The relevant DIN standards for TENTE wheels and castors

DIN EN 12526

This standard specifies the terms and formula symbols used for . The standard also defines the components of wheels and their constituent parts and describes the axle and mounting options of a wheel. Furthermore, DIN EN 12526 contains a description of the castor and the housing.

DIN EN 12527

DIN EN 12527 is a standard that describes the procedures for testing wheels and castors. It specifies both the test apparatus and the test methods. The standard defines, for example, the testing of electrical , wheel or directional detection, dynamic and static testing and much more. The following standards specify these requirements for different groups of wheels and castors.

DIN EN 12528

The standard DIN EN 12528 specifies which technical, dimensional and testing requirements must be met by . Castors for swivel chairs and other special applications are not included.

DIN EN 12529

In accordance with the previous standard, DIN EN 12529 specifies the technical and testing requirements as well as dimensions for castors that are usually used on swivel chairs. The standard covers castors with and without braking devices.

DIN EN 12530

This standard defines requirements and dimensions for and manually operated wheels and castors used in public facilities such as hotels, restaurants, schools or hospitals.

DIN EN 12531

For requirements and dimensions of hospital bed castors the standard DIN EN 12531 applies. Specifically, this standard refers to for with a wheel diameter of 100 mm or more and a device. Other swivel castors of similar dimensions can also be used according to this standard.

DIN EN 12532

Transport castors up to a speed of 1.1 m/s or 4 km/h are covered by the DIN EN 12532 standard. Not included in the standard are wheels and castors for furniture and office chairs and for devices, hospital beds and powered applications.

DIN EN 12533

DIN EN 12533 regulates and castors - including accessories - for mechanical or power-driven applications with speeds between 1.1 or 4.4 m/s and 4 or 16 km/h. and pneumatic-tyred wheels are not included. We will be pleased to answer any questions you may have about the individual DIN standards in detail. Please contact our service team.