SIST EN 12568:2010
(Main)Foot and leg protectors - Requirements and test methods for toecaps and penetration resistant inserts
Foot and leg protectors - Requirements and test methods for toecaps and penetration resistant inserts
This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for toe caps and inserts with resistance against mechanical penetration, intended to function as components of PPE footwear (e.g. as described by EN ISO 20345, EN ISO 20346 and EN ISO 20347).
Fuß- und Beinschutz - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für durchtrittsichere Einlagen und Zehenkappen
Diese Europäische Norm legt Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für Zehenkappen und Einlagen mit Wider¬stand gegen mechanische Durchdringung fest, die als Bestandteile von Schuhen für den gewerblichen Gebrauch vorgesehen sind (wie beispielsweise in EN ISO 20345 bis EN ISO 20347 beschrieben).
Protecteurs du pied et de la jambe - Exigences et méthodes d'essais des embouts et des inserts antiperforation
La présente Norme Européenne spécifie les exigences et les méthodes d’essai applicables aux embouts et aux
inserts anti-perforation, destinés à être utilisés comme composants des chaussures professionnelles (par
exemple comme décrit dans l’EN ISO 20345-20347)
Ščitniki nog in stopal - Zahteve in preskusne metode za zaščitne kapice in vložke, odporne proti prediranju
Ta evropski standard določa zahteve in preskusne metode za zaščitne kapice in vložke z odpornostjo proti mehanskemu prediranju, namenjenim temu, da služijo kot sestavni del PPE obutve (npr. kot opisano z EN ISO 20345, EN ISO 20346 in EN ISO 20347).
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Fuß- und Beinschutz - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für durchtrittsichere Einlagen und ZehenkappenProtecteurs du pied et de la jambe - Exigences et méthodes d'essais des embouts et des inserts antiperforationFoot and leg protectors - Requirements and test methods for toecaps and penetration resistant inserts13.340.50Varovanje nog in stopalLeg and foot protectionICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12568:2010SIST EN 12568:2010en,fr,de01-september-2010SIST EN 12568:2010SLOVENSKI
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SIST EN 12568:2010
EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 12568
May 2010 ICS 13.340.50 Supersedes EN 12568:1998English Version
Foot and leg protectors - Requirements and test methods for toecaps and penetration resistant inserts
Protecteurs du pied et de la jambe - Exigences et méthodes d'essais des embouts et des inserts anti-perforation
Fuß- und Beinschutz - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für durchtrittsichere Einlagen und Zehenkappen This European Standard was approved by CEN on 22 April 2010.
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EN 12568:2010 (E) 2 Contents Page Foreword .4Introduction .51Scope .62Normative references .63Terms and definitions .64Requirements for toe caps .74.1General .74.2Requirements for all types of toe caps.74.2.1Finishing .74.2.2Dimensions .74.2.3Impact resistance.84.2.4Compression resistance .84.3Special requirements for metal toe caps − Corrosion resistance .94.4Special requirements for non-metal toe caps − Stability against ageing and environmental influence .95Test methods for toe caps .95.1General .95.2Test methods for all types of toe caps .95.2.1Determination of internal toe cap length .95.2.2Determination of impact resistance . 125.2.3Determination of compression resistance . 165.3Test method for metal toe caps − Determination of corrosion resistance . 175.3.1Preliminary examination . 175.3.2Corrosion test procedure . 175.4Test methods for non-metal toe caps . 185.4.1General . 185.4.2Effect of high temperature . 185.4.3Effect of low temperature . 185.4.4Effect of acid . 185.4.5Effect of alkali . 185.4.6Effect of fuel oil . 196Requirements for penetration resistant inserts . 196.1General . 196.2Requirements for all types of penetration resistant inserts . 196.2.1Resistance to nail penetration . 196.2.2Flexing resistance. 196.3Special requirements for metal penetration resistant inserts . 196.3.1Dimensions . 196.3.2Corrosion resistance . 206.4Special requirements for non-metal penetration resistant inserts − Stability against ageing and environmental influence . 207Test methods for penetration resistant inserts . 207.1General . 207.2All types of penetration resistant inserts . 217.2.1Determination of penetration resistance . 217.2.2Determination of flexing resistance . 237.3Test method for metal penetration resistant inserts − Determination of corrosion resistance . 257.3.1Preliminary examination . 25SIST EN 12568:2010
