BS EN 14468-2:2015

What is this BS EN 14468-2 - Posts for net assemblies of table tennis about?  

BS EN 14468-2 discusses table tennis with a focus on posts for net assemblies and requirements and test methods.  

BS EN 14468-2 is the second part of the multi-series on table tennis that specifies requirements for net assemblies permanently or temporarily attached to a table tennis table in accordance with EN 14468-1. 

Who is BS EN 14468-2 - Posts for net assemblies of table tennis for? 

BS EN 14468-2 on posts for net assemblies of table tennis is useful for: 

• Manufacturers of table tennis 
• Suppliers of table tennis 
• Sports federation  
• Safety and regulatory authorities 

Why should you use BS EN 14468-2 - Posts for net assemblies of table tennis?  

The net assembly includes the net, its suspension, and the supporting posts, including the clamps attaching them to the table. The net is suspended by a cord attached at each end to an upright post 15.25cm high, the outside limits of the post being 15.25cm outside the sideline.  

BS EN 14468-2 discusses the classification, functional requirements, dimensions, net supporting posts, devices for attaching, safety requirements, and test methods. The net supports can be permanently or removable attached to the table. They are removable and attached if they are removed when the table is closed to the storage position. 

What’s changed since the last update? 

BS EN 14468-2:2015 supersedes EN 14468-2:2005, which is withdrawn. BS EN 14468-2:2015 includes some technical changes with respect to EN 14468-2:2005.  

These include: 

• Additional functional requirements were added for 5.2 "net supporting posts" 
• Clause 6 "Safety requirements" was specified more precisely