Fornax fittings (fornax), replacement/repair of Fornax fittings (fornax) in St. Petersburg (St. Petersburg)

Date updated: 02/28/2021 14:35:28 7397 Share:

Author of the article: Vinogradov Dmitry Alekseevich

*Review of the best according to the editors of simplerule.ru. About the selection criteria. This material is subjective in nature, does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before purchasing, consultation with a specialist is required.

Not only the practicality and appearance of window systems, but also the durability of the structure, as well as protection against burglary from third parties, directly depends on the quality of the fittings. Good components make using the window as simple, convenient and functional as possible, and also offer additional options - for example, multi-stage micro-ventilation or wide possibilities for adjusting the height and degree of pressure of the sashes.

What is Fornax fittings (fornax)

The “window revolution” took place in 1935, when production of tilt-and-turn fittings (windows) began on an industrial scale in Germany at the Roto Frank enterprise.

Swivel and tilt-and-turn fittings are installed on windows and balcony doors. With its help, you can open a window or door (swivel position) or place it in a tilt position (recline position), limited by the stroke of the scissors. As a rule, when closing a sash (door) using fittings, it is necessary to overcome the resistance of the seal.

Accessories for plastic windows can be divided into categories:

— for rotary wings (doors)

— for swing-and-turn sashes (doors)

— for folding (fanlight) sashes (doors)

Rating of window fittings manufacturers

We have selected for our review the 10 best manufacturers of window fittings, which are known in many countries around the world. Our rating includes companies that produce reliable, durable, convenient and practical mechanisms and components for various types of window systems - from traditional metal-plastic to natural wood windows of any size, shape and configuration. When selecting manufacturers, not only the company’s experience in the global market was taken into account, but also the best balance between cost and product quality.

ROTO

Rating: 5.0

ROTO is a German manufacturer of window fittings, known far beyond the borders of its native country. The reason for the popularity of the company's products lies in uncompromising quality and reliability, a wide range of mechanisms and components, as well as affordable cost. ROTO fittings have been known on the domestic market since 1995.

Today the company produces 10 collections of fittings for window and door systems of all known types. The most common and popular series of mechanisms is ROTO NT. It is these components that can be found on more than 80% of metal-plastic windows in Russia. The components are characterized by high durability and reliability, and thanks to the additional nickel-plating, they receive increased resistance to corrosion.

Among other widows of ROTO components, the following collections can be noted:

1. NT designo (same as NT, but with hidden hinges).
2. Patio (three product lines - for stained glass windows, parallel folding doors and window systems).
3. GT (separate fittings for pivoting sashes).
4. AluVersion (for aluminum door and window systems).

Today, ROTO is one of the generally recognized world leaders in the production of high-quality and functional window fittings, which continues to conquer new markets.

We recommend ROTO fittings due to their reliability, versatility and wide functionality.

Interesting Facts:

1. In 2008, the ROTO company built a new plant in Noginsk, which produces components for the needs of the Russian and CIS markets.
2. Wilhelm Frank (founder of the ROTO company) was the first in the world to invent a tilt-and-turn window mechanism, which was the beginning of a successful business in this area.
3. Thanks to unified elements, any window equipped with ROTO fittings can be equipped with additional mechanisms without dismantling old components.

MACO

Rating: 4.9

The Austrian manufacturer of window and door fittings MACO is confidently conquering the domestic market thanks to high product quality, reliability and affordable cost. Despite the fact that the company has been known in EU countries since 1947, the brand gained popularity in Russia in the early 2000s. After a successful debut in the Russian Federation, a company plant opens, which should cover the demand for high-quality window fittings throughout Russia.

For the European and Russian markets, MACO produces several types of window fittings. The most popular product line is MULTI-MATIC. These are reliable and functional fittings for rotary and tilt-and-turn systems. No less popular is the Rail-System line, which is designed for sliding window and door systems.

We should also highlight the collection of Emotion handles, which not only differ in different styles and colors, but also have built-in locking devices and locks for safe and secure closing of the window.

One of the indicators of the reliability of the fittings is a 10-year factory warranty, provided that the window is opened and closed at least 8 times daily, which is equivalent to 30,000 cycles of operation of the mechanism.

The optimal balance between cost, quality and product range allows MACO window fittings to occupy one of the worthy positions in our rating.

Interesting Facts:

1. MACO fittings are a universal solution for any metal-plastic and wooden windows.
2. MACO is one of the few companies that opened its factory in the Russian Federation to supply accessories exclusively for the Russian market.
3. The company's factories have at their disposal more than 40 thousand pieces of equipment, which include melting, foundry, galvanizing lines, as well as other machines and installations to ensure a full production cycle.

