Types of fittings for plastic windows. Fittings for plastic windows Which fittings are best for a PVC window

Tsugunov Anton Valerievich

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You should worry about the quality of the devices that open and close the doors and ensure tightness in advance. We have collected information about popular manufacturers and compiled a rating of the best of the best. They also told us what types of fittings are available and what to look for when choosing them.

How window fittings work

The standard set consists of 3 nodes:

  • loop group;
  • locking structure;
  • mechanism for turning the sash.

It is also distinguished by the method of opening:

  • Swivel - equipped with a vertical suspension, opens the window.
  • Folding - changes the position of the sash up or down.
  • Tilt and turn - the position of the sash is adjusted by turning the handle: in one mode it opens in the usual way, in another it tilts.
  • Middle-hung with horizontal suspension - allows you to open the sash 180°. This model is needed for openings of non-standard configuration (oval, round).
  • The transom is a more complex mechanism than the previous ones. There are 3 opening methods: using a central locking lock and an internal opening limiter, a lever system, and installing an electric drive for remote control.

Note: turning fittings are good for balcony doors, tilting fittings are good for attic window openings, and tilting and turning fittings are good for rooms.

Components

The equipment of PVC windows consists of many parts combined into complex mechanisms. Let's look at its main types.

Turn limiter

Needed to fix the sash in the extreme open position.

Latch

Prevents the window from swinging open in the wind or strong draft. Latches can be mortise, overhead, mechanical, magnetic corner, or roller.

They are placed on visible parts of the fittings for decoration.

Element for lifting a sagging sash

Reduces the load when open and removes pressure from window hinges when closed.

Folding scissors

They help install the tilt-and-turn sashes in the position specified by the position of the window handle. The mechanism increases comfort, but you cannot turn the handles when the sash is open: this is a serious test for the mechanism.

Children's castle

Prevents preschoolers from accessing the window opening. It is placed inside the window handle or attached to the sash or frame.

Turn blocker

Prevents the window from opening more than necessary. The functions are similar to those performed by a child lock.

Multi-point lock

Usually consists of several constipations. Both the crossbar type and the latch type are used.

Traditional latches, pins, and hooks also belong to locking hardware.

Pen

The standard set includes a screw with fastening, an overlay and the handle itself. The materials are plastic, metal, wood. In addition to stationary ones, manufacturers produce removable handles. Some are equipped with a lock. There are anti-burglary handles that have a built-in mechanism that blocks the window if you try to get inside from the street.

They conserve heat and provide the sash with reliable contact with the window profile. They resist deformation well, are elastic, and come in different colors and cross-sections. Made from modified plastic, rubber, rubber.

Brush seals, which combine a polypropylene-coated woven base with silicone-treated bristles, are popular in sliding windows.

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Loops

They have several variations:

  • Overheads can be detachable or one-piece, as well as rotary or tilt-and-turn.
  • There are anti-burglary ones with special plates that cannot be disassembled when the sash is closed.
  • There are screw-in hinges on threaded pins.
  • Inconspicuous loop designs are appreciated by lovers of stylish interiors. Elements of such hinges are not visible from the front side of the window. Invisible hinges seriously improve thermal protection.

Trunnions and strips

They are small constipations and serve as part of the locking mechanism. Their task is to engage the parts when turning the handle, ensuring normal contact between the sash and the window frame.

Angle switch

Participates in locking the window sash from the corners, moving it to the tilt-and-turn position. The material is particularly strong steel. Anti-vandal corner switches reliably protect against burglary.

Constipation

Their task is to open, close, and fold back the doors. There are basic, intermediate and additional.

Rollers

Needed for smooth movement of sliding window sashes, they consist of wheels with fastenings. They are made of nylon, metal, plastic, but rubber ones are more convenient and do not make noise.

Stops

Installed on the window sill or handle so as not to damage the sash when opening. There are metal with rubber lining, plastic, equipped with a magnet, permanent and temporary.

Ventilation valves

These are ventilators that remove stale air. The inlet valve prevents the formation of condensation.

Note: the cost of reliable equipment reaches 15% of the price of a window unit.

