SIST EN 14118-3:2003

Reinforcement - Specifications for textile glass mats (chopped strand and continuous filament mats) - Part 3: Specific requirements

This part 3 of EN 14118 provides the technical specification for chopped strands and continuous filaments mats covered by the part 1.

Verstärkungsprodukte - Spezifikation für Textilglasmatten (Glasseiden- und Endlosmatten) - Teil 3: Besondere Anforderungen

Renfort - Spécifications des mats de verre textile (mats a fils coupés et mats a fils continus) - Partie 3: Exigences spécifiques

Ojačitve – Specifikacije za steklene tkanine (iz sekanih in neskončnih vlaken) – 3. del: Posebne zahteve

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Jun-2003
• ICS: 59.100.10 - Textile glass materials
• Technical Committee: IPMA - Polimer materials and products
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Jul-2003
• Due Date: 01-Jul-2003
• Completion Date: 01-Jul-2003
• Ref Project: EN 14118-3:2003 - Reinforcement - Specifications for textile glass mats (chopped strand and continuous filament mats) - Part 3: Specific requirements

Overview

SIST EN 14118-3:2003 is a European standard developed by the Committee for European Normalization (CEN) that specifies the specific requirements for textile glass mats used in reinforcement applications. This document is part 3 of the EN 14118 series, which covers chopped strand mats (CSM) and continuous filament mats (CFM). The standard complements part 1 (designation) and part 2 (methods of test and general requirements), providing detailed technical specifications necessary for ensuring product quality and consistency.

This standard applies primarily to manufacturers, suppliers, and users involved in the production and utilization of textile glass reinforcement mats, commonly used in polymer and composite industries. The focus is on technical tolerances, product properties, and quality control criteria that help optimize performance in applications such as construction, automotive, marine, and other industrial sectors.

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Key Topics

• Scope and Application
  EN 14118-3 defines the technical specifications and performance criteria for both chopped strand and continuous filament glass mats covered by part 1. It aims to harmonize product quality across all EU member states thanks to mandatory adoption by national standardization bodies.

• Typical Commercial Products

  • Chopped Strand Mats (CSM) available in various mass per unit area options (80 to 1,200 g/m²) and widths (from 10 to 320 cm). These mats are suited for processes involving unsaturated polyester (UP), epoxy (EP), vinyl ester (UP(V)) resins, and cementitious matrices.
  • Continuous Filament Mats (CFM) also catered for different manufacturing processes such as Resin Transfer Molding (RTM), preforming, pultrusion, and continuous laminating, with typical mass per unit area ranging from 100 to 600 g/m².

• Controlled Properties and Tolerances
  The standard specifies limits for:

  • Mass per unit area (±20 % individual tolerance for both CSM and CFM)
  • Combustible matter content (±40 % tolerance)
  • Tensile strength (minimum 60 % of nominal for chopped strand mats)
  • Moisture content (maximum 0.5 %)
  • Roll width tolerances (up to ±3 cm depending on trimming)

• Visual and Quality Criteria
  Visual inspection tolerances, such as allowable defect density per 100 m² and maximum telescoping width, are defined to ensure aesthetic and functional quality.

• Normative References
  The document incorporates related test methodologies and terminology standards such as EN 14118-2, EN ISO 472, ISO 1887, ISO 3342, and ISO 5025, ensuring comprehensive testing and terminology consistency.

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Applications

SIST EN 14118-3:2003 provides significant practical value in multiple industries where glass textile mats are essential reinforcements for composite materials:

• Composite Manufacturing: Enhances product reliability in fiberglass-reinforced plastics used in automotive components, marine vessels, and aerospace structures.
• Construction Industry: Applies to cementitious composites reinforced with glass mats, improving structural integrity and durability.
• Industrial Fabrication: Standardizes raw material specifications for producers of pre-impregnated mats used in molding and lamination processes.
• Quality Control: Enables manufacturers and end-users to verify product conformity through standardized tolerances and testing methods for consistent performance.

By adhering to EN 14118-3, users can ensure materials meet rigorous European quality requirements, reducing manufacturing defects and improving end product durability and safety.

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Related Standards

Understanding EN 14118-3 in the context of related standards enhances compliance and comprehensive quality assurance:

• EN 14118-1: Reinforcement - Specifications for textile glass mats (designation of mats).
• EN 14118-2: Methods of test and general requirements for textile glass mats.
• EN ISO 472: Plastics – Vocabulary, providing term definitions for plastics and composites.
• ISO 1887: Determination of combustible matter content in textile glass products.
• ISO 3342: Testing tensile breaking force of textile glass mats.
• ISO 3374 and ISO 5025: Methods for determining mat mass per unit area and dimensional measurements.

These standards collectively provide a robust framework ensuring uniformity, reliability, and safety in textile glass mat reinforcement products across Europe.

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Keywords: SIST EN 14118-3:2003, textile glass mats, chopped strand mats, continuous filament mats, reinforcement specifications, glass fiber mats, composite materials, CEN standards, quality control, mass per unit area tolerance, combustible matter content, tensile strength, construction composites, fiberglass reinforcement.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Verstärkungsprodukte - Spezifikation für Textilglasmatten (Glasseiden- und Endlosmatten) - Teil 3: Besondere AnforderungenRenfort - Spécifications des mats de verre textile (mats a fils coupés et mats a fils continus) - Partie 3: Exigences spécifiquesReinforcement - Specifications for textile glass mats (chopped strand and continuous filament mats) - Part 3: Specific requirements59.100.10Materiali iz steklenih vlakenTextile glass materialsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 14118-3:2003SIST EN 14118-3:2003en01-julij-2003SIST EN 14118-3:2003SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 14118-3February 2003ICS 59.100.10English versionReinforcement - Specifications for textile glass mats (choppedstrand and continuous filament mats) - Part 3: SpecificrequirementsRenfort - Spécifications des mats de verre textile (mats àfils coupés et mats à fils continus) - Partie 3: ExigencesspécifiquesVerstärkungsprodukte - Spezifikation für Textilglasmatten(Glasseiden- und Endlosmatten) - Teil 3: BesondereAnforderungenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 4 December 2002.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 Management Centre 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 Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and UnitedKingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2003 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 14118-3:2003 ESIST EN 14118-3:2003
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