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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…
Test – Metal Profiles with Thermal Barrier – DIN EN 14024
Determining the effects of transverse tension and shear forces under different temperature conditions before and after ageing processes. Special test methods for the suitability of plastic web materials.
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.
Testing - Vandalism-resistant Building Elements - ift-Guideline EI-06/1
The ift-Guideline EL-06/1 "Vandalism-resistant Building Elements and Facilities" describes test methods and requirements for the classification of components such as doors, gates, roller shutters, curtain walls, windows and fixed glazing regarding their resistance to vandalism.
Certification – Bonding of SSGS systems 002 – QM 349
Bonding the glazing based on ETAG 002 is one of the most important steps in the manufacture of an SSG facade. An SSG facade is subject to certification as per ETAG 002; a European Technical Approval (ETA) serves as the basis for this. The facade manufacturer is responsible for this.
Certification– Bonding of SSG Systems – QM 372
Bonding of supported and unsupported structural sealant glazing systems based on technical customer documentation
Certification – Structural Sealant Glazing Systems / SG adhesive – ETAG 002
As a notified body (Notified Body 0757), ift Rosenheim carries out initial tests, monitoring and certification services for structural sealant glazing systems or adhesive for the use in structural sealant glazing systems as per ETAG 002.
Expert Opinion
Defects can occur during planning, manufacture and installation, as a result of impacts during the period of use or simply due to the ravages of time, which can then trigger structural damage. It is not uncommon for disputes to arise as a result, which make the involvement of a specialised expert advisable.