Standard-compliant testing of lever handles in accordance with EN 1906

EN 1906 is the relevant test standard for quality assurance and classification of lever handles. It specifies mechanical and functional requirements for lever handles and knob furniture for use in residential and commercial areas – e.g. with regard to durability, breakage resistance, corrosion resistance and mechanical strength.

A Universal Testing Machine inspekt duo is used to perform standard-compliant tensile tests on lever handle sets in accordance with EN 1906, Sections 5.4 and 7.3.2. The aim of this test is to evaluate the mechanical load-bearing capacity of handles and their fastening elements – especially under tensile stress.

Test procedure for testing lever handles in accordance with EN 1906

The test setup follows the specifications of the standard: The lever handle set is fixed to a test block and initially loaded with a defined preload. A shock-free test load is then applied perpendicular to the surface of the test block at a specified distance of 50 mm from the axis of rotation. This load simulates the real tensile moment under intensive mechanical stress.

After the force has been applied, the permanent deformation of the lever handle components is measured. A high precision measuring probe is used for this purpose. The standard requires that no components may fail and that the function of the handle set must be fully maintained. In addition, the permanent deformation at a reference point 75 mm from the axis of rotation must not exceed 2 mm.

Thanks to precise test fixtures, finely tuned force measurement systems and software control via LabMaster, the test was carried out and documented exactly in accordance with the standard.

With testing technology from Hegewald & Peschke, safety and quality requirements in accordance with EN 1906 can be reliably verified – for standard-compliant door fittings with tested durability

Further information on the test system on request