EN 12568:2010 (E) 3 7.3.2Test procedure . 257.4Test methods for non-metal penetration resistant inserts . 267.4.1General . 267.4.2Effect of high temperature . 267.4.3Effect of low temperature . 267.4.4Effect of acid . 267.4.5Effect of alkali . 267.4.6Effect of fuel oil . 268Marking . 268.1Toe Caps. 268.2Penetration resistant inserts . 27Bibliography . 28
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EN 12568:2010 (E) 4 Foreword This document (EN 12568:2010) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 161 “Foot and leg protectors”, the secretariat of which is held by BSI. 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 November 2010, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by November 2010. Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. This document supersedes EN 12568:1998. Products described by this standard are not personal protective equipment (PPE) and cannot be "CE" marked. 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, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. SIST EN 12568:2010
EN 12568:2010 (E) 5 Introduction EN ISO 20345, EN ISO 20346 and EN ISO 20347 relate to safety, protective and occupational footwear which define the performance and required properties of the footwear. On introducing these standards all national standards relating to safety toecaps and penetration resistant inserts were withdrawn leaving the manufacturers of these items with no means of demonstrating the performance of their products. This European Standard has been prepared to allow manufacturers to demonstrate the performance level of the toecaps and penetration resistant inserts before being inserted into the footwear. SIST EN 12568:2010
EN 12568:2010 (E) 6 1 Scope This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for toe caps and inserts with resistance against mechanical penetration, intended to function as components of PPE footwear (e.g. as described by EN ISO 20345, EN ISO 20346 and EN ISO 20347). 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application 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 20345:2004, Personal protective equipment — Safety footwear (ISO 20345:2004) EN ISO 20346:2004, Personal protective equipment — Protective footwear (ISO 20346:2004) EN ISO 20347:2004, Personal protective equipment — Occupational footwear (ISO 20347:2004) 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN ISO 20345:2004,
EN ISO 20346:2004 and EN ISO 20347:2004 and the following apply. 3.1 internal toe cap toe cap intended to be incorporated underneath the upper of footwear intended to provide protection against mechanical impact and compression 3.2 external toe cap
toe cap intended to be incorporated on top of the footwear upper forepart intended to provide protection against mechanical impact and compression 3.3 penetration resistant insert footwear component placed (or intended to be placed) in the sole complex in order to provide protection against mechanical penetration SIST EN 12568:2010
EN 12568:2010 (E) 7 4 Requirements for toe caps 4.1 General Table 1 — Summary of requirements for toecaps and number of tests Property SubclauseMetal toe cap Non-metaltoecap Number of tests for type approval Finishing 4.2.1 X
X 1 sample each size right and left Internal length 4.2.2.1 X X 1 sample each size right and left Width of flange 4.2.2.2 X X 1 sample each size right and left Impact resistance 4.2.3 X X 1 sample each size right and left Compression resistance 4.2.4 X X 1 sample each size right and left Corrosion resistance 4.3 X - 3 samples of different sizes Impact resistance after five environmental treatments 4.4 - X 2 samples for each treatment a "X" means "Test shall be carried out"; "-" means "Test need not be carried out". NOTE 1 For details, see 4.2 to 4.4. NOTE 2 "Worst performing" sample is where the smallest gap between required and measured clearance has been found. a Select worst performing sample sizes of test 4.2.3.
Each single test result shall comply with the applicable requirement, otherwise the overall result of the whole lot is deemed to be "fail". In case of different single results obtained with the same test on equal samples, the worst value shall be stated as test result ("worst case principle" to be applied). 4.2 Requirements for all types of toe caps 4.2.1 Finishing Toe caps shall be finished so as to be free from surface marks or defects and shall be free from burrs and sharp edges and defects of splitting or delaminating between material layers. 4.2.2 Dimensions 4.2.2.1 Internal length When measured in accordance with the method described in 5.2.1, the internal length of toe caps shall be not less than the appropriate value given in Table 2. SIST EN 12568:2010
EN 12568:2010 (E) 8 Table 2 — Minimum internal length of toe caps
Toe cap number
5 and below 6 7 8 9
10 and above Minimum internal length in millimetres 34 36 38 39 40 42 NOTE The above numbering system for toecaps is not identical to any numbering system for footwear.
