EN 13126-6:2008
(Main)Building hardware - Requirements and test methods for windows and doors height windows - Part 6: Variable geometry stay hinges (with or without a friction stay)
General Information
- Abstract
This part of EN 13126 specifies requirements and test methods for durability, strength, security and function of mechanically operated variable geometry stay hinges (with or without a friction system).
By means of this European Standard, the user of recognized tested hardware can assume that with correct usage, the variable geometry stay hinges (with or without a friction system) for windows conform to prescribed requirements.
NOTE 1 This European Standard is applicable to variable geometry stay hinges (with or without a friction system) whether fitted with integral restrictors or not.
NOTE 2 Balancing stay arms/hinges do not represent a friction system.
NOTE 3 For the purposes of this European Standard, the friction system is achieved by friction pads or similar.
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 11-Nov-2008
- Withdrawal Date
- 22-Sep-2026
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 33 - Doors, windows, shutters and building hardware
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 33/WG 4 - Building hardware
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 15-Aug-2018
- Completion Date
- 23-Sep-2026
Relations
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
- Effective Date
- 08-Jun-2022
- Effective Date
- 25-Aug-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 13126-6:2008 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Building hardware - Requirements and test methods for windows and doors height windows - Part 6: Variable geometry stay hinges (with or without a friction stay)". This standard covers: This part of EN 13126 specifies requirements and test methods for durability, strength, security and function of mechanically operated variable geometry stay hinges (with or without a friction system). By means of this European Standard, the user of recognized tested hardware can assume that with correct usage, the variable geometry stay hinges (with or without a friction system) for windows conform to prescribed requirements. NOTE 1 This European Standard is applicable to variable geometry stay hinges (with or without a friction system) whether fitted with integral restrictors or not. NOTE 2 Balancing stay arms/hinges do not represent a friction system. NOTE 3 For the purposes of this European Standard, the friction system is achieved by friction pads or similar.
This part of EN 13126 specifies requirements and test methods for durability, strength, security and function of mechanically operated variable geometry stay hinges (with or without a friction system). By means of this European Standard, the user of recognized tested hardware can assume that with correct usage, the variable geometry stay hinges (with or without a friction system) for windows conform to prescribed requirements. NOTE 1 This European Standard is applicable to variable geometry stay hinges (with or without a friction system) whether fitted with integral restrictors or not. NOTE 2 Balancing stay arms/hinges do not represent a friction system. NOTE 3 For the purposes of this European Standard, the friction system is achieved by friction pads or similar.
EN 13126-6:2008 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.190 - Building accessories. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 13126-6:2008 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to CEN/TS 13126-6:2004, EN 13126-6:2018, ISO 4520:1981, EN 12519:2004, EN 13126-5:2011+A1:2014, EN 1670:2007, EN 13126-1:2006. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Baubeschläge - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für Fenster und Fenstertüren - Teil 6: Scheren mit veränderlicher Geometrie (mit oder ohne Friktionssystem)Quincaillerie pour le bâtiment - Exigences et méthodes d'essai des ferrures de fenêtres et portes-fenêtres - Partie 6: Compas à friction à géométrie variableBuilding hardware - Requirements and test methods for windows and doors height windows - Part 6: Variable geometry stay hinges (with or without a friction stay)91.190Stavbna opremaBuilding accessoriesICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13126-6SIST EN 13126-6:2009en,fr,de01-marec-2009SIST EN 13126-6:2009SLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST-TS CEN/TS 13126-6:20051DGRPHãþD
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 13126-6November 2008ICS 91.190Supersedes CEN/TS 13126-6:2004
English VersionBuilding hardware - Requirements and test methods for windowsand doors height windows - Part 6: Variable geometry stayhinges (with or without a friction stay)Quincaillerie pour le bâtiment - Exigences et méthodesd'essai des ferrures de fenêtres et portes-fenêtres - Partie6: Compas à friction à géométrie variable (avec ou sanssystème de friction)Baubeschlage - Beschläge für Fenster und Fenstertüren -Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren - Teil 6: Scheren mitveränderlicher Geometrie (mit oder ohne Friktionssystem);Deutsche Fassung EN 13126-6:2008This European Standard was approved by CEN on 5 October 2008.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as theofficial versions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2008 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 13126-6: ESIST EN 13126-6:2009
Types of variable geometry stay hinges (with or without a friction system).19 Annex B (informative)
Test method diagrams.20 Annex C (normative)
Flow chart of test procedures.25
1) To be revised, for the time being CEN/TS. SIST EN 13126-6:2009
EN 12519:2004 and the following apply. NOTE The following terms and definitions apply to windows made of wood, PVC-u, aluminium or steel and their appropriate material combinations. 3.1 variable geometry stay hinge (with or without a friction system) hinge mechanism which has one or more link arms connecting the frame to the opening casement; the point about which the casement pivots being near the outer end of a link arm. The freedom of movement of the variable geometry stay hinge system is controlled by the friction between some or all of its moveable components NOTE Friction is usually applied either at the pivot points or between a sliding shoe and its track. SIST EN 13126-6:2009
2) S.W. = sash width 3) S.H. = sash height SIST EN 13126-6:2009
Where a manufacturer specifies the maximum height of the casement on which the variable geometry stay hinge (with or without a friction system) is to be used, the variable geometry stay hinge (with or without a friction system) shall be tested on the largest size up to and including that height. Table 2 — Test window size for side hung variable geometry stay hinges Overall length of variable geometry stay hinge (mm) Sash width (mm) Sash height (mm) < 250 600 1 200 ≥ 251 ≤ 500 750 1 200 ≥ 501 900 1 200
Where a manufacturer specifies the maximum width of the casement on which the variable geometry stay hinge (with or without a fr
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