What is BS EN 13126-6 - Geometry stay of hinged windows about?
BS EN 13126 is a series of the European standard on building hardware that focuses on hardware for windows and door height windows.
BS EN 13126-6 is the sixth part of the BS EN 13126 series of documents that specifies requirements and test methods for durability, strength, security and function of mechanically operated variable/parallel geometry stay hinges (with or without a friction system) whether fitted, with integral restrictors or not.
Who is BS EN 13126-6 - Geometry stay of hinged windows for?
BS EN 13126-6 on building hardware is useful for:
- Builders
- Manufacturers of hinged windows
- Manufacturers of hardware for windows and door height windows
Why should you use BS EN 13126-6 - Geometry stay of hinged windows?
A hinge is an external joint that holds two items together while allowing for movement in a limited capacity.
BS EN 13126-6 provides the classification of types of variable/parallel geometry stay hinges (with or without a friction system) for windows and door height windows.
BS EN 13126-6 navigates you through the requirements and tests performed on variable/parallel geometry stay hinges to ensure certain physical and mechanical properties.
BS EN 13126-6 specifies the hardware test equipment and preparation for the test on the variable/parallel geometry stay hinge (with or without a friction system) installed in the specimen for testing in accordance with the manufacturer's fixing instructions.
Four (hardware) sample sets could be used for testing in accordance with BS EN 13126-6.
Overall, BS EN 13126-6 assists you in manufacturing and offering a superior quality range of variable and parallel stay hinges used for commercial and domestic windows. In this way, you can use the hinged windows for your building ensuring energy efficiency and natural ventilation.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 13126-6:2018 supersedes BS EN 13126-6:2008. BS EN 13126-6:2018 includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN 13126-6:2008. These include:
- Several editorial changes in the wording for a better understanding and to cover variable/parallel geometry stay hinges in the whole standard
- Definition added for parallel geometry stay hinge (with or without a friction system)
- New grades for the number of cycles defined
- Annex A and Annex B amended with figures regarding parallel geometry opening stay hinges
- New informative Annex D with window types
