En 17168 ~upd~ -
All materials must achieve at least (limited contribution to fire) under EN 13501-1. No flaming droplets allowed.
The full 62-page document is available for purchase through national standards bodies like the iTeh Standards outlined in Annex A, or perhaps the electrical earthing strategies recommended by the standard? BS EN 17168 Railway applications - Platform barrier systems
| Feature | EN 13329 (Standard Laminate) | EN 17168 (Micro-Grooved Laminate) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Flat, smooth | Machined micro-grooves (<2mm deep) | | Wear test | Abrasion wheels run flat | Modified test with forced groove wear | | Stain test | Surface application | Vacuum-assisted into groove | | Light fastness | Blue Wool 5 | Blue Wool 6 (stricter) | | Edge swelling | 24h test | 48h test (grooves trap moisture) | | Typical Use Class | AC3, AC4, AC5 | Primarily AC3 and AC4 (AC5 is rare due to groove stress) | en 17168
: Defines loading conditions, glazing and panelling materials, and environmental factors like acoustic and thermal considerations [5, 11]. Types of Doors/Gates : Specific requirements are outlined for: Normal Passenger Doors : The primary interface for boarding and alighting [5]. Emergency Egress Doors
The benefits of EN 17168 include:
Before the widespread adoption of standards like EN 17168, the conservation field faced significant challenges regarding material reliability. A consolidant used to strengthen flaking paint or a cleaner used to remove varnish might perform perfectly in a laboratory setting, yet degrade unpredictably over decades, causing yellowing, cracking, or chemical reactions with the original artifact.
EN 17168 was published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) to fill a critical gap in railway infrastructure safety. While rolling stock and signaling systems are heavily regulated, platform edge protection was historically left to national guidelines or ad-hoc solutions. All materials must achieve at least (limited contribution
The standard covers several, essential technical aspects that engineers and manufacturers must follow: 1. Mechanical Design and Materials