EN 514 – Unplasticized Polyvinylchloride (PVC-U) Profiles for the Fabrication of Windows and Doors – Determination of the Strength of Welded Corners and T-joints – Testing Equipment
3 Principle Welded corners and T-joints made from unplasticized polyvinylchloride (PVC-U) profiles are subjected to a tensile bending or compression bending test at specified temperature and test speed. The failure load is recorded and the failure stress is calculated. 4 Apparatus 4.1 Tensile or compression testing machine with the following specifications: a)measuring range of load…