EN 12608-2:2023

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-december-2023
Profili iz nemehčanega polivinilklorida (PVC-U) za izdelavo oken in vrat -
Razvrstitev, zahteve in preskusne metode - 2. del: PVC-U profili, prevlečeni s
folijami, lepljenimi z lepili
Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) profiles for the fabrication of windows and
doors - Classification, requirements and test methods - Part 2: PVC-U profiles covered
with foils bonded with adhesives
Profile aus weichmacherfreiem Polyvinylchlorid (PVC-U) zur Herstellung von Fenstern
und Türen - Klassifizierung, Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren - Teil 2: PVC-U-Profile mit
kaschierten Folien, die mittels Klebstoff aufgebracht sind
Profilés de poly(chlorure de vinyle) non plastifié (PVC-U) pour la fabrication des fenêtres
et des portes - Classification, exigences et méthodes d'essai - Partie 2 : Profilés en PVC-
U plaxés avec des films collés
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 12608-2:2023
ICS:
83.140.99 Drugi izdelki iz gume in Other rubber and plastics
polimernih materialov products
91.060.50 Vrata in okna Doors and windows
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN 12608-2
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
October 2023
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 83.140.99; 91.060.50
English Version
Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) profiles for the
fabrication of windows and doors - Classification,
requirements and test methods - Part 2: PVC-U profiles
covered with foils bonded with adhesives
Profilés de poly(chlorure de vinyle) non plastifié (PVC- Profile aus weichmacherfreiem Polyvinylchlorid (PVC-
U) pour la fabrication des fenêtres et des portes - U) zur Herstellung von Fenstern und Türen -
Classification, exigences et méthodes d'essai - Partie 2 : Klassifizierung, Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren -
Profilés en PVC-U plaxés avec des films collés Teil 2: PVC-U-Profile mit kaschierten Folien, die mittels
Klebstoff aufgebracht sind
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Contents Page
European foreword . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 Classifications . 6
4.1 General. 6
4.2 Classification of main base profiles according to the wall thickness of the external walls . 7
4.3 Classification of main base profiles according to the resistance to impact by falling mass 7
4.4 Classification of base profile materials according to the resistance to artificial weathering
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4.5 Classification of foils according to the resistance to artificial weathering . 7
5 Requirements for base profiles . 7
5.1 Base profiles in conformance with EN 12608-1 . 7
5.2 Other base profiles . 7
5.2.1 Materials . 7
5.2.2 Appearance . 9
5.2.3 Dimensions and tolerances of main base profiles . 9
5.2.4 Linear weight of the main base profiles . 9
5.2.5 Heat reversion . 10
5.2.6 Resistance to impact by falling mass of the main base profiles . 10
6 Requirements for foils . 10
6.1 General. 10
6.2 Appearance . 10
6.3 Resistance to artificial weathering . 10
6.4 Solar direct reflectance . 11
6.5 Resistance to cross cut (only for lacquered foils) . 11
7 Requirements for adhesive systems . 11
7.1 General. 11
7.2 Adhesion of the foil. 11
7.3 Adhesion of the foil after hydrolytic/thermolytic storage . 11
8 Requirements for laminated profiles . 11
8.1 General. 11
8.2 Appearance . 11
8.3 Deviation from straightness of the laminated main profiles . 12
8.4 Behaviour after heat storage . 12
8.4.1 General. 12
8.4.2 Assessment of material properties and extrusion process . 12
8.4.3 Assessment of the lamination process . 12
8.5 Peel strength . 12
8.6 Strength of welded corners and T-joints of laminated main profiles . 13
9 Test methods . 13
9.1 Visual inspection . 13
9.2 Determination of peel strength after hydrolytic/thermolytic storage . 13
9.2.1 Principle . 13
9.2.2 Apparatus and materials . 13
9.2.3 Preparation of the test specimens . 14
9.2.4 Storage and reconditioning . 14
9.2.5 Determination of the peel strength . 14
9.2.6 Test report . 14
10 Traceability . 15
Annex A (normative) Requirements for materials of other base profiles than described in
EN 12608-1 . 16
A.1 General . 16
A.2 Preparation of test specimens . 18
A.2.1 General . 18
A.2.2 Preparation of pressed plates . 18
A.2.3 Material properties . 18
Annex B (informative) Guidance for the selection of a suitable class for the foil according to 4.5
based on the climatic condition at the intended installation site . 19
B.1 General . 19
B.2 Natural irradiation . 19
B.3 Köppen-Geiger climate classification . 22
Annex C (normative) Determination of the reflection behaviour of foils by spectral analysis . 24
C.1 Principles . 24
C.2 Apparatus . 24
C.2.1 UV/VIS/NIR-Spectrophotometer, used to establish reflection-spectra, with the following
specifications: . 24
C.3 Preparation of test specimens . 24
C.4 Determination of the solar direct reflectance . 25
C.5 Test report . 25
Bibliography . 26

European foreword
This document (EN 12608-2:2023) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 249 “Plastics”,
the secretariat of which is held by SIS.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
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