EN 14648:2007

• Abstract:

  This European Standard specifies performance requirements for the strength and durability of hardware for the operation of movable shutter sashes including requirements and test methods.; This European Standard is applicable to hardware for side-hung and top-hung shutters comprising one or more shutter sashes. The requirements and test methods of this European Standard are applicable to the following:; - shapes and dimensions of sash hinges, double-sashed shutter hinges and frame hinges; - shapes and dimensions of frame hinges and sash hinges with arrest function; Only the corrosion requirements of 4.7 are applicable to double-sash shutter latches, locking-rods, decorative corner-brackets, handles, stops without automatic arrest function, central hinges, shutter catches with automatic arrest function and other hardware components for window and door shutters.; NOTE 1 The sashes of side-hung shutters may have additional projecting shutter-inserts. The hardware for these projecting shutter-inserts is not covered by the scope of this European Standard.; NOTE 2 If due to the hardware fixing type or the dead weight of the described test shutter, this can not be used, a corresponding system sash with the same dimensions (800 mm wide  1 400 mm high) can be tested.; This is particularly valid for hardware used exclusively in a complete modular system from a systems manufacturer (consisting of the hardware components, frame profiles and panel units as well as the necessary fixing materials).; NOTE 3 Tower bolts and locking-rods should conform to EN 12051.; NOTE 4 Fixings used to attach hardware to shutters are not covered by this European Standard.; To allow a choice of items from a single source, so-called "product group" of elements may be nominated by the manufacturer. The single components may be called "product group" components, if these are approved by accredited test authorities commissioned to test, based upon the comparable features; for example hinge features wit

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 02-Oct-2007
• Withdrawal Date: 29-Apr-2008
• ICS: 91.190 - Building accessories
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 33 - Doors, windows, shutters and building hardware
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 33/WG 4 - Building hardware
• Current Stage: 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
• Start Date: 03-Oct-2007
• Due Date: 08-Aug-2008
• Completion Date: 03-Oct-2007
• Mandate: M/101 - Mandate to CEN/CENELEC concerning the execution of standardization work for harmonized standards on doors, windows and related products
• Ref Project: SIST EN 14648:2008 - Building hardware - Fittings for shutters - Requirements and test methods

• Refers: EN 12216:2002 - Shutters, external blinds, internal blinds - Terminology, glossary and definitions
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: EN 1670:2007 - Building hardware - Corrosion resistance - Requirements and test methods
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 17610:2022 - Building hardware - Environmental product declarations - Product category rules complementary to EN 15804 for building hardware
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 13659:2015 - Shutters and external venetian blinds - Performance requirements including safety
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026

Overview

EN 14648:2007 - "Building hardware - Fittings for shutters - Requirements and test methods" is a CEN European Standard that defines performance requirements and test methods for the strength, durability and corrosion resistance of hardware used to operate movable shutter sashes. It applies primarily to hardware for side‑hung and top‑hung shutters (single and multiple sashes) and focuses on hinge geometry, arresting functions and related durability tests carried out on a standardized test frame.

Key topics and technical requirements

• Scope: Covers shapes and dimensions of sash hinges, double‑sashed shutter hinges, frame hinges and sash/frame hinges with arrest functions. Some accessory items (latches, handles, locking‑rods, decorative brackets, catches and certain stops) are covered only for corrosion requirements (clause 4.7/5.7).
• Classification system: A six‑digit code specifying: Category of use, Durability, Mass, Fire resistance, Safety in use and Corrosion resistance.
  • Durability (second digit): two grades - Grade 2 = 7 000 cycles; Grade 3 = 10 000 cycles (+1% tolerance).
  • Mass (third digit): graded from 010 (10 kg) upwards in 5 kg steps (e.g., 020 = 20 kg, 040 = 40 kg).
  • Fire resistance (fourth digit): only Grade 0 (no requirement) is identified.
  • Safety in use (fifth digit): Grade 1 (overload tests required).
  • Corrosion resistance (sixth digit): requirements referenced in clause 5.7 and EN 1670.
• Test methods and equipment: Specifies standardized test rig dimensions (for example test sash alternative size 800 mm × 1 400 mm where required), moving devices, durability test cycles, and overload tests (including increased opening velocity). Positional deviation limits after durability tests are defined (e.g., Z ≤ 5 mm; X+Y ≤ 6 mm).
• Exclusions and references: Fastenings used to attach hardware to shutters are excluded. Tower bolts and locking‑rods are referenced to EN 12051. Corrosion testing aligns with EN 1670; terminology with EN 12216.

