GARANT

SAFETY

burglary protection

Are you interested in burglar-proof windows?

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.