Locks and hinges
Eurofins Expert Services is an independent and accredited expert in the testing and inspection activities related to the product approval of locks and hinges.
We also operate as a notified body for several materials. This allows us to provide comprehensive services related to CE markings, product approvals and quality control.
Accredited and authorised testing
We operate as notified body 0809, as per the European Construction Products Regulation, and as testing laboratory T001 accredited by the Finnish Accreditation Service FINAS in terms of lock solutions.
Read more about our accreditations
Lock testing
- Durability tests of mechanical and electric lock cases
- Durability tests of emergency and panic exits
- Various bolt strength tests
- Locating key strength tests
- Bolt operation strength tests
- Lock durability tests done with a key
- Neutral salt spray tests
- Temperature tests
- Various striker plate strength tests
- Vandalism tests on the opening devices of emergency and panic exits
- Monitoring and reporting of practical burglary tests in accordance with the standard SFS 5970 (not accredited)
Hinge testing
- Loading tests in a door frame
- Determination of static friction
- Deformation measurement
- Overloading tests
- Hinge cutting tests
