DIN EN 13126-3, DIN 18267 and RAL-GZ 607/9

DIN EN 13126-3 for window handles

The European standard DIN EN 13126 comprises 19 parts relating to hardware for windows and door height windows. Part 3 has been fully revised (February 2012 edition) and uses a 9-digit classification key to define requirements and testing procedures for handles, particularly Tilt and Turn, Tilt-First and Turn-Only hardware.

Two categories of use for handles were defined for the first digit of the classification key, taking into account the various quality levels in Europe. The superior grade 2 reflects the tried-and-tested product properties of existing RAL window handles. The seventh digit defines three security grades for lockable window handles. They were designed in such way to match the requirements of the European burglar resistance standard DIN EN 1627.

The European standard DIN EN 13126 does not stipulate any requirements in terms of window handle dimensions. These requirements are defined in DIN 18267 (e.g., square spindle □ 7 mm, screw fixing distance 43 mm).

The revised DIN EN 13126-3 also forms the basis for the revised quality guideline RAL-GZ 607/9 (September 2012 edition). As a minimum requirement, the window handles must meet grade 2 of category of use, lockable window handles grade 2 or 3 in the security category. Additionnally, RAL-GZ 607/9 uses the following classifications:

• RAL
  Window handles with RAL-compatible click mechanism, min. 10,000 tilt and turn cycles, min. 48 h corrosion resistance in salt spray test.

RAL minimum requirements in accordance with DIN EN 13126-3:

• SecuForte^®

• RAL100
  Keyed or non-keyed lockable window handle with RAL-compatible click mechanism, min. 10,000 tilt and turn cycles, min. 48 h corrosion resistance in salt spray test, 100 Nm resistance against forceful turning and pulling, non-keyed locking mechanism or keyed locking mechanism with at least 100 possible locking variations.

RAL100 – minimum classification in accordance with DIN EN 13126-3

* Non-keyed locking mechanism
** Keyed locking mechanism

• RAL200
  Keyed or non-keyed lockable window handle with RAL-compatible click mechanism, min. 10,000 tilt and turn cycles, min. 48 h corrosion resistance in salt spray test, 200 Nm resistance against forceful turning and pulling, non-keyed locking mechanism or keyed locking mechanism with at least 100 possible locking variations.

RAL200 – minimum classification in accordance with DIN EN 13126-3

* Non-keyed locking mechanism
** Keyed locking mechanism

Obtaining the RAL Quality Mark requires compliance with the minimum requirements defined in accordance with DIN EN 13126-3, constant internal and external supervision by a recognised test institute. This ensures a consistently high level of quality. The classification key in DIN EN 13126-3 is explained here.

HOPPE window handles with RAL

HOPPE window handles based on U10, U26 and U34 rosettes and Secustik^® US10, US945, US952 and US956 rosettes are tested to DIN EN 13126-3, meet the dimesional requirements of DIN 18267 and fulfil the quality and test specifications of RAL-GZ 607/9.

HOPPE window handles with RAL100

The Secu100^® and Secu100^® + Secustik^® lockable window handles meet the dimensional requirements of DIN 18267 and are suitable for use in burglary-resistant windows meeting resistance classes RC1 to RC6 of DIN EN 1627.

HOPPE window handles with RAL200

The Secu200^® lockable window handles based on U52Z, U945Z and U11Z rosettes meet the dimensional requirements of DIN 18267, are suitable for use in burglary-resistant windows meeting resistance classes RC1 to RC6 of DIN EN 1627 and fulfil the quality and test specifications of RAL-GZ 607/9.