Yale

Test Centre

When it comes to testing there are a whole host of factors that can affect the result. There are a large number of window and door profile systems, a broad range of hardware suppliers and product ranges, and of course glass combinations. All of this combined with different fabrication techniques, can have a major impact on the outcome of the test.

Therefore, indicative testing is key

 

 

 

 

Testing Standards

As the leading name in home security, Yale has the infrastructure in place to test door and window hardware to the most stringent and up-to-date industry standards, providing accurate data on the product's performance, as well as offering endurance testing, static load testing, security testing and corrosion testing.

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Mock Testing

Located at the Centre of Excellence for Window Hardware, at Yale we are able to provide commercial window endurance and mock project simulation. The test rig enables indicative testing on project-specific opening vents with the ability to tip the rig into any incline position between vertical and +/- 20 degrees, and tailor the test to represent a particular building or project, no matter how obscure!

 

 

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FGIA

The Yale test centre is accredited to conduct testing in accordance with FGIA Verified Components List (AAMA904) for the USA.

Download FGIA certificate here

At Yale we indicatively test to

  • Performance of windows and doors Classification for operation and strength characteristics and guidance on selection and specification
  • Performance of windows and doors Classification for additional performance characteristics and guidance on selection and specification
  • Building hardware. Hardware for windows and door height windows. Requirements and test methods Devices that restrict the opening of windows and door height windows.

  • Building hardware. Hardware for windows and door height windows. Requirements and test methods Variable geometry stay hinges (with or without a friction stay)

  • Building hardware. Hardware for windows and door height windows. Requirements and test methods Espagnolettes

  • Building hardware. Hardware for windows and door - height windows. Requirements and test methods Handles, primarily for Tilt and Turn, Tilt-First and Turn-Only hardware.
  • Building hardware - Corrosion resistance

  • Enhanced security performance requirements for doorsets and windows in the UK.