The VDMA flatness requirement was included in the FEM 10.2.14 / 4.103 – 1 and from September 2021 in the European standard EN 15 620. It is therefore an official European flatness standard which must be met. This standard was developed at the request and with the approval of VNA forklift truck manufacturers, flooring contractors, engineering firms and universities, and is based on years of scientific research. VDMA is the only standard worldwide that controls all undulations that influence the driving behaviour of the forklift truck. The undulation of a floor is a combination of both (medium) long and short waiviness.
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In our modern world, where we often prioritize the aesthetic and the immediate, the moisture meter reminds us of the value of looking deeper. It is a testament to human ingenuity—a small, handheld guardian that allows us to safeguard our most vital spaces against the patient, persistent creep of the elements.
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