STC provides testing services for the European non-domestic table standard EN15372, EN 15372:2008.

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New StandardEN15372:2008 for Non-Domestic Tables

EN 15372:2008 specifies requirements for the safety, strength and durability of all types of non-domestic tables including those with glass in their construction. These requirements include:

EN 15372:2008 specifies requirements for the safety, strength, and durability of all types of non-domestic tables, including those with glass in their construction. These requirements include:

a) Edges of table tops in direct contact with users shall be rounded or chamfered, other accessible edges are free from sharp edges and/or burrs.

a) Edges of table tops in direct contact with users shall be rounded or chamfered; other accessible edges shall be free from sharp edges and/or burrs.

b) Ends of hollow components shall be

closed or capped.

c) Moveable and adjustable parts shall be designed to avoid injuries and inadvertent operation.

c) Movable and adjustable parts shall be designed to prevent injuries and inadvertent operation.

d) Load bearing part of the table shall not come loose unintentionally.

e)、Lubricated parts to assist sliding shall be designed to protect users from lubricated stains when in normal use.

e) Lubricated parts designed to assist sliding shall protect users from lubricant stains during normal use.

f) No creation of shear and squeeze points under the influence of powered mechanisms (i.e., springs, gas lifts and motorized systems) or under the forces applied during normal use, while shear and squeeze points created only during setting up and folding are acceptable.

f) No shear or pinch points shall be created under the influence of powered mechanisms (e.g., springs, gas lifts, and motorized systems) or under forces applied during normal use; shear or pinch points created only during setup and folding are acceptable.

g)Stability – the table shall not overturn under thespecified

vertical load when tested according to EN 1730:2000

clause 6.7 & clause 5.6 (for table with extension elements).

g) Stability – the table shall not overturn under the specified vertical load when tested according to EN 1730:2000 clause 6.7 and clause 5.6 (for tables with extension elements).

Exemptions:

EN 15372:2008 does not apply to office tables or desks, tables for educational institutions and outdoor tables for which EN standards or drafts exist.

Exemptions:

EN 15372:2008 does not apply to office tables or desks, tables for educational institutions, or outdoor tables for which EN standards or drafts exist.

With exception of the stability tests, it does not provide assessment of the suitability of any storage features included in non-domestic tables. It also does not cover requirements for the durability of castors and height adjustment mechanisms, electrical safety, resistance to ageing, degradation.

Except for stability tests, it does not assess the suitability of any storage features included in non-domestic tables. It also does not cover requirements for the durability of casters and height adjustment mechanisms, electrical safety, resistance to aging, or degradation.

EN 15372:2008 is a totally new European Standard designed for non-domestic tables, which was approved by CEN on 2 February 2008 and published in March 2008. The European national standards organizations have to adopt and implement this new EN standard at the latest by September 2008, and any conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by the same period.

EN 15372:2008 is a completely new European Standard designed for non-domestic tables. It was approved by CEN on February 2, 2008, and published in March 2008. European national standards organizations must adopt and implement this new EN standard by September 2008 at the latest, and any conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn by the same deadline.