WINKHAUS fittings. Characteristics of German fittings Winkhaus ProPilot, ActivPilot and Winkhaus ActivPilot Comfort.

A well-known German company producing mechanisms and equipment for windows and doors, Winkhaus began work on the market of translucent structures in 1854. Its founder, August Winkhaus, began selling padlocks for window and door systems and succeeded in this business, and his successors developed and expanded the family business, organizing the production of their own fittings and components. In 1995, the Winkhaus brand introduced customers to the new autoPilot fittings, which could be installed using automatic fitting stations.

In 1998, the company began producing electronic locks using innovative blueChip technology, which became a breakthrough in the development of modern access control systems. Ten years later (in 2008), the manufacturer pleased customers with the next innovation - the activPilot Select hidden fittings. Unlike most predecessors and analogues, Winkhaus hidden hinges have a large load capacity and are capable of supporting structures weighing up to 150 kg.

One of the latest useful developments of the company’s specialists is the activPilot Comfort PADK system with a completely new type of micro-ventilation. The mechanisms function in such a way that the ventilation of the room is carried out discreetly, efficiently and as naturally as possible.

Today, the Winkhaus brand unites a group of companies that develop and produce modern and convenient fittings for windows and doors around the world. In addition to five branches in Germany, it has subsidiaries and representative offices in dozens of countries around the world, and also cooperates with manufacturers of translucent systems from different countries.

Winkhaus window mechanisms are created using individually developed technologies and meet the highest quality standards. The fittings are tested at the IFT Rosenheim Institute and have certificates confirming their strength, reliability, and wear resistance. Pleasant design, thoughtful functionality and ease of use – these are the qualities for which the manufacturer’s fittings are valued by consumers and interior designers.

The quality of Winkhaus fittings has been proven over the years

Company Aug. Winkhaus GmbH & Co. KG is one of the leading manufacturers of window fitting systems. The company's customers all over the world value the versatile products and services with which Winkhaus has set the standards for the development of the window industry since the very beginning of its activities.

At the origins of the successful family business is August Winkhaus, who opened a consignment store selling padlocks in 1854. The continuation of the store's activities was the Winkhaus trading company with its own production workshop. The 160-year history of the Winkhaus company, interesting, dynamic and successful, begins here.

Today the company is led by the 5th generation of company founders – Sophie and Tilman Winkhouse. The Winkhaus group includes 5 branches in Germany and 8 subsidiaries outside the country. Winkhaus is the largest manufacturer of accessories on the international market. Over 160 years of successful operation, the company is proud of its impeccable reputation.

Advantages of windows with Winkhaus Activ Pilot fittings

By giving your preference to windows equipped with Winkhaus fittings, you get:

Anti-burglary plastic windows. The fittings are anti-burglary, because prevents the window from opening from the street side.
Safe plastic windows. The fittings have special blockers against unwanted opening of the window by children - a child lock, opening limiters, window or door handles with a built-in lock.
Modern plastic windows. The fittings are equipped with a handle rotation blocker that does not allow the handle to be turned when the window is open.
Breathable plastic windows. The micro-slit ventilation mechanism will provide delicate air exchange.
Warm plastic windows. The fittings protect the sash from sagging and ensure absolutely tight clamping of the sash to the frame.
Cozy plastic windows. The fittings have an aesthetic and laconic appearance.

Why proPilot WinkHaus fittings are better

The design of the fittings is the ultimate concentration of functional capabilities in the minimum number of necessary universal elements. The fittings of this series provide the following advantages to the window manufacturer:

The versatility of the structural elements minimizes the inventory procurement program.
For most solutions, a standard set of articles is suitable, which simplifies the assembly process.
The basic equipment is equipped with an adjustable clamp, which makes servicing comfortable.
A wide range of popular options is provided (incorrect opening blocker, micro-ventilation, sash springboard).
All products have a high quality class confirmed by the authority and guarantee of the manufacturer.

Window size and sash weight

Romb fittings are suitable for installation in windows with dimensions:

sash rebate height: 440 - 2300 mm,
sash rebate width: 260 - 1400 mm,
maximum window sash weight: 100 kg.

