BS EN 863:1996
Protective clothing - Mechanical properties - Test method: puncture resistance

Standard No.

BS EN 863:1996

Release Date

1996

Published By

British Standards Institution (BSI)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

BS EN 863:1996(1999)

Latest

BS EN 863:1996(1999)

Replace

92/46665 DC-1992

Scope

This European Standard specifies a test method for measuring the puncture resistance of protective clothing or materials used for these products. The puncture resistance is expressed as the maximum force required to push a spike with a specified speed through the test specimens.

BS EN 863:1996 history

• 0000 BS EN 863:1996(1999)
• 1996 BS EN 863:1996 Protective clothing - Mechanical properties - Test method: puncture resistance
• 1970 BS EN 863:1995 Protective clothing - Mechanical properties - Test method: puncture resistance