4.2.2.2 Width of flange If toe caps are formed with a flange, the inside width of the flange (e) shall be not greater than 10 mm, as shown in Figure 1. eZZ Key e Width of the toe cap flange Figure 1 — Illustration of width "e" of the toe cap flange
4.2.3 Impact resistance When toe caps are tested in accordance with the method described in 5.2.2 at an energy level of either (100 ± 2) J (toe caps intended for protective footwear), or (200 ± 4) J (toe caps intended for safety footwear), the clearance under the cap at the moment of impact shall be not less than the appropriate value given in Table 3. In addition the toe cap shall not develop sharp edges or any cracks passing through the material (i.e. through which light can be seen). 4.2.4 Compression resistance When toe caps are tested in accordance with the method described in 5.2.3, the clearance under the toe cap at a compression load of either (10 ± 0,1) kN (toe caps intended for protective footwear) or (15 ± 0,15) kN (toe caps intended for safety footwear) shall not be less than the appropriate value given in Table 3. In addition the toe cap shall not develop sharp edges or any cracks passing through the material (i.e. through which light can be seen). NOTE The provisions of 4.2, 4.3 and 4.4 do not exclude a toe cap design incorporating perforations. SIST EN 12568:2010
EN 12568:2010 (E) 9 Table 3 — Minimum clearance under toe caps at impact and compression
Toe cap number
5 and below 6
7
8
9
10 and aboveInternal toe cap minimum clearance
(mm)
19,5 20,0 20,5 21,0
21,5 22,0
External toe cap minimum clearance (mm)
24,5 25,0 25,5 26,0
26,5 27,0
4.3 Special requirements for metal toe caps − Corrosion resistance
Both before and after testing metal toe caps in accordance with the method described in 5.3, they shall exhibit not more than three areas of corrosion, none of which shall measure more than 2 mm in any direction. 4.4 Special requirements for non-metal toe caps − Stability against ageing and environmental influence When non-metal toe caps are subject to each single one of the treatments described in 5.4 and thereafter tested in accordance with the method described in 5.2.2 at an energy level of either (100 ± 2) J (caps intended for protective footwear) or (200 ± 4) J (caps intended for safety footwear), the clearance under the cap at the moment of impact shall be not less than the appropriate value given in Table 3. In addition, the toe cap shall not develop sharp edges or any cracks passing through the material (i.e. through which light can be seen). 5 Test methods for toe caps 5.1 General One pair of samples of each size shall be tested. Exceptions are made for some properties, as specified in Table 1. Where repetitions lead to different results on equal samples, the worst value shall be reported as test result. If samples of only one size are available, two pairs shall be tested.
Each one of the environmental treatments of 5.4 shall be applied to new samples. 5.2 Test methods for all types of toe caps 5.2.1 Determination of internal toe cap length 5.2.1.1 Determination of the test axis Position the left toe cap with its rear edge in line with a base line and draw its outline. Repeat the exercise with the right toe cap of the pair, positioning it at the same base line in such a manner that the outlines at the toe end of the toe caps coincide (see Figure 2). SIST EN 12568:2010
EN 12568:2010 (E) 10 123ACDB Key 1 Test axis 2 Right cap 3 Left cap A, B, C, D Points where the outlines of the right and left toe caps
intersect on the base line
Figure 2 — Determination of test axis (schematic illustration) Mark the four points A, B, C and D where the outlines of the right and left toe caps intersect on the base line. Construct the perpendicular from the base line at the mid point of AB or CD. This constitutes the test axis of both toe caps. 5.2.1.2 Procedure Place the toe cap, open side down, on a flat surface. With an appropriate gauge, measure the internal length l, along the test axis from the front inside to the vertical projection of the back edge between 3 mm and 10 mm above and parallel to the surface upon which the toe cap rests, taking the longest distance as the length l (see Figure 3). SIST EN 12568:2010
