SIST EN 12430:2013
(Main)Thermal insulating products for building applications - Determination of behaviour under point load
Thermal insulating products for building applications - Determination of behaviour under point load
This European Standard specifies equipment and procedures for determining the behaviour of products under a force applied to a small area of a test specimen at a given speed. It is applicable to thermal insulating products.
This European Standard can be used to determine whether the products have sufficient strength to withstand forces applied directly to them either during installation or during application, mainly caused by pedestrian traffic.
NOTE The test methods given in the main body of the standard and in Annex A are reported and interpreted in different ways. The similarities that exist between the methods are not sufficient to permit reasonable comparisons to be made.
Wärmedämmstoffe für das Bauwesen - Bestimmung des Verhaltens unter Punktlast
Diese Europäische Norm legt Prüfeinrichtungen und Verfahren zur Bestimmung des Verhaltens von Produkten unter einer Belastung fest, die auf einen kleinen Bereich eines Probekörpers mit vorgegebener Geschwindigkeit aufgebracht wird. Sie gilt für Wärmedämmstoffe.
Diese Europäische Norm kann angewendet werden, um zu bestimmen, ob die Produkte eine ausreichende Festigkeit haben um Belastungen standzuhalten, die entweder bei der Montage oder bei der Anwendung, im Wesentlichen durch Begehen verursacht werden.
ANMERKUNG Die im Haupttext der Norm und im Anhang A angegebenen Prüfverfahren unterscheiden sich in ihrer Darstellung und Auslegung. Die bestehenden Ähnlichkeiten dieser Verfahren reichen nicht aus, um Vergleiche mit hinreichender Aussagekraft anstellen zu können.
Produits isolants thermiques destinés aux applications du bâtiment - Détermination du comportement sous charge ponctuelle
La présente Norme européenne spécifie l'équipement et les modes opératoires permettant de déterminer le comportement de produits sous une charge appliquée sur une petite surface de l'éprouvette, à une vitesse donnée. Elle s'applique aux produits isolants thermiques.
La présente Norme européenne peut être utilisée pour déterminer si les produits ont une résistance suffisante pour supporter des charges appliquées directement pendant leur installation ou pendant l'utilisation, principalement causées par le trafic pédestre.
NOTE Les méthodes d'essai décrites dans la partie principale de la norme et en Annexe A sont rapportées et interprétées de différentes manières. Les similitudes qui existent entre les différentes méthodes ne sont pas suffisantes pour permettre des comparaisons raisonnables des résultats.
Toplotnoizolacijski proizvodi za uporabo v gradbeništvu - Ugotavljanje obnašanja pri točkovni obremenitvi
Ta evropski standard določa opremo in postopke za določanje obnašanja izdelkov pod silo, uporabljeno na majhnem področju preskusnega vzorca pri dani hitrosti. Uporablja se za toplotnoizolacijske proizvode. Ta evropski standard se lahko uporablja za ugotavljanje, ali so izdelki dovolj trdni, da bodo zdržali sile, uperjene neposredno nanje med namestitvijo ali med uporabo, v glavnem s strani pešcev.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 29-Sep-2012
- Publication Date
- 05-Jun-2013
- Technical Committee
- TOP - Thermal insulation
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 27-Mar-2013
- Due Date
- 01-Jun-2013
- Completion Date
- 06-Jun-2013
- Directive
- Harmonized Standard305/2011 - Regulation (eu) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 march 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing council directive 89/106/eec
Not Harmonized89/106/EEC - Construction products
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Jul-2013
- Effective Date
- 01-Jul-2013
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
Overview
SIST EN 12430:2013 is a key European standard that outlines methods for evaluating the behaviour of thermal insulating products for building applications under point loads. Developed by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST), this standard specifies the necessary equipment and procedures for testing how insulating materials respond to concentrated forces, such as those occurring during installation or throughout the lifecycle of a building, especially from pedestrian traffic.
The focus is on ensuring that insulation materials have adequate mechanical strength to withstand direct loads without undue deformation or failure. Adherence to SIST EN 12430:2013 is vital for manufacturers, quality control laboratories, and regulatory bodies involved in the supply and approval of thermal insulating products.
Key Topics
- Scope of Testing: Defines force application methodology using a circular indenter and the evaluation of resulting material deformation or yield.
- Test Equipment: Specifies requirements for compression testing machines, indenter dimensions, force and displacement sensors, and data recording systems.
- Specimen Preparation: Details dimensional tolerances, cutting and conditioning, and minimum sample counts to ensure reproducible and accurate results.
- Test Procedures: Outlines step-by-step methodology, including preloading, rate of deformation, and test-ending conditions, to ensure consistent measurement of point load behaviour.
- Result Interpretation: Explains the evaluation of force-deformation curves, identification of critical points, and the importance of averaging results for meaningful assessment.
- Accuracy and Reporting: Provides guidance on measurement repeatability, reproducibility, and requirements for comprehensive test reporting.
Applications
The practical value of SIST EN 12430:2013 lies in its use as a standard test method for:
- Material Qualification: Enables manufacturers to demonstrate that their thermal insulating products meet minimum strength criteria to resist concentrated loads during installation or in-use, such as walking on insulation boards during roof or floor installation.
