EN 17168 Explained: The European Standard for Laminate Floor Coverings with a Micro-Grooved Surface
5. Fire Performance
EN 17168
is the European standard titled "Railway applications - Platform barrier systems," first published in 2021. It provides a comprehensive framework for the design, construction, and operation of platform screen doors (PSDs) and gates used at the edge of station platforms to separate passengers from tracks. Overview and Scope
Exclusions
: Does not cover vertical barriers, ropes, bars, or fire performance requirements. Key Technical Requirements
Part 3: Classification of Barriers Under EN 17168
EN 17168 places a heavy emphasis on documentation. It mandates that before any intervention occurs, the object must be thoroughly recorded.
Attachment method
| Parameter | Requirement | |-----------|-------------| | | Mechanical (e.g., rivets, screws) or bonding – must withstand max braking force without detachment | | Block pitch & pattern | Defined coordinate system for hole/block positions to ensure caliper clearance | | Backing plate thickness | Minimum 8 mm (typical steel) to resist bending under load | | Flatness | <0.3 mm over entire plate to avoid uneven wear | | Thermal stability | No deformation above 400°C (simulated emergency brake stop) | | Corrosion protection | Zinc plating or equivalent (salt spray test ≥72 h) |
EN 17168
is a European standard titled: "Laminate floor coverings — Laminate floor coverings with a micro-grooved surface — Specification, requirements and test methods."
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EN 17168 Explained: The European Standard for Laminate Floor Coverings with a Micro-Grooved Surface
5. Fire Performance
EN 17168
is the European standard titled "Railway applications - Platform barrier systems," first published in 2021. It provides a comprehensive framework for the design, construction, and operation of platform screen doors (PSDs) and gates used at the edge of station platforms to separate passengers from tracks. Overview and Scope
Exclusions
: Does not cover vertical barriers, ropes, bars, or fire performance requirements. Key Technical Requirements
Part 3: Classification of Barriers Under EN 17168
EN 17168 places a heavy emphasis on documentation. It mandates that before any intervention occurs, the object must be thoroughly recorded.
Attachment method
| Parameter | Requirement | |-----------|-------------| | | Mechanical (e.g., rivets, screws) or bonding – must withstand max braking force without detachment | | Block pitch & pattern | Defined coordinate system for hole/block positions to ensure caliper clearance | | Backing plate thickness | Minimum 8 mm (typical steel) to resist bending under load | | Flatness | <0.3 mm over entire plate to avoid uneven wear | | Thermal stability | No deformation above 400°C (simulated emergency brake stop) | | Corrosion protection | Zinc plating or equivalent (salt spray test ≥72 h) |
EN 17168
is a European standard titled: "Laminate floor coverings — Laminate floor coverings with a micro-grooved surface — Specification, requirements and test methods."
