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BS AU 251:1994

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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Specification for performance of automotive laminated windscreen repair systems

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

28-03-2022

Superseded by

BS AU 242b:2022

Language(s)

English

Published date

15-02-1994

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Foreword
Committees responsible
Specification
1. Scope
2. References
3. Definitions
4. Principal characteristics of a windscreen repair
     system
5. Categories of damage types
6. Test pieces
7. Testing
8. Performance
9. Spectrometric analysis of windscreen resin repair
     materials
10. Marking and information
Annexes
A. (normative) Method of test for resistance to
     humidity
B. (normative) Method of test for resistance to high
     temperature
C. (normative) Method of test for resistance to
     radiation
D. (normative) Method of test for visual appearance
     before and after storage
E. (normative) Method of test for optical distortion
F. (normative) Method of test for light scatter
G. (normative) Method of test for impact resistance
     (2.26 kg ball)
H. (normative) Method of test for impact resistance
     (headform)
J. (normative) Three point bend test
K. (normative) Method for spectrometric analysis of
     windscreen resin repair material
Table
1. Schedule of tests and types of damage to be used
     for testing
Figures
1. Types of windscreen damage
J.1 Example of method of supporting test pieces under
     load
List of references

Includes materials for making windscreen repairs in accordance with BS AU 242:1991.

Committee
AUE/1
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 92/77928 DC (11/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, November 2012. (10/2012)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
16
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

This British Standard specifies performance requirements for windscreen repair systems, including the materials used, to be employed for the repair of laminated windscreens that have been damaged by impacts. This standard is applicable to repair systems to be used for the repair of windscreens of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), coaches and passenger cars in accordance with BS AU 242:1991.

NOTE Attention is drawn to the Road Vehicle (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986 [1].

BS AU 242a:1998 Automotive windscreen repair. Code of practice

BS AU 242:1991 Code of practice for automotive windscreen repair
ISO 3917:2016 Road vehicles Safety glazing materials Test methods for resistance to radiation, high temperature, humidity, fire and simulated weathering
ISO 3537:2015 Road vehicles Safety glazing materials Mechanical tests
ISO 3538:1997 Road vehicles — Safety glazing materials — Test methods for optical properties

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