What is BS EN 14617-16 - agglomerated stone tile surface quality about?
Agglomerated stone is composed of mechanically fragmented stone material mixed with a cementitious binder and then sawn into slabs, tiles, and other architectural elements. BS EN 14617-16 provides the industry and manufacturers with common ground for clear communication to discuss, research, and make buyer/vendor agreements about agglomerated stone.
BS EN 14617-16 is part of the BS EN 14617 multi-series that specifies methods for determining the dimensional characteristics (length, width, thickness, straightness of sides, rectangularity, surface flatness) and the surface quality of agglomerated stone modular tiles.
Who is BS EN 14617-16 - agglomerated stone tile surface quality for?
BS EN 14617-16 on ‘agglomerated stone tile surface quality’ is useful for:
- The stone processing industry
- The construction industry
- Manufacturers and designers of agglomerated stone products
- Suppliers and distributors of agglomerated stone products
- Builders / real estate developers / architects
- Entities involved with masonry work
- Building / construction engineers
- Researchers / petrologists
Why should you use BS EN 14617-16 - agglomerated stone tile surface quality?
Agglomerated stone products are industrial products mainly made of hydraulic cement, resin, or a mixture of both, stones, and other additions. They are industrially manufactured in geometrical shapes at fixed plants by moulding techniques.
BS EN 14617-16 provides you with guidelines such as product measurement, test specimen preparation, and procedures for testing agglomerated stone.
BS EN 14617 also discusses measuring equipment that is used for the measurement of surface characteristics of agglomerated stone specimens.
As a manufacturer of agglomerated stone products, complying with BS EN 14617-16 can help demonstrate the performance and credibility of your product, ensuring that they are fit for purpose.
