Expansion of tests through new test wall SKG-IKOB
SKG-IKOB Certification has a new test rig for testing facade elements and curtain walls for air and water tightness, strength and stiffness. Due to the large dimensions of the test rig, testing of large facade elements is possible.
In addition, the number of test standards that can be tested against has been expanded, and tests can also be performed on upper and lower pressures that are above standard values.
The new test setup in the SKG-IKOB laboratory in Geldermalsen has a size of 5900 x 5800 mm. A facade element or curtain wall can be tested here in a laboratory environment on the same criteria as on site. The test wall can deliver top and bottom pressures well above the norm values, up to 6000 Pa. This allows, in addition to norm tests, tests to be carried out at higher upper and lower pressures, for example to measure deformation at these extreme pressures.
By testing a product for wind pressure and water tightness, a company convinces its customers that the product complies with the most recent and relevant standards and guidelines. These tests can be carried out to obtain a SKG-IKOB-KOMO certificate or as initial type tests (ITT tests) within the framework of CE marking. Tests are carried out in accordance with EN 1026, EN 1027, EN 12211 and EN 1873. The new test rig is also capable of testing curtain walls, element facades, non-load bearing facade parts or separations between exterior and interior of a building according to test standards such as EN 12153, EN 12155 and EN 12179.
SKG-IKOB already had two mobile laboratories, with which similar tests are carried out on the construction or production site. By continuing to develop continuously, SKG-IKOB manages to stay at the top of inspection institutes.
For more information about this notice, please contact Harm van Dartel, Certification Manager at SKG-IKOB Certification, tel. 06 - 34 92 39 51 or
