SIST EN 13126-3:2023

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN 13126-3:2023
01-maj-2023
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 13126-3:2012
Stavbno okovje - Okovje za okna in zastekljena vrata - Zahteve in preskusne
metode - 3. del: Ročaji, namenjeni predvsem za vrtljivo-nagibno, nagibno-vrtljivo
in vrtljivo okovje
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
Baubeschläge - Beschläge für Fenster und Fenstertüren - Anforderungen und
Prüfverfahren - Teil 3: Betätigungsgriffe, insbesondere für Drehkipp-, Kippdreh- und
Drehbeschläge
Quincaillerie pour le bâtiment - Exigences et méthodes d'essai des ferrures de fenêtres
et portes-fenêtres - Partie 3 : Poignées, ferrures d'oscillo-battant, de battant-oscillant et
d'ouvrant pivotant
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 13126-3:2023
ICS:
91.190 Stavbna oprema Building accessories
SIST EN 13126-3:2023 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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SIST EN 13126-3:2023


EN 13126-3
EUROPEAN STANDARD

NORME EUROPÉENNE

February 2023
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 91.190 Supersedes EN 13126-3:2011
English Version

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
Quincaillerie pour le bâtiment - Exigences et méthodes Baubeschläge - Beschläge für Fenster und Fenstertüren
d'essai des ferrures de fenêtres et portes-fenêtres - - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren - Teil 3:
Partie 3 : Poignées, ferrures d'oscillo-battant, de Betätigungsgriffe, insbesondere für Drehkipp-,
battant-oscillant et d'ouvrant pivotant Kippdreh- und Drehbeschläge
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 2 January 2023.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
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This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by
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United Kingdom.





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© 2023 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 13126-3:2023 E
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Contents Page
European foreword . 4
Introduction . 6
1 Scope . 7
2 Normative references . 7
3 Terms and definitions . 7
4 Classification . 9
4.1 General . 9
4.2 Durability (1 – first box) . 9
4.3 Mass (2 – second box) . 9
4.4 Corrosion resistance (3 – third box) . 9
4.5 Test sizes (4 – fourth box) .10
4.6 Security against burglar attack (5 – fifth box) .10
4.7 Key related security (6 – sixth box) .10
4.8 Handle type (7 – seventh box) .10
4.9 Category of use (8 – eighth box) .10
4.10 Example of classification for window handles (EN 13126-3) .11
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4.11 Transfer of the previous 7 digit into the new classification system .11
5 Requirements .12
5.1 Dangerous substances .12
5.2 Category of use requirements .12
5.3 Operating torques, between-clicks torques, click torques and differential values .14
5.4 Durability .14
5.5 Fixed spindle connection (after durability test) .14
5.6 Free play (after durability test) .14
5.7 Torsional strength .14
5.8 Tensile strength - eccentric .14
5.9 Corrosion resistance .15
5.10 Security .15
5.10.1 General .15
5.10.2 Durability of the locking mechanism .15
5.10.3 Torque resistance of the locking mechanism / Solid fixing .16
5.10.4 Twist-off resistance .16
5.10.5 Forcing off resistance .16
5.10.6 Locking variations / key related security .16
5.10.7 Spindle tensile strength .17
6 Test equipment and preparation of the test .17
7 Test procedure .17
7.1 General .17
7.2 Test specimens .17
7.3 Operating torques and click torques test .18
7.3.1 Preparation of samples .18
7.3.2 Test procedure .18
7.4 Durability test.18
7.5 Operating torques and click torques repeat test .18
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7.6 Test of fixed spindle connection . 19
7.7 Free play test . 19
7.7.1 General . 19
7.7.2 Free play – Perpendicular to the mounting plane . 19
7.7.3 Free play – Parallel to the mounting plane . 19
7.8 Torsional strength test . 19
7.9 Tensile strength test – eccentric . 19
7.10 Corrosion resistance test . 20
7.11 Locking mechanism durability test . 20
7.12 Torque resistance of the locking mechanism / Solid fixing test . 20
7.13 Test - Resistance against twisting-off and forcing-off . 20
7.14 Spindle tensile strength test . 21
8 Marking . 21
Annex A (normative) Test flow charts . 22
Annex B (informative) Figures . 24
Bibliography . 28

