BS 7386:1997
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Specification for draughtstrips for the draught control of existing doors and windows in housing (including test methods)
Hardcopy , PDF
English
15-12-1997
1 Scope
2 References
3 Definitions
4 Classification
5 Test procedures
6 Product size and dynamic characteristics
7 Set in product under sustained compression/deflection
8 Integrity of working section and carrier of draughtstrip
9 Adhesion of draughtstrips secured by an adhesive only
10 Air leakage through product
11 Resistance to wear
12 Marking and product information
Annexes
A (normative) Test methods and evaluation
B (informative) Advisory notes on the seasonal movement of
external doors made of wood
C (informative) Advisory notes on materials specification and
resistance to weather
Tables
1 Dynamic characteristics of working sections, related to
type of doorset or window
A.1 Sequence of test methods
Figures
A.1 Product size and dynamic characteristics: compression/
deflection force test (typical arrangement)
A.2 Mounting block for set in product under sustained
compression/deflection test (typical arrangement of
equipment)
A.3 Method of measuring height of working section (typical
arrangement of equipment)
A.4 Sliding friction force test (typical arrangement of
equipment)
A.5 Integrity of working section and carrier test (typical
arrangement of equipment)
A.6 Test of adhesion of draughtstrips secured by an
adhesive only (typical arrangement of equipment)
A.7 Air leakage test (typical arrangement of equipment)
A.8 Maximum air leakage through product plotted against
applied pressure difference
A.9 Resistance to wear test (typical arrangement of equipment)
List of references
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