Siegenia-Aubi

Rating: 4.8

Siegenia is a legendary German company founded in 1914. Over more than 100 years of history, a small manufactory has grown into one of the largest manufacturers of window fittings in the EU. Joining forces with the Aubi company in 19998 created the new Siegenia-Aubi brand, which absorbed only the best qualities from both companies.

Since 2004, 2 lines of accessories from Siegenia-Aubi have appeared on the Russian market - TITAN AF and TITAN IP. Both collections have a high level of quality, practicality and functionality. The only key difference between them is that the IP series has a modular design and can be installed not on finished windows, but on blanks (on a profile), which reduces the final cost of the window system.

Uncompromising German quality, proven reliability and long service life have allowed Siegenia-Aubi window fittings to take one of the leading places in our rating.

Interesting Facts:

1. Siegenia-Aubi is perhaps the only company in its industry that has retained 100% German quality of its entire product range, without moving its factories to China, Turkey, the Russian Federation and other countries, concentrating production in Germany.
2. Favorite S-Line is the first commercially produced fitting (on sale since 1972), which made it possible to control the process of opening/closing a window by turning a single handle.
3. Siegenia-Aubi specialists helped in the development of the first Russian GOST 30777-2001, which regulates the parameters of turn-and-turn and tilt-and-turn window systems.

WINKHAUS

Rating: 4.7

The history of the German company WINKHAUS began in 1854 with the founding of a small family-owned manufactory. Today the company has 5 of its own factories in Germany and 8 subsidiaries in different countries of the world, including Austria, Ukraine, Poland, Spain, France, the Netherlands, the UK and Russia.

Specialists from our own design bureau are working to improve the product range and develop new types of reliable fittings for windows and doors.

Among the WINKHAUS product range, two of the most popular fitting lines can be distinguished – activPilot and proPilot. Both collections are designed for traditional tilt-and-turn windows. The mechanisms are highly reliable, durable and functional. The key difference is that the proPilot line is more compact in size, allowing the mechanisms to be installed even on systems with a narrow profile.

WINKHAUS also produces a large selection of mechanisms and components for systems with parallel displacement shutters and for aluminum windows.

We recommend WINKHAUS window fittings due to their high level of quality, wide range of products and reasonable prices.

Interesting Facts:

1. WINKHAUS is one of the few companies in the world that produces about 20 collections of fittings for various types of systems - from traditional tilt-and-turn windows to panoramic structures with large massive shutters.
2. WINKHAUS fittings comply not only with EU quality standards, but also with GOST requirements.
3. The entire concern is managed by the 5th generation of the family dynasty - Tilman and Sophie Winkhouse.

KALE

Rating: 4.6

KALE is a Turkish brand, well known in the market of the Russian Federation, the EU and other countries due to its high-quality and affordable products. The company produces a wide range of mechanisms and components for wooden, metal-plastic and aluminum windows of various types - from traditional tilt-and-turn structures to automated control systems.

The most popular and widespread collection of mechanisms is KALE Safir. This line includes all types of mechanisms for the full functioning of window systems, as well as special components that prevent the window from being broken into and opened by third parties from the outside.

For tilting and rotating systems, the company produces three separate collections of components - Sonora, Goksu and Duben, and for automated systems there is a line of Grena mechanisms.

A characteristic feature of the mechanisms is the silver color, which is achieved by applying zinc, chromium and a varnish layer to the metal surface. The coating not only protects components from corrosion and external influences, but also does not fade throughout its service life.

Quality control, product protection from counterfeiting, practicality, durability and affordable price - these criteria allowed KALE products to take their rightful place in our rating.

Interesting Facts:

1. During the production of KALE components, an automatic control system takes product samples every 15 minutes to check quality. If defects are detected, the entire batch is removed from the conveyor.
2. KALE is one of the few companies that protects its products from counterfeiting in a double way - with unique markings for each product and a branded hologram.
3. Window fittings have a universal design, which allows them to be used with equal efficiency on the left and right sides of the window.
4. The mechanisms are designed for sash weights up to 130 kg, which significantly expands their scope of application.

GRETSCH-UNITAS

Rating: 4.5

GRETSCH-UNITAS, or GU for short, is a well-known German manufacturer of window and door mechanisms of various types, operating since 1907. The history of the concern begins with the invention and production of window wind hooks and transoms with traction transmission. Today it is a large concern, focused primarily on cooperation with construction companies, but GRETSCH-UNITAS products are also available to the average buyer.

Under the GRETSCH-UNITAS brand, several types of mechanisms are produced for different window systems - from standard tilt-and-turn windows to accordion-type structures. The product catalog also includes parallel sliding mechanisms, components for opening transoms, decorative handles and much more.