- Product Development: Supports R&D teams in comparing the point load performance of different insulation formulations and structures, thereby optimizing products for durability.
- Quality Assurance: Serves as a reference for quality control processes to ensure ongoing compliance and to detect deviations in product batches before market release.
- Regulatory Compliance: Facilitates conformance with European requirements for building materials, supporting product certification and building approval processes.
- Performance Benchmarking: Assists specifiers and builders in selecting suitable thermal insulation materials for applications subject to mechanical stress, improving building safety and longevity.
Related Standards
SIST EN 12430:2013 is part of a suite of interrelated standards for assessing thermal insulating products in building applications. Relevant and complementary standards include:
- SIST EN 822: Determination of length and width
- SIST EN 823: Determination of thickness
- SIST EN 826: Determination of compression behaviour
- SIST EN 12085: Determination of linear dimensions of test specimens
- SIST EN 1602: Determination of apparent density
- SIST EN 12431: Determination of thickness for floating floor insulating products
Compliance with SIST EN 12430:2013, in conjunction with these related standards, ensures comprehensive evaluation and specification of thermal and mechanical properties for building insulation materials.
Keywords: SIST EN 12430:2013, thermal insulating products, building applications, point load, mechanical strength, insulation testing, material standards, quality control, product compliance, European standard, building insulation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 12430:2013 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Thermal insulating products for building applications - Determination of behaviour under point load". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies equipment and procedures for determining the behaviour of products under a force applied to a small area of a test specimen at a given speed. It is applicable to thermal insulating products. This European Standard can be used to determine whether the products have sufficient strength to withstand forces applied directly to them either during installation or during application, mainly caused by pedestrian traffic. NOTE The test methods given in the main body of the standard and in Annex A are reported and interpreted in different ways. The similarities that exist between the methods are not sufficient to permit reasonable comparisons to be made.
This European Standard specifies equipment and procedures for determining the behaviour of products under a force applied to a small area of a test specimen at a given speed. It is applicable to thermal insulating products. This European Standard can be used to determine whether the products have sufficient strength to withstand forces applied directly to them either during installation or during application, mainly caused by pedestrian traffic. NOTE The test methods given in the main body of the standard and in Annex A are reported and interpreted in different ways. The similarities that exist between the methods are not sufficient to permit reasonable comparisons to be made.
SIST EN 12430:2013 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.100.60 - Thermal and sound insulating materials. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 12430:2013 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 12430:1999/A1:2007, SIST EN 12430:1999, SIST EN ISO 29768:2022, SIST ENV 14237:2002, SIST EN 13171:2013+A1:2015, SIST EN 14305:2010+A1:2013, SIST EN 13169:2013+A1:2015, SIST EN 16069:2013+A1:2015, SIST EN 13162:2013+A1:2015, SIST EN 14305:2010, SIST EN 14305:2016, SIST EN 13170:2013+A1:2015, SIST EN 13168:2013+A1:2015, SIST EN 13167:2013+A1:2015. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN 12430:2013 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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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Wärmedämmstoffe für das Bauwesen - Bestimmung des Verhaltens unter PunktlastProduits isolants thermiques destinés aux applications du bâtiment - Détermination du comportement sous charge ponctuelleThermal insulating products for building applications - Determination of behaviour under point load91.100.60Thermal and sound insulating materialsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12430:2013SIST EN 12430:2013en,fr,de01-julij-2013SIST EN 12430:2013SLOVENSKI
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EN 12430
March 2013 ICS 91.100.60 Supersedes EN 12430:1998English Version
Thermal insulating products for building applications - Determination of behaviour under point load
Produits isolants thermiques destinés aux applications du bâtiment - Détermination du comportement sous charge ponctuelle
Wärmedämmstoffe für das Bauwesen - Bestimmung des Verhaltens unter Punktlast This European Standard was approved by CEN on 15 December 2012.
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Modifications to the general test method for cellular glass products . 11
The revision of this standard contains no major changes, only minor corrections and clarifications of an editorial nature. This European Standard is one of a series of standards which specify test methods for determining dimensions and properties of thermal insulating materials and products. It supports a series of product standards for thermal insulating materials and products which derive from the Council Directive of 21 December 1988 on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to construction products (Directive 89/106/EEC) through the consideration of the essential requirements. This European Standard has been drafted for applications in buildings but it may also be used in other areas where it is relevant. This European test standard is one of the following group of interrelated standards on test methods for determining dimensions and properties of thermal insulation materials and products, all of which fall within the scope of CEN/TC 88: EN 822, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of length and width EN 823, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of thickness EN 824, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of squareness EN 825, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of flatness EN 826, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of compression behaviour EN 1602, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of the apparent density EN 1603, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of dimensional stability under constant normal laboratory conditions (23 °C/50 % relative humidity) EN 1604, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of dimensional stability under specified temperature and humidity conditions EN 1605, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of deformation under specified compressive load and temperature conditions EN 1606, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of compressive creep SIST EN 12430:2013
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