Other Tests (Part 2)
Other Testing Services Within the Scope of the Laboratory
Different tests are applied for various types of glass, insulating glass units, and their components. These include: (1) Dew point test, (2) Fogging test, (3) Tensile test, (4) U-value measurement, (5) g-value measurement, (6) Calcium chloride (CaCl2) test, (7) Calcium oxide (CaO) test, (8) Measurement of glass components, (9) Homogeneity measurement, (10) Shore-A hardness measurement, (11) Measurement of butyl application quantity, (12) Flatness and bow measurement, (13) Local bow measurement, and (14) Toughened glass identification tests. Information regarding these tests is provided below. Please contact our sales department for detailed questions.
Insulating Glass Unit – Measurement of Cavity and Glass Pane Thicknesses
PRODUCT
Insulating glass unit
TEST MATERIAL / COMPONENT
Insulating glass unit
PURPOSE OF THE TEST
The thicknesses of the components forming the IGU, the cavity gaps, the coated surface, and the PVB thickness in laminated glass are measured.
DESCRIPTION OF THE TEST
The thicknesses of the glass panes forming the IGU, the cavity gaps, the coated surface, and the PVB thickness in laminated glass are measured using a GLASS-CHEK PRO GC 3000 device.
REFERENCE TEST STANDARD
Internal method
INTERNAL TEST METHOD NO
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TEST REPORT
One test (performance evaluation) report will be issued.
SAMPLE INFORMATION FORM NO
NBF.1279.2
LABORATORY SERVICES AGREEMENT
PR.02.ANNEX.1B 'Laboratory Services Agreement' for tests outside the Notified Body scope
TEST LOCATION
On-site
TÜRKAK ACCREDITATION
No
NOTIFIED BODY SCOPE
This test is not conducted within the scope of a notified body under the Construction Products Regulation (305/2011/EU). It is a beneficial test intended for the quality control of insulating glass units.
RECOMMENDED TEST FREQUENCY
Please contact the sales department.
TS EN 1279-6 Annex-F Two-Component Sealant – Verification of Mixing Adequacy
PRODUCT
Insulating glass unit
TEST MATERIAL / COMPONENT
Two-component sealant
PURPOSE OF THE TEST
It is assessed whether two-component sealants are mixed correctly.
DESCRIPTION OF THE TEST
The mixing quality of two-component sealants is evaluated to ensure high production quality.
REFERENCE TEST STANDARD
TS EN 1279-6 Annex-F
INTERNAL TEST METHOD NO
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TEST REPORT
One test (performance evaluation) report will be issued.
SAMPLE INFORMATION FORM NO
The name and description of the sealant used (Product Data Sheet) are provided, along with the equipment name and internal facility code used for mixing the sealant.
LABORATORY SERVICES AGREEMENT
PR.02.ANNEX.1B 'Laboratory Services Agreement' for tests outside the Notified Body scope
TEST LOCATION
On-site or in the Laboratory
TÜRKAK ACCREDITATION
No
NOTIFIED BODY SCOPE
This test is not conducted within the scope of a notified body under the Construction Products Regulation (305/2011/EU). It is a beneficial test intended to verify the mixing quality of insulating glass units and the sealant components mixed by the equipment used in production.
RECOMMENDED TEST FREQUENCY
Please contact the sales department.
TS EN 1279-6 Annex-E Sealant – Measurement of Shore-A Hardness
PRODUCT
Insulating glass unit
TEST MATERIAL / COMPONENT
Secondary sealant (Silicone / Polyurethane / Polysulfide [Thiokol])
PURPOSE OF THE TEST
The hardness of the secondary sealant is measured after curing.
DESCRIPTION OF THE TEST
It is checked whether the secondary sealant has fully cured and whether its post-cure hardness complies with the value specified by the supplier.
REFERENCE TEST STANDARD
EN 1279-6 Annex-E
INTERNAL TEST METHOD NO
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TEST REPORT
One test (performance evaluation) report will be issued.
SAMPLE INFORMATION FORM NO
NBF.1279.4(E)
LABORATORY SERVICES AGREEMENT
PR.02.ANNEX.1B 'Laboratory Services Agreement' for tests outside the Notified Body scope
TEST LOCATION
Laboratory or On-site
TÜRKAK ACCREDITATION
No
NOTIFIED BODY SCOPE
This test is not conducted within the scope of a notified body under the Construction Products Regulation (305/2011/EU). It is a beneficial test intended for the quality control of insulating glass units and particularly their sealants.
RECOMMENDED TEST FREQUENCY
Please contact the sales department.
Primary Sealant – Measurement of Butyl Application Quantity
PRODUCT
Insulating glass unit
TEST MATERIAL / COMPONENT
Primary sealant (Polyisobutylene [Butyl])
PURPOSE OF THE TEST
The application rate of the primary sealant used is determined.
DESCRIPTION OF THE TEST
By measuring the amount of primary sealant applied (extruded) between the spacer bar and the glass pane during production, it is verified that air (moisture/dust) penetration between the glass and the spacer is prevented.