We recommend GRETSCH-UNITAS as an innovative developer of reliable, high-quality and functional premium products for window systems of all types.

Interesting Facts:

1. GRETSCH-UNITAS is one of the few companies that, since its founding, has been exclusively engaged in window and door mechanisms and related components.
2. GRETSCH-UNITAS is the most innovative company in Europe in its category. The company has more than 500 patents for its own unique inventions.
3. The GRETSCH-UNITAS product range includes more than 100,000 elements, which allows you to select all the necessary components for any window or door system.

VORNE

Rating: 4.4

VORNE is a Turkish company that has been producing high-quality and reliable window fittings and related components for more than 30 years. Despite its rather young age (compared to well-known German or Austrian manufacturers), VORNE products are represented in more than 40 countries around the world, and sales markets are constantly expanding.

The most popular and widespread collection of components is Tilt First. The product line is represented by high-quality mechanisms with a high level of reliability. For example, reinforced hinges can withstand doors weighing up to 130 kg, and if necessary, windows are equipped with anti-burglary fittings. The company produces hinges of a universal design, which are not divided into “right” or “left”, but can be used for installation on any sash. In addition, they are equipped with polymer bushings that do not require lubrication and effectively dampen friction, reducing wear of metal elements.

In addition to fittings for PVC windows, components for wooden frames and aluminum systems are produced under the VORNE brand.

Thanks to the high quality of products, affordable prices and ambitious plans to conquer new markets, VORNE window fittings occupy a worthy place among other brands in our rating.

Interesting Facts:

1. The company is constantly reducing the amount of harmful emissions and increasingly using recycling technologies, minimizing the impact of production on the environment.
2. The company's products meet all international standards, and their quality is confirmed by European, Russian and Ukrainian certificates.
3. All visible elements of the mechanisms have a galvanic white coating, which not only provides protection against corrosion, but also gives the window an aesthetically attractive appearance.

FORNAX

Rating: 4.3

Inexpensive Turkish fittings FORNAX have been manufactured since 1990 on the basis of one of the largest regional enterprises, Yelken Kalip-As.

Under the FORNAX brand, all necessary components for PVC windows of various configurations, sliding systems and aluminum structures are manufactured.

One of the advantages of the products is an optimally selected range, without “extra” elements and an artificially “inflated” assortment. This allows you to select suitable fittings with minimal financial investment, and quickly install them on a specific window system. All elements have a universal design, which allows them to be installed on the left and right side of the window.

We recommend FORNAX fittings to all users who want high quality products with a long service life at competitive prices.

Interesting Facts:

1. FORNAX is one of the few brands of budget fittings that is not inferior in quality and reliability to well-known global companies from a more expensive price segment.
2. FORNAX fittings occupy one of the leading positions in Turkey in its product niche.
3. Each batch of fittings is tested for corrosion resistance, as well as for the number of operating cycles.

Schuko

Rating: 4.2

Schuko is a European manufacturer of window and door fittings, which occupies one of the leading positions in the EU markets and is popular in Russia. The company is engaged in its own developments in the field of hidden fittings and can boast of a line of innovative VarioTec components.

When developing its products, the company places the main emphasis on comfort, practicality, functionality and safety. Windows with Schuko components are easy to open and close, regardless of the weight of the sashes, and the hardware itself lasts at least 10-15 years. Various locking devices, locking systems and other methods of protection against third-party intervention have made Schuko products one of the best in the field of anti-burglary fittings.

Each kit for a specific type of window has a minimum range, and all components are interchangeable, which makes it easy to select the appropriate mechanism or part when upgrading windows or in the event of failure of individual structural elements.

Reliable, practical and functional components and mechanisms of the European brand Schuko occupy a worthy place in our ranking of the best manufacturers of window fittings.

Interesting Facts:

1. The Schuko brand produces not only window fittings, but also a wide range of facade cladding solutions and solar protection systems for buildings.
2. The Schuko company cooperates with more than 12,000 partner companies, and its products are represented in more than 80 countries around the world.
3. The company offers a unique series of Acoustic handles, which are equipped with drill protection and also emit a sound when turned.

Axor

Rating: 4.1

Axor is a Ukrainian manufacturer of window and door fittings, which is actively developing in the national market, and also exports its products to the Russian Federation, Belarus and most post-Soviet countries.

For window systems under the Axor brand, two product lines are produced - Komfort Line K3 and Smart Line S. The K3 series is represented by standard components for metal-plastic turning and tilt-and-turn window systems. The S series features improved protection against wear and tampering.

