SIST EN ISO 29766:2023

Thermal insulating products for building applications - Determination of tensile strength parallel to faces (ISO 29766:2022)

This document specifies the equipment and procedures for determining the tensile strength of a product parallel to its faces. It is applicable to thermal insulating products.
This document can be used to determine whether the product has sufficient strength to withstand stresses during transportation and application.

Wärmedämmstoffe für das Bauwesen - Bestimmung der Zugfestigkeit in Plattenebene (ISO 29766:2022)

Dieses Dokument legt Prüfeinrichtungen und Verfahren zur Bestimmung der Zugfestigkeit eines Produkts in seiner Plattenebene fest. Es gilt für Wärmedämmstoffe.
Dieses Dokument kann angewendet werden, um festzustellen, ob das Produkt eine ausreichende Festigkeit besitzt, um den Belastungen bei Transport und Anwendung standzuhalten.

Produits isolants thermiques destinés aux applications du bâtiment - Détermination de la résistance à la traction parallèlement aux faces (ISO 29766:2022)

Le présent document spécifie l’équipement et les modes opératoires permettant de déterminer la résistance à la traction d’un produit parallèlement à ses faces. Il s’applique aux produits isolants thermiques.
Le présent document peut être utilisé pour déterminer si le produit a une résistance suffisante pour supporter les contraintes pendant le transport et l’application.

Toplotnoizolacijski proizvodi za uporabo v gradbeništvu - Ugotavljanje natezne trdnosti v smeri dolžine (ISO 29766:2022)

Ta evropski standard določa opremo in postopke za ugotavljanje natezne trdnosti proizvoda v smeri njegove dolžine. Uporablja se za toplotnoizolacijske proizvode.
Ta evropski standard je mogoče uporabiti za določanje tega, ali ima proizvod dovolj moči, da vzdrži napetost med prevozom in uporabo.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 15-Jul-2021
• Publication Date: 09-Jan-2023
• ICS: 91.100.60 - Thermal and sound insulating materials
• Technical Committee: TOP - Thermal insulation
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 15-Dec-2022
• Due Date: 19-Feb-2023
• Completion Date: 10-Jan-2023
• Ref Project: EN ISO 29766:2022 - Thermal insulating products for building applications - Determination of tensile strength parallel to faces (ISO 29766:2022)

Relations

• Replaces: SIST EN 1608:2013 - Thermal insulating products for building applications - Determination of tensile strength parallel to faces
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2023
• Refers: SIST EN 1414:2000/A1:2000 - Touch and close fasteners - Cycling procedure for subsequent testing
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: SIST EN ISO 9712:2022 - Non-destructive testing - Qualification and certification of NDT personnel (ISO 9712:2022)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN 14620-4:2007 - Design and manufacture of site built, vertical, cylindrical, flat-bottomed steel tanks for the storage of refrigerated, liquefied gases with operating temperatures between 0 °C and -165 °C - Part 4: Insulation components
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN 13167:2013+A1:2015 - Thermal insulation products for buildings - Factory made cellular glass (CG) products - Specification
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN 14314:2016 - Thermal insulation products for building equipment and industrial installations - Factory made phenolic foam (PF) products - Specification
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN 13171:2013+A1:2015 - Thermal insulation products for buildings - Factory made wood fibre (WF) products - Specification
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN 14305:2010+A1:2013 - Thermal insulation products for building equipment and industrial installations - Factory made cellular glass (CG) products - Specification
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN 14314:2010 - Thermal insulation products for building equipment and industrial installations - Factory made phenolic foam (PF) products - Specification
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN 14305:2010 - Thermal insulation products for building equipment and industrial installations - Factory made cellular glass (CG) products - Specification
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN 14305:2016 - Thermal insulation products for building equipment and industrial installations - Factory made cellular glass (CG) products - Specification
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN 14314:2010+A1:2013 - Thermal insulation products for building equipment and industrial installations - Factory made phenolic foam (PF) products - Specification
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026

Overview

SIST EN ISO 29766:2023 specifies the standardized test method for determining the tensile strength of thermal insulating products for building applications, specifically parallel to their faces. Developed jointly by CEN and ISO, this standard provides guidance on the necessary equipment, sample preparation, and test procedures essential for assessing whether an insulation material can withstand the mechanical stresses encountered during transportation and installation. SIST EN ISO 29766:2023 supersedes the earlier EN 1608:2013 and aims to harmonize testing practices across the construction and insulation industries.