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European foreword
This document (EN 13126-3:2023) 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 August 2023, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by August 2023.
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 13126-3:2011.
In comparison with the previous edition, the following technical modifications have been made:
— EN 13126-3 is now independent from EN 13126-1; all necessary information is included without the
need of any further information from EN 13126-1;
— several editorial changings in the wording were made for a better understanding;
— terms 3.5 'locking mechanism', 3.6 'non-key-operated locking mechanism', 3.15 'sample' and 3.16
'test rig' were added and term 3.6 'key-operated locking mechanism' was modified for better
understanding;
— in 4.1, the classification system changed completely; former digits 1 (Category of use), 4 (Fire
resistance), 5 (Safety in use) and 8 (Application) were 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); former digit 7 changed into box 5 (Security
against burglar attack) and a new box 6 (Key related security) was added;
— in 4.2, new Grades for the number of cycles are defined; H1 (5 000), H2 (10 000) and H3 (20 000),
see also 5.4;
— in 4.10, a new example was added for the new classification;
— in 5.4, new Grades for the number of cycles are defined; H1 (5 000), H2 (10 000) and H3 (20 000) in
accordance with 4.2 established;
— in 5.4, the number of cycles were adapted to the newly defined Grades for the durability;
— in 5.10.6, the subclause 'Locking variations / key related security' was modified in accordance with
4.7 (requirement in grade 2 changed from ' ≤ 99' into ' ≥ 25 and ≤ 99');
— in Clause 6, the title has been modified to “…and preparation for the test”;
— in Clause 8, a new clause was added regarding marking with information from the current version of
EN 13126-1.
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The EN 13126 series, Building hardware — Hardware for windows and door height windows —
Requirements and test methods consists of the following parts:
— Part 1: Requirements common to all types of hardware;
— Part 2: Window fastener handles;
— Part 3: Handles, primarily for Tilt and Turn, Tilt-First and Turn-Only hardware;
— Part 4: Espagnolettes;
— Part 5: Devices that restrict the opening of windows and door height windows;
— Part 6: Variable geometry stay hinges (with or without a friction stay);
— Part 7: Finger catches;
— Part 8: Requirements and test methods for Tilt and Turn, Tilt-First and Turn-Only hardware;
— Part 9: Hardware for horizontal and vertical pivot windows;
— Part 10: Arm-balancing systems;
— Part 11: Top hung projecting reversible hardware;
— Part 12: Side hung projecting reversible hardware;
— Part 13: Sash balances;
— Part 14: Sash fasteners;
— Part 15: Rollers for horizontal sliding and hardware for sliding folding windows;
— Part 16: Hardware for Lift and Slide windows;
— Part 17: Hardware for Tilt and Slide windows;
— Part 19: Sliding Closing Devices.
A full contribution to the preparation of this document series has been made by the European
manufacturers’ organization “ARGE” and national standards bodies.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards body.
A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: 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, Türkiye and the United
Kingdom.
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Introduction
The performance tests incorporated in this document are considered to be reproducible and as such will
provide a consistent and objective assessment of the performance of these products throughout CEN
Member States.
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1 Scope
This part of the EN 13126 series specifies the requirements and test procedures for durability, strength,
security and functionality of handles.
This document is applicable to Tilt and Turn, Tilt-First and Turn-Only hardware for use on windows and
door-height windows.
Handles can also be used on other opening types, e.g. on In-line Sliding, Tilt and Slide, Sliding Folding,
horizontal and vertical-pivoting windows.
This document is not applicable to:
a) operation devices, door handles for door latches and door locks (for this, refer to EN 1906);
b) handles with handle length > 170 mm (refer to Figure B.1).
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements 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 1627, Pedestrian doorsets, windows, curtain walling, grilles and shutters - Burglar resistance -
Requirements and classification
EN 1670, Building hardware - Corrosion resistance - Requirements and test methods
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— IEC Electropedia: available at https://www.electropedia.org/
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp/ui
3.1
handle
operating device with or without click mechanism, and where applicable with locking mechanism, with
which the window hardware can be mechanically operated
3.2
window handle
operating mechanism with which the window hardware can be mechanically operated and a spindle that
serves as the connecting element
3.3
geared-handle
operating mechanism with which the window hardware can be mechanically operated and a connector
or fork that serves as the connecting element
3.4
click mechanism
assembly of components to position the handle in the defined click positions that correspond with the
Tilt and Turn hardware’s operation positions
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3.5
locking mechanism
assembly of components for securing the handle in a set position by preventing a further movement
3.6
non-key-operated locking mechanism
assembly of components for securing the handle’s set position, enabling the further operation without
appropriate means
Note 1 to entry: Some examples of non-key-operated locking mechanisms are designs with the deactivation of the
locking mechanism by 'push-to-open', button- or thumb-operation.
3.7
key-operated locking mechanism
assembly of components for securing the handle’s set position, enabling the further operation only with
appropriate means (e.g. a key)
3.8
operating torque
M
required torque to rotate a handle without click mechanism
3.9
click-out torque
M
a
required torque to rotate a handle out of a click position
3.10
between-clicks torque
M
0
required torque to rotate a handle between the click positions
3.11
differential value
Md
difference between the minimum “click-out torque” and the maximum “between-clicks torque”
Note 1 to entry: The equation is: M = M − M .
d a min 0 max
3.12
rosette
screw-fixed base body located on the window profile that serves as a rotatable window
handle mounting
3.13
spindle
connecting element to transfer the torque from the window handle to the rotatable part of the window
espagnolette
Note 1 to entry: Square spindles are very common, but other shaped spindles are also permissible.
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3.14
connector
fork
connecting element, which transfers the torque from the handle to the slidable part of the window
hardware
Note 1 to entry: Otherwise known as engaging piece, tongue or slider.
3.15
sample
hardware component to be tested
3.16
test-rig
testing device onto which the sample is mounted
4 Classification
4.1 General
Window handles, primarily for Tilt and Turn, Tilt-First and Turn-Only hardware shall be classified with
the eight-box classification system (see Table 1).
Table 1 — Classification system
Box 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Security
Key
Corrosion Test against Handle Category
Characteristic Durability Mass related
resistance sizes burglar Type of use
security
attack

