EUROLAB, with its state-of-the-art accredited laboratories and expert team, provides precise and fast testing services within the scope of EN 1348 testing. This European standard specifies a method for the determination of the tensile bond strength of cementitious ceramic tile adhesives.
This European standard is applicable to all cementitious adhesives and cementitious adhesives with separate components for interior and exterior ceramic tile installations on walls and floors. This European standard does not contain performance requirements or recommendations for the design and installation of ceramic tiles.
The test method involves applying the adhesive to a substrate and then placing a tile over the adhesive. The adhesive is allowed to cure for a certain period of time before the tile is pulled from the substrate using a tensile testing machine. The force required to remove the tile is recorded and used to calculate the tensile bond strength of the adhesive.
Testing is typically performed on multiple samples to ensure accuracy and repeatability of results. Test conditions, including substrate type, adhesive application method and curing time are also specified in the standard to ensure consistency in testing.
The tensile bond strength of an adhesive is affected by several factors, including the type and condition of the substrate, the method and thickness of the adhesive, and curing conditions. It is therefore important to test the adhesive under conditions representative of the actual application to obtain accurate results.
Tensile bond strength is an important property to consider when choosing an adhesive for tile applications, especially in areas with heavy traffic or exposure to moisture. Adhesives with higher tensile bond strength are generally preferred as they can provide a stronger bond between the tiles and the surface and reduce the risk of the tiles becoming dislodged or damaged over time.
EUROLAB assists manufacturers with EN 1348 test compliance. Our test experts, with their professional working mission and principles, provide you, our manufacturers and suppliers, the best service and controlled testing process in our laboratories. Thanks to these services, businesses receive more effective, high-performance and quality testing services and provide safe, fast and uninterrupted service to their customers.
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