SIST EN ISO 10545-7:2000
(Main)Ceramic tiles - Part 7: Determination of resistance to surface abrasion for glazed tiles (ISO 10545-7:1996)
- Abstract
Gives a method for determining the resistance to surface abrasion of all glazed ceramic tiles used for floor covering.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 31-Aug-2000
- Technical Committee
- IKER - Ceramics
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Sep-2000
- Due Date
- 01-Sep-2000
- Completion Date
- 01-Sep-2000
SIST EN ISO 10545-7:2000 is a SIST publication of the ceramic tiles test method for glazed tiles. It specifies how to determine resistance to surface abrasion for glazed ceramic tiles used for floor covering, so laboratories and manufacturers can classify tiles in a consistent way.
What does SIST EN ISO 10545-7:2000 specify?
SIST EN ISO 10545-7:2000 specifies a test method for glazed ceramic tiles used for floor covering. The document explains how to abrade the glazed surface, judge visual wear, and classify the result.
The document is organized into clauses on scope, normative reference, principle, abrasive load, apparatus, test specimens, procedure, classification of results, and test report. It also includes an informative annex on calibration of the abrasion apparatus.
| Annex | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Annex A | Informative calibration of the abrasion apparatus using float glass |
What are the key requirements of SIST EN ISO 10545-7:2000?
SIST EN ISO 10545-7:2000 bases the test on rotating an abrasive load over the glazed surface and comparing the abraded tile with an unabraded tile by eye. In practice, the method tells a lab when wear first becomes visible and how to report the tile’s abrasion class.
Abrasive load and test action
SIST EN ISO 10545-7:2000 defines the abrasive load as a mix of steel balls, white fused aluminium oxide of grain size F 80, and water. That matters because the load must be prepared the same way each time for the results to be comparable.
Apparatus and viewing conditions
SIST EN ISO 10545-7:2000 requires an abrasion apparatus that rotates the specimens at 300 r/min and makes each specimen follow a circular motion of 45 mm diameter. The visual assessment is done in a viewing box with fluorescent lighting of 6 000 K to 6 500 K and 300 lx illuminance. In practice, the apparatus and lighting control how wear is seen and reported.
Test specimens
SIST EN ISO 10545-7:2000 requires representative glazed specimens, usually 100 mm x 100 mm, and says smaller tiles may be mounted close together on a suitable backing. Eleven specimens are required for the abrasion test and eight more for visual assessment. This ensures the sample reflects the tile’s surface appearance and decorative variation.
Procedure and inspection points
SIST EN ISO 10545-7:2000 uses fixed abrasion stages at 100, 150, 600, 750, 1 500, 2 100, 6 000, and 12 000 revolutions. After each stage, one specimen is removed, washed, dried, and compared with unabraded tiles until failure is seen. For a buyer or quality manager, this means the class is tied to a repeatable wear sequence, not a subjective general impression.
Classification and stain resistance
SIST EN ISO 10545-7:2000 classifies tiles according to the abrasion stage at which visual failure appears, and Table 1 gives the class assignment. Class 5 also requires passing the stain resistance test on the abraded area according to ISO 10545-14. If no visual failure appears after 12 000 revolutions, stain resistance still affects the final class. This is important when the tile must keep its appearance after use and cleaning.
Optional agreed measurements
SIST EN ISO 10545-7:2000 allows agreed additional measurements such as mass loss, colour change, gloss change, or other properties. These extra results may support product development or comparison, but they do not change the abrasion classification.
What terms does SIST EN ISO 10545-7:2000 define?
- Abrasion stage - The fixed number of revolutions used as checkpoints during the test.
- Visual failure - The point at which wear in the abraded area can be readily distinguished by observers.
- Test specimen - A tile sample prepared and tested to represent the product under evaluation.
- Abrasive load - The defined mixture of steel balls, abrasive powder, and water used to wear the glazed surface.
- Stain resistance - The ability of the abraded tile area to resist or release stains when tested by ISO 10545-14.
- Ultraviolet (UV) method - A calibration method in Annex A that identifies the float-bath side of float glass by fluorescence.
- Energy dispersive analysis (EDA) - A calibration method in Annex A that identifies the float-bath side of float glass by its tin content.
Who uses SIST EN ISO 10545-7:2000?
