EN ISO 18895:2018

Footwear - Test methods for shanks - Fatigue resistance (ISO 18895:2006)

ISO 18895:2006 specifies a test method for assessing the fatigue resistance of steel shanks of at least 100 mm in length used for the reinforcement of the waist region of women's shoes and of some men's and children's shoes.

Schuhe - Prüfverfahren für Gelenke - Ermüdungsfestigkeit (ISO 18895:2006)

Diese Europäische Norm legt ein Verfahren zur Beurteilung der Ermüdungsfestigkeit von Stahlgelenken fest, die für die Verstärkung des Vorspannbereiches von Damenschuhen und teilweise Herren  und Kinderschuhen verwendet werden.

Chaussures - Méthodes d'essai pour cambrions - Résistance à la fatigue (ISO 18895:2006)

L'ISO 18895:2006 spécifie une méthode de contrôle de la résistance à la fatigue des cambrions en acier d'au moins 100 mm de longueur utilisés pour renforcer la cambrure des chaussures pour femmes et de certaines chaussures pour hommes et pour enfants

Obutev - Preskusne metode za spoje - Odpornost proti utrujanju (ISO 18895:2006)

ISO 18895:2006 določa preskusno metodo za ocenjevanje odpornosti proti utrujanju jeklenih spojev z dolžino najmanj 100 mm, ki se uporabljajo za ojačitev območja pasu ženskih čevljev ter nekaterih moških in otroških čevljev.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 16-Oct-2018
• Withdrawal Date: 29-Apr-2019
• ICS: 61.060 - Footwear
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 309 - Footwear
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 309/WG 1 - Minimum performance requirements and test methods for components for footwear
• Current Stage: 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
• Start Date: 17-Oct-2018
• Due Date: 18-Jul-2019
• Completion Date: 17-Oct-2018
• Ref Project: SIST EN ISO 18895:2018 - Footwear - Test methods for shanks - Fatigue resistance (ISO 18895:2006)

Relations

• Replaces: EN 12958:2000/A1:2004 - Footwear - Test methods for shanks - Fatigue resistance
• Effective Date: 24-Oct-2018
• Replaces: EN 12958:2000 - Footwear - Test methods for shanks - Fatigue resistance
• Effective Date: 16-May-2018

Overview

EN ISO 18895:2018, titled Footwear - Test methods for shanks - Fatigue resistance (ISO 18895:2006), is an internationally recognized European standard developed by CEN and adopted from ISO. This standard provides a precise and reliable test method to assess the fatigue resistance of steel shanks with a minimum length of 100 mm. These steel shanks are critical components used for reinforcing the waist region of women's footwear, as well as certain men's and children's shoes.

Fatigue resistance testing, as outlined in this standard, evaluates how well a shank withstands repeated bending loads over its service life, ensuring durability and structural integrity in footwear design.

Key Topics

• Scope of Application: The standard applies specifically to steel shanks used in footwear reinforcement, focusing on fatigue resistance under cyclic loading conditions.
• Test Apparatus: Equipment includes a test machine with:
  • Fixed lower jaw with hardened steel face plates to clamp the shank.
  • Adjustable upper jaw applying a specified force (49 N ± 2 N) in harmonic cycles.
  • Cycle counter for monitoring the number of load repetitions until failure.
  • Torque control devices to ensure consistent clamping force (4,900 N·mm ± 50 N·mm).
• Sampling and Conditioning: At least four complete shank specimens per type are conditioned for 48 hours in standardized atmospheres (per EN 12222) before testing to ensure reproducible results under controlled humidity and temperature.
• Test Procedure: The shank is clamped as it would be in a shoe and bent repeatedly by the upper jaw in a harmonic motion at four cycles per second until breakage.
• Result Expression: Fatigue life is recorded as the number of cycles to failure, with results averaged across specimens.
• Test Report Requirements: Documentation must include test results, reference to the method, sample descriptions, number of specimens tested, deviations from the standard, and testing date.

Applications

• Footwear Manufacturing Quality Control: Enables shoe manufacturers to verify the durability of steel shanks in their products, ensuring reliability and performance in use.
• Research and Development: Assists designers and material scientists in evaluating new shank materials or constructions for improved fatigue resistance.
• Compliance Testing: Supports regulatory and standard compliance testing for footwear safety and longevity standards.
• Multi-Segment Use: Primarily applies to women's shoe shanks but is also relevant to selected men's and children's footwear designs requiring reinforced waist regions.

Related Standards

• EN 12222 / ISO 18454: Specifies standard atmospheres for conditioning and testing footwear components, crucial for preparing samples under consistent environmental conditions.
• EN ISO 12958 (Superseded): This document replaces the previous EN 12958:2000, providing updated test procedures aligning with ISO methodology.
• ISO/TC 216: The ISO technical committee responsible for standards development in footwear, overseeing ISO 18895 and related testing methods.

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EN ISO 18895:2018 is a fundamental standard that guarantees the mechanical resilience of footwear shanks, promoting high-quality manufacturing and consumer safety. Its fatigue resistance test method is essential for professionals involved in footwear material testing, quality assurance, and product development.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-december-2018
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SIST EN 12958:2002
SIST EN 12958:2002/A1:2004
Obutev - Preskusne metode za spoje - Odpornost proti utrujanju (ISO 18895:2006)
Footwear - Test methods for shanks - Fatigue resistance (ISO 18895:2006)
Schuhe - Prüfverfahren für Gelenke - Ermüdungswiderstand (ISO 18895:2006)
Chaussures - Méthodes d'essai pour cambrions - Résistance à la fatigue (ISO
18895:2006)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 18895:2018
ICS:
61.060 Obuvala Footwear
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN ISO 18895
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
October 2018
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 61.060
English Version
Footwear - Test methods for shanks - Fatigue resistance
(ISO 18895:2006)
Chaussures - Méthodes d'essai pour cambrions - Schuhe - Prüfverfahren für Gelenke -
Résistance à la fatigue (ISO 18895:2006) Ermüdungsfestigkeit (ISO 18895:2006)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 20 August 2018.

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European foreword
The text of ISO 18895:2006 has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 216 "Footwear” of the
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and has been taken over as EN ISO 18895:2018 by
Technical Committee CEN/TC 309 “Footwear” the secretariat of which is held by UNE.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by April 2019, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by April 2019.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 12958:2000.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and the United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 18895:2006 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 18895:2018 without any modification.

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 18895
FIrst edition
2006-04-15
Footwear — Test methods for shanks —
Fatigue resistance
Chaussures — Méthodes d'essai pour cambrions — Résistance à la
fatigue
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ISO 18895:2006(E)
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