EN 16014:2011
(Main)Hardware for furniture - Strength and durability of locking mechanisms
General Information
- Abstract
This European Standard specifies test methods and requirements for the strength and durability of all types of locking mechanisms for furniture and their components for all fields of application.
This European Standard does not apply to latching mechanisms.
The tests consist of the application of loads, forces simulating normal functional use, as well as misuse that might reasonably be expected to occur.
With the exception of the corrosion test in 6.5, the tests are designed to evaluate properties without regard to materials, design/construction or manufacturing processes.
The strength and durability tests only relate to the locking mechanisms and their components and the parts used for the attachment, e.g. screws.
The strength and durability tests are carried out in particle board with specified properties. The test results can only be used as a guide to the performance of a piece of furniture.
The test results are only valid for the locking mechanisms and their components tested. These results may be used to represent the performance of production models provided that the tested model is representative of the production model.
With the exception of corrosion, ageing and influences of heat and humidity is not included.
Annex A (normative): Product information system.
Annex B (normative): Test parameters.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 02-Aug-2011
- Withdrawal Date
- 28-Feb-2012
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 207 - Furniture
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 207/WG 8 - Hardware for furniture
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 26-May-2023
- Completion Date
- 17-Sep-2026
Overview
EN 16014:2011 - published by CEN - defines test methods and requirements for the strength and durability of locking mechanisms for furniture. It covers all types of furniture locking mechanisms and their components (locks, bolts, shooting bars, locking hooks and fixings) but excludes latching mechanisms. Tests simulate normal use and reasonably expected misuse. Except for corrosion testing, evaluations are independent of material, design or manufacturing processes and are carried out using specified particle board test plates. Test results are valid only for the tested mechanism(s) and serve as a guide to furniture performance.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Scope and exclusions: applies to locking mechanisms across all furniture fields; latching mechanisms excluded.
- Test types:
- Overload tests (locks, bolts, shooting bars, locking hooks) to verify components do not detach under static loads.
- Functional tests to check normal operation after specified loading cycles.
- Durability tests (including cylinder and key where applicable) to simulate repetitive use.
- Corrosion resistance test (section 6.5) - the only test that addresses environmental effects; ageing and heat/humidity effects otherwise are not included.
- Test environment and conditioning:
- Normal laboratory conditions: 15 °C to 25 °C for testing.
- Hygroscopic plastics (e.g., polyamide) conditioned at (23 ± 5) °C and (50 ± 5)% RH for ≥7 days before testing.
- Test apparatus and parameters:
- Loading pads defined (Type A, B, C) and a requirement that equipment must not inhibit lock deformation.
- Tests carried out on particle board with specified properties (see EN 320 and EN 323 references); particle board density and screw withdrawal are prescribed in the standard.
- Tolerances for forces, velocities, masses, dimensions and angles are specified to ensure repeatability.
- Inspection criteria: post-test inspection for fractures, loosening of joints, deformation or wear impairing function, loosening of fixings and other impairments.
Applications and who uses it
- Furniture manufacturers and designers specifying locking hardware durability and safety.
- Test laboratories and quality assurance teams performing standardized EN tests.
- Procurement and compliance teams verifying locking mechanisms for contract/spec acceptance.
- OEMs and suppliers demonstrating representative production model performance.
- Product certification bodies and spec writers who need objective performance data for furniture hardware.
Related standards
- EN 320 (axial withdrawal of screws)
- EN 323 (density of wood-based panels)
- EN ISO 6270-2 (condensation-water humidity testing)
- CEN/TR 16015 (examples of typical locking mechanisms)
Keywords: EN 16014:2011, hardware for furniture, locking mechanisms, strength and durability, furniture hardware testing, overload tests, durability tests, corrosion resistance, particle board testing, CEN standard.
