EN 1935: Building hardware - Single-axis hinges – Requirements and test methods

Standard: EN 1935: Building hardware - Single-axis hinges – Requirements and test methods.

Certification: CE Marking

A single-axis hinges should meet the requirements as described in the standard EN 1935, which is a harmonized standard under the Construction Products Regulation (EU) 305/2011.

Scope: This European Standard specifies requirements for single-axis hinges, of lift-off or fixed pin type, for use on access windows and doors. Such windows and doors may or may not be fitted also with door closing devices. It includes tests for static loads, shear strength and allowable wear during durability cycling for the following hinges:

1. a) Mounted on the edge of the door leaf or window sash and opening in one direction only
2. b) Whose axis of rotation is within 30 mm of an edge of the movable element for a door leaf mass of up to 160 kg
3. c) Whose axis of rotation is within 30 mm of the edge for a window sash with a mass up to 60 kg.

This European Standard classifies hinges for four categories of use and also specifies the maximum permissible torque arising from frictional resistance generated within the hinge during endurance testing.

Corrosion protection requirements are specified for those hinges which are not intended to be protected after fitting.

There are no restrictions on the materials or the methods of fabrication used providing the hinge conforms to the requirements relevant to its application.

The suitability of single axis hinges for use on fire/smoke compartmentation door assemblies is determined by performance tests conducted in addition to the performance tests required by this European Standard.

This European Standard does not apply to hinges incorporating spring-assisted door-closing mechanisms. Door closers incorporating door co-ordinator devices (with or without electrically powered hold-open devices) are covered by EN 1158.

Related Standards:

• EN 13241: Industrial, commercial, garage doors and gates - Product standard, performance characteristics.
• EN 14351-1: Windows and doors - Product standard, performance characteristics - Part 1: Windows and external pedestrian doorsets.
• EN 16034: Pedestrian doorsets, industrial, commercial, garage doors and openable windows - Product standard, performance characteristics - Fire resisting and/or smoke control characteristics.
• EN 1634-1: Fire resistance and smoke control tests for door and shutter assemblies, openable windows and elements of building hardware - Part 1: Fire resistance test for door and shutter assemblies and openable windows.
• EN 1634-3: Fire resistance and smoke control tests for door and shutter assemblies, openable windows and elements of building hardware - Part 3: Smoke control test for door and shutter assemblies.

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