What is BS EN 16245-5 –Composites products core material declaration about?
The BS EN 16245 series discusses fibre-reinforced plastic composites. BS EN 16245-5 specifies the minimum information to be declared for core materials to be used for the manufacturing of composites products. These specific declaration requirements are in addition to the general requirements given in BS EN 16245-1.
BS EN 16245-5 includes requirements for the Certificate of Analysis (CoA). The purpose of the CoA is to verify that material properties conform to the declared values. BS EN 16245-5 is applicable to rigid foam and balsa core material.
Who is BS EN 16245-5 - Composites products core material declaration for?
BS EN 16245-5 on composites products core material declaration is useful for:
- Manufacturers of reinforced plastics
- Plastic manufacturing industry
- Quality control and testing bodies
- Regulatory authorities
- Certification bodies
Why should you use BS EN 16245-5 - Composites products core material declaration?
BS EN 16245-5 provides you with the specific declaration requirements for core materials used for the manufacturing of composites products. BS EN 16245-5 describes properties of foam core material, material declaration of foam core mechanical and physical properties relevant for COA, properties of balsa core material, material declaration of balsa core mechanical and physical properties relevant for COA.
By obtaining BS EN 16245-5, you can enhance the transparency and identification of your products across the supply chain. Moreover, conformity to the test methods helps to demonstrate the supplier or end-consumer whether your products are fit for their intended application.
Adopting standardized declaration requirements can also play a positive role in enhancing credibility and trust in your business.