Applications and who uses it

• Manufacturers of shutter hardware (hinges, arrest mechanisms) for product design, type testing and quality assurance.
• Test laboratories and accredited bodies for reproducible performance testing and classification.
• Specifiers, architects and façade engineers for selecting appropriate hardware grades for durability, mass capacity and corrosion resistance.
• Procurement teams and systems manufacturers to verify modular systems and product groups against standardized performance criteria.

Related standards

• EN 1670 - Building hardware: Corrosion resistance - Requirements and test methods
• EN 12216 - Shutters, external/internal blinds: Terminology, glossary and definitions
• EN 12051 - (referenced for tower bolts and locking‑rods)

This standard enables consistent, objective assessment of shutter fittings across CEN member states and supports informed selection of durable, fit‑for‑purpose shutter hardware.

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Building hardware - Fittings for shutters - Requirements and test methodsStavbno okovje - Fitingi za polkna - Zahteve in preskusne metodeQuincaillerie pour le bâtiment - Ferrures pour volets - Exigences et méthodes d'essaiSchlösser und Baubeschläge - Beschläge für Fensterläden - Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenTa slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 14648:2007SIST EN 14648:2008en,fr,de91.190ICS:SLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 14648:200801-marec-2008

EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 14648October 2007ICS 91.190 English VersionBuilding hardware - Fittings for shutters - Requirements and testmethodsQuincaillerie pour le bâtiment - Ferrures pour volets -Exigences et méthodes d'essaiSchlösser und Baubeschläge - Beschläge für Fensterläden- Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 23 August 2007.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© 2007 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 14648:2007: E

1 600 mm. Test shutter.12 6.4 Moving device.12 7 Test method).13 7.1 Samples.13 7.2 Procedures.13 7.3 Durability test.13 7.4 Overload tests).14 7.5 Corrosion resistance test.15 8 Marking.15 Annex A (informative)
Shutter hardware terminology.16 Annex B (informative)
Deviation after the durability test.18 Annex C (informative)
Test equipment.19 Annex D (normative)
Flow chart of test procedures.22 Bibliography.23

4.2 Category of use (first digit) No marking is required for the category of use. 4.3 Durability (second digit) Two grades are identified where grade 2 is the lowest:  Grade 2: 7 000 cycles;  Grade 3: 10 000 cycles. 4.4 Mass (third digit) The third digit indicates the maximum mass of the test shutter in accordance with 5.4. For example: Hardware for a shutter with maximum 20 kg mass is denoted as 020.

no fire resistance. 4.6 Safety in use (fifth digit) NOTE The Construction Products Directives require shutter hardware to conform to the Essential Requirements of safety in use. Therefore only one grade is identified.  Grade 1:
the product shall conform to 5.6. 4.7 Corrosion resistance (sixth digit) The hardware shall conform to 5.7. 4.8 Example of classification of shutter hardware EXAMPLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 - 3 040 0 1 4
The example denotes hardware for shutters with: 1st digit Category of use
- (no requirements); 2nd digit Durability
Grade 3 (10 000 cycles); 3rd digit Mass
40 kg; 4th digit Fire resistance
Grade 0 (no requirements); 5th digit Safety in use
Grade 1; 6th digit Corrosion resistance
Grade 4. 5 Requirements 5.1 Dangerous substances Materials in products shall not release any dangerous substance
...