SIST EN 13126-7:2021

Building hardware - Hardware for windows and door height windows - Requirements and test methods - Part 7: Finger catches

This document specifies the requirements and test procedures for durability, strength, security and functionality of finger catches for windows and door height windows.

Baubeschläge - Beschläge für Fenster und Fenstertüren - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren - Teil 7: Fallen-Schnäpper

Dieses Dokument legt die Anforderungen an und Prüfverfahren für die Dauerfunktionsfähigkeit, Festigkeit, Schutzwirkung und Funktionsweise von Fallen Schnäppern für Fenster und Fenstertüren fest.

Quincaillerie pour le bâtiment - Ferrures de fenêtres et portes-fenêtres - Exigences et méthodes d'essai - Partie 7 : Verrous de ferme-imposte

Le présent document spécifie les exigences et les modes opératoires d’essai relatifs à l’endurance, à la résistance, à la sécurité des biens et au fonctionnement des verrous de ferme-imposte pour fenêtres et portes-fenêtres.

Stavbno okovje - Okovje za okna in zastekljena vrata - Zahteve in preskusne metode - 7. del: Prstne zaskočke

General Information

• Status: Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 19-Mar-2020
• Publication Date: 18-May-2021
• ICS: 91.190 - Building accessories
• Technical Committee: ISTP - Doors and windows
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 14-Apr-2021
• Due Date: 19-Jun-2021
• Completion Date: 19-May-2021
• Ref Project: EN 13126-7:2021 - Building hardware - Hardware for windows and door height windows - Requirements and test methods - Part 7: Finger catches

Relations

• Replaces: SIST EN 13126-7:2008 - Building hardware - Requirements and test methods for windows and door height windows - Part 7: Finger catches
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2021

Overview

EN 13126-7:2021 is the CEN European standard that specifies requirements and test methods for finger catches used on windows and door-height windows. It defines how finger catches must be tested for durability, strength, security, functionality and corrosion resistance, and sets the classification and marking rules manufacturers and test laboratories should use. EN 13126-7:2021 replaces the 2007 edition and is an independent part of the EN 13126 building hardware series.

Key topics and technical requirements

• Scope: Applies to finger catches for windows and door-height windows; covers test rig setup, specimen preparation and mounting in a representative sash/sub-frame.
• Classification (four-box system):
  • Box 1 – Durability: Grades H1, H2, H3 corresponding to 5 000, 10 000 and 20 000 cycles respectively.
  • Box 2 – Mass: Maximum tested sash mass in 10 kg steps (e.g., 050 = 50 kg).
  • Box 3 – Corrosion resistance: Conformance grades referenced to EN 1670.
  • Box 4 – Test sizes: Declared sash SW/SH (example default test size 700 mm SW / 500 mm SH; tolerance ±10 mm).
• Durability testing: Mechanical cycling per Clause 7.2 to verify continued operation after the declared number of cycles (with normal maintenance).
• Static load and operating forces: The standard defines pre/during/post durability operating force limits and prescribes static load tests (example values in the test table include 200 N and 300 N held for 60 s).
• Specimen requirements: Hardware must be installed per manufacturer instructions; specimens should simulate intended frame materials and glazing substitutes.
• Marking and documentation: Classification results and the EN number must be provided on product documentation or marking.

Practical applications and users

Who uses EN 13126-7:2021:

• Hardware manufacturers - to design, test and declare compliance for finger catches and produce required product documentation and markings.
• Test laboratories - to perform standardized durability, static load and corrosion tests.
• Window system suppliers, specifiers and architects - to select appropriate finger catches for safety, longevity and corrosion performance in specific window sizes and sash masses.
• Compliance officers and procurement teams - to verify product conformity for building contracts and regulatory assessment.

Adopting EN 13126-7:2021 ensures consistent performance expectations for window finger catches, reduces field failures and simplifies specification across Europe.

Related standards

• EN 13126 series (other parts covering handles, stays, espagnolette, etc.)
• EN 1670 - Building hardware: corrosion resistance requirements and test methods

Keywords: EN 13126-7:2021, finger catches, building hardware, windows, door height windows, durability testing, corrosion resistance, test methods, sash mass, EN 1670.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2021
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 13126-7:2008
Stavbno okovje - Okovje za okna in zastekljena vrata - Zahteve in preskusne
metode - 7. del: Prstne zaskočke
Building hardware - Hardware for windows and door height windows - Requirements and
test methods - Part 7: Finger catches
Baubeschläge - Beschläge für Fenster und Fenstertüren - Anforderungen und
Prüfverfahren - Teil 7: Fallen-Schnäpper
Quincaillerie pour le bâtiment - Ferrures de fenêtres et portes-fenêtres - Exigences et
méthodes d'essai - Partie 7 : Verrous de ferme-imposte
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 13126-7:2021
ICS:
91.190 Stavbna oprema Building accessories
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN 13126-7
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
March 2021
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 91.190 Supersedes EN 13126-7:2007
English Version
Building hardware - Hardware for windows and door
height windows - Requirements and test methods - Part 7:
Finger catches
Quincaillerie pour le bâtiment - Ferrures de fenêtres et Baubeschläge - Beschläge für Fenster und Fenstertüren
portes-fenêtres - Exigences et méthodes d'essai - Partie - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren - Teil 7: Fallen-
7 : Verrous de ferme-imposte Schnäpper
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 8 February 2021.

