BS EN 17271:2019

What is BS EN 17271 about? 

BS EN 17271 specifies a test method for determining the peel strength of poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) based profiles laminated with foils. 

According to BS EN 17271, the peel strength of a profile laminated with a foil can be determined by measuring the peel force parallel with the surface of the profile. 

Who is BS EN 17271 for? 

BS EN 17271 on peel strength of plastic is relevant to: 

• Manufacturers of plastic  
• PVC industry 
• Chemical engineer 
• Researchers and scientists 
• Distributors and suppliers of the PVC industry  

Why should you use BS EN 17271? 

The peel strength is the measure of the average force to part two bonded materials like tape, labels, textile or plastic films. The strength is calculated during a peel test at a constant speed rate by dividing the average force required during the test by the unit width of the bonded sample 

BS EN 17271 specifies all requirements of testing PVC profiles colour, and dimensions, and measures thickness deviations in particular shapes. 

Test methods provided by BS EN 17271 are designed to assess the durability and quality of PVC profiles, and information related to the testing can be provided to the testing operations. 

Overall, BS EN 17271 is a comprehensive guide to test the quality of PVC profiles, so users will gain a comprehensive understanding of the process and the end product will be safer, more durable and more environmentally friendly.