Expertise
Through our involvement in British Standard (BS), European Norms (EN) and International Standards Organisation (ISO) technical committees, we are actively involved in the development of test methods
A History Dating Back to the 1950's
Our facilities were amongst the first anywhere in the world dedicated to examining the generation of static electricity in relation to textile materials.
One-Stop-Shop
In conjunction with our Certification department, we offer the whole package for Electrostatic testing and certifying your products to comply with EU Directive 89/686/EEC, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Specifications We Test To
BS EN 1149
- BS EN 1149-1 - Test method for measurement of surface resistivity
- BS EN 1149-2 -Test method for measurement of the electrical resistance through a material (vertical resistance)
- BS EN 1149-3 -Test methods for measurement of charge decay
- BS EN 1149-5 - Material performance and design requirements
Floor Coverings
Electrical Propensity Tests:
- BS EN 1815: Resilient and laminate floor coverings - Assessment of static electrical propensity.
- BS ISO 6356: Textile and laminate floor coverings - Assessment of static electrical propensity.
Electrical Resistance Tests:
- BS ISO 10965:2011: Textile floor coverings - Determination of electrical resistance.
Additional Standards:
- BS 6654: Electrical Resistance.
- IBM & ICL: Electrical Resistance.
- BS ISO 10965: Electrical Resistance.
- IEC 61340-4-1: Electrical Resistance.
- IEC 61340-4-5: Electrical Resistance and Body Voltage Test.
- AATCC 134: Body Voltage Test.
Fabrics
- BS EN ISO 11611:Clause 6.2- Vertical Resistance
- BS 2050 - Electrical Resistance
- BS 6524 - Electrical Resistance
- BS EN 61340-5-1:2001 - Charge Decay
- BS EN 61340-5-1:2001 - Surface Resistivity
- BS EN 61340-5-1:2007 - Electrical Resistance
- IEC 61340-4-4:2012 - FIBC Bags (Type C)
- DIN 54345-1 - Electrical Resistance
- DIN 54345-5 - Electrical Resistance
BS EN 1149 Standards for Electrostatic Discharge SafetyPreventing Ignition Hazards in Textiles
Our range of UKAS accredited tests can be found here, together with tests which have recently been approved via our flexible scope.
Please contact our electrostatics team today if you would like to find out more about any of the services we offer.
