Building hardware - Hardware for windows and door-height windows - Requirements and test methods - Part 10: Arm-balancing systems

This document specifies requirements and test methods for durability, strength, security and function for arm-balancing systems for windows and door height windows - see Annex C.

Baubeschläge - Beschläge für Fenster und Fenstertüren - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren - Teil 10: Senkklappflügelsysteme

Dieses Dokument legt die Anforderungen an und die Prüfverfahren für die Dauerfunktionsfähigkeit, Festigkeit, Schutzwirkung und Funktionsweise von Senkklappflügel-Systemen für Fenster und Fenstertüren fest - siehe Anhang C.

Quincaillerie pour le bâtiment - Exigences et méthodes d'essai des ferrures de fenêtres et portes-fenêtres - Partie 10: Compas à projection

Le présent document spécifie les exigences et les méthodes d’essai relatives à l’endurance, à la résistance, à la sécurité des biens et au fonctionnement des compas à projection pour fenêtres et portes-fenêtres – voir Annexe C.

Stavbno okovje - Okovje za okna in zastekljena vrata - Zahteve in preskusne metode - 10. del: Sistemi za ročno upravljanje

General Information

Status
Published
Public Enquiry End Date
29-Nov-2024
Publication Date
11-Jan-2026
Technical Committee
ISTP - Doors and windows
Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
05-Jan-2026
Due Date
12-Mar-2026
Completion Date
12-Jan-2026

Relations

Effective Date
18-Oct-2023

Overview

EN 13126-10:2025 (CEN) - Building hardware: Arm‑balancing systems - specifies requirements and test methods for the durability, strength, security and functional performance of arm‑balancing systems used on windows and door‑height windows. The standard defines how components are tested on representative test rigs and specimens and how results are classified and marked for consistent product information.

Key topics and technical requirements

  • Scope: Covers arm‑balancing systems for projecting windows and door‑height windows, including test specimen preparation, installation and tolerances.
  • Classification (five‑box system):
    • Box 1 - Durability: Grades H1 (5 000 cycles), H2 (10 000 cycles), H3 (20 000 cycles).
    • Box 2 - Mass: Tested sash mass grading starting at 020 (20 kg) in 10 kg steps (e.g., 050 = 50 kg).
    • Box 3 - Corrosion resistance: Assessed per EN 1670, minimum Grade 2 required for arm‑balancing systems.
    • Box 4 - Test sizes: Sash Rebate Width (SRW) × Sash Rebate Height (SRH) in mm (e.g., 1200/900); specimen tolerance ±10 mm.
    • Box 5 - Type: Use classification for projecting top‑hung (Grade 1), bottom‑hung (Grade 2) or both (Grade 3).
  • Test methods:
    • Durability (cycling): Repetitive operation cycles to verify continued normal function after defined cycles.
    • Static load test: Verifies mechanical strength; opening distance change limited (≤ 5 mm).
    • Corrosion testing: Per EN 1670, limited to visible/essential areas; some locations (rivets, welds, cut surfaces) are exempt.
  • Test rig and specimen: Rigid test rig matching sash function and shape; specimen infilled with glazing or rigid panel per manufacturer recommendations. General tolerance +5% unless stated otherwise.
  • Marking: Classification must be displayed together with the standard reference to ensure traceability.

Applications and who uses it

  • Manufacturers of arm‑balancing systems and window hardware - design validation and product claims.
  • Independent test laboratories - perform durability, static load and corrosion tests according to harmonized methods.
  • Window fabricators, installers and façade engineers - select appropriate hardware for sash mass, window type and exposure conditions.
  • Specifiers, architects and building authorities - ensure compliance with performance and safety requirements.
  • Procurement and quality assurance teams - use classification data for specifications and acceptance tests.

Related standards

  • EN 1670 - Corrosion resistance: referenced for corrosion grades.
  • Other parts of the EN 13126 series (e.g., Parts 1–19) cover complementary window and door hardware requirements and test methods.