EN 12568:2010 (E) 11 Dimensions in millimetres 1l310 Key 1 Test axis l Internal length of the toe cap Figure 3 — Measurement of internal toe cap length SIST EN 12568:2010
EN 12568:2010 (E) 12 5.2.2 Determination of impact resistance 5.2.2.1 Apparatus 5.2.2.1.1 Impact apparatus, incorporating a steel striker of mass (20 ± 0,2) kg adapted to fall freely on vertical guides from a predetermined height to give the required impact energy calculated as potential energy. The striker (see Figure 4) shall be made of steel with Rockwell hardness min. 60 HRC and shall consist of a wedge at least 60 mm long, the rectangular faces of which are at least 40 mm in height and subtend an angle of (90 ± 1)°. The apex where the faces meet shall be rounded to a (3 ± 0,1) mm radius. During the test the apex shall be parallel within ± 2° to the base of the clamping device. The base of the apparatus shall be of compact design, avoiding elastic structures as far as possible. It shall have a mass of at least 600 kg and a metal block of dimensions at least 400 mm × 400 mm × 40 mm deep shall be bolted to it. The apparatus shall be free standing on a flat and level floor which is sufficiently large and rigid to support the test equipment. Provision shall be made for a mechanism to catch the striker after the first impact so that the test specimen will be hit only once. Dimensions in millimetres 90 û
± 1 û R3 ± 0,1 Figure 4 — Impact striker 5.2.2.1.2 Clamping device, consisting of a steel platen at least 19 mm thick and 150 mm × 150 mm in area and of minimum hardness 60 HRC with provision for lightly clamping a toe cap in a way which will not restrict any lateral deformation of the cap during the impact test. An example of a suitable clamping device is shown in Figure 5. SIST EN 12568:2010
EN 12568:2010 (E) 13 Dimensions in millimetres 1233455 û 30 û 150 û 120 û 16346 û 221263619 û 8,51165R75R60221182215 û R410122,326 Key 1 Forked clamp 4 Spring 2 Toe cap 5 Clamping handle 3 Radiused plate
Figure 5 — Example of suitable design
of toe cap clamp The toe cap shall be held in position at the front end with a forked clamp which is fixed with a screw into one of the threaded holes, depending on the size of the toe cap. The toe cap shall be held at the rear end with a curved plate which is screwed to a sliding rail. The radiused plate lies over the flange at the back edges of the cap and pushes the cap against the forked clamp with a load of 100 N to 200 N. SIST EN 12568:2010
EN 12568:2010 (E) 14 The sliding rail is sprung such that when the toe cap is hit by the striker it can move back along its axis against the spring. To change the toe cap the curved plate is retracted by releasing the clamping handle. 5.2.2.1.3 Cylinders of modelling clay, with a diameter (25 ± 2) mm; the height shall be (28 ± 2) mm for toe caps up to and including size 5, and (30 ± 2) mm for toe caps above size 5. 5.2.2.1.4 Dial gauge, with an accuracy of 0,1 mm, working in a vertical sense, with a flat base to place the clay cylinder on, and a hemispherical upper sensor of (3,0 ± 0,2) mm radius exerting a vertical force of not greater than 250 mN. 5.2.2.2 Procedure Determine the test axis as described in 5.2.1.1. Use the toe cap as the test piece. Hold the test piece in the clamping device (5.2.2.1.2) so that when the striker hits it, the striker will project over the front and back of the toe cap. Position a cylinder (5.2.2.1.3) under the rear upper edge of the test piece in such a way that approximately € of its diameter is within the test piece and of its diameter is protruding behind the rear edge and the centre of the cylinder matches the test axis as closely as possible (see Figure 6). At the time of the test, the temperature of the modelling clay shall be between 18 °C and 25 °C. Allow the striker to drop onto the test axis from the appropriate height to give an impact energy of (200 ± 4) J for toe caps designed for safety footwear or (100 ± 2) J for toe caps to be used in protective footwear. Measure, to the nearest 0,5 mm, the lowest height to which the cylinder has been compressed, using the dial gauge (5.2.2.1.4). This value is the clearance at the moment of impact.
The number of tests to be performed is stated in Table 1. If only one size is available (e.g. prototype), two pairs of samples shall be tested.