How not to make a mistake in choosing

Fittings of mediocre quality will not last long, because PVC windows are used intensively and are opened and closed many times every day. What you need to do to avoid regretting your purchase later:

  • Decide for yourself which method of opening the doors in a particular case will be optimal.
  • Measure the parameters of the window and choose a set of fittings that corresponds to the obtained dimensions.
  • Buy products with the brand of a company with a good reputation.
  • Choose components made from quality materials. Do not be seduced by cheap plastic parts: their service life is short. It's better to stick with metal kits.
  • Make sure that there are no burrs on the parts; the metal parts must be perfectly smooth and even.
  • Make sure that the parts have at least 2 holes for fastening.

Note: a large variety of decorative overlays with a limited choice of fittings itself should alert you: there is a high probability that the product has flaws that need to be disguised.

The best fittings for plastic windows: manufacturer ratings

Sophisticated buyers choose products from manufacturers with a good reputation. Although their product is more expensive, in the future it will cost much less than expensive repairs. The well-known phrase about the miser who pays twice is still relevant today.

Note: you can find the brand name by slightly opening the window sash: usually the markings are applied to the steel parts of the equipment.

Roto

The German brand Roto produces a wide range of reliable fittings. There is the possibility of not only complete, but also partial configuration: someone needs an alarm or anti-burglary devices, while others are interested in child safety units.

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Advantages of Roto products:

  • 10-year warranty service;
  • reinforced anti-corrosion coating;
  • The reversal unit deserves attention, helping to wash windows without any problems.

Disadvantage: some models are designed only for windows weighing no more than 80 kg.

Reviews

Denis K.: “Indeed, the quality is real - German. Disadvantages - this is not about Roto. I have comparison experience. 5 years ago we were seduced by the low price, a year later everything had to be changed, the purchase turned out to be from China. After its replacement, the Roto equipment has been in service at the dacha for 4 years, and the same was installed in the apartment.”

Sweet22: “All windows have Rotov products installed. Of course, it is more expensive, but it works great: not harsh and not too soft. It’s been working in the kitchen for three years without any notice, in the bedroom for five years.”

Maco

The fittings of this Austrian manufacturer are in constant demand for the following reasons:

  • elegant look;
  • 6 levels of burglary protection;
  • variability of window frame positions when moving;
  • protection of windows from accidental damage due to careless handling;
  • 10 years warranty;
  • smooth operation of all mechanisms;
  • mandatory presence of a microlift;
  • The wax included in the outer coating reliably protects against corrosion processes.

Vadim Vladimirovich: "Miser pays twice. To prevent this from happening, I recommend the Maco brand.”

The brand is known for high-quality products that are used for windows in luxury housing. The respectable company Veka, one of the recognized manufacturers of PVC windows, equips them with fittings from this particular company. Each of its elements is produced in Germany.

Main advantages:

  • the ability to change the height of the sash position and rotate it in any direction;
  • 7, not 5, as usual, pressure points make the window completely sealed;
  • the maximum load reaches 1.5 tons - this is an eloquent confirmation of the highest defensive ability against the actions of intruders;
  • compatible with windows of non-standard configuration.
  • high price;
  • the need for service every six months.
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What are the principles for choosing fittings for plastic windows?

In our analysis we will proceed from the following premises:

1. In reality, fittings from the most prestigious and reputable brands differ in cost from fittings from “second-tier” brands (Turkish, Chinese with German brand names, etc.) by 300-400 rubles. This is the cost of that bottle of vodka, which you will have to give to a master every six months so that he can “correct” your windows.

Moreover, this difference is constantly decreasing. The cost of labor in Asian countries is growing; in terms of energy consumption and hardware and administrative costs, they are already ahead of the West.

Conclusion: saving on accessories is stupid. As the British say, “...we are not rich enough to buy cheap things.” We put the price criterion in last place in importance.

Window fittings production line in Turkey

2. You should be at least a little familiar with the production culture of certain companies. It is no secret that many Western companies in the 90s, in pursuit of profit, began to move their production to other countries, incl. in Russia.

Despite the assurances that the branches will be certified at the parent enterprises, and that Western specialists will control the technical processes, this is hard to believe.

