Summary:
This European Standard specifies the requirements related to dimensional, mechanical and optical characteristics of thermoplastic films and tubes used during the manufacture of silage and designed to last at least one year for protecting fodder. It specifies a classification for the durability of silage films and the test methods referred to in this standard. This European Standard is applicable to transparent, black, white or coloured (e. g. black/white) thermoplastic silage films based on polyethylene, ethylene copolymer, EVOH and polyamide.
Keywords:
Agriculture, Animal feed, Copolymerisates, Cover foils, Definitions, Dimensions, Durability, Flexible pipes, Foil, Hoses, Marking, Materials, Mechanical properties, Optical properties, Physical properties, Plastic films, Plastics hose, Polyethylene, Protection, Rain protection, Resistance, Serviceable life, Silage, Silos, Specification (approval), Storage, Testing, Thermoplastic, Thermoplastic polymers, Weathering