SIST EN 12875-5:2006

Mechanical dishwashing resistance of utensils - Part 5: Rapid test for ceramic catering articles

This European Standard specifies a rapid method for testing the dishwashing resistance of catering articles made of ceramics. It does not define the number of dishwashing cycles that any given product should withstand.  The method tests the dishwashing durability of the glaze surface of the ceramic articles.

Spülmaschinenbeständigkeit von Gegenständen - Teil 5: Schnellverfahren für keramische Gegenstände für den gewerblichen Gebrauch

Diese Europäische Norm legt ein Schnellverfahren zur Prüfung der Spülmaschinenbeständigkeit von
keramischen Gegenständen für den gewerblichen Gebrauch fest. Nicht festgelegt wird die Anzahl von
Spülmaschinenzyklen, denen ein gegebenes Erzeugnis standhalten sollte. Mit dem Verfahren wird die
Spülmaschinenbeständigkeit der Glasur keramischer Erzeugnisse geprüft.

Résistance mécanique au lave-vaisselle des ustensiles - Partie 5: Essai accéléré pour les articles en céramique pour collectivités

La présente Norme européenne spécifie une méthode d'essai accéléré de la résistance au lave-vaisselle
d’articles en céramique pour collectivités. Elle ne définit pas le nombre de cycles de lavage auquel un article
doit résister. Cette méthode soumet à essai la durabilité au lave-vaisselle de la surface émaillée des articles
en céramique.

Mehanska odpornost posode in pribora pri pranju v pomivalnem stroju - 5. del: Hitri preskus za keramične izdelke za gostinstvo

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Aug-2006
• ICS: 97.040.40 - Dishwashers
• ICS: 97.040.60 - Cookware, cutlery and flatware
• Technical Committee: EPO - Packaging - sales and grouped
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Sep-2006
• Due Date: 01-Sep-2006
• Completion Date: 01-Sep-2006
• Ref Project: EN 12875-5:2006 - Mechanical dishwashing resistance of utensils - Part 5: Rapid test for ceramic catering articles

Overview

SIST EN 12875-5:2006 is a European Standard developed by CEN that specifies a rapid test method for assessing the mechanical dishwashing resistance of ceramic catering articles. This standard focuses on evaluating the durability of the glaze surface on ceramic utensils subjected to mechanical dishwashing conditions. It provides a practical, accelerated procedure to predict the resistance of ceramic catering ware to alkaline detergents used in commercial dishwashing. While SIST EN 12875-5:2006 offers a reliable test method, it does not prescribe the number of dishwashing cycles that products must endure.

Key Topics

• Rapid Testing Method: The standard outlines a 16-hour immersion test where ceramic articles are exposed to a controlled alkaline detergent solution at 75 ± 1 °C. This accelerated test simulates the effects of repeated dishwashing on the glaze surface.
• Test Reagents and Conditions: Utilizes a specific detergent formulation containing sodium hydroxide and nitrilotriacetic acid, prepared as a 2.0% aqueous solution with high-purity water following EN ISO 3696 standards.
• Test Apparatus: Includes a stainless steel tank with precise temperature control and circulation to maintain consistent exposure conditions, along with racks to ensure specimen separation.
• Specimen Preparation and Evaluation: Ceramic articles must be cleaned before testing and visually examined post-immersion to identify any changes in gloss or color compared with untested reference specimens, following inspection criteria in EN 12875-2.
• Test Reporting Requirements: Detailed test reports are mandated, including identification of the articles, test conditions, evaluation results, and any observed peculiarities.

Applications

SIST EN 12875-5:2006 is highly relevant to manufacturers, quality control laboratories, and suppliers of ceramic catering ware such as plates, bowls, and other glazed utensils used in commercial catering environments. The standard enables:

• Quality Assurance: Manufacturers can use the rapid test to screen ceramic products for dishwashing durability during production or before market release, ensuring that the glaze finish withstands alkaline detergent exposure without significant deterioration.
• Product Development: Designers and developers can assess new glaze formulations or decorative techniques under controlled conditions, optimizing product longevity in demanding catering settings.
• Supplier Verification: Catering businesses and procurement specialists can evaluate ceramic ware from suppliers to ensure compliance with durability expectations for large-scale food service operations.
• Compliance and Comparison: Although not setting performance thresholds, the standardized method facilitates consistent comparisons of dishwashing resistance across different ceramic articles or production batches.

Related Standards

SIST EN 12875-5:2006 is part of the broader EN 12875 series focused on mechanical dishwashing resistance of utensils, including:

• EN 12875-1: Reference test method for domestic articles employing multi-cyclic tests with domestic dishwashing machines.
• EN 12875-2: Inspection criteria for non-metallic utensils, providing evaluation procedures complementary to the rapid test.
• EN 12875-4: Rapid test method tailored for domestic ceramic articles.

Additionally, it references EN ISO 3696 for water purity requirements crucial in preparing the detergent solutions.

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Keywords: EN 12875-5, mechanical dishwashing resistance, ceramic catering articles, rapid test, glaze durability, alkaline detergent, dishwashing durability test, ceramic ware quality control, CEN standard, commercial dishwashing, ceramic utensil testing, catering industry ceramics.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Spülmaschinenbeständigkeit von Gegenständen - Teil 5: Schnellverfahren für keramische Gegenstände für den gewerblichen GebrauchRésistance mécanique au lave-vaisselle des ustensiles - Partie 5: Essai accéléré pour les articles en céramique pour collectivitésMechanical dishwashing resistance of utensils - Part 5: Rapid test for ceramic catering articles97.040.60Kuhinjska posoda, jedilni servisi in jedilni priborCookware, cutlery and flatware97.040.40Pomivalni strojiDishwashersICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12875-5:2006SIST EN 12875-5:2006en,fr,de01-september-2006SIST EN 12875-5:2006SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 12875-5March 2006ICS 67.250; 97.040.40; 97.040.60 English VersionMechanical dishwashing resistance of utensils - Part 5: Rapidtest for ceramic catering articlesRésistance mécanique au lave-vaisselle des ustensiles -Partie 5: Essai accéléré pour les articles en céramique pourcollectivitésSpülmaschinenbeständigkeit von Gegenständen - Teil 5:Schnellverfahren für keramische Gegenstände für dengewerblichen GebrauchThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 13 February 2006.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, 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 United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2006 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 12875-5:2006: ESIST EN 12875-5:2006

Further parts of EN 12875, under the general title Mechanical dishwashing resistance of utensils that have already been published or are in preparation are as follows: Part 1: Reference test method for domestic articles Part 2: Inspection of non-metallic articles Part 4: Rapid test for domestic ceramic articles Part 5: Rapid test for ceramic catering articles The accelerated test is a useful method for predicting the dishwashing resistance of the glaze surface of ceramic products intended for catering use. The catering industry requires significant quantities of products that are decorated on the glaze surface (for example customized or bespoke ware), and such ware may have an overall durability which is lower than that of the glaze surface itself. A convenient method to test on-glaze decorated ware is referred to in the Note to 4.2; however, testing by this modified procedure will not be in accordance with EN 12875-5. Note that the reference test method (EN 12875-1) is based on a multi-cyclic test in a modified domestic dishwashing machine, and utilizes an alkaline domestic dishwashing detergent. It is intended that the inspection procedure given in EN 12875-2 be used to examine ceramic catering articles which have been subjected to the rap
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