EN 15706:2009

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 General test conditions
  4.1 Preliminary preparation
  4.2 Test equipment
  4.3 Application of forces
  4.4 Tolerances
  4.5 Sequence of testing
  4.6 Inspection and assessment of results
5 Test apparatus
  5.1 Masses
  5.2 Test frame
  5.3 Particle board
  5.4 Loading pad
6 Test procedures and requirements for horizontal sliding doors
  and roll fronts
  6.1 General
  6.2 Overload test
      6.2.1 General
      6.2.2 Slam test for slide fittings with built-in end stops
      6.2.3 Pull-out test
      6.2.4 Horizontal static load test
  6.3 Functional tests
      6.3.1 General
      6.3.2 Operating forces
      6.3.3 Closing function, fittings with self-closing mechanisms
      6.3.4 Determination of sagging reference point (a)
      6.3.5 First slam shut/open
      6.3.6 Durability
      6.3.7 Second slam shut/open
      6.3.8 Sagging
7 Test procedures and requirements for vertical sliding doors and
  roll fronts
  7.1 General
  7.2 Overload tests
      7.2.1 General
      7.2.2 Slam shut/open
      7.2.3 Horizontal static load test
  7.3 Functional tests
      7.3.1 General
      7.3.2 Operating forces
      7.3.3 First slam shut/open
      7.3.4 Durability
      7.3.5 Second slam shut/open
8 Corrosion resistance
9 Test report
Annex A (normative) Product information system
      A.1 General
      A.2 Field of application
      A.3 The loading capacity and the maximum size of the sliding
          door/roll front
      A.4 Adjustment systems, built-in stops and spring and damper
          mechanisms
      A.5 Corrosion test
Annex B (normative) Test parameters
Bibliography

This European Standard EN 15706 specifies test methods and requirements for the strength and durability of all types of slide fittings for all types of sliding doors and roll fronts sliding horizontally and vertically and their components for all fields of application.The tests consist of the application of loads, forces and velocities simulating normal functional use, as well as misuse, that might reasonably be expected to occur.With the exception of the corrosion test in Clause 8, the tests are designed to evaluate properties without regard to materials, design/construction or manufacturing processes.The strength and durability tests only relate to the fittings and the parts used for the attachment.The strength and durability tests are carried out in a test frame with specified properties. The test results can only be used as a guide to the performance of a piece of furniture.The test results are only valid for the fittings tested. These results may be used to represent the performance of production models provided that the tested model is representative of the production model.With the exception of the corrosion test in Clause 8, ageing and influences of heat and humidity are not included. Annex A (normative): Product information system.Annex B (normative): Test parameters.