BS EN ISO 583-2023 PDF

Full title and description

STB BS EN ISO 583:2023 — Conveyor belts with a textile carcass — Total belt thickness and thickness of constitutive elements — Test methods. This designation refers to ISO 583:2023 (the international standard) and its national/adopted versions (for example BS EN ISO 583:2023).

Abstract

This document specifies test methods for determining the total thickness of conveyor belts having a textile carcass and for measuring the thickness of the constitutive elements (covers, carcass plies and interlayers). It describes specimen preparation, measurement procedures and relevant conditions, and excludes light conveyor belts that are covered by ISO 21183‑1.

General information

• Status: Published / Active (international standard and adopted national versions).
• Publication date: ISO edition published February 2023 (ISO 583:2023); BS EN ISO adoption published 13 March 2023 (example national adoption date).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO). National adoptions (e.g., BSI) publish the EN/BS versions.
• ICS / categories: 53.040.20 — Components for conveyors / conveyor belts.
• Edition / version: Edition 4 (ISO 583:2023).
• Number of pages: ISO listing shows 10 pages for the ISO master document; national/EN/BS formatted publications commonly report a larger page count (e.g., 18 pages for some adopted versions).

Scope

This standard specifies test methods for the determination of total belt thickness and the thickness of constitutive elements of conveyor belts having a textile carcass (covers, carcass plies and interlayers). It is intended for general-purpose and heavy-duty textile-carcass conveyor belts and is not intended for the light conveyor belts defined in ISO 21183‑1. The standard defines sampling, specimen preparation, measurement instruments and procedures, and reporting requirements for thickness measurements.

Key topics and requirements

• Definitions of total belt thickness and thickness of constitutive elements (covers, carcass, interlayers).
• Sampling and specimen preparation rules to obtain representative measurements.
• Test equipment, calibration and measurement procedures for reliable thickness determination.
• Measurement conditions and tolerances (environmental and procedural conditions that affect thickness readings).
• Reporting format for measured values and any deviations or non‑conformities.
• Explicit exclusion of light conveyor belts as defined in ISO 21183‑1.

Typical use and users

Used by conveyor-belt manufacturers, quality-control and test laboratories, procurement and inspection teams, OEMs and end-users in mining, bulk handling, quarrying, ports, materials handling and manufacturing where textile-carcass conveyor belts are specified. Also used by conformity assessment bodies for verification of supplied belt thickness and construction.

Related standards

Relevant related standards include ISO 21183‑1 (light conveyor belts — principal characteristics and applications) which is explicitly referenced to exclude light belts from ISO 583’s field of application. Other ISO/EN standards covering belt mechanical tests, electrical properties and specific belt types may be relevant depending on application and specification.

Keywords

conveyor belt; textile carcass; belt thickness; cover thickness; interlayer thickness; test methods; measurement; sampling; ISO 583; EN ISO 583; BS EN ISO 583.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 583:2023 (published as EN/BS EN ISO 583:2023 in many national bodies) specifies standardized test methods for measuring the total thickness of conveyor belts with a textile carcass and the thickness of their constitutive elements.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers specimen selection and preparation, measurement equipment and procedures, measurement conditions and reporting for total belt thickness and thickness of covers, carcass plies and interlayers. It does not apply to light conveyor belts described in ISO 21183‑1.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers of conveyor belts, independent testing and calibration laboratories, purchasers and specifiers of conveyor systems, OEMs, and inspection/conformity-assessment organisations.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 583:2023 is the current (published) version and supersedes previous editions such as ISO 583:2007. National EN/BS adoptions (for example BS EN ISO 583:2023) are available and published in 2023.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: ISO 583 is part of the family of conveyor-belt standards maintained by ISO/TC 41/SC 3. Related series and documents include standards for light conveyor belts (ISO 21183 series) and other test-method standards for specific properties of conveyor belts.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Conveyor belt, textile carcass, thickness measurement, total belt thickness, cover thickness, interlayer, test methods, ISO 583.