What is BS EN 13126-16 - Hardware for lift and slide windows about?
BS EN 13126 is a series of the European standard on hardware for windows and door height windows that can be easy to operate and can help provide added security as well as paying more attention towards the look and finish of the door and its hardware.
BS EN 13126-16 is the 16th part of the BS EN 13126 series of documents that specifies requirements and test methods for durability, strength, security and function of hardware for Lift and Slide windows and door height windows in accordance with the common application regardless of whether the hardware enables an additional tilt position.
Who is BS EN 13126-16 - Hardware for lift and slide windows for?
BS EN 13126-16 on hardware for lift and slide windows is useful for:
- Manufacturers of windows
- Manufacturers of lifts
- Manufacturers of hardware set
- Mechanical engineers
- Architects and interior designers
Why should you use BS EN 13126-16 - Hardware for lift and slide windows?
Lift and slide doors are the new method of operation driven by the need for larger panels and increased thermal performance.
BS EN 13126-16 sets standards and test procedures for lift and slide windows and door height window hardware durability function guiding the lateral movement.
BS EN 13126-16 provides hardware tests in accordance with corrosion tests for welding joints and lubrication of lifts, sliding windows and door height windows.
BS EN 13126-16 navigates you through the loading test and static endurance test at ambient temperature for lifts and doors.
Moreover, BS EN 13126‑16 assist you in designing lift and slide windows that offer a wide window opening while providing durability and style coordinating with your home’s exterior and interior architecture.
In this way, slide windows are much easier to open in any case, simple to clean, enhance natural light and outdoor views provide plenty of ventilation.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 13126‑16:2019 supersedes BS EN 13126‑16:2008. BS EN 13126‑16:2019 includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN 13126‑16:2008. These include:
- EN 13126-16 now is independent of EN 13126-1; all necessary information is included without the need for any further information from EN 13126-1
- New terms and definitions added under
- Classification system changed completely; former digits 1 (Category of use), 4 (Fire resistance), 5 (Safety in use), 7 (Security) and 8 (Applicable part) deleted; former digit 2 changed into box 1 (Durability), former digit 3 changed into box 2 (Mass), former digit 6 changed into box 3 (Corrosion resistance) and former digit 9 changed into box 4 (Test sizes)
- New example of classification added in accordance with the new classification system; 2 alternative ways (table or alphanumerical) to show the classification defined