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Test – Stick Constructions and Infill Supports

The resistance to positive wind pressure, negative wind pressure and torsion from dead load of stick constructions on curtain wall profiles is tested in a bending test according to DIN EN 16758. In combination with this, the breaking load of supports for infill supports such as glass supports is determined according to DIN EN 17146.

ift Akademie

The practice-oriented training of employees is a central prerequisite for the success of a company. That is why the motto of the ift Academy is: "Advantage through knowledge". The seminars, specialist degrees, specialist conferences and congresses guarantee competent first-hand knowledge. The lecturers are all specialists in their field and…

Certification – Quality Management DIN EN ISO 9001

As the most successful concept and verification procedure worldwide, certification according to DIN EN ISO 9001 supports and documents a company's quality awareness in the systematic design of its processes at all levels.

Certification – Nordic Certified Scantlings (NCS)

Certification of laminated profiles for market access in Scandinavia

Certification – Weather boards + Thresholds – QM 340

Weather boards and thresholds are among the most important components on a window or door. Without the right board or threshold, the functions and some performance characteristics according to EN 14351-1 are not given. The interaction between the weather board or threshold and other components is also crucial.

Certification – Locks – QM 342

Locks are one of the most important components on a door. Without the right lock, the functions and some performance characteristics according to EN 14351-1 are not given. The interaction between the lock and other components is also crucial.

Certification – Hinges – QM 343

Hinges are one of the most important components on a door. Without the right hinge, the function and some performance characteristics according to EN 14351-1 are not guaranteed. The interaction between the hinge and other components is also crucial.

Certification – Sealants + Sealing Profiles – QM 338

Sealing profiles are among the most important components on a door. Without the right seal, the functions and some performance characteristics according to EN 14351-1 are not given. The interaction between the seal and other components is also crucial.

Certification – ift FEM – QM 339

Bei der Berechnung von Wärmedurchgangskoeffizienten darf der Hersteller Eigenschaften, deren Ermittlung Aufgabe einer notifizierten Prüfstelle ist, mit Hilfe von tabellarischen Werten oder Berechnungen eigenverantwortlich ermitteln. Die Grundlage für die Ermittlung der Eigenschaften muss jedoch von der selben notifizierten Stelle überprüft werden.

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)

For products subject to CE marking, a statement on possible indoor air-relevant emissions will be required in future. The ift certification scheme QM 359 examines products with regard to their VOC emissions.

ift-Model EPDs

Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) make statements about the environmental impact of a product, such as energy and water consumption or the resulting global warming potential. These documents essentially serve as proof for building certification. This means that if buildings are certified according to sustainability systems such as DGNB,…

Life Cycle Assessment

Life cycle assessment is used to determine the environmental impacts of products and services in order to determine environmentally relevant influencing factors over the entire life cycle.