BS EN 13126-8:2017

What is BS EN 13126-8 - Tilt and Turn, Tilt-First and Turn-Only hardware for windows and door height windows about?  

BS EN 13126 is a series of European standards on building hardware products for windows and door height windows. 

BS EN 13126-8 is the eighth part of the BS EN 13126 series of documents that specifies the requirements and test procedures for durability, strength, security and function of Tilt and Turn, Tilt-First and Turn-Only hardware components or sets for windows and door height windows. 

NOTE: To maintain the guaranteed characteristics during the utilization period, the manufacturers' product information and the manufacturers' maintenance and service instructions will be complied with in a manner that can be proven. 

Who is BS EN 13126-8 - Tilt and Turn, Tilt-First and Turn-Only hardware for windows and door height windows for? 

BS EN 13126-8 on building hardware is relevant to: 

• Designers and manufacturers of building accessories 
• Manufacturers and suppliers of hardware for windows 
• Security systems in buildings  

Why should you use BS EN 13126-8 - Tilt and Turn, Tilt-First and Turn-Only hardware for windows and door height windows?  

Hardware for windows is the operating mode where the hardware is used to enable windows and door height windows initially into the turning position and then into the tilting position by operating the handle. 

BS EN 13126-8 navigates you through the classification of Tilt and Turn, Tilt-First and Turn-Only hardware for windows and door height windows in accordance with durability, mass, corrosion resistance and test sizes. 

BS EN 13126-8 provides the requirements to check the mechanical stability of the scissor stay and mechanical strength of hinges. 

The test equipment and preparation for the test on the specimen mounted on the Tilt and Turn, Tilt-First or Turn-Only hardware components or sets for windows and door height windows are specified in BS EN 13126-8. 

Overall, BS EN 13126-8 assist you in the designing of hardware for windows and door height windows that provide optimal security, streamlined designs, and high-performance in energy efficiency. This way, you may learn about the many window types and check that the window works effectively during both opening and closing operations and have incredibly strong hardware and multi-point locking methods. 

What’s changed since the last update?  

BS EN 13126-8:2017 supersedes BS EN 13126-8:2006. BS EN 13126-8:2017 includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN 13126-8:2006. These include: 

• EN 13126-8 now is independent of EN 13126-1; all the 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 
• 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)