REFERENCE TEST STANDARD
INTERNAL TEST METHOD NO
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TEST REPORT
One test (performance evaluation) report will be issued.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION SAMPLE INFORMATION FORM NO
The name and description of the primary sealant used (Product Data Sheet) are provided, along with the equipment name and internal facility code used to apply the sealant.
LABORATORY SERVICES AGREEMENT
PR.02.ANNEX.1B 'Laboratory Services Agreement' for tests outside the Notified Body scope
TEST LOCATION
On-site
TÜRKAK ACCREDITATION
No
NOTIFIED BODY SCOPE
This test is not conducted within the scope of a notified body under the Construction Products Regulation (305/2011/EU). It is a beneficial test intended for the quality control of insulating glass units.
RECOMMENDED TEST FREQUENCY
Please contact the sales department.
TS EN 12150-1 Clause 6 and TS EN 1863-1 Clause 6 Thermally Toughened and Heat Strengthened Glass – Measurement of Squareness, Flatness, and Bow
PRODUCT
Thermally toughened and heat strengthened glass
TEST MATERIAL / COMPONENT
Thermally toughened and heat strengthened glass
PURPOSE OF THE TEST
Squareness deviation, flatness, and overall bow are measured in all thermally toughened and heat strengthened glass. It is determined whether holes, notches, and cut-outs in the panes are within the tolerance limits specified in the standard.
DESCRIPTION OF THE TEST
The deviation from squareness, surface flatness, and overall bow of the glass panes are measured to ensure the visual quality of the glass panes.
REFERENCE TEST STANDARD
TS EN 12150-1 Clauses 6 and 7 and TS EN 1863-1 Clauses 6 and 7
INTERNAL TEST METHOD NO
DY.19
TEST REPORT
One test (performance evaluation) report will be issued.
SAMPLE INFORMATION FORM NO
NBF.12150.1(6)
LABORATORY SERVICES AGREEMENT
PR.02.ANNEX.1B 'Laboratory Services Agreement' for tests outside the Notified Body scope
TEST LOCATION
On-site
TÜRKAK ACCREDITATION
No
NOTIFIED BODY SCOPE
This test is not performed within the scope of the notified body under the Construction Products Regulation (305/2011/EU). This test is a useful test for the quality control of fully toughened and heat-strengthened glass.
RECOMMENDED TEST FREQUENCY
Please contact the sales department.
TS EN 12150-1 Clause 6 and TS EN 1863-1 Clause 6 Thermally Toughened and Heat-Strengthened Glass – Measurement of Local Bow and Edge Lift
PRODUCT
Thermally toughened and heat-strengthened glass
MATERIAL / COMPONENT TO BE TESTED
Thermally toughened and heat-strengthened glass
PURPOSE OF THE TEST
To measure local bow (roller wave distortion) and edge lift using a specially designed apparatus.
TEST DESCRIPTION
Local bow and edge lift of thermally toughened and heat-strengthened glass panes are measured, ensuring that the glass panes reflect light homogeneously and verifying that the glass panes are installed in the correct orientation in the building.
REFERENCE TEST STANDARD
TS EN 12150-1 Clauses 6 and 7 and TS EN 1863-1 Clauses 6 and 7
INTERNAL TEST METHOD NO
DY.19
TEST REPORT
One test (performance evaluation) report will be issued.
SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION FORM NO
FR.02.2J NBF.12150.1(6)
LABORATORY SERVICES AGREEMENT
PR.02.ANNEX.1B 'Laboratory Services Agreement' for tests outside the Notified Body scope
TEST LOCATION
On-site
TÜRKAK ACCREDITATION
No
NOTIFIED BODY SCOPE
This test is not performed within the scope of the notified body under the Construction Products Regulation (305/2011/EU). This test is a useful test for the quality control of fully toughened and heat-strengthened glass.
RECOMMENDED TEST FREQUENCY
Please contact the sales department.
Thermally Toughened Glass – Determination of Toughened Glass
PRODUCT
Toughened glass
MATERIAL / COMPONENT TO BE TESTED
Toughened glass
PURPOSE OF THE TEST
To determine whether the glass is toughened using the "Tempered glass detector SG2700" gauge.
TEST DESCRIPTION
It is determined whether the glass used is toughened glass. Numerical values are not obtained here; instead, the result is in the form of "Yes / No".
REFERENCE TEST STANDARD
Internal method
INTERNAL TEST METHOD NO
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TEST REPORT
One test (performance evaluation) report will be issued.
SAMPLE INFORMATION FORM NO
NBF.12150.1(6)
LABORATORY SERVICES AGREEMENT
PR.02.ANNEX.1B 'Laboratory Services Agreement' for tests outside the Notified Body scope
TEST LOCATION
On-site
TÜRKAK ACCREDITATION
No
NOTIFIED BODY SCOPE
This test is not performed within the scope of the notified body under the Construction Products Regulation (305/2011/EU). This test is a useful test for the quality control of toughened glass.
RECOMMENDED TEST FREQUENCY
Please contact the sales department.