Please note: accessories from well-known brands that reach domestic consumers are, in fact, produced in domestic sources, and the quality is even worse than Turkish or Chinese products. Moreover, based on documents, price or appearance, it is quite difficult to distinguish it from one made in Germany or Austria. The difference is revealed later, during the operation stage.

Conclusion: you need to buy accessories from those manufacturers about whom it is known for certain that they did not export their production to other countries. Or at least those who were actually able to establish quality control of their products in Russia, China, etc.

3. It is naive to assume that hardware products from leading German and Austrian manufacturers differ greatly in quality from each other. It cannot be that two enterprises operate in neighboring cities, sell their products in the same market and at the same time do not exchange experience or copy what a competitor offers.

Conclusion: The consumer’s choice can only be influenced by nuances determined by the traditions of the hardware manufacturer, its experience in a particular market, and other seemingly minor points.

The basis is a full set of functions expected from a tilt-and-turn window, beautiful appearance, durability, ease of adjustment and operation - this is inherent in the products of all leading manufacturers.

It is these nuances that we will pay attention to.

Accessories for Rublyovka

Fittings made in Germany Siegenia-Aubi

The Russian luxury buyer rarely lives in an apartment building. As a rule - in a cottage. Experts recommend for arranging windows in a prestigious house.

The main argument: the high flexibility of this system: it can be equipped with a window of the most complex shape: triangular, oval, etc. It’s no secret that cottages are often built according to individual and sometimes very bizarre designs.

Other advantages of this fittings: it is produced exclusively in Germany; its quality is impeccable. It is durable, although it requires service (lubrication) approximately every six months. But I think this is not a problem for the owner of the cottage.

Many parts for the left and right wings are interchangeable - it will be more difficult for installers to blame their problems on the fact that “now there is no such thing in the warehouse, we will come and change it later, but for now we will put this one in.” Yes, and planned repairs will be painless.

Siegenia-Aubi fittings are ideal for luxury developments

For those who are concerned about security, Siegenia-Aubi is among the most difficult fittings to crack: its “defensive” elements can withstand a record load of 1.5 tons (usually this figure does not exceed 600 kg).

And for those who are afraid of drafts, we can inform you that the design has seven pressure points on the sash to the frame instead of the standard five.

In terms of price, Siegenia-Aubi is in the higher segment, but, let's say, this is not the most expensive fittings on the Russian market. There are also more expensive ones, and in domestic prices, quality and price exist as if in different dimensions, without touching each other.

Summary: Siegenia-Aubi is No. 1 for wealthy Russians who want to equip the windows of their cottage with good fittings.

For the normal elite

Austrian fittings MACO INVISIBLE

But our wealthy compatriot spends the second half of his day in his prestigious office. And he can live not in a cottage, but in an elite high-rise building - a settlement, as they now say.

Without at all detracting from the merits of Siegenia-Aubi, experts often recommend for such options (prestigious office, settlement).

Cause: a wide range of different options that will ensure a comfortable stay in a room with windows equipped with such fittings.

Its advantages:

  • Easy closing function
  • Up to six degrees of burglary protection
  • Final wax coating of parts providing increased anti-corrosion resistance
  • Presentable appearance
  • All kinds of limiters, protection against impact on the jamb, micro-lifting of the sash when closing, multi-position designs for ventilation

Experts point out only one major drawback of MACO fittings: some difficulty in self-adjustment compared to German models. But, obviously, for an office, the durability of equipment is more important than if everyone who is not too lazy to climb on any occasion to “debug” a complex design that is very sensitive to inept intervention.

All MACO fittings are produced at two factories in Austria.

Summary: MASO fittings - No. 1 for office premises and prestigious multi-apartment housing. In terms of price characteristics, it occupies one of the first positions. But she's worth it!

For the middle class

Winkhaus fittings - German brand

What should an average city dweller, let’s say, a skilled worker with a good salary, a small entrepreneur, a manager who is valued at work, an official, do, if he wants to install a window with reliable, but not too expensive fittings in his apartment?

Answer: . The oldest hardware company produces products for every taste and budget - from very prestigious to quite budget ones. What speaks in its favor is that, according to expert estimates, it is the only one that was able to establish production in Russia, but according to German standards.

