BS EN 13555:2014

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Symbols
5 List of gasket parameters
6 Test equipment
7 Test gaskets
8 Test procedures
9 Report details
Annex A (informative) - Generalised test rig schematic
Annex B (informative) - Test rig schematic for compression and
        compression creep tests
Annex C (informative) - Test rig schematic for ambient temperature
        leakage measurement
Annex D (informative) - Schematic of leakage rig allowing use of
        interchangeable face plate
Annex E (informative) - Transferability of measured leakage rates
        to service conditions
Annex F (informative) - The measurement of the sealing parameter
        Q[smin (L)] after long term service simulating exposure
        to elevated temperature
Annex G (informative) - Determination of the sealing characteristics
        of strip sealing materials available in coil form
Annex H (informative) - Proposed method for the determination
        of static friction, [mu]G, of gaskets
Bibliography

Describes the gasket parameters required by EN 1591-1 and provides the test procedures for establishing the values of these parameters.

This European Standard specifies the gasket parameters required by EN 1591-1 and provides the test procedures for establishing the values of these parameters.

Gaskets which are wholly based upon elastomers, or based upon elastomers with only the inclusion of particulate fillers or particulate reinforcement, as opposed to gaskets combining elastomers, fillers and fibrous reinforcement, are beyond the scope of this document.

NOTE The testing procedures given might be applicable to gaskets of other shapes and dimensions.