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BS EN 12608-2:2023:2024 Edition

BS EN 12608-2:2023:2024 Edition

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Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) profiles for the fabrication of windows and doors. Classification, requirements and test methods – PVC-U profiles covered with foils bonded with adhesives

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This document specifies the classifications, requirements and test methods for unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) profiles covered with foils designed for external uses bonded with adhesives which are intended to be used for the fabrication of windows and doors. NOTE 1 For editorial reasons, in this document, the term “window” is used for window/door. NOTE 2 For the purpose of production control, test methods other than those specified in this document can be used.

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2 undefined
6 European foreword
7 1 Scope
2 Normative references
8 3 Terms and definitions
4 Classifications
4.1 General
9 4.2 Classification of main base profiles according to the wall thickness of the external walls
4.3 Classification of main base profiles according to the resistance to impact by falling mass
4.4 Classification of base profile materials according to the resistance to artificial weathering
4.5 Classification of foils according to the resistance to artificial weathering
Table 1 — Classification of foils according to the resistance to artificial weathering
5 Requirements for base profiles
5.1 Base profiles in conformance with EN 12608-1
5.2 Other base profiles
5.2.1 Materials
10 Table 2 — Use of materials on surfaces of profiles
11 Figure 1 — Designation of profile surfaces by the example of frame profile and sash profile
5.2.2 Appearance
5.2.3 Dimensions and tolerances of main base profiles
5.2.4 Linear weight of the main base profiles
12 5.2.5 Heat reversion
5.2.5.1 Main base profile
5.2.5.2 Auxiliary base profiles
5.2.6 Resistance to impact by falling mass of the main base profiles
6 Requirements for foils
6.1 General
6.2 Appearance
6.3 Resistance to artificial weathering
13 6.4 Solar direct reflectance
6.5 Resistance to cross cut (only for lacquered foils)
7 Requirements for adhesive systems
7.1 General
7.2 Adhesion of the foil
7.3 Adhesion of the foil after hydrolytic/thermolytic storage
8 Requirements for laminated profiles
8.1 General
8.2 Appearance
14 8.3 Deviation from straightness of the laminated main profiles
8.4 Behaviour after heat storage
8.4.1 General
8.4.2 Assessment of material properties and extrusion process
8.4.3 Assessment of the lamination process
8.5 Peel strength
15 8.6 Strength of welded corners and T-joints of laminated main profiles
9 Test methods
9.1 Visual inspection
9.2 Determination of peel strength after hydrolytic/thermolytic storage
9.2.1 Principle
9.2.2 Apparatus and materials
16 Figure 2 — Principle design of a specimen holder with inserted specimens
9.2.3 Preparation of the test specimens
9.2.4 Storage and reconditioning
9.2.5 Determination of the peel strength
9.2.6 Test report
17 10 Traceability
18 Annex A (normative) Requirements for materials of other base profiles than described in EN 12608-1
A.1 General
Table A.1 — Requirements for materials of other base profiles than described in EN 12608-1
20 A.2 Preparation of test specimens
A.2.1 General
A.2.2 Preparation of pressed plates
A.2.3 Material properties
A.2.3.1 Vicat softening temperature
A.2.3.2 Flexural modulus of elasticity
A.2.3.3 Tensile impact strength
21 Annex B (informative) Guidance for the selection of a suitable class for the foil according to 4.5 based on the climatic condition at the intended installation site
B.1 General
B.2 Natural irradiation
22 Figure B.1 — Irradiation map of Europe showing the yearly sum of global horizontal irradiation (1996–2015) [2]
23 Table B.1 — Global horizontal irradiation and equivalent radiant exposure according to EN 12608-1:2016+A1:2020, Annex B
24 B.3 Köppen-Geiger climate classification
Figure B.2 —Köppen-Geiger climate classification map for Europe [3]
26 Annex C (normative) Determination of the reflection behaviour of foils by spectral analysis
C.1 Principles
C.2 Apparatus
C.2.1 UV/VIS/NIR-Spectrophotometer, used to establish reflection-spectra, with the following specifications:
C.3 Preparation of test specimens
27 C.4 Determination of the solar direct reflectance
C.5 Test report
28 Bibliography

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