.3 nominal thickness thickness of steel stated by the manufacturer of the metal section including metallic surface coating 3.1.4 core thickness thickness of steel excluding surface coating 3.1.5 flange part of section to which gypsum board is usually attached, depending upon the position of the section Note 1 to entry:
See Figure 6. 3.1.6 web central and connecting part of section between flanges of a stud and channel section Note 1 to entry: See Table C.1. Note 2 to entry:
Some sections have no web, e.g. L. 3.1.7 nominal width/depth width and depth of sections stated by the manufacturer 3.1.8 bend curvature to impart shape and/or strength, for example, between flange and web Note 1 to entry: See Figures 3, 4, and 5. 3.1.9 hanger component connecting the metal sections to the loadbearing main structure Note 1 to entry: See Annex D. Note 2 to entry: Hangers are designated by H. 3.1.10 connector components connecting metal section to metal section Note 1 to entry: See Annex D. Note 2 to entry: Connectors are designated by N. 3.2 Symbols and abbreviations For the purpose of simplification in product marking and performance information characteristics may be identified through the symbols and abbreviations given in Table 1. SIST EN 14195:2015

Figure 1 — Angular dimension 4.5.2.7 Straightness of the section The straightness of the section shall be measured in accordance with 5.1.4.4 and shall not deviate from the flat surface by more than L/400 (where L is the nominal length in mm). 4.5.2.8 Twist of section The maximum twist of the section shall be measured in accordance with 5.1.4.7. If h is the gap and W is the nominal width of the section (see Figure 7), the relation h/W shall not exceed 0,1. 4.5.3 Suspension components When applicable, nominal dimensions and tolerances shall be stated by the manufacturer. SIST EN 14195:2015

= 3
= 2,5 Admissible F (N) L 150 a L 150 b ≥ 150 L 250 a L 250 b ≥ 250 L 400 a L 400 b ≥ 400 L X00 a L X00 b ≥ 500a a X ≥ 5, admissible load to be declared by the producer. When the intended use of a suspension component (e.g. hanger, connector) is in a suspended ceiling exposed to wind load, the suspension component shall pass functional tests carried out according to Annex E. 4.6.3 Impact resistance For impact resistance EN 13964:2014, 4.3.6 and Annex D, is relevant. 5 Test methods 5.1 Measurement of dimensions of metal profiles 5.1.1 Sampling Three sections of each type, thickness and profile shall be tested. 5.1.2 Principle Thickness, length, angular dimensions, straightness, twist, section width and flange width shall be measured. 5.1.3 Apparatus a) A continuously flat surface capable of taking the longest section having a level of L/1000. b) A micrometer permitting a reading to 0,01 mm. c) A metal rule permitting a reading to 1 mm. SIST EN 14195:2015

Figure 2 — Revolving arm protractor for accurate measurement of angles 5.1.4.4 Straightness Place the specimen on the flat surface and use the metal rule to measure the maximum deviation from the plane of the flat surface. Rotate the specimen through 90° about its longitudinal axis and repeat the measurement. Record the results for straightness to the nearest 1,0 mm. SIST EN 14195:2015

Key
point where measurement is to be taken Figure 3 — C – Section
Key
point where measurement is to be taken Figure 4 — U - Section
Key a to eliminate the effect of the curve, measurements shall be taken at the point where the prolongations of the web and the edge meet Figure 5 — Measurement with bends SIST EN 14195:2015

Key a measuring width of flange between two bends b measuring width of flange between bend and cut edge Figure 6 — Width of flange 5.1.4.7 Measurement of twist of section Place the specimen on the flat surface, web down. Press the end against the surface, using the hand vice or weight, in such a way that there is full contact between the web and the surface. At a distance 2 500 mm from the secured end of the specimen, measure the gap h using the metal rule (see Figure 7). When the length of the section is less than 2 500 mm the gap should be measured at the end of the section and calculated proportionately to an equivalent length of 2 500 mm. Calculate the twist as h/W where h is the gap and W is the nominal width of the section.
Figure 7 — Measurement of twist of section 5.2 Determination of mechanical strength of metal suspension components 5.2.1 General The suspension test shall include both its connections to the top fixing and to the profile. SIST EN 14195:2015

