What is BS EN 13887 - Structural adhesives about?  
BS EN 13887 specifies the usual procedures for the preparation of component surfaces prior to bonding for either laboratory evaluation or the process of construction.
BS EN 13887 does not provide a means of identifying the most appropriate method of preparation. This can only be determined, in particular instances, with regard to the manufacturing process and the eventual use of the bonded items. However, in any event, the method used, should be both compatible with evolving National legislation and EC regulations and represent the least hazardous means of achieving the performance required.
BS EN 13887 is applicable to metal and plastic surfaces that are commonly encountered. These comprise the following metal and plastic families – the latter including filled versions and suitable paints :
- METALS: aluminium, chromium, copper, magnesium, nickel, steel (mild), steel (stainless), tin, titanium, zinc.
- PAINTS: cataphoretic, polyalkyd, polyester, polyepoxide, polyurethane.
- PLASTICS: thermoplastic: Acrylonitrile/butadiene/styrene plastic (ABS plastic), Polyacetal plastic, Polyacrylic plastic, Polyamide plastic (PA plastic), Poly( butylene terephthalate) (PBT), Polycarbonate plastic (PC plastic), Polyester plastic, Polyetheretherketone (PEEK), Polyethersulfone (PES), Polyethylene plastic (PE plastic), Polyimide, Poly(methyl methacrylate) plastic (PMMA plastic), Poly(phenylene oxide) (PPO), Polypropylene plastic, Polystyrene plastic (PS plastic), Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), Poly(vinyl chloride) plastic (PVC plastic).
- thermoset: Allylphthalate plastic, Aminoplastic, Cellulose esters, Epoxy plastic, Polyester plastic, Phenolic plastic, Polyurethane (PUR).
Who is BS EN 13887- Structural adhesives for?  
BS EN 13887 on structural adhesives is for:
- Adhesives manufacturers and suppliers   
- Chemical engineer
- Scientists and researchers
- Manufacturers of wall coverings
Why should you use BS EN 13887 - Structural adhesives? 
In order to achieve the optimum environmental durability from a bonded joint, the traditional preparative approach usually, though not necessarily, consists of three sequential steps:
- the removal of contaminants
- physically induced modification of the surface
- chemical treatment
BS EN 13887 provides structural guidelines for surface preparation of metals and plastics prior to adhesive bonding.
BS EN 13887 provides you with apparatus, sampling, transport, storage, and preparation of test pieces, preparation of reagents and apparatus, pre-treatment of test pieces, test procedure, and much more.
The specifications given in BS EN 13887 enable you to standardize the quality of adhesives which contributes a lot to maintaining the high quality and efficient functioning. 