There are modifications Winkhaus proPilot, which are cheaper in price than Turkish models, but higher in quality and functionality. When analyzing the market, we found enterprises that are ready to supply Winkhaus fittings in bulk for 600 rubles. It is clear that these are some basic configurations with a minimum set of options, but this is one and a half times cheaper than Turkish fittings!

Not to mention durability. There are testimonies of people who operated Winkhaus for ten years without service. And they would have used it longer if the window had not broken.

Perhaps Winkhaus is inferior to Siegenia-Aubi in terms of elasticity and MASO - in terms of softness and number of options. But installing a plastic window and forgetting about it for 10 years means a lot in domestic conditions!

Summary: WinkHaus – No. 1 for a person with average capabilities. Moreover, if these capabilities continue to grow, then a person will simply need to switch from one Winkhaus model to another: from proPilot to autoPilot, and then, as ultra-modern modifications of ActivPilot are introduced into the domestic market, one can safely switch to them.

From a marketing point of view, full coverage of the entire price range is the most important advantage of Winkhaus, making it the No. 1 brand on the Russian market. He builds a consumer pipeline; scores goals all over the place.

For those who don't have to choose

Turkish fittings Kale

But not everyone in Russia enjoys the right to choose.

What happens if, say, the authorities of a large city decide to resettle pensioners from a depressed central area somewhere on the outskirts, and open shopping and entertainment complexes in the center? And he transfers the order for the construction of a new microdistrict “for grandmothers and grandchildren” to some Turkish construction company? And she, in turn, orders accessories from someone who is closer, who is related?

In most cases, it turns out to be “closer and dearer”. Or simply Kale, as it is already commonly called in the vast expanses of 1/6 of the land. Its fittings are simple and reliable. Cheap. It is easy to install. And it was made quite conscientiously. It may not have a multi-position micro-ventilation option, but it won’t draft like a chimney on blizzard February evenings.

Summary: Kale is #1 for those who don't have to choose. It goes not only to new buildings. Currently, we are capturing the widest market, cooperating with many companies producing profiles and installing them throughout Russia.

And don't be afraid of this! If you are a modest Soviet pensioner and are not afraid that your diamond necklace with pearl pendants will be taken from your home, then you do not need fittings with six degrees of protection. And Kale has everything else!

Market outsiders

ROTO fittings - for domestic consumers, produced in Russia

Obviously, the famous company overdid it, opening, in the pursuit of profitability, a dozen factories in all parts of the world. Including in China and Russia. And having failed to establish control over the quality of products produced in the branches.

As a result, it is impossible to buy a real ROTO in the Russian Federation, and there are such reviews about Chinese and domestic crafts that it is embarrassing to even remember.

In addition, when the author of these lines tried to find out the price of the company’s products, the remaining unknown manager quoted an amount 1.5 times greater than the cost of a purebred German Siegenia. Perhaps many copywriters suffer from excessive suspiciousness, but still, it seems that this is not entirely the case. This is more like a case where they are trying to take the consumer for a sucker.

“Personnel decides everything!” - Grandfather Stalin used to say. And he was right. One such response from one such manager can cost the company its place in the market.

Fittings for PVC windows are complex elements that contain numerous details. Thanks to them, the window opens and closes and fits tightly to the frame. Of course, all components of the fittings for PVC windows must be of high quality, since in everyday life you have to open and close the window quite often.

What kind of fittings exist?

High-quality PVC window fittings are a guarantee of its long and high-quality service. Each of the existing elements performs its own function.

Turn limiter

The main task of this element is to fix the window in the open extreme position. It can be installed in combination with an additional brake.

Turn limiter for plastic windows

Latch

Thanks to it, the sash is not able to swing open when there is a strong wind outside. Latches can be overhead, mortise, mechanical or magnetic. But you can see what the latch for a pvc Leroy Merlin balcony door looks like

Latch for plastic windows

Decorative overlays

These fittings are located in a visible place and allow you to give the window structure an original appearance. When the manufacturer offers a wide selection of linings, but the range of accessories is poor, this indicates low quality of the product, as well as the presence of defects that should be masked. To find out more about what the fittings for plastic windows and doors look like in detail, you can see

Decorative overlays

Part for lifting a sagging sash

Thanks to it, it is possible to reduce the overall load on the window, which is caused by a heavy sash. It doesn’t matter at all whether the window is open. In addition, the type of fittings under consideration relieves pressure from the hinges when the window structure is in the closed position. But this video will help you understand.