Thanks to the use of high-quality materials and precise fitting of parts, Axor mechanisms not only ensure tight and uniform pressing of the sash with a seal to the frame (no drafts), but also operate smoothly and silently.

We recommend Ukrainian Axor fittings to everyone who wants to install reliable, durable and practical components on windows and doors at a low price.

Interesting Facts:

The service life of Axor fittings is at least 20,000 operating cycles, which is equivalent to 10 years of intensive use. Only the most famous European component manufacturers can boast of this indicator.

1. Axor is the only company from the entire post-Soviet space that produces fittings that meet all EU quality standards.
2. The Axor company has its own full-cycle plant in Dnepr, where products undergo multi-stage quality control from raw materials to shipment to the warehouse.

The Fornax fittings are broken. What to do?

Why does the door handle rotate?

An economical and reasonable solution to a minor breakdown will be to repair or replace a Fornax fitting element. After all, the manufacturers of Fornax window fittings have specially developed a modular system. If one block breaks, it is easily replaced with a new one, like in a children's construction set. Thus, the functionality of the entire window (door) structure is restored. In case of more serious damage, you will have to replace all the fittings of the plastic window. The solution to any problems with your window will be to contact our company. Our craftsmen will quickly and efficiently adjust Fornax fittings and replace and repair Fornax fittings on a plastic window or door.

Which fittings are the most durable?

When a buyer decides which fittings are better, he is most often guided by stereotypes. If it’s more expensive, it means better quality, he believes. Or - if it is produced by a German manufacturer - then the highest class. Austrian fittings are worse. And Turkish and Chinese are no good at all.

In fact, good fittings should withstand ten thousand cycles. That is, ten thousand openings and the same number of closings. So, the best brands: Siegenia, Maso, Roto, Winkhaus and VarioTec - if they are manufactured properly - can withstand up to 20 thousand cycles when used carefully!

Less advanced brands: Elementis, Kale-Sapphire, GEVISS are also quite high quality. After all, they do not have plastic parts that break quickly. But there is an anti-corrosion coating and a blocker for improper opening of the sash.

Why do Fornax fittings break? The main causes of failure of Fornax fittings (fornax)

The main causes of breakdowns of Fornax fittings on plastic windows and doors include:

- lack of regular maintenance

— wear (fatigue) of metal

- application of excessive force

- ingress of foreign objects

The main malfunctions in the operation of the Fornax fittings of a plastic window (door). Methods for repairing Fornax fittings (fornax)

The best anti-burglary fittings

In total, there are three classes of window burglary resistance: WK1, WK2, WK3. The difference between them is the number of locking points or locking pins. It is believed that the more there are, the higher the degree of protection. For example, in the first class there are 4 locking pins along the perimeter of the sash, and in the third – 7.

You can open a window so that after breaking it it will work just as well as before

However, as practice shows, pins are not a hindrance to a thief, because the window can not be opened, but simply broken. And no shock film will help! As well as lining against drilling of the handle, and a handle with a lock.

Therefore, if your windows are on the first or second floors, or if you received a precious necklace in memory of your grandmother, then bars will help you. Or a public address system. By the way, Winkhaus has special Control sensors. And as soon as “Carlson in Law” touches the door from the outside, a signal from them will be sent to the security devices.

Do-it-yourself replacement of Fornax fittings

Is it possible to repair or replace Fornax fittings yourself? Why not. It is not the Gods who burn the pots... While working, try not to completely break your window or door. Everything is simple only in videos on YouTube. And when it comes down to it, a lot of nuances arise that no one will ever talk about anywhere. Our advice is to trust your windows only to experienced craftsmen who every day encounter and successfully solve certain difficulties that arise when repairing plastic windows!

It should be especially noted the recommendations of the manufacturers, who write in black and white in all accompanying documents (Care and adjustment instructions for rotary, tilt-and-turn, tilt-and-turn and tilt-up fittings; Fittings Catalog, etc.) that:

— DO NOT use a window with broken fittings

— damaged plastic window fittings need to be replaced URGENTLY

— ALL work on adjustment, repair and replacement of plastic window fittings should be carried out ONLY by specialists!!!

What accessories are the most attractive?

The most beautiful fittings are those that are not visible. So, the Roto NT Designo model boasts hidden hinges. That is, they are hidden deep in the profile and covered with plastic attachments. GU has most of the hardware hidden. And Winkhaus Elegance has everything! However, it works quite well.

When the sash closes, the hinge will not be visible at all

If it is not possible to hide the fittings, manufacturers resort to other methods of improvement. For example, Schuco Variotec was painted black and dark gray. I must say, it looks great in a certain interior!

