Similar International Standards
BS EN 13126-1:2011BSI (British Standards Institution), UK / CEN (European Committee for Standardization), Europe
MediumCurrent
Building hardware - Hardware for windows and door height windows - Requirements and test methods - Part 1: Requirements common to all types of hardware
Defines general performance requirements (durability, strength, corrosion) for all window hardware, but not fanlight catches specifically.
BS EN 1670:2007BSI (British Standards Institution), UK / CEN (European Committee for Standardization), Europe
LowCurrent
Building hardware - Corrosion resistance - Requirements and test methods
Focuses solely on corrosion resistance testing, which is one specific aspect of the IS 364 standard.
ANSI/BHMA A156.16-2018ANSI (American National Standards Institute) / BHMA (Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association), USA
MediumCurrent
American National Standard for Auxiliary Hardware
Covers a broad range of auxiliary hardware, including window latches and bolts, with performance tests similar in principle.
Key Differences
≠IS 364 is highly prescriptive, specifying exact materials (e.g., mild steel to IS 2062, brass to IS 319) and dimensions. International standards like EN 13126 are performance-based, defining performance grades and allowing manufacturers to innovate with materials and design to meet those grades.
≠The corrosion resistance requirement in IS 364 is a single 96-hour neutral salt spray test. BS EN 1670 provides a graded system (Grade 1 to 5), with durations from 24 hours to 480 hours, allowing for products suited to different environments.
≠International standards often use a detailed classification system. For example, EN 13126-1 uses a multi-digit code to classify hardware on category of use, durability, corrosion resistance, etc. IS 364 has a single set of requirements with no such classification.
≠The endurance requirement in IS 364 is 5,000 cycles. The EN 13126 series specifies durability grades, where even a basic grade for a similar product would typically be 10,000 or 25,000 cycles, making it potentially more stringent.
Key Similarities
≈The fundamental purpose is identical: to specify requirements for a mechanical hardware device used to secure a fanlight or small window.
≈Both the Indian standard and the international framework (via BS EN 1670) utilize the neutral salt spray (NSS) test as a primary method for evaluating the corrosion resistance of metallic coatings.
≈The concept of a mechanical endurance test, where the product is operated through a set number of cycles to assess its durability and wear resistance, is a common feature in both IS 364 and standards like EN 13126-1.
≈All standards include general requirements for workmanship, stipulating that the finished product must be free from sharp edges, burrs, and other defects, and that moving parts must operate smoothly.