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.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and
United Kingdom.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION

EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG

CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2021 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 13126-7:2021 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 Classification . 6
4.1 General . 6
4.2 Durability (1 – first box) . 7
4.3 Mass (2 – second box) . 7
4.4 Corrosion resistance (3 – third box) . 7
4.5 Test sizes (4 – fourth box) . 7
4.6 Example of classification for finger catches . 7
5 Requirements . 8
5.1 Dangerous substances . 8
5.2 Durability . 8
5.3 Additional requirements . 8
5.4 Corrosion resistance . 9
6 Test equipment and preparation for the test . 9
6.1 Test rig . 9
6.2 Specimen . 9
6.3 Mounting of specimen . 9
7 Test procedure . 9
7.1 Samples . 9
7.2 Durability test. 10
7.3 Static load test . 10
7.4 Corrosion resistance . 10
8 Marking . 10
Annex A (informative) Test assembly . 11
Annex B (informative) Flowchart of test procedure. 12
Bibliography . 13

European foreword
This document (EN 13126-7:2021) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 33 “Doors,
windows, shutters, building hardware and curtain walling”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by September 2021, and conflicting national standards
shall be withdrawn at the latest by September 2021.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 13126-7:2007.
With regard to EN 13126-7:2007, the following significant changes were made:
— EN 13126-7 now is independent from EN 13126-1; all necessary information are included without
the need of any further information from EN 13126-1;
— several editorial changings in the wording for a better understanding;
— terms under 3.1 'sample', 3.2 'specimen' and 3.3 'test-rig', 3.4 'sash width', 3.5 'sach height' added;
— under 4.1 classification system changed completely; former digits 1 (Category of use), 4 (Fire
resistance), 5 (Safety in use), 7 (security) and 8 (Application) deleted; former digit 2 changed into
box 1 (Durability), former digit 3 changed into box 2 (Mass), former digit 6 changed into box 3
(Corrosion resistance), former digit 9 changed into box 4 (Test sizes);
— under 4.2 new grades for the number of cycles defined; H1 (5 000), H2 (10 000) and H3 (20 000);
see also 5.2;
— under Clause 4.6 new example added for the new classification;
— under 5.2 new grades for the number of cycles defined; H1 (5 000), H2 (10 000) and H3 (20 000) in
accordance with 4.2 established;
— under 5.4 clause for corrosion resistance added;
— under 6 headline modified with “…and preparation for the test”;
— subclauses 6.1 'Test rig', 6.2 'Specimen' and 6.3 'Mounting of specimen” added;
— under 8 new clause added regarding marking with information from the current version of
EN 13126-1.
This document is one of a series of European standards for building hardware products for windows
and door height windows. This document is independent of EN 13126-1.
EN 13126 consists of the following parts:
— EN 13126-1, Building hardware — Hardware for windows and door height windows — Requirements
and test methods — Part 1: Requirements common to all types of hardware;
— EN 13126-2, Building hardware — Hardware for windows and door height windows — Requirements
and test methods — Part 2: Window fastener handles;
— EN 13126-3, Building hardware — Hardware for windows and door-height windows — Requirements
and test methods — Part 3: Handles, primarily for Tilt and Turn, Tilt-First and Turn-Only hardware;
— EN 13126-4, Building hardware — Requirements and test methods for windows and door height
windows — Part 4: Espagnolettes;
— EN 13126-5, Building hardware — Hardware for windows and door height windows — Requirements
and test methods — Part 5: Devices that restrict the opening of windows and door height windows;
— EN 13126-6, Building hardware — Hardware for windows and door height windows — Requirements
and test methods — Part 6: Variable geometry stay hinges (with or without a friction stay);
— EN 13126-7, Building hardware — Requirements and test methods for windows and door height
windows — Part 7: Finger catches;
— EN 13126-8, Building hardware — Hardware for windows and door height windows — Part 8:
Requirements and test methods for tilt and turn, Tilt-First and Turn-Only hardware;
— EN 13126-9, Building hardware — Requirements and test methods for windows and door height
windows — Part 9: Hardware for horizontal and vertical pivot windows;
— EN 13126-10, Building hardware — Requirements and test methods for windows and door height
windows — Part 10: Arm-balancing systems;
— EN 13126-11, Building hardware — Requirements and test methods for windows and door height
windows — Part 11: Top hung projecting reversible hardware;
— EN 13126-12, Building hardware — Requirements and test methods for windows and door height
windows — Part 12: Side hung projecting reversible hardware;
— EN 13126-13, Building hardware — Hardware for window
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