Relations
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 16014:2011 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Hardware for furniture - Strength and durability of locking mechanisms". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies test methods and requirements for the strength and durability of all types of locking mechanisms for furniture and their components for all fields of application. This European Standard does not apply to latching mechanisms. The tests consist of the application of loads, forces simulating normal functional use, as well as misuse that might reasonably be expected to occur. With the exception of the corrosion test in 6.5, the tests are designed to evaluate properties without regard to materials, design/construction or manufacturing processes. The strength and durability tests only relate to the locking mechanisms and their components and the parts used for the attachment, e.g. screws. The strength and durability tests are carried out in particle board with specified properties. The test results can only be used as a guide to the performance of a piece of furniture. The test results are only valid for the locking mechanisms and their components tested. These results may be used to represent the performance of production models provided that the tested model is representative of the production model. With the exception of corrosion, ageing and influences of heat and humidity is not included. Annex A (normative): Product information system. Annex B (normative): Test parameters.
This European Standard specifies test methods and requirements for the strength and durability of all types of locking mechanisms for furniture and their components for all fields of application. This European Standard does not apply to latching mechanisms. The tests consist of the application of loads, forces simulating normal functional use, as well as misuse that might reasonably be expected to occur. With the exception of the corrosion test in 6.5, the tests are designed to evaluate properties without regard to materials, design/construction or manufacturing processes. The strength and durability tests only relate to the locking mechanisms and their components and the parts used for the attachment, e.g. screws. The strength and durability tests are carried out in particle board with specified properties. The test results can only be used as a guide to the performance of a piece of furniture. The test results are only valid for the locking mechanisms and their components tested. These results may be used to represent the performance of production models provided that the tested model is representative of the production model. With the exception of corrosion, ageing and influences of heat and humidity is not included. Annex A (normative): Product information system. Annex B (normative): Test parameters.
EN 16014:2011 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 97.140 - Furniture. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 16014:2011 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN ISO 6270-2:2005, EN 320:2011, EN 323:1993. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Pohištveno okovje - Trdnost in trajnost mehanizmov za zaklepanjeMöbelbeschläge - Festigkeit und Dauerhaltbarkeit von VerschlussmechanismenQuincaillerie d'ameublement - Résistance mécanique et endurance des mécanismes de verrouillageHardware for furniture - Strength and durability of locking mechanism97.140PohištvoFurnitureICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 16014:2011SIST EN 16014:2012en,fr,de01-februar-2012SIST EN 16014:2012SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
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EN 16014
August 2011 ICS 97.140 English Version
Hardware for furniture - Strength and durability of locking mechanisms
Quincaillerie d'ameublement - Résistance mécanique et endurance des mécanismes de verrouillage
Möbelbeschläge - Festigkeit und Dauerhaltbarkeit von Verschlussmechanismen This European Standard was approved by CEN on 1 July 2011.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC 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 translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
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Product information system . 20A.1 General . 20A.2 Field of application . 20A.3 Corrosion resistance . 20Annex B (normative)
Test parameters . 21Bibliography . 22 SIST EN 16014:2012
The tests consist of the application of loads, forces simulating normal functional use, as well as misuse that might reasonably be expected to occur. With the exception of the corrosion test in 6.5, the tests are designed to evaluate properties without regard to materials, design/construction or manufacturing processes. The strength and durability tests only relate to the locking mechanisms and their components and the parts used for the attachment, e.g. screws. The strength and durability tests are carried out in particle board with specified properties. The test results can only be used as a guide to the performance of a piece of furniture. The test results are only valid for the locking mechanisms and their components tested. These results may be used to represent the performance of production models provided that the tested model is representative of the production model. With the exception of corrosion, ageing and influences of heat and humidity is not included. Annex A (normative): Product information system. Annex B (normative): Test parameters. 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EN 320:2011, Particleboards and fibreboards - Determination of resistance to axial withdrawal of screws EN 323:1993, Wood-based panels — Determination of density EN ISO 6270-2:2005, Paints and varnishes — Determination of resistance to humidity — Part 2: Procedure for exposing test specimens in condensation-water atmospheres (ISO 6270-2:2005) 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions. 3.1 locking mechanism mechanism that limits access to the interior of a unit or a storage element
NOTE It requires a key or a combination in order to activate it or to make it possible to activate it. [ISO 7170:2005 and EN 14074:2004] SIST EN 16014:2012
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