SIST EN ISO 10545-7:2000 is used by ceramic tile manufacturers, test laboratories, and quality control teams. It is also useful for specifiers, purchasers, and certification or conformity assessment bodies that need an objective abrasion class for glazed floor tiles. In practice, it supports product development, type testing, incoming inspection, and procurement specifications.
Which standards are used with SIST EN ISO 10545-7:2000?
| Standard | What it contributes |
|---|---|
| ISO 8486-1 | Defines bonded abrasives, including the F 80 grain size used in the abrasive load |
| ISO 10545-14 | Provides the stain resistance test used after abrasion, especially for Class 5 and related checks |
SIST EN ISO 10545-7:2000 is part of the ISO 10545 ceramic tile series. The series also covers sampling, dimensions, water absorption, strength, impact resistance, deep abrasion, thermal expansion, thermal shock, moisture expansion, crazing resistance, frost resistance, chemical resistance, stains, lead and cadmium release, small colour differences, and coefficient of friction.
What does the SIST EN ISO 10545-7:2000 document contain?
SIST EN ISO 10545-7:2000 contains a defined abrasion apparatus, a specimen holder, and a visual assessment setup shown in figures. It also contains the procedure for loading the tiles, running the abrasion stages, cleaning and drying the specimens, and checking stain resistance where required. The document includes the result classification table and a test report list of items to record. Annex A gives calibration options for the apparatus using float glass, including mass-loss and gloss-change checks.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN ISO 10545-7:2000 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Ceramic tiles - Part 7: Determination of resistance to surface abrasion for glazed tiles (ISO 10545-7:1996)". This standard covers: Gives a method for determining the resistance to surface abrasion of all glazed ceramic tiles used for floor covering.
Gives a method for determining the resistance to surface abrasion of all glazed ceramic tiles used for floor covering.
SIST EN ISO 10545-7:2000 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.100.23 - Ceramic tiles. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN ISO 10545-7:2000 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 14411:2013, SIST EN 14411:2016, SIST EN ISO 10545-7:2000/AC:2000. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN ISO 10545-7:2000 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
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Ceramic tiles - Part 7: Determination of resistance to surface abrasion for glazed tiles
(ISO 10545-7:1996)
Keramische Fliesen und Platten - Teil 7: Bestimmung des Widerstandes gegen
Oberflächenverschleiß - Glasierte Fliesen und Platten (ISO 10545-7:1996)
Carreaux et dalles céramiques - Partie 7: Détermination de la résistance a l'abrasion de
surface pour les carreaux et dalles émaillés (ISO 10545-7:1996)
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ICS:
91.100.23 .HUDPLþQHSORãþLFH Ceramic tiles
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
INTERNATIONAL
IS0
STANDARD
10545-7
First edition
1996-I 2-l 5
Ceramic tiles -
Part 7:
Determination of resistance to surface
abrasion for glazed tiles
Carreaux et da//es chamiques -
Partie 7: DGtermination de la rkstance 2 /‘abrasion de surface pour
/es carreaux et dales 6maWs
Reference number
IS0 10545-7:1996(E)
IS0 10545-7:1996(E)
Foreword
IS0 (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide fed-
eration of national standards bodies (IS0 member bodies). The work of
preparing International Standards is normally carried out through IS0
technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for
which a technical committee has been established has the right to be
represented on that committee. International organizations, governmental
and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work. IS0
collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission
(I EC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization.
Draft International Standards adopted by the technical committees are
circulated to the member bodies for voting. Publication as an International
Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting
a vote.
International Standard IS0 10545-7 was prepared by Technical Committee
lSO/TC 189, Ceramic tile.
IS0 1 0545 consists of the following parts, under the general title Ceramic
tiles:
Part 1: Sampling and basis for acceptance
Part 2: Determination of dimensions and surface quality
- Part 3: Determination of water absorption, apparent porosity, ap-
parent relative density and bulk density
- Part 4: Determination of modulus of rupture and breaking strength
- Part 5: Determination of impact resistance by measurement of coef-
ficient of restitution
- Part 6: Determination of resistance to deep abrasion for unglazed
tiles
- Part 7: Determination of resistance to surface abrasion for glazed
tiles
0 IS0 1996
All rights reserved. Unless otherwise specified, no part of this publication may be
reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including
photocopying and microfilm, without permission in writing from the publisher.
