In-house testing infrastructure for the highest standards
RWD Schlatter operates state-of-the-art test benches at its headquarters in Roggwil TG to develop and optimize doors with the highest requirements for sound insulation, smoke tightness and long-term functionality. The internal testing infrastructure enables precise measurements and supports continuous product development.
Endurance test bench
The long-term functionality of door fittings and constructions is tested on three fully automated test benches. The tests are carried out in accordance with EN 1191 and are classified in accordance with EN 14600. Depending on the area of application, the elements undergo between 200,000 and 1 million opening cycles. Permanent video monitoring with motion and infrared sensors ensures that all tests are carried out without manipulation and under consistent conditions. There are classifications from C0 to C5.
Smoke test stand
On the smoke test stand, door elements are tested for smoke tightness in accordance with EN 1634-3 and DIN 18095-2. The maximum test area size is 3.4 x 3.4 meters. Depending on the requirements, the test elements are classified according to Sa or S200. For the S200 classification, the increased ambient temperature of 200 °C is used to simulate realistic conditions.
Sound laboratory
Sound insulation values Rw are measured and evaluated in accordance with EN 10140-2 and EN 717-1 in the company's own sound laboratory and sound test stand. The test frame allows measurements of sound insulation values up to 60 dB with element sizes up to a maximum of 3 x 3 meters. In addition to standard-compliant measurements, object-specific tests can also be carried out. An annual audit by ift Rosenheim e.V. guarantees the quality and comparability of the measurement results.
Burglary test bench
Door elements are tested for their resistance in the burglary test stand. There are a total of six RC classifications. RWD Schlatter offers tested solutions up to RC4. The range includes single and double-leaf designs, with or without glazing on timber frames or steel frames.
Particularly challenging test tools include the 700 mm long goose foot and power tools such as cordless drills for RC4 tests. An experienced tester applies over 1.5 tons of force to the door element (leverage) with the goose foot.
Differential climate test
RWD Schlatter uses the EN 1121 test method to assess the dimensional stability of door elements under climatic loads. The aim of this differential climate test is to determine the deformation of doors that are installed between two different climate zones - i.e. where the temperature and humidity on the inside and outside differ greatly.
The measurement is carried out under defined climatic conditions according to a standardized procedure. The doors are exposed to a differential climate over a defined period of time. During the test, the deformation is recorded and then classified. This classification consists of a combination of number and letter, for example "2c": The number "2" denotes the deformation class in accordance with EN 12219, the letter "c" stands for the specific differential climate level in accordance with EN 1121 - in this case 3 °C at 85 % relative humidity on the cold side and 23 °C with 30 % relative humidity on the warm side.
RWD Schlatter can carry out internal differential climate tests for climate levels a to e and thus make well-founded statements on the dimensional stability and functional reliability of the door systems under demanding environmental conditions.
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