Part for lifting a sagging sash on plastic windows

Folding scissors

They serve for comfortable use of the window. Folding scissors facilitate the installation of turn-and-tilt window structures in the open position, which corresponds to the window handle. If your window has scissors, then changing the position of the handle when the sash is open or closed should not occur. Otherwise, all accessories will cease to function. But this will help you understand how to set up the fittings for winter mode on plastic windows.

Folding scissors

Children's castle

Thanks to it, children have limited access to the window opening. Its installation is carried out in the window handle or on the sash. Thus, if a child opens a window, it will not open completely or the “ventilation” mode will simply be set. Here's how to adjust a plastic balcony door yourself, and how to do it yourself. indicated

Children's castle

Turn blocker

This element prevents the window from opening wider than possible. The functions of the lock are similar to those of a child lock. Although it is a variation of it.

Turn blocker

Multi-point lock

Its design assumes the presence of one or more constipations. They can be transom or non-transom. Locking hardware also includes latches, hooks and pins.

Multi-point lock

Window handle

The standard design of this element involves the presence of a screw with fastening, a decorative lining and the handle itself. To make a window handle, materials such as plastic, aluminum, brass or wood can be used. This hardware is available in a wide variety of colors. There are also handles with anti-burglary function.

Window handle

Their design assumes the presence of a special mechanism, due to which the opening of the window is blocked due to external influence. The handles can be removable, with a lock or a burglar-proof button. But how effective and good it is can be seen in the article at the link.

Seals

Due to these elements, a tight fit of the bet to the profile is achieved and heat is retained. Seals can be of various types.

Seals for plastic windows

Most often they are distinguished by material into the following types:

  • brush – contain a polypropylene layer on the profile;
  • rubber x are distinguished by elasticity, flexibility and a wide choice of colors;
  • silicone;
  • chloroprene;
  • plastic.

Window hinges

More often today, the overhead type of hinges is chosen for PVC structures. They can be one-piece or detachable type, rotary and anti-burglary. You can also buy screw-in hinges today. They are installed on threaded pins.

Window hinges

But the installation of hidden snowstorms is carried out so that they are not visible. Hidden products have a long service life, and also allow you to open the sash 180 degrees.

Trunnions and strips

These are small latches that are part of the locking mechanism. Thanks to them, adhesion of parts is achieved when the elements are rotated. In addition, it is possible to achieve a tight fit and clamping of the frame and sash.

Trunnions and strips for plastic windows

Angle switch

Its task is to achieve movement of the locking mechanism through the corner. Curved steel is used to make it.

Corner switch for plastic windows

Constipation

Locks for plastic windows

Rollers

They are needed for sliding window structures. They are presented in the form of a kind of “road”, due to which the smooth movement of the valves is achieved. Their design assumes the presence of wheels with fastening. Wheels can be made from metal, plastic, rubber or nylon. Rubber wheels remain the most convenient in terms of use. Their work occurs in silent mode.

Rollers for plastic windows

Stops

If we talk about classic elements, they have the form of a lining on the floor or handle, due to which it is possible to prevent damage. They can be metal or plastic.

Ventilation valves

These are special ventilators, thanks to which it is possible to evacuate stagnant air in the room. The supply valve for PVC windows prevents condensation from forming.

Ventilation valves

mosquito net

The classic option remains the frame design. Its fastening can be done rigidly or mounted in the opening using special hooks. If the mesh dimensions are large, then loops are provided for its installation. There is also an option for a mosquito net with adhesive tape. It will be enough for the whole season. But what kind of maco fittings for plastic windows are there, and how the adjustment occurs, you can see

mosquito net

Window sills

This element of PVC construction plays an important role in creating an attractive appearance of the window structure. In addition, window sills also perform thermal insulation functions. For their manufacture, wood, plastic, chipboard, MDF, and stone can be used.

