PD CEN/TS 17158:2018

What is PD CEN/TS 17158 – Wood-plastic composites and natural fibre composites about?  

PD CEN/TS 17158 is a European standard that helps its users to maintain or improve the quality of WPC products. 

PD CEN/TS 17158 specifies mechanical and optical test methods for the determination of particle size of lignocellulosic material for use in wood-plastic composites (WPC) and natural fibre composites (NFC). 

Who is PD CEN/TS 17158 – Wood-plastic composites and natural fibre composites for? 

PD CEN/TS 17158 on the determination of particle size of lignocellulosic material for use in WPCs and NFCs is useful for: 

• Manufacturers of WPCs and NFCs 
• Wood flooring/ laminates companies 
• Carpenters 

Why should you use PD CEN/TS 17158 – Wood-plastic composites and natural fibre composites?  

There are no requirements for particle size of the lignocellulosic fillers used in WPC, however, it is useful to know particle size for formulation development and to understand the relationship between particle size and WPC properties such as strength, water uptake and swelling. 

PD CEN/TS 17158 provides you with test methods to determine the particle size of lignocellulosic materials in WPC. The methods mentioned in PD CEN/TS 17158 can be used to determine the extent of particle degradation after processing, i.e., after compounding and/or extrusion and injection-moulding. 

Overall, PD CEN/TS 17158 helps you to identify the physical properties of WPC and aids in quality control procedures.