4.2 Durability (1 – first box)
The first box shall display the Grade applied to the durability test with an extension for the designated
operational cycle. “90” for the Turn-Only cycle and “180” for the Tilt and Turn cycle in accordance with
the following requirements:
— Grade H1/90 5 000 Turn-Only cycles
— Grade H2/90 10 000 Turn-Only cycles
— Grade H3/90 20 000 Turn-Only cycles
— Grade H1/180 5 000 Tilt and Turn cycles
— Grade H2/180 10 000 Tilt and Turn cycles
— Grade H3/180 20 000 Tilt and Turn cycles
4.3 Mass (2 – second box)
No requirements, the second box shall display the digit 0.
4.4 Corrosion resistance (3 – third box)
The third box shall display the Grade regarding corrosion resistance in accordance with 5.9.
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4.5 Test sizes (4 – fourth box)
No requirements, the fourth box shall display the digit 0.
4.6 Security against burglar attack (5 – fifth box)
The fifth box shall display the Grade of the security against burglar attack:
— Grade 0: without security against burglar attack
— Grade 1: 35 Nm resistance against twisting-off and forcing-off
— Grade 2: 100 Nm resistance against twisting-off and forcing-off
— Grade 3: 200 Nm resistance against twisting-off and forcing-off
4.7 Key related security (6 – sixth box)
The sixth box shall display the Grade of the key related security:
— Grade 0: no locking mechanism
— Grade 1: non-key-operated locking mechanism (e.g. ‘PTO’: Push-to-open)
— Grade 2: key-operated locking mechanism with ≥ 25 and ≤ 99 locking variations
— Grade 3: key-operated locking mechanism with ≥ 100 locking variations
4.8 Handle type (7 – seventh box)
The seventh box shall display the handle type as described following and in Table 2.
— Application N: Non-clickable
— Application C: Clickable
— Handle design 1: Window handle
— Handle design 2: Geared handle
Table 2 — Handle Type
Application Handle design
Grade
C = Clickable / N = Non-clickable 1 = window handle / 2 = geared handle
N1 N 1
N2 N 2
C1 C 1
C2 C 2

4.9 Category of use (8 – eighth box)
The eighth box shall display the Grade in accordance with Table 5.
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4.10 Example of classification for window handles (EN 13126-3)
a) Alternative 1: Table with boxes (see Table 3).
Table 3 — Example of classification
Box
Standard
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
EN 13126-3:2023 H2/180 0 2 0 2 2 C1 2
In accordance with Clause 8 the information regarding classification by using a table with boxes shall
always be shown together with the number of this document: EN 13126-3.
b) Alternative 2: Alphanumerical
EN 13126-3:2023 H2/180-0-2-0-2-2-C1-2
Box 1 durability Grade H2/180 (10 000 cycles / 180°)
Box 2 mass 0 (no requirements)
Box 3 corrosion resistance Grade 2
Box 4 test sizes 0 (no requirements)
Box 5 security against burglar Grade 2
attack (100 Nm resistance against twisting-off and forcing-off)
Box 6 key related security Grade 2
(locking mechanism with ≥ 25 and ≤ 99 locking variations)
Box 7 handle type C1 (clickable / window handle)
Box 8 category of use Grade 2
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Table 4 shows how to transfer the 7 digit of the classification system in accordance with the previous
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Table 4 — transfer of previous 7 digit into 5 and 6 box of the classification system
EN 13126-3:2011 EN 13126-3:2023
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7 digit of the classification
system consisting of 2 parts
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5 box 6 box
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1 part 2 part
0 / 0 0 0
1 / 1 1 1
1 / 2 1 2
1 / 3 1 3
2 / 1 2 1
2 / 2 2 2
2 / 3 2 3
3 / 1 3 1
3 / 2 3 2
3 / 3 3 3
5 Requirements
5.1 Dangerous substances
Materials in products should not release any dangerous substances in excess of the maximum levels
specified in the European material standards and any National regulations.
5.2 Category of use requirements
Table 5 contains the main test parameters for the category of use (eighth box of classification system).

