SIST EN 12530:2000

Castors and wheels - Castors and wheels for manually propelled institutional applications

This European Standard specifies the technical requirements, the appropriate dimensions and the requirements for testing. This European Standard applies to castors and wheels which may include braking and/or locking devices, specifically for manually propelled use in an institutional environment. This includes for example, shops, restaurants, hotels, educational buildings and hospitals. Castors for specialised applications may also have to conform to other specialised standards.

Räder und Rollen - Apparaterollen - Manuell betätigte Räder und Rollen

Diese Europäische Norm legt die technischen Anforderungen, die geeigneten Abmessungen und die Anforderungen für die Prüfungen fest. Diese Europäische Norm gilt für Rollen und Räder einschließlich eventuell vorhandener Feststellvorrichtungen. Hierbei handelt es sich insbesondere um handbetätigte Produkte in öffentlichen Einrichtungen. Dies sind zum Beispiel: Geschäfte, Restaurants, Hotels, Schulen und Krankenhäuser. Rollen für besondere Anwendungen können auch anderen besonderen Normen entsprechen.

Roues et roulettes - Roues et roulettes pour équipements de collectivités manuels

La présente norme européenne spécifie les prescriptions techniques, les dimensions appropriées et les prescriptions pour la réalisation des essais. La présente norme européenne s'applique aux roues et roulettes pouvant comporter des systèmes de freinage et/ou blocage, spécifiquement destinées à des utilisations manuelles dans un environnement de collectivité. Cela inclut par exemple les magasins, les restaurants, les hôtels, les établissements d'enseignement et les hôpitaux. Les roulettes pour applications spécialisées peuvent aussi être conformes à d'autres normes spécialisées.

Castors and wheels - Castors and wheels for manually propelled institutional applications

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Nov-2000
• ICS: 21.180 - Housings, enclosures, other machine parts
• ICS: 53.060 - Industrial trucks
• Technical Committee: SS SPL - Technical Board for the general field
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Dec-2000
• Due Date: 01-Dec-2000
• Completion Date: 01-Dec-2000
• Ref Project: EN 12530:1998 - Castors and wheels - Castors and wheels for manually propelled institutional applications

Overview

EN 12530:1998 - Castors and wheels for manually propelled institutional applications is a European Standard published by CEN that defines the essential technical requirements, appropriate dimensions and requirements for testing of castors and wheels intended for manually propelled use in institutional environments. The standard covers plain and braked/locked castors and wheels used in settings such as shops, restaurants, hotels, educational buildings and hospitals. National adoptions (for example SIST EN 12530:2000) reproduce the EN text for local use.

Key Topics

• Scope and application: Applies to castors and wheels designed for manual propulsion in institutional environments; excludes specialised applications that may require other specific standards.
• Technical requirements: Defines performance and construction criteria manufacturers must meet to ensure safety, durability and compatibility with institutional equipment.
• Dimensions and interchangeability: Specifies appropriate dimensions to promote correct fit and predictable performance on furniture, trolleys and equipment.
• Braking and locking devices: Includes provisions for castors and wheels that incorporate braking or locking mechanisms.
• Testing requirements: Sets out the requirement for testing to verify compliance with the standard (types of tests are defined in the standard text).
• Classification and markings: Requirements for product identification and any marking needed to show conformity and intended use (as detailed in the full standard).

Keywords: EN 12530, castors and wheels, institutional castors, manual castors, braking devices, testing requirements, standard dimensions.

Applications

• Furniture and equipment in hospitals, clinics and healthcare facilities (beds, trolleys, carts)
• Catering and hospitality equipment in restaurants and hotels
• Retail and display trolleys in shops
• Classroom and institutional furniture in educational buildings
• Service carts and maintenance equipment used in facilities management

Practical benefits include improved safety, predictable mobility performance, easier maintenance and clearer procurement specifications for facility managers and buyers.

Who Uses This Standard

• Manufacturers and designers of castors, wheels and related mounting hardware
• Procurement officers and facility managers specifying components for institutional equipment
• Testing laboratories and conformity assessment bodies verifying product compliance
• Equipment integrators and OEMs building trolleys, furniture and medical devices for institutional markets

Related Standards

• EN 12530 is focused on manually propelled institutional castors; specialised applications (medical devices, industrial trucks, outdoor use) may need additional or different EN/ISO standards. Check national adoptions (e.g., SIST EN 12530) and other CEN/ISO standards for overlapping domains.

For authoritative technical details, refer to the full EN 12530:1998 text and any applicable national adoption documents.

Standards Content (Sample)

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