What is BS EN 13126-13 – Sash balances about?
BS EN 13126-13 is a European standard and a part of the BS EN 13126 series that discusses the requirements and test methods of sash balances for building hardware. Building material signifies structural existence. It demonstrates the presence of aesthetic sense in a design, and hence, defines the practicability of the structure.
BS EN 13126-13 specifies requirements and test methods for durability, strength, security and function of sash balances.
Who is BS EN 13126-13 – Sash balances for?
BS EN 13126-13 on building materials sash balances apply to:
- Manufacturer of building materials
- Engineers
- Designers of sash balances
- Quality testing personnel
- Suppliers and distributors of sash balances
Why should you use BS EN 13126-13 – Sash balances?
Building material signifies structural existence. It demonstrates the presence of aesthetic sense in a design, and hence, defines the practicability of the structure. Sash balance is a device, generally fitted in a pair and used to counter-balance the mass of a vertically moving sash throughout its full travel.
BS EN 13126-13 provides you with the requirements and test method for sash balances that contain dangerous substances, integrated maximum opening stop, free movement test, durability resistance to manually applied load test and corrosion resistance test. This helps you in manufacturing good quality hardware for building in a standardized manner.
Overall, with BS EN 13126‑13 you can be ensured that the products consistently meet and exceed quality assurance targets.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 13126-13:2022 supersedes BS EN 13126-13:2012, which is withdrawn. It includes:
- EN 13126-13 is now independent of EN 13126-1, all necessary information is included without the need for any further information from EN 13126-1
- Several editorial changes in the wording for a better understanding
- New terms and definitions added under 3.3 (sash width) and 3.4 (sash height)