SIST EN 12608:2003

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Profile aus weichmacherfreiem Polyvinylchlorid (PVC-U) zur Herstellung von Fenstern und Türen - Klassifizierung, Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenProfilés de polychlorure de vinyle non plastifié (PVC-U) pour la fabrication des fenetres et des portes - Classification, prescriptions et méthodes d'essaiUnplasticized polyvinylchloride (PVC-U) profiles for the fabrication of windows and doors - Classification, requirements and test methods91.060.50Vrata in oknaDoors and windows83.140.99Drugi izdelki iz gume in polimernih materialovOther rubber and plastics productsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12608:2003SIST EN 12608:2003en,fr,de01-oktober-2003SIST EN 12608:2003SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 12608April 2003ICS 83.140.99; 91.060.50English versionUnplasticized polyvinylchloride (PVC-U) profiles for thefabrication of windows and doors - Classification, requirementsand test methodsProfilés de polychlorure de vinyle non plastifié (PVC-U)pour la fabrication des fenêtres et des portes -Classification, prescriptions et méthodes d'essaiProfile aus weichmacherfreiem Polyvinylchlorid (PVC-U)zur Herstellung von Fenstern und Türen - Klassifizierung,Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 27 December 2002.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the 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 translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and UnitedKingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
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EN 12608:2003 (E)2ContentspageForeword.31Scope.42Normative references.43Terms and definitions.54Classification.74.1General.74.2Classification by climatic zones.74.3Classification of resistance to impact by falling mass of main profiles.84.4Classification of wall thickness of main profiles.85Requirements.85.1Material.85.2Appearance.95.3Dimensions and tolerances.95.4Mass of main profiles.105.5Heat reversion.125.6Resistance to impact of main profiles by falling mass.125.7Behaviour after heating at 150 °C.125.8Resistance to weathering.125.9Weldability.136Test methods.136.1Determination of the appearance.136.2Determination of dimensions.136.3Determination of the profile mass.137Marking.147.1Main profiles.147.2Auxiliary profiles.14Annex A (normative)
Material characteristics, preparation of samples and requirements.15Annex B (informative)
Permissible tolerances on standard colour.17Annex C (normative)
Calculation method for the determination of the radiation dose and exposuretime to be used for artificial weathering.18Bibliography.20SIST EN 12608:2003



EN 12608:2003 (E)3ForewordThis document (EN 12608:2003) 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 orby endorsement, at the latest by October 2003, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latestby October 2003.The standard specifies classification, requirements and test methods.It is based on standards of the CEN member bodies on PVC-U profiles for the fabrication of windows and the GuideTechnique UEAtc "Pour l'agrément des fenêtres en PVC".No existing European Standard will be superseded by this standard.This standard is supported by separate standards on test methods to which references are made.Annexes A and C are normative. Annex B is informative.According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the followingcountries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland,France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal,Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.SIST EN 12608:2003



EN 12608:2003 (E)41 ScopeThis European Standard specifies classifications, requirements and test methods for unplasticized polyvinylchloride(PVC-U) profiles for the fabrication of windows and doors.This standard applies to profiles in the colour range:L * ³ 82 (chromaticity co-ordinate Y ³ 60)- 2,5 £ a* £ 5- 5 £ b* £ 15when determined according to ISO 7724-3 with the apparatus according to ISO 7724-1 and ISO 7724-2 with thefollowing specifications:¾ employing CIE Standard illuminant D65 including specular reflectance;¾ measuring condition 8/d or d/8 (without gloss trap for both).NOTEProfiles in accordance with this standard are capable of making durable windows and doors, taking into accountfactors such as climatic conditions, design, methods of fabrication and long term performance.2 Normative referencesThis European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications. Thesenormative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text, and the publications are listed hereafter. Fordated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to this EuropeanStandard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the latest edition of thepublication referred to applies (including amendments).EN 477, Unplasticized polyvinylchloride (PVC-U) profiles for the fabrication of windows and doors – Determinationof the resistance to impact of main profiles by falling mass.EN 478, Unplasticized polyvinylchloride (PVC-U) profiles for the fabrication of windows and doors – Appearanceafter exposure at 150 °C – Test method.EN 479, Unplasticized polyvinylchloride (PVC-U) profiles for the fabrication of windows and doors – Determinationof heat reversion.EN 513, Unplasticized polyvinylchloride (PVC-U) profiles for the fabrication of windows and doors – Determinationof the resistance to artificial weathering.EN 514, Unplasticized polyvinylchloride (PVC-U) profiles for the fabrication of windows and doors – Determinationof the strength of welded corners and T-joints.EN ISO 105-A01:1995, Textiles – Tests for colour fastness – Part A01: General principles of testing (ISO 105-A01:1994).EN ISO 178, Plastics – Determination of flexural properties (ISO 178:1993).EN ISO 179-2, Plastics – Determination of Charpy impact properties – Part 2: Instrumented impact test (ISO 179-2:1997).EN ISO 306, Plastics – Thermoplastic materials – Determination of Vicat softening temperature (VST) (ISO306:1994).SIST EN 12608:2003



