Anti-burglary protection must be taken into account when buying a window, because in most cases criminals break in through the window. Burglars have enough of everything at their disposal, except time. Therefore, every minute that the window can withstand during a burglary attempt is important. It has been proven that the perpetrators give up the burglary after only a few minutes. The police advises that when buying windows, pay attention to a protection class of at least RC2
TECHNOLOGY
safetec
Burglary attempt prevented
As the third seal in the frame, the central cone on the one hand serves to improve the thermal sealing and on the other hand prevents the wing from being easily lifted with a lever.
Relax: with safetec inside you have increased the security of your windows
TECHNOLOGY
BONDING
Adhesive technology for added safety
Glued glass was first used in the automotive industry and established itself as a standard solution there. Garant recognized the advantages of this technology and further developed it according to the specific requirements of the construction industry.
The glass is glued all around to the profile. The adhesive provides an extra strong bond between the sash and the glass: The best possible option for preventing the glass from lifting out of the window sash. thus, one of the most important requirements for protection class RC2 is fulfilled.
PROTECTION CLASS OVERVIEW RC
for the classification of protection against burglary, different protection classes were previously used. In 2011, new norms concerning burglary protection were adopted. The new standard (DIN EN 1627) recognizes RC 1 N to RC 6 RC comes from the English language “Resistance Class”.
The following table contains an overview of the burglar’s possible procedures according to the protection class RC 1 N to RC 6 (WK 1 to WK 6).
DIN EN 1627
RC 1 N
DIN V ENV 1627 (09/2011)
Time of resistance
3 min
Tip provalnika/pristup
Building elements of this class have basic protection against break-in by force of the body, such as a kick or the like. In this class, standard window panes are used.
DIN EN 1627
RC 2 N
DIN V ENV 1627 (09/2011)
WK 2 without safety glass
Time of resistance
3 min
Tip provalnika/pristup
Here, the burglar uses simple tools such as a screwdriver, pliers, pliers, etc. to open the locked element. As the glazing attack is excluded here this class is performed only with standard glazing.
DIN EN 1627
RC 2N
DIN V ENV 1627 (09/2011)
WK 2
Time of resistance
3 min
Tip provalnika/pristup
The type of burglar and his approach corresponds to the previous class. However, with class RC 2, safety glass according to EN 356 is provided.
DIN EN 1627
RC 3
DIN V ENV 1627 (09/2011)
WK 3
Time of resistance
5 min
Time of resistance
Here, the burglar uses an additional tool, a screwdriver or "crow" to break the locked element.
DIN EN 1627
RC 4
DIN V ENV 1627 (09/2011)
WK 4
Time of resistance
10 min
Time of resistance
For burglary, an experienced burglar uses additional tools (saw, hammer, etc.) as well as a cordless drill.
DIN EN 1627
RC 5
DIN V ENV 1627 (09/2011)
WK 5
Time of resistance
15 min
Time of resistance
For burglary, an experienced burglar uses additional tools (saw, hammer, etc.) as well as a cordless drill.
DIN EN 1627
RC 6
DIN V ENV 1627 (09/2011)
WK 6
Time of resistance
20 min
Tip provalnika/pristup
The only difference compared to the previous class is that the burglar uses an angle grinder with a diameter of 250 mm.