BS EN 12971-2:1999

What is BS EN 12971-2 - Textile glass chopped strands about?  

BS EN 12971-2 is the second part of an international standard that discusses the attributes of good quality textile reinforcements. 

BS EN 12971-2 defines the test methods to be used to determine the designated and specified properties given in parts 1 and 3 respectively. 

BS EN 12971-2 defines the general requirements applicable to the specification of all types of chopped strand falling within the scope of this specification as defined in part 1 of the standard. 

Who is BS EN 12971-2 - Textile glass chopped strands for? 

BS EN 12971-2 on test methods and general requirements and specifications for textile glass chopped strands are useful for: 

• Textile manufacturer  
• Clothing industries  
• Textile testing laboratories  
• Quality assurance authorities 
• Regulatory authorities 

Why should you use BS EN 12971-2 - Textile glass chopped strands?  

Textile glass chopped strands are made by bundling thousands of E-glass fibres together and chopping them into specified lengths. They are coated by the original surface treatment designed for each resin to increase the strength and physical properties.  

BS EN 12971-2 lays down the technicalities for test methods to determine the designated and specific properties related to the textile glass chopped strands. It gives you information about the general requirements appearance, packaging labelling, etc., to improve the quality of textile glass chopped strands.