Key 1 suspension (top fixing or substructure profile) 2 supporting member / Channel / Profile 3 short wood batten 4 round steel ø 20 mm Figure 8 — Principle set-up of suspension test
Figure 9 — Examples of different suspension components SIST EN 14195:2015

Figure 10 — Examples of different connections between top fixing and suspension
Figure 11 — Examples of different connections between suspension and channel / profile Connecting components (e.g. wire clips, channel connectors, screws) shall be tested in a similar way using the components to be connected (e.g. primary and secondary profile, see Figure 12). SIST EN 14195:2015

a) Front view Key 1 displacement measurement 2 profile connecting component (e.g. cross connector) 3 supporting profile (lower channel/profile) 4 supporting profile (upper channel/profile) W width of lower channel Dimensions in mm
b) Lateral view Key 1 displacement measurement 2 profile connecting component (e.g. cross connector) 3 supporting profile (lower channel/profile) 4 supporting profile (upper channel/profile) W width of lower channel Figure 12 — Principle set-up of connections component test SIST EN 14195:2015

minimum value of displacement in mm; fmax maximum value of displacement in mm. 5.2.4 Acceptance factor k1 The basis for the k1 value is the assumption of a random test with an unknown standard deviation of the result. The acceptance factor k1 shall be taken from Table 6. k1 depends on the number n of test samples (common practice n = 10). The minimum number of n is 3. Consequently
= n – 1 starts with 2. Table 6 — Acceptance factor k1 − salues for k1 depending on the number of test samples n, the probability (W) and the fractile value - (assumption: the standard deviation is unknown) Fractile - v
= n – 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 W = 0,90 5 % 5,31 3,96 3,40 3,09 2,89 2,75 2,65 2,57 2,50 2,45 2,40 2,36 2,33 NOTE For this standard, the probability W and the fractile value - have been fixed at 0,90 % and 5 % respectively. For n = 10 test pieces, the prevailing k1 value is 2,57. 6 Assessment and verification of constancy of performance - AVCP 6.1 General The compliance of metal framing components with the requirements of this standard and with the performances declared by the manufacturer in the DoP shall be demonstrated by: — Determination of the product type; — Factory Production Control by the manufacturer, including product assessment. The manufacturer shall always retain the overall control and shall have the necessary means to take responsibility for the conformity of the product with its declared performance(s). For the purposes of testing, metal framing components may be grouped into families, where it is considered that the selected property is common to all metal framing components within that family. The decision on those products or properties which fall within a family shall be made by the manufacturer. 6.2 Type testing 6.2.1 General Sampling and testing shall be in accordance with Clause 5. The results of all type tests shall be recorded and held by the manufacturer for at least 10 years. SIST EN 14195:2015

Sampling procedure for testing A.1 General The required number of samples to determine the compliance with specification should be sampled from a delivery consignment of metal framing components. The appropriate consignment size shall be agreed between representatives of any involved parties who should have the opportunity to be present at the time of sampling. A.2 Sampling procedure A.2.1 General The choice of the method of sampling should be as defined in A.2.2 and A.2.3. A.2.2 Random sampling1) Whenever possible, the random sampling method should be used, in which every metal component in the consignment has an equal chance of being selected for the sample. Three metal components of each type should be selected from positions throughout the consignment without any consideration given to their condition or quality. A.2.3 Representative sampling When random sampling is impracticable or not convenient, e.g. when the metal components form a large stack or stacks with ready access to only a limited number of components, a representative sampling procedure should be used. A.2.4 Sampling from a stack A.2.4.1 General The consignment should be divided into at least three real or imaginary parts, each of a similar size. One component should be selected at random from within each part in order to give the required number of samples as indicated in 5.1. NOTE It will be necessary to remove some parts of the stack or stacks in order to gain access to components within the body of such stacks when taking samples.
1) In practice, random sampling is normally only convenient either when the components forming the consignment are being moved in a loose (unpacked) form from one place to another of when they have been split into a large number of small stacks awaiting installation. SIST EN 14195:2015

Calculation of section properties B.1 Scope This annex provides the rules for the calculation of section properties of metal framing components for use in situations where the stress in the metal is such that there is no need for reduction of effective section area (e.g. assessment of assembly stiffness at low load level). An alternative solution is to use EN 1993-1-3. B.2 Principles a) The thickness used in calculation is the minimum steel core thickness. This is calculated as nominal thickness (see 4.5.2) minus tolerance and thickness
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