How we test our cones at JSP

Cone?Compliance Product Testing

Our compliant cones are independently lab tested and batch tested under our ISO9001 quality system to ensure compliance with EN13422.

We have in-house technical testing equipment that allows us to perform the testing procedures detailed in EN13422 section 7, Methods of tests.

The cones are compliant with EN13422 section 4 for design, dimensions and tolerances. They are compliant with EN13422 section 6 for performance requirements.

Testing Procedures

?Low Temperature

The cones are conditioned to -18°C?(+/- 2°C) for a minimum of 2 hours. The impact resistance and drop tests must be completed within one minute of the cone being removed from the conditioning environment.

Impact Resistance

EN13422 Section 7.5

A 900g steel ball is swung in a radius of 1750mm to test the impact resistance of the cone. No part of the cone body or retroreflective material is to tear, break or be destroyed.

Drop Test

EN13422 Section 7.6

The cone is suspended horizontally at 1.5 metres high. The cone is dropped and no part of the cone is to burst, break, separate or become displaced on impact.

Stability

EN13422 Section 7.4

?A horizontal force ranging from 6-13 newtons is applied to the top of the cone that is appropriate to its weight class and height. The cone is not to be overturned under the application of the force.

Adhesion Test

EN13422 Section 7.8

?A vertical cut is made through the retroreflective surface passing top to bottom. No part of the material is to separate from the cone body by a distance greater than 25mm from the cut line.

Retroreflectivity?

EN13422 Section 7.3.1

The retroreflectivity of each cone sleeve production batch is tested to all entrance and observation angles required before being released to assembly production.

Requirements

Chromaticity?

EN13422 Section 6.1.2.2?

To ensure the colour of our cones meet EN13422, the chromaticity of the external and internal non-retroreflective surfaces of the cone are measured. The results need to lie within the highlighted area on the graph below.?

Weight?

EN13422 Section 4.12.1

The table below shows the minimum weight for the relevant cone height and weight class (W).

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