Resistance classes
The resistance classes are marked with the abbreviation "RC" according to DIN EN 1627.
There are 7 resistance classes defined according to DIN EN 1627: RC 1 N, RC 2 N, RC 2, RC 3, RC 4, RC 5, RC 6.
DIN EN 1627 defines 4 product groups. Components are assigned to these groups according to their technical and structural properties and their specific function.
Examples:
- group 1: tilt and turn windows, doors
- group 2: sliding windows and sliding doors
- group 3: roller shutters
- group 4: grid elements (fixed / movable)
The 7 resistance classes
- WK = resistance class according to DIN V ENV 1627:2011
- WK (old) = resistance class according to DIN V ENV 1627:1999
- WZ = resistance time
WK
WK (old)
WZ
Perpetrator type / approach
RC 1N 1)
WK 1
none
Attempted break-in with physical force such as kicking, jumping against, pushing up or similar.
The windows have only very low burglary protection.
RC 2N 1)
WK 2
3 min
The opportunist also tries to break open the window with simple tools such as screwdrivers, pliers and wedges,
pliers and wedges to break open the window. The windows have a low average burglary protection.
RC 2
WK 2
3 min
The opportunist also tries to break open the window with simple tools such as screwdrivers, pliers and wedges,
pliers and wedges to break open the window. The windows have a low average burglary protection.
RC 3
WK 3
5 min
The perpetrator additionally tries to gain entry with a second screwdriver and a cow foot.
The windows have a high level of burglary protection.
RC 4
WK 4
10 min
The experienced perpetrator also uses sawing and percussion tools - e.g., a chipping axe,
chisel, hammer and chisel - as well as a cordless drill. The windows have a very high burglary protection.
RC 5
WK 5
15 min
The very experienced offender additionally uses power tools e.g. a drill,
jigsaw or reciprocating saw and angle grinder with a max. disc Ø of 125 mm. The windows have a very, very high burglary protection.
RC 6
WK 6
20 min
The very experienced perpetrator additionally uses power tools such as e.g.
drill, jigsaw or reciprocating saw and angle grinder with a max. disc Ø; of 230 mm. The windows have an extremely high burglary protection.
1) The suffix "N" for the resistance classes "RC 1 N" and "RC 2 N" stands for "normal" and means, and means that normal glass without attack-resistant properties can be used here.