EN 12608:2003 (E)5EN ISO 8256, Plastics – Determination of tensile-impact strength (ISO 8256:1990, including TechnicalCorrigendum 1:1991).EN ISO 1163-2:1999, Plastics – Unplasticized poly(vinylchloride) (PVC-U) moulding and extrusion materials – Part2: Preparation of test specimens and determination of properties (ISO 1163-2:1995).3 Terms and definitionsFor the purposes of this European Standard, the following terms and definitions apply.3.1durabilityability of a profile to maintain satisfactory properties in a window and/or door over an estimated working life which isat least the economically reasonable working life of the window and/or door installed in a building (works)NOTEThe indications given on the working life of a product cannot be interpreted as a guarantee given by the producer,but are regarded only as a means for choosing the right products in relation to the expected economically reasonable workinglife of the works.3.2profileproduct produced by extrusion3.2.1main profileprofile, which has a load bearing function within the window3.2.2auxiliary profileglazing bead or profile, which has a reduced load bearing function within the window3.3external wall of the main profilewall as shown in Figure 2 and according to the requirements of Table 33.4sight surfaceface surface of a profile, that is exposed to view, when the window is closed3.5nominal profile shapeshape and dimensions of the profile, as specified by the manufacturer3.6deviation from straightnessdeviation of the longitudinal axis of the profile from the straight line3.7depth of a profile (D)dimension which is measured at right angles to the glazing plane, between the front and back face surfaces of aprofile (see Figure 1)3.8overall width of a profile (W)greatest dimension, measured in the direction of the glazing plane, and perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of theprofile (see Figure 1)SIST EN 12608:2003



EN 12608:2003 (E)63.9materialcompound of PVC-U in the form of granules or powder for the production of profiles for the fabrication of windowsand doors (for the different types of material see 3.9.2 to 3.9.5.2)3.9.1defined formulationformulation, which is a controlled composition of polymer, additives and pigments3.9.2virgin materialmaterial of defined formulation in granular or powder form, which has not been used or processed other thanrequired for its manufacture and to which no reprocessable or recyclable material has been addedFigure 1 — Example of D and W3.9.3own reprocessable materialmaterial of defined formulation free of contamination and degradation, made from unused PVC-U profiles includingoffcuts, which is reprocessed in the same factory in which it was previously extrudedNOTEThis includes unused products, such as mis-measured windows, coming from window manufacturers using profilesfrom the same material as that to be processed.3.9.4external reprocessable materialtwo types of external reprocessable materials are defined: ERMa and ERMb3.9.4.1ERMamaterial free of contamination and degradation, made from unused PVC-U window profiles, including off cuts,which has been originally processed by a manufacturer other than that carrying out the reprocessing3.9.4.2ERMbmaterial made from unused PVC-U products, other than window profiles or a mixture of PVC-U products withPVC-U window profiles, regardless of where they were originally manufacturedSIST EN 12608:2003



EN 12608:2003 (E)73.9.5recyclable materialtwo types of recyclable materials are defined: RMa and RMb3.9.5.1RMamaterial made from used PVC-U window profiles which is free from contamination3.9.5.2RMbmaterial made from used PVC-U products other than window profiles or a mixture of PVC-U products with PVC-Uwindow profiles4 Classification4.1 GeneralIn this European Standard various aspects of performance are classified. The selection of appropriate classesnecessary to fulfil national requirements may be incorporated into normative national annexes to this standard.4.2 Classification by climatic zonesTwo different climatic zones M (moderate climate) and S (severe climate) for Europe are given in Table 1.Table 1 — Classification of climatic zones in EuropeModerate climateMSevere climateSAnnual total solar energya on horizontal surface< 5 GJ/m2and< 22 °C³ 5 GJ/m2or³ 22 °CAverage of the daily maximum temperaturea of the warmestmonth per yearaValues measured according the specifications of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO).In order to be classified as a moderate climate, the annual solar energy on a horizontal surface shall be < 5 GJ/m2and the average temperature of the warmest month of the year shall be < 22 °C.If the annual total solar energy on a horizontal surface is ³ 5 GJ/m2 or the average daily maximum temperature of thewarmest month of the year is ³ 22 °C, the climate is classified as severe.NOTE 1Profiles which are designed to be used in a severe climate (S), can also be used in a moderate climate (M).NOTE 2In those countries where the two climatic zones exist care should be taken that profiles designed for a moderateclimate (M) are not used in the severe climate (S).SIST EN 12608:2003



EN 12608:2003 (E)84.3 Classification of resistance to impact by falling mass of main profilesFor the resistance to impact by falling mass at - 10 °C two classes are given in Table 2.Table 2 — Classification of main profiles to impact by falling mass at - 10 °CClassIClassIIFalling mass (g)1 0001 000Falling height (mm)1 0001 500NOTEIn certain climatic regions a greater resistance to brittle failure is considered and therefore two classes for theimpact resistance of main profiles by falling mass are established.4.4 Classification of wall thickness of main profilesFor the external wall of the main profile three classes of wall thickness are given in Table 3 (see also Figure 2).Table 3 — Classification of wall thicknessDimensions in millimetresClassAClassBClassCsight surface³ 2,8³ 2,5no requirementsnon-sight surface³ 2,5³ 2,0no requirementsIn order to be classified for either class A or B both minimum requirements for wall thickness shall be fulfilled. Sightsurfaces and non-sight surfaces are shown in Figure 2.NOTE 1Class A, B or C is used for the declaration of the wall thickness of the main profile.NOTE 2The classification of profiles by wall thickness is intended to represent the wide variations in profile and windowdesign for the various applications which are in use in Europe. It is not intended to imply differences in profile quality or in theperformance of windows provided that the relevant performance requirements for both profiles and windows are met.5 Requirements5.1 Material5.1.1 Virgin materialProfiles shall be manufactured from a virgin material of unplasticized polyvinylchloride (PVC-U), complying with therequirements in 5.1.3. Only those additives and pigments may be used, that are necessary for the
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