Key Topics

• Scope: Applies to all types of thermal insulating products intended for building applications, ensuring consistency in testing across different manufacturers and product types.
• Test Principle: Measures the maximum tensile force a specimen can withstand when pulled parallel to its main surfaces before failure occurs.
• Equipment and Procedure:
  • Specifies requirements for the tensile testing machine and clamps to ensure uniform stress distribution.
  • Outlines specimen dimensions, preparation, and conditioning to standardize test conditions.
• Calculation and Reporting:
  • Provides a formula to calculate tensile strength based on measured force and specimen dimensions.
  • Requires reporting both individual and mean tensile strength values, and recording any relevant test observations.
• Precision: Includes guidelines for repeatability (approx. 3%) and reproducibility (approx. 10%) based on interlaboratory comparisons, enhancing reliability in test results.

Applications

Implementing SIST EN ISO 29766:2023 benefits multiple stakeholders throughout the construction supply chain:

• Product Development: Enables manufacturers to assess the mechanical performance of new thermal insulating materials during the design phase.
• Quality Assurance: Provides a repeatable method for verifying production consistency, facilitating product certification and compliance with building codes.
• Transport and Handling: Ensures insulation products possess adequate tensile strength parallel to their faces, reducing risks of damage during shipping, storage, and on-site installation.
• Specification and Procurement: Allows architects, builders, and buyers to select thermal insulation products that meet stringent tensile strength requirements, supporting the durability and safety of building envelopes.
• Regulatory Compliance: Supports adherence to national and international regulations regarding the use of thermal insulation in construction projects.

Related Standards

Several other standards complement SIST EN ISO 29766:2023, providing a comprehensive framework for the assessment of thermal insulating products:

• ISO 29466: Methods for determining the thickness of thermal insulating products, an essential parameter in tensile testing.
• ISO 29768: Procedures for measuring the linear dimensions of insulation test specimens.
• ISO 5725-1 and ISO 5725-2: Guidelines for accuracy (trueness and precision) of measurement methods and results, referenced for evaluating the statistical reliability of tensile strength testing.
• Other product-specific or regional standards: May specify additional testing or conditioning requirements relevant for particular insulation types.

Summary

By standardizing the method for determining tensile strength parallel to faces, SIST EN ISO 29766:2023 plays a key role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of thermal insulating products in building applications. Adoption of this standard supports quality assurance and regulatory compliance for product manufacturers and enhances confidence for end-users in the thermal insulation market. For organizations involved in the specification, testing, or assessment of insulation materials, aligning with SIST EN ISO 29766:2023 is integral to achieving high standards in thermal performance and construction durability.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-februar-2023
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 1608:2013
Toplotnoizolacijski proizvodi za uporabo v gradbeništvu - Ugotavljanje natezne
trdnosti v smeri dolžine (ISO 29766:2022)
Thermal insulating products for building applications - Determination of tensile strength
parallel to faces (ISO 29766:2022)
Wärmedämmstoffe für das Bauwesen - Bestimmung der Zugfestigkeit in Plattenebene
(ISO 29766:2022)
Produits isolants thermiques destinés aux applications du bâtiment - Détermination de la
résistance à la traction parallèlement aux faces (ISO 29766:2022)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 29766:2022
ICS:
91.100.60 Materiali za toplotno in Thermal and sound insulating
zvočno izolacijo materials
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN ISO 29766
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
November 2022
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 91.100.60 Supersedes EN 1608:2013
English Version
Thermal insulating products for building applications -
Determination of tensile strength parallel to faces (ISO
29766:2022)
Produits isolants thermiques destinés aux applications Wärmedämmstoffe für das Bauwesen - Bestimmung
du bâtiment - Détermination de la résistance à la der Zugfestigkeit in Plattenebene (ISO 29766:2022)
traction parallèlement aux faces (ISO 29766:2022)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 23 October 2022.

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European foreword . 3

European foreword
This document (EN ISO 29766:2022) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 163 "Thermal
performance and energy use in the built environment" in collaboration with Technical Committee
CEN/TC 88 “Thermal insulating materials and products” 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 May 2023, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by November 2025.
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 1608:2013.
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 website.
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, Türkiye and the
United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 29766:2022 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 29766:2022 without any modification.

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 29766
Second edition
2022-11
Thermal insulating products
for building applications —
Determination of tensile strength
parallel to faces
Produits isolants thermiques destinés aux applications du bâtiment —
Détermination de la résistance à la traction parallèlement aux faces
Reference number
ISO 29766:2022(E)
ISO 29766:2022(E)
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Principle . 1
5 Apparatus . 2
6 Test specimens . 2
6.1 Dimensions of test specimens . 2
6.2 Number of test specimens . 3
6.3 Preparation of test specimens . 3
6.4 Conditioning of test specimens . 3
7 Procedure .4
7.1 Test conditions . 4
7.2 Test procedure . 4
8 Calculation and expression of results . 4
9 Accuracy of measurement.4
10 Test report . 5
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