Window sills

If we consider aluminum structures, this is the most budget option. But their installation is practically not carried out inside the house. But you can see how the window sill is installed on plastic windows

Slopes

Their installation is considered mandatory, as they give a finished look to the window opening. This should include platbands, which are overhead strips. They are placed between the structure profile and the wall. For the manufacture of platbands, materials similar to those for slopes are used.

Low tide

This is a special device that is mounted outside. Its task is to ensure that the integrity of the window waterproofing is not compromised. The installation is carried out directly under the window outside the pool. The most common materials for producing castings are copper, steel, plastic, aluminum and ceramics.

Adjustment

When the existing fittings have been installed on a PVC window, it is worthwhile to adjust them using tools. This process follows the standard scheme:

  1. Remove decorative caps from the required fittings.
  2. Tighten or loosen the adjustment screws until the problem is completely corrected.

If the installation process of the window sash was carried out incorrectly in the upper and lower parts, then adjustment is carried out using the screws of the upper and lower hinges. In this case, the top bolt is tightened and the bottom bolt is loosened. The sash horizontal adjustment is carried out gradually. You need to give the two screws a couple of turns and then check to see if they are positioned correctly.

But you can see how to adjust the plastic balcony door to the pressure

Video of window fittings adjustment:

When the sash does not fit tightly to the frame, its position must be adjusted using screws located at the bottom of the hinges. To adjust the fit of the window to the frame, it is worth loosening or tightening the trunnions.

Fittings for PVC windows are important mechanisms, without which the structure will not be able to fully function. You should choose only high-quality products, because this is the only way to guarantee the uninterrupted operation of the window and its long service life.

And if you are replacing doors after glass, there is a way to reduce the cost of the task, they will help you with this.

Installation of plastic windows also involves the use of certain fittings created specifically for this type of metal-plastic products. Most often, window manufacturers also make fittings for them, so if you purchase window products from a certain company, then it is logical to buy the fasteners from that particular brand.

The fittings must meet a number of requirements and have high quality and aesthetic characteristics: only in this case will it last a long time and without complaints. In this article we will consider the issue of choosing high-quality fittings for plastic windows. In addition, we will give a short overview of the manufacturers that deserve the greatest consumer attention. It is also worth understanding using fittings.

Description

Plastic window fittings are quite complex structures consisting of a large number of elements. In some fittings, the number of components reaches up to a hundred.

Fasteners and other elements are essential for the normal functioning of plastic windows. After all, sometimes several times a day you have to open and close the doors, set them to ventilation mode: the fittings must perform all these manipulations without any complaints or breakdowns.

All fittings are created on a modular basis and include the following main elements:

  • loop groups: upper and lower;
  • mechanical constipation;
  • rotating mechanism.

The material from which it is made is very important for the normal functioning of the fittings. Experts recommend choosing steel and aluminum as the most durable options.

Kinds

Let's find out what types of hardware mechanisms for plastic windows are on the market, and what features they have.

  • Rotating with vertical suspension

This is the most commonly used type of mechanism. It is also the simplest. Fittings of this type are found in every second plastic window in our country.

Rotary

This type of fastening allows the window sash to rotate 180 degrees. Moreover, the sash can remain in this position for as long as desired: there is no danger of sagging. But even if sagging does form, everything can be returned to its original position by simple adjustment.

This option has additional protection against burglary, so it is especially relevant on the first floors and in office premises. In addition, this type of mechanism is suitable for window openings of any size and shape, including such unusual shapes as elliptical and round.

Turn blocker

  • Plastic linings

This is more of a decorative than a functional element. Plastic linings perform an aesthetic function and serve to give the window integrity, completeness and strict elegance.

Plastic linings

Be careful: if the seller advises you to buy more pads, it means that the fittings most likely have flaws that will have to be masked. But what kind of rubber seal there is for plastic windows, and what it is used for and how exactly is indicated

  • Mechanism for correcting sagging sash

A defect such as a sagging window sash is common, and it does not mean that the product was purchased of poor quality. Typically, sagging is the result of the sheer weight of the sash.

Mechanism for correcting sagging sash

A mechanism to correct this deficiency helps reduce the load on the sash when it is in the open position. Moreover, the pressure is also removed from the hinges, which increases their durability. This element of fittings must be in stock: when purchasing, pay attention to this point.

