In-person participants at the 2023 Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Annual Conference had the opportunity to experience several different types of hardware and watch demonstrations of various FGIA document tests at seven stations. “Being able to touch some of the samples and see it live really increases comprehension,” said Richard Dean (Ultrafabhttps://www.ultrafab.com/), who provided the demonstration at the AAMA 701/702 weatherstrip station. “A lot of the people are hands-on learners. We’re happy to be able to provide that experience.”
AAMA/WDMA TB 23, Clarification of the Definition of a Window Opening Control Device (WOCD) The AAMA/WDMA TB23 clarifies the definition of a Window Opening Control Device (WOCD) and provides an understanding of a WOCD’s function. This station had three windows: two featuring WOCDs and one with limiting devices. Station visitors were invited to test their knowledge on which were actually WOCDs.
AAMA 906, Specification for Sliding Door and Lift and Slide Roller Assemblies The AAMA 906 evaluates the performance and durability of rollers used in the operation of sliding doors and lift and slide doors. This station had a test rig to test operating forces on samples of sliding door rollers.
AAMA 902, Voluntary Specification for Sash Balances The AAMA 902 provides rating criteria and test procedures for qualifying sash balances to two performance levels and six Maximum Applied Force (MAF) Classifications. This station included a video showing test procedures.
AAMA 901, Voluntary Specification for Rotary & Linear Operators in Window Applications AAMA 901 covers procedures, materials and performance criteria for determining the durability of gear type rotary and linear operating devices used for opening and closing casement, awning, jalousie and other similar types of windows. This station demonstrated how the window operators are tested and provided examples of operators before and after testing.