International Organization for Standardization
Case Postale 56 l CH-1211 Geneve 20 l Switzerland
Printed in Switzerland
IS0 10545=7:1996(E)
@ IS0
,
- Part 8: Determination of linear thermal expansion
- Part 9: Determination of resistance to thermal shock
- Part 7 0: Determination of moisture expansion
- Part ? 1: Determination of crazing resistance for glazed tiles
- Part 12: Determination of frost resistance
- Part 13: Determination of chemical resistance
- Part 14: Determination of resistance to stains
- Part 15: Determination of lead and cadmium given off by glazed tiles
- Part 16: Determination of small co/our differences
- Part 17 Determination of coefficient of friction
Annex A of this part of IS0 10545 is for information only.
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IS0 10545-7:1996(E)
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD @ IS0
Ceramic tiles -
Part 7:
Determination of resistance to surface abrasion for glazed tiles
1 Scope
This part of IS0 10545 specifies a method for determining the resistance to surface abrasion of all glazed ceramic tiles
used for floor covering.
2 Normative reference
The following standards contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this part
of IS0 10545. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All standards are subject to revision, and
parties to agreements based on this part of IS0 10545 are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the
most recent editions of the standards indicated below. Members of IEC and IS0 maintain registers of currently
valid International Standards.
- Grain size analysis - Designation and determination of grain size
IS0 8486-l :- 11, Bonded abrasives
- Part 7: Macrogrits F 4 to F 220.
distribution
IS0 10545-I 4:1995, Ceramic tiles - Part 14: Determination of resistance to stains.
3 Principle
Determination of the abrasion resistance of the glaze of tiles by rotation of an abrasive load on the surface and
assessment of the wear by means of visual comparison of abraded test specimens and non-abraded tiles.
4 Abrasive load
The total load on each test specimen shall consist of
‘70,O g of steel balls of diameter 5 mm;
52,5 g of steel balls of diameter 3 mm;
43,75 g of stell balls of diameter 2 mm;
8,75 g of steel balls of diameter 1 mm;
of white fused aluminium oxide of grain size F 80 according to IS0 8486;
310 g
20 ml of deionized or distilled water
I) To be published. (Revision of.ISO 8486:1986)
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IS0 10545=7:1996(E)
5 Apparatus
5.1 Abrasion apparatus (see figure I), consisting of a steel case with an inbuiit eiectrical drive connected to a
horizontal supporting plate with positions for test specimens of dimensions at least 100 mm x 100 mm. The
distance between the centre of the supporting plate and the centre of each position shall be 195 mm. There shale
be equal distances between each adjacent position The supporting plate shall rotate at 300 r/min with an
eccentricity, e, of 225 mm so that every part of each test specimen describes a circular motion of diameter
45 mm. The test specimens are held down with the aid of metal holders which are provided with rubber seals (see
figure 2). The internal diameter of the holders is 83 mm, thus providing a test area of about 54 cm? The thickness
of the rubber is 9 mm and the height of the space under the holder is 225 mm,
The apparatus switches off automatically after completion of a present number of revolutions.
The supporting plate with holders and test specimens shall be covered during operation.
A suitable apparatus of another description may be used, provided it gives the same results as those obtained with
the apparatus described below.
5.2 Apparatus for visual assessment (see figure 3) consisting of a viewing box equipped with fluorescent
lighting of coiour temperature 6 000 K to 6 500 K placed vertically above the surface to be observed providing
300 Ix iiiuminance. The dimensions of the box shall be 61 cm x 61 cm x 61 cm and the inner faces shall be painted
a neutral gray. The light source is screened to avoid direct viewing.
5.3 Drying oven, capable of being operated at (110 + 5) “C.
5.4 Balance (if mass loss is required).
6 Test specimens
6.1 Types of test specimens
Test specimens shall be representative of t he sample . Where tiles have different coiours or decorative effects in
parts of the surface, care should be taken to include ail the distinctive parts.
The usual facial dimensions of test specimens are 100 mm x 100 mm. Test specimens with smaller facial
dimensions shall be fastened close together on a suitable supporting material. Edge effects at the narrow joints
shall be ignored.
6.2 Num
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