What is BS EN 15186 - Furniture - Assessment of the surface resistance to scratching about?
BS EN 15186 is a European standard that is useful to assess the resistance to scratching of all rigid furniture surfaces. BS EN 15186 specifies a method for the assessment of the surface resistance to penetrating scratches. BS EN 15186 relates to the rigid surfaces of all finished products, regardless of their material.
BS EN 15186 is intended to be carried out on a part of finished furniture. It can however be carried out on test panels of the same material, finished in an identical manner to the finished product, and of a size sufficient to meet the requirements of the test.
Note1: BS EN 15186 does not apply to finishes on leather and fabrics.
Note2: BS EN 15186 is essential that the test be carried out on unused surfaces.
Who is BS EN 15186 - Furniture - Assessment of the surface resistance to scratching for?
BS EN 15186 on the furniture - assessment of the surface resistance to scratching is useful for:
- Furniture manufacturers
- Furniture designers
- Product development teams/innovation teams
- Quality control personnel
- Research and development teams
Why should you use BS EN 15186 - Furniture - Assessment of the surface resistance to scratching?
Surface resistance to scratching contributes to the performance of the furniture. The test surface is exposed to the scrub material for a predetermined number of rubs. BS EN 15186 walks you through using the Martindale tester to assess scratches on furniture.
It is important to assess the resistance to scratching of all rigid furniture surfaces that will give you the assurance need those customer complaints and expensive returns will be at a minimum, therefore BS EN 15186 specifies a method for the assessment.
BS EN 15186 specifies a method for the assessment of the resistance to scratching of all rigid furniture surfaces regardless of materials, that helps you to manufacture superior quality, good-looking, presentable, and unique furniture products, also play a significant role in ensuring furniture performs as they are intended to perform and last longer.
With obedience and compliance to BS EN 15186, you can efficiently manufacture high-quality Furniture products. BS EN 15186 helps you to build consumer trust and confidence in the product. With BS EN 15186 you can be ensured that the products consistently meet and exceed quality assurance targets. BS EN 15186 exemplifies the required dimensions and loads that help you achieve precision in terms of product functionality.