EN 12365-1:2003

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Classification
  4.1 Coding system
  4.2 Category of use (first digit)
  4.3 Working range (second digit)
  4.4 Linear compression force (third digit)
  4.5 Working temperature range (fourth digit)
  4.6 Deflection recovery (fifth digit)
  4.7 Recovery after ageing (sixth digit)
  4.8 Examples of classification
5 General requirements
6 Methods of test
  6.1 Compression test
  6.2 Deflection recovery test
  6.3 Recovery after ageing test
7 Labelling and packaging
Bibliography

This part 1 of prEN 33/WI131 specifies the performance requirements and method for the assessment of the properties of all forms of gaskets and weatherstripping both for glazing and for draft and weather sealing purposes. The relevant requirements are applicable to gaskets and weatherstripping of all materials. This European Standard is not applicable to sealants, mastics or putties or any such materials which are extruded in liquid or viscous form into the final place of use.