BS EN 13126-7:2021

What is BS EN 13126‑7 about?  

BS EN 13126‑7 is the seventh part of a multi-series European standard. BS EN 13126-7 specifies the requirements and test procedures for durability, strength, security and functionality of finger catches for windows and door height windows. 

Who is BS EN 13126‑7 for? 

BS EN 13126‑7 on hardware for windows is useful for: 

• Manufacturers of window and door height window finger catches 
• Hardware manufacturing and supplying companies 

Why should you use BS EN 13126‑7? 

Finger catches are a type of building hardware that provide an increased level of security. 

BS EN 13126‑7 sets the standard and test methods of finger catches for windows and door height windows that ensures the occupants’ safety from dangerous situations. 

Characteristics of finger catches under BS EN 13126-7 are classified as per durability, mass, corrosion resistance and test sizes. Durability takes into account 3 grades (H1, H2 and H3) for a specified number of cycles. 

BS EN 13126‑7 helps in the manufacturing of the finger catches in accordance with corrosion resistance tests, durability and static load tests.  

Overall, BS EN 13126-7 can assist you in establishing a standardized process for the manufacturing of finger catches with optimal efficiency and durability. The long service-life is particularly important to enhance the reliability of your product. In addition, the safety and protection of occupants can be assured. 

What’s changed since the last update?  

BS EN 13126‑7:2021 supersedes EN 13126-7:2007. BS EN 13126‑7:2021 includes some technical changes with respect to EN 13126-7:2007. These include: 

• EN 13126-7 now is independent from EN 13126-1; all necessary information is included without the need of any further information from EN 13126-1 
• Classification system has been modified 
• New grades for the number of cycles defined 
• Clause for corrosion resistance added