SIST EN ISO 8130-5:2021

Coating powders - Part 5: Determination of flow properties of a powder/air mixture (ISO 8130-5:2021)

This document specifies a method for estimating the flow properties of a mixture of coating powder and air.
The results obtained are influenced by the composition of the coating powder, its density, particle size distribution and particle shape, together with the tendency of the particles to agglomerate and to accept a charge.

Pulverlacke - Teil 5: Bestimmung der Fließeigenschaften eines Pulver-Luft-Gemisches (ISO 8130-5:2021)

Dieses Dokument legt ein Verfahren zur Abschätzung der Fließeigenschaften eines Pulverlack-Luft-Gemisches fest.
Die erhaltenen Ergebnisse werden von der Zusammensetzung des Pulverlackes, seiner Dichte, Teilchen-größenverteilung und Teilchenform beeinflusst, zusammen mit der Tendenz der Teilchen zum Agglomerieren und zum triboelektrischen Aufladen.

Poudres pour revêtement - Partie 5: Détermination de l'aptitude à la fluidisation d'un mélange poudre/air (ISO 8130-5:2021)

Le présent document spécifie une méthode pour l'estimation de l'aptitude à la fluidisation d'un mélange de poudre pour revêtement et d'air.
Les résultats obtenus sont influencés par la composition de la poudre pour revêtement, sa masse volumique, la distribution de la taille des particules et la forme des particules, ainsi que par la tendance des particules à s'agglomérer et à se charger.

Praškasti premazi - 5. del: Določanje pretočnih lastnosti zmesi prašek/zrak (ISO 8130-5:2021)

General Information

• Status: Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 02-Dec-2020
• Publication Date: 16-Aug-2021
• ICS: 87.040 - Paints and varnishes
• Technical Committee: IBLP - Paints and varnishes
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 22-Jul-2021
• Due Date: 26-Sep-2021
• Completion Date: 17-Aug-2021
• Ref Project: EN ISO 8130-5:2021 - Coating powders - Part 5: Determination of flow properties of a powder/air mixture (ISO 8130-5:2021)

Relations

• Replaces: SIST EN ISO 8130-5:2012 - Coating powders - Part 5: Determination of flow properties of a powder/air mixture (ISO 8130-5:1992)
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2021
• Refers: SIST EN 13001-3-5:2026 - Cranes - General design - Part 3-5: Limit states and proof of competence of forged and cast hooks
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN ISO 20344:2022 - Personal protective equipment - Test methods for footwear (ISO 20344:2021)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026

Overview

SIST EN ISO 8130-5:2021 specifies a standardized method for determining the flow properties of a powder/air mixture, particularly for coating powders. This European and International Standard is essential for industries utilizing powder coatings, ensuring the consistent quality of application processes by characterizing how powders behave when fluidized with air. The method assesses flow properties influenced by powder composition, density, particle size and shape, agglomeration tendency, and electrostatic charge acceptance.

Key Topics

• Scope of Testing: Defines a laboratory procedure to estimate transport and spraying characteristics of coating powders as they interact with air.
• Influencing Factors: Highlights critical powder properties - such as density, particle size distribution, and shape - that affect fluidization and flow rate.
• Testing Conditions: Specifies standard conditions for temperature, humidity, and air pressure to ensure reproducibility and comparability of results.
• Measurement Parameters:
  • Fluidization factor (φ): Calculated from the height of the powder at rest and during fluidization.
  • Powder flow rate (R): Calculated using the mass of powder discharged and the fluidization factor during a set time interval.
• Apparatus Requirements: Outlines necessary equipment, including a fluidization vessel, dry air source, flowmeter, analytical balance, and associated sampling and measuring tools.
• Result Validation: Emphasizes the use of repeated measurements and averaging to ensure reliable and representative flow property data.

Applications

SIST EN ISO 8130-5:2021 delivers tangible value across industries that use coating powders, particularly in:

• Powder Coating Manufacturing: Quality control for batch consistency, ensuring powders are suited for automated spray or fluidized bed applications.
• Industrial Surface Finishing: Evaluation of powders before application to metals, automotive parts, furniture, electronics, and appliances for uniform coat thickness and appearance.
• Product Development: Assists in R&D efforts to optimize powder formulations for improved application characteristics.
• Process Calibration: Helps equipment manufacturers and operators set optimal parameters for powder feed, air flow, and electrostatic charging in coating processes.
• Regulatory Compliance: Enables manufacturers and suppliers to meet international and European powder coating standards, facilitating market access and customer confidence.

Related Standards

For comprehensive powder coating quality assurance, consider these closely associated standards:

• EN ISO 8130-14: Coating powders - Vocabulary. Provides terminology relevant to powder coatings, supporting harmonized communication.
• ISO 15528: Paints, varnishes, and raw materials - Sampling. Details procedures for representing powder samples in testing.
• Other EN ISO 8130 Series Parts: Address additional powder coating test methods, such as particle size analysis, electrostatic chargeability, and melt flow index.

Practical Value

By following SIST EN ISO 8130-5:2021, organizations can:

• Achieve consistent coating performance by selecting powders with validated flow properties
• Reduce application defects and material waste in production
• Enhance the efficiency of powder coating process setup and troubleshooting
• Provide transparent and standardized product data to customers, auditors, and regulators

SIST EN ISO 8130-5:2021 is a key reference for professionals in paint, coating, and surface finishing industries aiming for process optimization and international standardization in powder coating operations.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2021
Nadomešča:
SIST EN ISO 8130-5:2012
Praškasti premazi - 5. del: Določanje pretočnih lastnosti zmesi prašek/zrak (ISO
8130-5:2021)
Coating powders - Part 5: Determination of flow properties of a powder/air mixture (ISO
8130-5:2021)
Pulverlacke - Teil 5: Bestimmung der Fließeigenschaften eines Pulver-Luft-Gemisches
(ISO 8130-5:2021)
Poudres pour revêtement - Partie 5: Détermination de l'aptitude à la fluidisation d'un
mélange poudre/air (ISO 8130-5:2021)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 8130-5:2021
ICS:
87.040 Barve in laki Paints and varnishes
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN ISO 8130-5
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
July 2021
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 87.040 Supersedes EN ISO 8130-5:2010
English Version
Coating powders - Part 5: Determination of flow
properties of a powder/air mixture (ISO 8130-5:2021)
Poudres pour revêtement - Partie 5: Détermination de Pulverlacke - Teil 5: Bestimmung der
l'aptitude à la fluidisation d'un mélange poudre/air Fließeigenschaften eines Pulver-Luft-Gemisches (ISO
(ISO 8130-5:2021) 8130-5:2021)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 28 April 2021.

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European foreword . 3

European foreword
This document (EN ISO 8130-5:2021) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 35 "Paints
and varnishes" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 139 “Paints and varnishes” the
secretariat of which is held by DIN.
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 January 2022, and conflicting national standards shall
be withdrawn at the latest by January 2022.
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 ISO 8130-5:2010.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards
body/national committee. A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN websites.
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, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the
United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 8130-5:2021 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 8130-5:2021 without any
modification.
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 8130-5
Second edition
2021-06
Coating powders —
Part 5:
Determination of flow properties of a
powder/air mixture
Poudres pour revêtement —
Partie 5: Détermination de l'aptitude à la fluidisation d'un mélange
poudre/air
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ISO 8130-5:2021(E)
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Principle . 1
5 Apparatus . 1
6 Sampling . 3
7 Procedure. 4
7.1 Calibration of apparatus . 4
7.2 Determination of flow properties . 4
8 Expression of results . 4
9 Precision . 5
10 Test report . 5
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