"A micro-groove is the same as a bevel." Reality: A bevel is typically at the plank edge (V-groove). EN 17168 covers grooves anywhere on the surface, including cross-grooves or embossed-in-register textures.
As of 2025, EN 17168 is under periodic review. Proposed updates include: en 17168
: Includes physical requirements for passenger-use doors, emergency doors, driver access gates, and platform extremity doors. "A micro-groove is the same as a bevel
In the intricate world of cultural heritage preservation, the line between restoration and damage is often perilously thin. Conservators and restorers wield chemicals, solvents, and tools that can either save a centuries-old artifact or destroy it in seconds. For decades, the industry relied on general chemical safety standards or proprietary data from manufacturers. However, the introduction of marked a pivotal shift in the field. Officially titled "Conservation of Cultural Heritage - Guidelines for the characterization of products and materials used in conservation," this European standard establishes a rigorous framework for assessing the materials used to treat our collective history. It is not merely a bureaucratic checklist; it is a fundamental safeguard ensuring that the methods used to preserve the past do not inadvertently compromise its future. For decades, the industry relied on general chemical