What is BS EN 16245-3-Declaration requirement for carbon and glass fibre material about?
BS EN 16245 is a European Standard that discusses fibre-reinforced plastic composites.
BS EN 16245-3 specifies the minimum information to be declared for fibre material to be used for the manufacturing of composites products. These specific declaration requirements are given in addition to the general requirements given in EN 16245-1.
BS EN 16245-3 includes requirements for the Certificate of Analysis (CoA). The purpose of the CoA is to verify that material properties and quality conforms to the declared values.
BS EN 16245-3 is applicable to carbon and glass fibre material.
Who is BS EN 16245-3 - Declaration requirement for carbon and glass fibre material for?
BS EN 16245-2 on carbon and glass fibre material is relevant to:
- Manufacturers of reinforced plastics
- Plastic manufacturing industry
- Quality control and testing bodies
- Regulatory authorities
- Certification bodies
Why should you use BS EN 16245-3 - Declaration requirement for carbon and glass fibre material?
BS EN 16245-3 provides best industry guidance on material declaration of carbon fibre and glass fibre properties/conditions relevant for CoA. It includes properties, their nominal value and reference standard for property-specific test methods.
Example of chemical composition declaration for glass fibre and generic information to be given with respect to size is also covered by BS EN 16245-3.
As a result, with BS EN 16245-3-compliant declaration requirements, you can enhance the transparency and identification of your products across the supply chain. Moreover, conformity to the test methods help demonstrate to the supplier or end-consumer whether your products are fit for its intended application.
Adopting standardized declaration requirements can also play a positive role in enhancing credibility and trust in your business.