  • Folding scissors

This element ensures ease of use of a plastic window. Scissors securely fix the sash in a certain position, synchronizing this position with the movements of the handle.

Folding scissors

Attention: if folding scissors are included in the window package, then it is forbidden to pull the handle and change its position when the sash is slightly open or fully open. Such carelessness often leads to the failure of all window fittings, the purchase and installation of which will then result in a lot of hassle and extra costs.

  • Children's castle

This element will be useful for those families in which little naughty children are growing up. The lock will not allow children to open the sash and fall out through the window. It should be noted that the lock does not cause any inconvenience when using it, since it is built into the handle and is practically invisible.

Children's castle

These are the main elements of fittings that are currently used most often. However, he will note that the progress and development of science does not stand still: window technologies are also developing. Therefore, it is likely that after some time new elements will be invented that provide even greater comfort when using windows. For example, in Europe, electric windows have already been developed, which makes all the fittings automated. Using the remote control, you can open/close the window and set it for ventilation.

Special mechanisms have already been created that can notify their owner of an unauthorized attempt to break into a window.

Review

Let's give a short overview of the best companies producing accessories for plastic windows today.

  • Roto

This German company produces products of increased reliability and durability. Roto fittings will last a long time and without complaints. Today it is the only manufacturer who is able to provide a ten-year guarantee on its products. The distinctive feature of the products of this brand is a special flat locking tongue device.

From the manufacturer Roto

  • Maco

This brand comes from Austria. The manufacturer offers mainly the most popular types of mechanisms: rotary and tilt-and-turn. Fittings from Mako are always hidden, which does not spoil the aesthetic properties of the window.

From the manufacturer Maco

In addition, this company offers devices that protect windows from burglary: with five or even more degrees of protection. For those who want to learn more about Mako fittings for plastic windows, you should go to

  • Aubi

As the name implies, this company is of German origin. Fittings here can be purchased not only from common aluminum, but also plastic and even wood. It is also worthy of attention that the mechanisms of this manufacturer can be adjusted not only in height, but also varied to the right and left. The sash, accordingly, can also be fixed in any of the designated positions.

From the manufacturer Aubi

  • Winkhaus

Also a German manufacturer, and like all representatives of this nationality, it is distinguished by a thoughtful and careful approach to detail. Therefore, the fittings of this brand are known for their logical quality and thoughtfulness. The company can boast that the adjustment mechanisms of their products are simple and convenient due to the special structure of the lifting rollers.

But what anti-burglary fittings exist for plastic windows, and how to choose them correctly, is indicated

Several important nuances that will allow you to choose the best window fittings.

Please note the product warranty period. This is the most important nuance - it clearly demonstrates the reliability and quality of the mechanism. The best German brands can provide a 10-year warranty on their products.

Check whether the fastenings are airtight: this determines whether the windows will let in cold air from the street or not.

Good fittings should provide a high level of sound insulation.

Aesthetic properties are also important. The overall impression of the windows also depends on the appearance of the fittings. The best mechanisms are hidden: they are not visible at all.

The fittings must also provide protection against unauthorized entry through the window. This fact becomes especially relevant if the apartment is on the ground floor.

You may also be interested in information about what kind exists and which one is best to choose.

Care and operation

In order for the fitting mechanisms to serve for a long time without breaking down or requiring replacement, we advise you to familiarize yourself with a few simple recommendations.

If you have turned the handle to its extreme position, you should not try to turn it even further - you can damage the entire mechanism. Often such persistence leads to jamming of the handle, or even to its complete breakdown.

If you do not have an engineering education, or at least an idea of ​​the functioning of such complex systems, it is better not to try to disassemble the mechanism yourself. At best, you simply won’t be able to put it back together correctly, and at worst, you will damage it.

Do not turn the handle if at that moment the sash is in the half-open or open position.

To clean the mechanism, do not use abrasives.

This video will tell you what you need to know about window fittings:

We looked at the features of fittings for plastic windows. As you can see, the variety of modern models allows you to choose the most suitable option for any windows. With the help of our recommendations, you can provide the plastic windows in your apartment with reliable and durable mechanisms.