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EN 12568:2010 (E) 15 121 Key 1 Modelling clay cylinder 2 Test axis
Figure 6 — Position of cylinder for impact or compression testing of toe caps SIST EN 12568:2010
EN 12568:2010 (E) 16 5.2.3 Determination of compression resistance 5.2.3.1 Equipment 5.2.3.1.1 Compression testing machine, capable of subjecting the test piece to a force of at least 20 kN (to a tolerance of ± 1 %) between two plain platens, by moving one of those at a speed of (5 ± 2) mm/min.
Both platens shall cover at least an area of diameter 150 mm, shall have a minimum hardness of 60 HRC and shall remain parallel during the application of the load. Any effect of eccentrically applied forces to the measurement shall be excluded as far as possible. 5.2.3.1.2 Cylinders, as described for the impact test (see 5.2.2.1.3). 5.2.3.1.3 Dial gauge, as described for the impact test (see 5.2.2.1.4). 5.2.3.2 Procedure Determine the test axis as described previously (see 5.2.1.1). Use the toe cap as the test piece. Position the test piece between the platens of the compression machine (5.2.3.1.1). A cylinder (5.2.3.1.2) is positioned under the rear upper edge of the test piece in a way that approximately € of its diameter is within the test piece and is protruding behind the rear edge and the centre of the cylinder matches the test axis as closely as possible (see Figure 6). At the time of the test, the temperature of the modelling clay shall be between 18 °C and 25 °C. Compress the test specimen to a load of either (15 ± 0,1) kN for toe caps to be used for safety footwear or (10 ± 0,1) kN for toe caps to be used for protective footwear (see Figure 7). Reduce the load, remove the cylinder and measure, to the nearest 0,5 mm, the lowest height to which the cylinder has been compressed, using the dial gauge described in 5.2.3.1.3.
NOTE This value is the compression clearance at the moment of highest compression. The number of tests to be performed is stated in Table 1. If only one size is available (e.g. prototype), two pairs of samples shall be tested.
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EN 12568:2010 (E) 17 1234 Key 1 Upper platen 2 Toe cap 3 Modelling clay cylinder 4 Lower platen
Figure 7 — Apparatus for compression test 5.3 Test method for metal toe caps − Determination of corrosion resistance
5.3.1 Preliminary examination Examine the toe cap visually inside and outside for signs of corrosion under the coating and for corrosion occurring where the coating has broken down. Measure the longest distance across each area of corrosion and note the number of such areas. 5.3.2 Corrosion test procedure Remove any grease, silicone, wax or similar material which might be present on the surface. Prepare at least 300 ml of a 1 % (mass fraction) aqueous solution of sodium chloride as the test solution. Pour it into a dish sized at least 100 mm × 160 mm. The depth of the solution shall be ≥ 15 mm and it shall fill the dish up to a height of ≤ 10 mm from the glass plate. Cover the dish with a glass plate leaving a small opening. Dip two strips of white filter paper of dimensions at least 100 mm wide and 150 mm long into the test solution at one end so that the strips of filter paper become saturated with solution, the other ends being laid on the glass plate. Lay the toe cap to be tested flange down over the free end of one filter paper so that the whole flange is in contact with the wetted area and lay the other filter paper over the toe cap so that the greatest possible area of the nose of the cap and its upper surface is in contact with the filter paper (see Figure 8). Ensure that the filter paper remains saturated throughout the test. After 48 h remove the filter paper and examine the toe cap for signs of corrosion. Measure the longest distance across each area of corrosion and note the number of such areas. SIST EN 12568:2010
EN 12568:2010 (E) 18 4132 Key 1 Filter paper
2 Toe cap 3 Glass plate 4 Sodium chloride
aqueous solution
Figure 8 — Schematic view of the corrosion test on metal toe caps 5.4 Test methods for non-metal toe caps 5.4.1 General New samples shall be used for each of the following five treatments. 5.4.2 Effect of high temperature Place the toe cap in an oven with forced air circulation, which is maintained at (60 ± 2) °C for 4 h ± 10 min; reduce the temperature to (45 ± 2) °C for another 18 h to 20 h. Remove the sample and after 2 min ± 30 s from removing it from the oven (or from an insulating box which may be used if necessary) carry out the impact test in accordance wi
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