technology & standardization
Speaker: Oliver Kunze (Miele), Peter Retemeier (Pronorm)
Tasks:
- Updating and further development of the national standard (DIN) in the field of kitchen furniture
- Updating of these standards at the European level through the CEN
- Continuous participation in the European Committee for Standardization
- Activities and participation in the ISO
- Promotion of the technical exchange of information between furniture, appliances and accessories
- Publication of AMK recommendations and technical requirements
- Chipboard quality and EFM guidelines for the production of foil-coated fronts
AMK technichal Bulletins
The AMK Instruction Sheets are prepared by the members of the AMK Working Group on Technology & Standardization and contain requirements, test and assessment procedures for kitchen-related topics.
Target group of the AMK Instruction Sheets
AMK members (manufacturers of kitchen furniture, appliances, sinks, accessories and retailers), experts and testing institutes.
AMK Bulletins
AMK Bulletin 001:2007-07, Kitchen furniture – Surface temperatures – Requirements and measuring methods
AMK Bulletin 002:2020-06, Kitchen furniture – Built-in dishwashers
AMK Instruction Sheet 003:2013-01, Chipboard for kitchen furniture components – Screw pull-out resistance
AMK Instruction Sheet 004:2015-04, Plastic-coated flat pressed boards for kitchen furniture components
AMK Instruction Sheet 005:2015-04, Kitchen furniture – Resistance to moisture and climate (under revision)
AMK Instruction Sheet 006:2013-01, Thermo-coated foil-based fronts – Quality requirements (under revision)
AMK Instruction Sheet 007:2015-04, Kitchen furniture – Quality requirements for kitchen worktops
AMK Instruction Sheet 008:2018-11, Kitchen furniture – Cooking environment and room ventilation
AMK Instruction Sheet 009:2013-04, Kitchen furniture – Assessment of kitchen furniture surfaces
AMK Instruction Sheet 010:2020-05, Kitchen furniture – Quality requirements for kitchen worktops made of natural stone, quartz composite and ceramic
AMK bulletin 012:2024-07, kitchen furniture – Requirements and test methods for furniture handles
AMK bulletin 014:2024-09, kitchen furniture – Coordination dimensions for kitchen furniture and hob extractors
AMK leaflet 016:2025-02, kitchen furniture – coordination dimensions for kitchen furniture and dishwashers
Active project teams
Within the AMK working group Technology & Standardization, AMK project teams (AMK-PT) are convened for the processing of projects (e.g. for the revision of an AMK leaflet, for prenormative work).
AMK-AG Technology & Standardization
AMK-PT “Coordination dimensions”
AMK-PT ”Lightweight construction”
AMK-PT “Revision of AMK-MB 001”
AMK-PT ‘Revision of AMK-MB 003”
AMK-PT ’Revision of AMK-MB 005”
AMK-PT ‘Revision of AMK-MB 006”
Tasks
– Development of AMK technical bulletins
– Representation and collaboration of the kitchen industry in national (DIN), European (CEN) and international (ISO) standardization committees
– Implementation of prenormative work
– Promotion of the technical exchange of information between furniture, appliances and accessories