When ordering a plastic window, buyers pay attention to its functional and operational features - thermal insulation and sound insulation qualities, external data. Buyers are extremely rarely interested in the quality of window fittings.

Window fittings for a plastic window ensure the tightness of the window structure and reliable protection against burglary. Fittings account for about 15% of the cost of the structure itself, therefore the choice of such elements should be taken seriously.

Modern window fittings are a complex set of mechanisms and elements. The assembled structure must be wear-resistant, durable and reliable (it is allowed that only decorative elements are made of plastic, all other parts must be made of high-strength material).

What kind of fittings are there and what are their basic elements?

All the fittings that are installed in modern plastic windows are called perimeter.

Depending on the type of opening, various product kits are offered.

Perimeter fittings in the fitting groove along the perimeter of the sash. It can also be mounted in a window frame socket.

Window pins(adaptation of fittings) when closing windows, press the sash against the window frame in several places around the perimeter.

Important elements of the fittings are:

Locks are movable devices with built-in locking pins.

Hinges are connecting elements that ensure the closing and opening of windows - they connect the sash to the frame.

Handles and levers are elements that also serve to close and open the window frame.

Protective elements. These include: tilt blocker, opening limiter, sash rotation blocker. The slot ventilator is also of great importance - it is capable of holding the sash and allows you to create a gap 5 mm wide.

Read about triple glazing for plastic windows.

To find out how to improve sound insulation in an apartment, follow the link.

The variety of kitchen countertops is so great that choosing a countertop turns into real torture. is as important as its functionality: after all, it must fit into the overall interior of the kitchen.

Window fittings differ in the opening direction, opening method and application to sashes that have different weights.

According to opening methods, fittings are divided into:

  • rotary with horizontal placement of hinges;
  • rotary with vertical placement of hinges;
  • tilt and turn.

Anti-burglary fittings

This is a security element that will make it difficult for thieves to enter the apartment through the windows. Such fittings are equipped with special mushroom-shaped pins.

The trunnions cling to the anti-burglary strips and prevent the sash from being pressed out and lifted.

The basic set of anti-burglary fittings includes three steel pins.

Fittings for metal-plastic windows: overview of offers on the market

Below we will present brief characteristics of the most famous and widespread fittings on the domestic market.

Roto – Germany

The fittings for Roto plastic windows are reliable and durable. The German company is currently the only one who provides a ten year guarantee quality for its products. It also differs from analogues on the market in that it has a flat locking tongue.

Advantages of the Roto product:

  • when locking the window, much effort is not required due to reduced friction of the locking tongue;
  • the force on the locking parts is distributed over the entire contact surface.

Maco – Austria

The company produces hidden fittings for tilt-and-turn and rotary openings. Fittings for plastic Mako windows can improve the appearance of the window. It can also be used for external opening.

The range includes anti-burglary fittings, which provide greater protection against burglary when using additional pins. They perform two functions: locking and burglary protection.

Depending on the number of locking elements, the fittings has 6 degrees of protection.

Aubi – Germany

This company offers customers high-quality and reliable fittings for windows made of PVC, aluminum and wood.

The most important distinguishing feature of the company’s fittings is the use of a rolling roller with adjustment in three directions. It means that The device can be adjusted not only left or right, but also pulled up.

This mechanism does not require additional gaskets.

One of the company's leading developments was the sash lifting device. The fixing tenons are also patented, which secure the fittings in the fitting cutout before fastening with self-tapping screws.

Siegenia – Germany

Siegenia has been on the market since 1914, its products are distributed in different countries around the world. This is a universal product that can be installed on a wide variety of structures - from wooden windows to PVC windows.

It is also possible to install fittings on left- and right-hand windows. The company's assortment includes fittings for windows of non-standard design.

Winkhaus – Germany

Founded more than a hundred years ago (in 1854). Today, the products of the famous company are distributed in 40 countries around the world. The main difference between the company’s fittings is the ease of adjustment. This is achieved thanks to the special design of the rollers, which are located on the elements of the product.

It is possible to order tilt-and-slide structures of various types of opening.

Fittings can be used for a wide variety of designs, differing in size and configuration.

The presented products are of excellent quality. The buyer remains to make his choice.

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