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Table 5 — Main test parameters
Clause Fig. Requirement Symbol Grade 1 Grade 2
Operating torques and click torques
5.3
Handles without click mechanism Application N N
7.3 -
7.5 Operating torque
M ≤ 1,4 Nm ≤ 0,8 Nm
(before and after durability test)
Handles with click mechanism Application C C
Between-clicks torque
M
≤ 1,4 Nm ≤ 0,8 Nm
o
(before and after durability test)
5.3
7.3 -
Click-out torque
M
≤ 6,0 Nm ≤ 4,0 Nm
a
7.5
(before and after durability test)
Differential value
M
≥ 0,4 Nm ≥ 0,8 Nm
d
(before and after durability test)
Durability test
Grade H1: 5 000 cycles
5.4 B.2

7.4 B.3
Grade H2: 10 000 cycles
Grade H3: 20 000 cycles
Fixed spindle connection
5.5
B.4
Window handles with spindle
7.6
F ≥ 100 N ≥ 100 N
(after durability test)
Free play (after durability test)
F = 7,5 N / 100 mm
Handles with and without click mechanism Application N and C N and C
5.6
7.7.2 B.5
Perpendicular to the mounting plane ΔPE ≤ 6 mm ≤ 4 mm
7.7.3
Handles with click mechanism Application C C
Parallel to the mounting plane in the click
ΔPA ≤ 6 mm ≤ 4 mm
positions
Torsional strength
5.7 B.6 Initial load = 50 N / F = 200 N / 85 mm /

7.8 B.7 30 s
Admissible deformation Δ ≤ 5 mm ≤ 2 mm
Tensile strength - eccentric
5.8
B.8 50 mm / 30 s  600 N 1200 N
7.9
No fracture during the hold time
Corrosion resistance
5.9
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Salt spray test (in compliance with ≥ Grade ≥ Grade
7.10

EN 1670) 2 2

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5.3 Operating torques, between-clicks torques, click torques and differential values
On handles without click mechanisms (Application N), the operating torque M shall have a maximum
value of 1,4 Nm in Grade 1 and 0,8 Nm in Grade 2, both before and after the durability test.
shall have a maximum
On handles with click mechanisms (Application C), the between-clicks torque M
0
value of 1,4 Nm in Grade 1 and 0,8 Nm in Grade 2, both before and after the durability test.
On handles with click mechanisms (Application C), the click-out torque M shall have a maximum value
a
of 6,0 Nm in Grade 1 and 4,0 Nm in Grade 2, both before and after the durability test.
On handles with click mechanisms (Application C), the differential value M shall have a minimum value
d
of 0,4 Nm in Grade 1 and 0,8 Nm in Grade 2 before and after the durability test.
5.4 Durability
The following three Grades are identified extended with the distinguishing mark “90” and “180” (first box
of the classification system).
Grade H1/90: 5 000 (+1 %) Turn-Only cycles
Grade H2/90: 10 000 (+1 %) Turn-Only cycles
Grade H3/90: 20 000 (+1 %) Turn-Only cycles
Grade H1/180: 5 000 (+1 %) Tilt and Turn cycles
Grade H2/180: 10 000 (+1 %) Tilt and Turn cycles
Grade H3/180: 20 000 (+1 %) Tilt and Turn cycles
5.5 Fixed spindle connection (after durability test)
On window handles with spindles (handle design 1 – window handle), the mounted spindle shall not
loosen of its own accord after the durability test, and shall withstand an axial tractive force of 100 N.
5.6 Free play (after durability test)
On handles with and without click mechanisms (applications N and C), the play perpendicular to the
mounting plane after the durability test shall not exceed 6 mm in Grade 1 and 4 mm in Grade 2.
On handles with click mechanisms (application C), the play parallel to the mounting plane in the click
positions after the durability test shall not e
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