NEN EN 12365-2 : 2003

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Requirements
  4.1 Working range
  4.2 Linear compression force
5 Test apparatus
6 Test procedure
  6.1 Test measurements
  6.2 Test samples
      6.2.1 General
      6.2.2 Conditioning
  6.3 Preparation of test pieces
7 Test method
  7.1 Temperature and humidity
  7.2 Determination of free height
  7.3 Compression test
  7.4 Expression of results
8 Test report
Annex A (informative) Examples of determining the working range
        of typical gaskets and weatherstripping
Annex B (informative) Typical test apparatus
Annex C (informative) Flow chart of test procedure

Describes the method to be used to select, prepare condition and test samples of gaskets or weatherstripping, to determine the force required to compress or deflect them by a predetermined amount to their minimum working width, under the conditions laid down for the test.