We have developed CDTM01, a testing programme to classify doorsets for service life. This programme allows doors to be manufactured and specified to meet the needs of their end use application with minimal maintenance.
The CDTM01 test programme incorporates a number of performance characteristics:
- Vertical load
- Static torsion
- Soft and heavy impact
- Hard body impact
- Slamming shut
- Slamming open
- Closure against obstruction
- Resistance to jarring and vibration
- Abusive force on handles
- Operating forces
- Cycling - as an indication of anticipated service life
In addition, we are able to test to a range of British and European standards for door and window durability, including:
- PAS 23: General performance requirements for door assemblies. In conjunction with PAS 24 testing for SBD
- DD 171: Guide to specifying performance requirements for hinged or pivoted doors
- EN 1191: Windows and doors – resistance to repeated opening and closing
- EN 1192: Doors – classification of strength requirements
- BS EN 12046-2: Operating forces
- HTM58: NHS Estates: Internal Doors
