Tests on building hardware

We are a reference Laboratory in the sector of hardware, access control, locks, cylinders, etc.

We are accredited for the characterisation of hardware installed on doors, windows and enclosures in general and their materials.

Our laboratory services are rounded off with on site inspections to assess compliance with safety in use regulations.

We assess the products and their features in accordance with the applicable standards. The following stand out:

Products Assessed

Hardware for doors, panic bars (EN 1125), emergency devices (EN 179), mechanical and electromechanical locks (EN 12209, EN 14846, prEN 15685), electromagnets (EN 1155), mechanical and mechatronic cylinders (EN 1303, EN 15684), hinges (EN 1935) door handles (EN 1906)
Hardware for windows: espagnolettes (EN 13126-4), tilt and turn hardware (EN 13126-8), bearings (EN 13126-16)

Features Assessed

Mechanical Tests: resistance and durability
Physical Tests: environmental (temperature, humidity), resistance to corrosion
Electrical Tests: electrical safety, electromagnetic compatibility
Fire resistance
Analysis of the composition of metal materials

Aimed at:

Manufacturers of hardware for doors: mechanical, electromechanical, electronic locks; panic bars; emergency devices; mechanical and mechatronic cylinders; hinges; handles, push buttons; access controls
Manufacturers of hardware for windows: espagnolettes, tilt and turn hardware, arms, bearings, handles, etc.
Prescribers
Certification Bodies

Accreditations and Recognition

ENAC ILAC accreditation for the construction sector in compliance with ISO 17025, under file No. 4/LE024

Laboratory certified in ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 (ENAC certification No. 4/LE063)

ENAC ILAC accreditation for acoustics in compliance with ISO 17025, under file No. 4/LE456. Laboratory with certified management system in accordance with standard UNE-EN 9100:2010.