Some manufacturers use zinc-chrome instead of the traditional anti-corrosion alkali-zinc coating. Therefore, such fittings have a silver color that is pleasant to the eye. These are Turkish Kale, GEVISS and others. A quite common solution is plastic linings for fittings of different colors.

Useful tips and tricks. Caring for Fornax fittings and plastic windows

Even a simple ordinary soap solution will easily wash the plastic profile of your entire window, or you can use degreasing detergents. But only wash the plastic profile with a soft sponge, do not rub it with a hard surface. It is strictly forbidden to use abrasive and aggressive chemical compounds (which contain chlorine, acids, alcohol and other additives that actively destroy dirt). Even if at first glance nothing happened, after some time the color of the plastic may turn from white to grayish-yellow.

A double-glazed window in a plastic window is ordinary glass and needs to be washed like ordinary glass. Carefully, trying not to get detergents on the profile. It is important not to overdo it - so that the cleaning alcohol solution does not get on the rubber seal.

Caring for Fornax fittings consists of annual lubrication, at least with sewing machine oil or simple machine oil or some other oil that does not contain additives.

It is recommended to clean the rubber window seal once every six months from dirt, wash it with soapy water and lubricate it with silicone grease. This element of a plastic window plays the most important role in protecting against drafts, noise and street dust.

It is also important to regularly clean the drainage holes at the bottom of the window frame. If you regularly give a plastic window a little attention, it will last a long time and reliably!

Helpful tips and tricks:

— if the slightest malfunction occurs in the operation of a plastic window, it is recommended to call a window repair specialist. It is strictly forbidden to use excessive physical force to open (close) a plastic window!

— after repair and restoration work, it is recommended to carry out servicing of the plastic window twice a year (cleaning off dirt and lubricating fittings and seals).

Based on our many years of experience, we recommend to our clients:

- Roto fittings. Due to its quality, Roto fittings have long been well established in the window market. Fine-tuning the window pressure ensures there is no backlash and increases the service life of all mechanisms.

— seals for windows with the highest performance characteristics: REHAU 952 and KBE 228. They comply with GOST 30778-2001 and will last more than 15 years.

Frequently asked questions about Fornax fittings (fornax)

We have collected here the most popular questions about Fornax fittings; we recommend that you read the answers.

Question No. 1

Fornax fittings (fornax)

The Fornax fittings are broken, can the window be repaired?

Answer:

Yes, you can repair a window with broken Fornax fittings. Call and get a specialist to replace/repair Fornax fittings in St. Petersburg (St. Petersburg).

Question No. 2

Fornax (fornaks) fittings on the window

The window handle scrolls, Fornax fittings. Can a window be repaired?

Answer:

Yes, the window can be fixed. You need to replace the main Fornax lock and the window will open and close like new.

Question #3

Price for repair/replacement of Fornax fittings on a window

How much does it cost to repair Fornax fittings in St. Petersburg (St. Petersburg)?

Answer:

The cost of repair/replacement of Fornax fittings starts from 300 rubles.

Question #4

What materials and tools do you use to repair windows in St. Petersburg (St. Petersburg)?

Do you have the materials and tools to repair my window?

Answer:

To repair windows, we use only professional materials and tools. Yes, we have materials and tools for your window.

Question #5

Do you provide a guarantee for the repair/replacement of Fornax fittings in St. Petersburg (St. Petersburg)?

What is your warranty for repair/replacement of Fornax fittings?

Answer:

Yes, we guarantee our work. For repair/replacement of Fornax fittings in St. Petersburg (St. Petersburg) there is a 1-year warranty.

Which fittings have the most convenient ventilation?

Fresh air is, of course, good. But you can’t open the window at all times of the year. For example, in winter, air baths should be taken in doses, like a potent medicine.

Some brands have ventilators mounted not only above the window, but also below it, and also in the middle - in the frame

For this purpose, we developed fittings with the possibility of slot ventilation - when the sash moves away from the frame by only a few millimeters. And valves with ventilators are devices that are mounted on a frame and, when turned on, supply fresh air to the room.

Brands such as GU, Hautau, Roto, Siegenia, VarioTec have the option of slot ventilation. A real champion in slot ventilation is the Winkhaus Comfort model. In it, the sash can move away from the frame by only 6 mm! Whereas in GU, for example, at 25 mm.

The forums praise ventilators and valves from GU, Roto, Aereco, and Air-Box Comfort.

Price for replacement and repair of Fornax fittings (fornax) in St. Petersburg (St. Petersburg) and other types of services

The price of repair/replacement of Fornax fittings (fornax) is from 300 rubles.

Make your own calculation of the cost of repair and maintenance of windows and doors