SIST EN 17539:2021

Modular mechanical locked floor coverings (MMF) - Determination of geometrical characteristics

This document describes test methods for determination of the geometrical characteristics of modular mechanical locked floor covering panels in respect to thickness, length, width, squareness, straightness, width flatness, length flatness, openings between assembled elements and height differences between assembled elements.
The geometrical characteristics of modular mechanical locked panels are important considerations because installed flooring will have an objectionable appearance if these performance criteria are not followed. This can cause the installed panels to line up unevenly, producing unsightly seams, uneven surfaces and corners that do not match.

Modulare mechanisch verriegelnde Fußbodenbeläge (MMF) - Bestimmung der geometrischen Eigenschaften

Dieses Dokument legt Prüfverfahren zur Bestimmung geometrischer Eigenschaften von modularen mechanisch verriegelnden Fußbodenpaneelen in Bezug auf die Dicke, Länge, Breite, Rechtwinkligkeit, Geradheit, Ebenheit in der Breite, Ebenheit in der Länge, Fugenöffnungen zwischen montierten Elementen und Höhenunterschiede zwischen montierten Elementen fest.
Die geometrischen Eigenschaften von modularen mechanisch verriegelnden Fußbodenpaneelen sind wichtige Faktoren, da verlegter Bodenbelag ein störendes Erscheinungsbild haben kann, wenn diese Leistungskriterien nicht erfüllt werden. Das kann dazu führen, dass die verlegten Paneele nicht gleichmäßig ausgerichtet sind, was zu unansehnlichen Fugen, unebenen Oberflächen und nicht aufeinander passenden Ecken führt.

Revêtements de sol modulaires à verrouillage mécanique (MMF) - Détermination des caractéristiques géométriques

Le présent document spécifie les méthodes d'essai pour déterminer les caractéristiques géométriques des panneaux de revêtements de sol modulaires à verrouillage mécanique par rapport à l'épaisseur, la longueur, la largeur, l'équerrage, la rectitude, la planéité en largeur, la planéité en longueur et les ouvertures ainsi que les différences de hauteur entre les éléments assemblés.
Les caractéristiques géométriques des panneaux modulaires à verrouillage mécanique sont des facteurs importants à prendre en compte car il en va de la bonne apparence du sol installé si ces critères de performance ne sont pas respectés. Les panneaux installés peuvent, le cas échéant, être alignés de façon désordonnée, ce qui entraîne des raccords disgracieux, des surfaces irrégulières et des angles non concordants.

Modularne mehansko spojene talne obloge (MMF) - Ugotavljanje geometrijskih značilnosti

General Information

• Status: Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 02-Aug-2020
• Publication Date: 29-Aug-2021
• ICS: 97.150 - Floor coverings
• Technical Committee: ITEK - Textile and textile products
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 25-Aug-2021
• Due Date: 30-Oct-2021
• Completion Date: 30-Aug-2021
• 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
• Ref Project: EN 17539:2021 - Modular mechanical locked floor coverings (MMF) - Determination of geometrical characteristics

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN 17539:2021
01-oktober-2021
Modularne mehansko spojene talne obloge (MMF) - Ugotavljanje geometrijskih
značilnosti
Modular mechanical locked floor coverings (MMF) - Determination of geometrical
characteristics
Modulare mechanisch verriegelnde Fußbodenbeläge (MMF) - Bestimmung der
geometrischen Eigenschaften
Revêtements de sol modulaires à verrouillage mécanique (MMF) - Détermination des
caractéristiques géométriques
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 17539:2021
ICS:
97.150 Talne obloge Floor coverings
SIST EN 17539:2021 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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EN 17539
EUROPEAN STANDARD

NORME EUROPÉENNE

August 2021
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 97.150
English Version

Modular mechanical locked floor coverings (MMF) -
Determination of geometrical characteristics
Revêtements de sol modulaires à verrouillage Modulare mechanisch verriegelnde Fußbodenbeläge
mécanique (MMF) - Détermination des caractéristiques (MMF) - Bestimmung der geometrischen Eigenschaften
géométriques
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 4 July 2021.

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.

This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by
translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management
Centre has the same status as the official versions.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of 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
United Kingdom.





EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION

EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG

CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2021 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 17539:2021 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

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Contents Page
European foreword . 4
Introduction . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 Principles . 7
4.1 Thickness . 7
4.2 Length and width . 7
4.3 Squareness . 7
4.4 Straightness . 7
4.5 Flatness . 7
4.6 Openings and height differences . 7
5 Apparatus . 7
5.1 Apparatus for thickness measurement. 7
5.2 Apparatus for length and width measurement . 7
5.3 Apparatus for squareness measurement . 8
5.4 Apparatus for straightness measurement . 8
5.5 Apparatus for determination of flatness . 8
5.6 Apparatus for openings and height differences . 9
6 Sampling and selection of specimens . 9
7 Atmosphere for conditioning and testing . 9
8 Procedure . 9
8.1 Determination of thickness . 9
8.2 Determination of length and width . 10
8.3 Determination of straightness and squareness . 10
8.3.1 Squareness . 10
8.3.2 Straightness . 11
8.4 Determination of flatness . 12
8.4.1 Determination of width flatness . 12
8.4.2 Determination of length flatness . 12
8.5 Determination of openings and height differences between panels . 13
8.5.1 General. 13
8.5.2 Determination of openings between the panels . 13
8.5.3 Determination of height differences . 13
9 Calculation and expression of results . 14
9.1 Thickness . 14
9.2 Length and Width . 14
9.3 Squareness . 14
9.4 Straightness . 14
9.5 Flatness . 14
9.5.1 Width flatness . 14
9.5.2 Length flatness . 14
9.6 Openings and height differences . 14
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10 Precision statement . 14
11 Test report . 15
Bibliography . 16

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European foreword
This document (EN 17539:2021) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 134 “Resilient,
textile and laminate floor coverings”, the secretariat of which is held by NBN.
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 February 2022, and conflicting national standards
shall be withdrawn at the latest by February 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.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards body.
A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations 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.
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Introduction
The technical committee CEN/TC 134 decided to develop a series of generic test methods able to
demonstrate the characteristics of modular mechanical locked floor covering panels. This series of test
methods will be used in the common part of individual product specification standards.
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1 Scope
This document specifies test methods for the determination of geometrical characteristics of modular
mechanical locked floor covering panels in respect of thickness, length, width, squareness, straightness,
width flatness, length flatness, openings between assembled elements and height differences between
assembled elements.
The geometrical characteristics of modular mechanical locked panels are important considerations
because installed flooring will have an objectionable appearance if these performance criteria are not
followed. This can cause the installed panels to line up unevenly, producing unsightly seams, uneven
surfaces and corners that do not match.
2 Normative references
There are no normative references in this document.
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
• IEC Electropedia: available at https://www.electropedia.org/
• ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
3.1
floor covering panel with mechanical locking system
rigid or semi-rigid floor covering, typically in a plank or tile format, consisting of a compact layer of a
substrate and a decorative surface layer for floating installation
3.2
decorative layer
layer providing visual and aesthetic properties, intended to be the visible side when the floor is
installed
Note 1 to entry: Decorative layers can consist of resilient layers including cork, layers with aminoplastic
thermosetting resins and wood veneer layers with a thickness < 2,5 mm and textile surfaces.
3.3
squareness
measurement of the amount each corner of the tile deviates from 90°
3.4
straightness
property of an edge to be straight, unbent
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4 Principles
4.1 Thickness
The test piece is placed between two parallel plates, and the distance between them is measured.
4.2 Length and width
The surface dimensions of a modular mechanical locked floor covering panel are measured by a contact
method at defined positions in each direction. The measurement is taken at the edges of the surface
layer.
4.3 Squ
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
oSIST prEN 17539:2020
01-julij-2020
Modularne mehansko spojene talne obloge (MMF) - Ugotavljanje geometrijskih
značilnosti
Modular mechanical locked floor coverings (MMF) - Determination of geometrical
characteristics
Modulare mehrlagige, schwimmende Fußbodenplatten mit einem mechanischen
Schließsystem - Bestimmung der geometrischen Merkmale
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 17539
ICS:
97.150 Talne obloge Floor coverings
oSIST prEN 17539:2020 en
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
prEN 17539
NORME EUROPÉENNE

EUROPÄISCHE NORM

July 2020
ICS 97.150
English Version

Modular mechanical locked floor coverings (MMF) -
Determination of geometrical characteristics
 Modulare mehrlagige, schwimmende Fußbodenplatten
mit einem mechanischen Schließsystem - Bestimmung
der geometrischen Merkmale
This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee
CEN/TC 134.

If this draft becomes a European Standard, 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.

This draft European Standard was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other
language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of 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
United Kingdom.

Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are
aware and to provide supporting documentation.

Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without
notice and shall not be referred to as a European Standard.


EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION

EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG

CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2020 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. prEN 17539:2020 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
Introduction . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 Principles . 5
5 Apparatus . 6
6 Sampling and selection of specimens . 8
7 Atmosphere for conditioning and testing . 8
8 Procedure . 8
9 Calculation and expression of results . 11
10 Precision statement . 12
11 Test report . 12

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European foreword
This document (prEN 17539) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 134 “Resilient, textile
and laminate floor coverings”, the secretariat of which is held by NBN.
This document is currently submitted to CEN Enquiry.
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Introduction
The technical committee CEN TC134 decided to develop a series of generic test methods able to
demonstrate the characteristics of modular mechanical locked floor covering panels. This series of test
methods will be used in the common part of individual product specification standards.
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prEN 17539 (E)
1 Scope
This document describes test methods for determination of the geometrical characteristics of modular
mechanical locked floor covering panels in respect to thickness, length, width, squareness, straightness,
width flatness, length flatness, openings between assembled elements and height differences between
assembled elements.
The geometrical characteristics of modular mechanical locked panels are important considerations
because installed flooring will have an objectionable appearance if these performance criteria are not
followed. This can cause the installed panels to line up unevenly, producing unsightly seams, uneven
surfaces and corners that do not match.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN ISO 23999, Resilient floor coverings — Determination of dimensional stability and curling after
exposure to heat (ISO 23999)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
3.1
floor covering panel with mechanical locking system
rigid or semi-rigid floor covering, typically in a plank or tile format, consisting of a compact layer of a
substrate and a decorative surface layer for floating installation
3.2
squareness
measurement of the amount each corner of the tile deviates from 90°
3.3
straightness
property of an edge to be straight, unbent
4 Principles
4.1 Thickness
The test piece is placed between two parallel plates, and the distance between them is measured, the
contact pressure being adapted to suit the structure of the test piece.
4.2 Length and width
The surface dimensions of a modular mechanical locked floor covering panel are measured by a contact
method at defined positions in each direction.
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4.3 Squareness
To assess the squareness, each corner of a right-angled panel is fitted into the dihedral angle of a precision
square and the maximum gap between the arm of the square and the ends of the panel is measured.
4.4 Straightness
To assess the straightness, the maximum opening between the panel and the straight edge is measured
using a suitable gauge.
4.5 Flatness
To assess width flatness the deviation in height is measured by direct contact with a dial gauge
maintained at constant height. To assess length flatness the maximum opening between the panel and a
straight edge is measured using a gauge.
4.6 Openings and height differences
A standard assembly is fixed together, openings of the assembled specimens are measured with thickness
gauges and height differences are measured with callipers or depth gauges at standard predefined points.
5 Apparatus
5.1 Apparatus for thickness measurement
5.1.1 Movable circular upper plate.
For various types of floor covering panel structures, the diameter of the upper plate, the applied mass,
the area and the pressure shall be in accordance with Table 1.
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5.1.2 Fixed lower plate, at least equal to size of the upper plate and at least 15 cm .
5.1.3 Dial gauge, to measure the distance between the plates to an accuracy of 0,01 mm (0,1 mm over
a range of 25 mm for textiles).
5.1.4 Straight edge, for example a ruler, for brushing the surface of textile specimens.
5.2 Apparatus for length and width measurement
A dial gauge, a sliding calliper gauge or equivalent device with an accuracy of 0,05 mm for measurements
up to 610 mm and an accuracy of 0,1 mm for measurements over 610 mm.
5.3 Apparatus for squareness measurement
Flat bedplate apparatus, for measuring squareness of panels. This apparatus shall be an “L” shaped steel
device having an angle of 1,570 80 rad (90°) with a tolerance of ± 0,000 18 rad (0,01°).
5.4 Apparatus for straightness measurement
5.4.1 Calibrated straight edge (steel ruler), of length at least equal to the length of the specimens, and
having a maximum straightness deviation of 0,05 mm over 1,000 mm.
5.4.2 A set of thickness gauges.
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5.5 Apparatus for determination of flatness
5.5.1 Apparatus for measuring width flatness, consisting of a dial gauge accurate to ± 0,01 mm with a
rounded tip of radius 5,5 mm, installed centrally in relation to three rounded supports with radii 5 mm.
The supports shall be adjustable along a T-shaped assembly of bars to provide the required gauge length.
The measurement, d, shall not be less than the width, of the test specimen minus 10 mm. The t
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