What is BS 6462 - Peg-type casement stays and face-fixed wedge-action fasteners about?
BS 6462 specifies requirements for the mechanical performance of peg-type casement stays and face-fixed wedge-action fasteners for use on top hung and side hung aluminum, plastics, steel and wood casement windows up to 1 m2 in area.
Note: BS 6462 does not cover sampling.
Note 2: The security of windows against forced entry depends upon many features and is not covered in BS 6462.
Who is BS 6462 - Peg-type casement stays and face-fixed wedge-action fasteners for?
BS 6462 on peg-type casement stays and face-fixed wedge-action fasteners is useful for:
- Construction industries
- Civil engineers
- Architects
- Contractors
- Builders
- Manufacturers of peg-type casement
- Testers of peg-type casement
Why should you use BS 6462 - Peg-type casement stays and face-fixed wedge-action fasteners?
Casement stays fittings are complementary parts for a casement stay that enable the casement stay to perform its function, whether keeping the opening casement open or closed, e.g. peg plates, peg and hook plates, etc.
BS 6462 specifies tests for the mechanical performance of casement stays and fasteners. BS 6462 methods are used for fixing employed and the design of the window and related hardware of peg-type casement stays and face-fixed wedge-action fasteners.
Overall, BS 6462 provides appropriate sampling and testing rates to meet contractual and commercial requirements.