Keywords: EN 13126-10:2025, arm‑balancing systems, building hardware, window hardware standard, durability test, corrosion resistance, static load test, classification system.

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SIST EN 13126-10:2026 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Building hardware - Hardware for windows and door-height windows - Requirements and test methods - Part 10: Arm-balancing systems". This standard covers: This document specifies requirements and test methods for durability, strength, security and function for arm-balancing systems for windows and door height windows - see Annex C.

This document specifies requirements and test methods for durability, strength, security and function for arm-balancing systems for windows and door height windows - see Annex C.

SIST EN 13126-10:2026 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.190 - Building accessories. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-februar-2026
Stavbno okovje - Okovje za okna in zastekljena vrata - Zahteve in preskusne
metode - 10. del: Sistemi za ročno upravljanje
Building hardware - Hardware for windows and door-height windows - Requirements and
test methods - Part 10: Arm-balancing systems
Baubeschläge - Beschläge für Fenster und Fenstertüren - Anforderungen und
Prüfverfahren - Teil 10: Senkklappflügelsysteme
Quincaillerie pour le bâtiment - Exigences et méthodes d'essai des ferrures de fenêtres
et portes-fenêtres - Partie 10: Compas à projection
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 13126-10:2025
ICS:
91.190 Stavbna oprema Building accessories
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN 13126-10
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
December 2025
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 91.190 Supersedes EN 13126-10:2008
English Version
Building hardware - Hardware for windows and door
height windows - Requirements and test methods - Part
10: Arm-balancing systems
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 10:
Partie 10: Compas à projection Senkklappflügelsysteme
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 24 November 2025.

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, Türkiye 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
© 2025 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 13126-10:2025 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 Classification. 5
4.1 General. 5
4.2 Durability (1 – first box) . 6
4.3 Mass (2 – second box) . 6
4.4 Corrosion resistance (3 – third box) . 6
4.5 Test sizes (4 – fourth box) . 6
4.6 Type of arm-balancing system (5 – fifth box) . 6
4.7 Example of classification for arm-balancing systems (EN 13126-10) . 7
5 Requirements . 7
5.1 Dangerous substances. 7
5.2 Durability . 7
5.3 Static load test . 7
5.4 Corrosion resistance . 8
6 Test equipment and preparation of the test . 8
6.1 Test-rig. 8
6.2 Specimen . 8
7 Test procedure . 9
7.1 Test samples / specimen . 9
7.2 Durability test . 9
7.3 Static load test procedure . 9
7.4 Corrosion resistance . 10
8 Marking . 10
Annex A (informative) Figures to test specimen . 11
Annex B (normative) Flow chart of test procedure . 13
Annex C (informative) Window types . 14
Bibliography . 15

European foreword
This document (EN 13126-10:2025) 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 June 2026, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by June 2026.
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 13126-10:2008.
10:2008:
— EN 13126-10 now is independent from EN 13126-1; all necessary information is included without
the need of any further information from EN 13126-1;
— several editorial changes in the wording for a better understanding;
— terms under 3.3 'specimen', 3.4 'sample', and 3.5 'test-rig', 3.6 ‘test equipment and 3.7 ‘supporting
sub frame’ added;
— under 4.1 classification system changed completely; former digits 1 (Category of use), 4 (Fire
resistance), 5 (Safety in use) 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) and former digit 8 (Applicable part) changed into box 5 (type), former
Digit 7 has been deleted in addition to former digits 1, 4 and 5;
— 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 4.6 new subclause added for the type of arm-balancing system;
— under 4.7 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. ‘Corrosion resistance’ new text added;
— under Clause 6 subclauses 6.1 ‘Test-rig’ and 6.2 ‘Specimen’ added or text amended;
— under 7.4 ‘Corrosion resistance’ text modified;
— new Clause 8 ‘Marking’ added;
— Annex C (informative) has been added
The EN 13126 series, under the general title 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
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.
1 Scope
This document specifies requirements and test methods for durability, strength, security and function for
arm-balancing systems for windows and door height windows – see Annex C.
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
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