ISO 10545-6-2010 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 10545-6:2010 — Ceramic tiles — Part 6: Determination of resistance to deep abrasion for unglazed tiles. This International Standard specifies the laboratory test method used to determine the resistance to deep abrasion of unglazed ceramic tiles intended for use as floor coverings.

Abstract

ISO 10545-6:2010 defines a reproducible procedure in which a rotating steel disc and a controlled feed of abrasive create a transverse groove on the tile surface; the chord length of the groove is measured and converted to a volume of material removed (expressed in mm³) to quantify deep-abrasion resistance. The method is intended for whole tiles or suitably prepared specimens and is used for product specification, quality control and comparative assessment.

General information

• Status: Published (Edition 2) — current international standard (confirmed by ISO review cycle).
• Publication date: Edition 2, 2010 (ISO publication record indicates publication actions in March–April 2010; ISO lists 2010-04 as the edition date and records publication on 18 March 2010 in the timeline).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 91.100.23 (Ceramic tiles).
• Edition / version: Edition 2 (2010).
• Number of pages: 4 (ISO publication information).

Scope

The standard applies to all unglazed ceramic tiles used for floor coverings and specifies a laboratory procedure to determine deep-abrasion resistance by producing and measuring a groove made by a rotating steel disc with a controlled abrasive feed. The result is expressed as volume of material removed (mm³) and is intended for product specification, durability assessment and quality control.

Key topics and requirements

• Test principle: rotating steel disc abrades the proper surface while abrasive (white fused aluminium oxide F80 or equivalent) is fed into the grinding zone; the chord length L of the groove is measured and converted to volume V (mm³).
• Apparatus: rotating steel disc (≈200 mm diameter, specified edge thickness), abrasive hopper/feeder, specimen support and measuring gauge accurate to 0.1 mm; disc speed and feed parameters are tightly controlled.
• Test conditions: typical procedure runs the disc for 150 revolutions with an abrasive feed around 100 g per 100 revolutions (values specified in the standard); calibration is performed using transparent fused silica (or equivalent) to set the test pressure.
• Specimens: whole tiles or suitably prepared specimens; minimum number of replicates (typically five specimens) and measurements on at least two perpendicular positions of the proper surface.
• Expression of results: individual chord lengths and calculated volumes removed are reported; mean volume is normally used for comparison/specification.

Typical use and users

Manufacturers, test laboratories, product specifiers, architects, façade and flooring engineers, and quality/production departments use ISO 10545-6 to verify abrasion performance of unglazed floor tiles, to compare materials during product development, and to demonstrate conformity with performance requirements for high-traffic or industrial flooring. Test houses and conformity assessment bodies commonly perform the method for manufacturer declarations and procurement specifications.

Related standards

ISO 10545 is a multipart series covering physical and mechanical test methods for ceramic tiles; related parts commonly referenced with ISO 10545-6 include ISO 10545-2 (dimensions and surface quality), ISO 10545-3 (water absorption, apparent porosity and density), ISO 10545-4 (modulus of rupture and breaking strength), ISO 10545-7 (resistance to surface abrasion for glazed tiles) and other parts covering thermal shock, frost resistance, chemical resistance and stain resistance.

Keywords

ceramic tiles; deep abrasion; abrasion resistance; unglazed tiles; floor coverings; ISO 10545; test method; rotating disc; abrasive F80; chord length; volume removed (mm³); ISO/TC 189.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 10545-6:2010 is the International Standard that specifies a laboratory method for determining the resistance to deep abrasion of unglazed ceramic tiles intended for floor coverings.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the apparatus, abrasive material, specimen preparation, test procedure (including calibration and test parameters), and the calculation/reporting of results (conversion of groove chord length to volume removed expressed in cubic millimetres). The method is intended for whole tiles or suitably prepared specimens and is used for specification, quality control and comparative assessment.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Tile manufacturers, independent testing laboratories, certifiers, product developers, architects and specifiers — anyone needing a standard, reproducible measure of deep-abrasion resistance for unglazed floor tiles.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 10545-6:2010 (Edition 2) is published and listed as the current edition by ISO. The document was reviewed and confirmed by ISO in 2021 and is subject to ISO’s periodic systematic review processes (ISO records show review activity through early 2026). It replaces the withdrawn 1995 edition (ISO 10545-6:1995).

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is one part of the ISO 10545 series of test methods for ceramic tiles (multiple parts cover dimensions, strength, water absorption, abrasion, thermal properties, chemical resistance, etc.).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Key keywords are: deep abrasion, abrasion resistance, unglazed tiles, rotating disc, abrasive F80, chord length, volume removed (mm³), ceramic tiles, ISO 10545.