Advantages of the mechanisms:

universal elements save time on assembly;
the presence of additional devices provides an optimal set of functions;
the basic kit meets the European quality standard;
commercial appeal.

— Disadvantages of mechanisms:

relatively small variety of fittings,
suitable for solving typical problems.

Adjustment

Adjusting WINKHAUS Propilot fittings

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: Winkhaus. 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 of 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 is 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.

Window fittings WinkHouse

An example of an effective set of components is the products of the Winkhaus brand. This German company specializes in the production of narrow-profile parts that can ensure the long-term performance of windows.

At the design stage and production of double-glazed windows, all functions and capabilities of the fittings are determined, because many settings can no longer be corrected or adjusted after the window has been manufactured. According to numerous reviews, Winkhaus fittings are a recognized leader in the industry, which ensures long-term operation and consistently efficient operation.

Professional fittings for windows from Winkhouse are produced in Germany and supplied for assembly to various companies. The quality of products is controlled by specialists, which serves as a guarantee of quality. The production itself is based on the use of alloy steel, which has undergone additional galvanization with a working coating of trivalent chromium.

Thanks to this technology, the fittings acquire a pleasant and effective silver color, as well as effective protection against corrosion.

The offered Wink Haus components have the following functions and capabilities:

Microlift. This is an automated “pressure” of the sash after closing. Additionally, the door lock itself is activated, which prevents incorrect rotation of the control handle.
Manual adjustment. The user can independently, without special tools, adjust the degree of downforce.
Maximum degree of wind protection. This indicator is ensured by the horizontal placement of the lower anti-burglary trailer. This helps to increase the guarantee of heat retention and prevents the window from being squeezed out in strong direct winds.
Sash rotation lock.
Position for micro-ventilation by creating a minimal and unnoticeable gap.
Balcony latch.

Winkhaus window fittings are one of the most important elements when operating a window. It is thanks to high-quality fittings that it is possible to ensure simple and reliable window control, including changing operating positions.

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, Kale Kilit 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 done 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!

Varieties

The oldest brand on the market since 1854, and for a century and a half it has been confirming its leadership in the quality and reliability of its products. Winkhaus fittings are the key to comfortable operation of PVC windows. There are cases when the double-glazed window already needed to be replaced, but the German mechanism worked as well as on the day of installation.

Winkhaus fittings are presented in various modifications:

- for rectangular windows;
— for large double-glazed windows on verandas, terraces, in country houses and modern business centers;
- for massive double-glazed windows, sliding doorways, office partitions, etc.

Customers can choose the option for their needs and enjoy the design aesthetics along with the flawless functionality of the mechanisms.

Tilt and turn fittings

Winkhaus fittings duoPort PAS series

Thanks to the innovative development of the piston system in the moving elements of the duoPort PAS fittings, the window or door sash is automatically closed when the structure is closed. This ensures intuitive window control and the highest level of user comfort.

Displacement of the sash by 6 mm along the entire perimeter of the window frame ensures comfortable ventilation in the room
Possibility of safe ventilation during our absence
Features an octagonal mushroom trunnion as standard that works with the steel frame mating part and provides increased safety even in the standard duoPort PAS configuration
Maintaining the burglary resistance class in the ventilation position as with a closed window
The system is convenient and easy to use
Thanks to the inertia of the sash and the piston finishing system, a structure weighing up to 160 kg moves smoothly and closes independently without the use of additional effort
Protecting the premises from excessive heat loss during ventilation
Ready-to-use compact sets of moving parts
Optimal packaging for production needs
The central deadbolt and other activPilot fittings can be used in all portal systems.

German ROTO fittings:

Slam protection. The NT system is integrated into the fittings - the plastic window will close only when you want it, and not the wind.
Burglary protection. Let uninvited guests remain outside the threshold - the fittings for PVC windows are equipped with a special anti-burglary system.
Children are safe! The rotation of the handle can be easily blocked - and the window can only be moved from the tilted position to the open position using a special key. Absolutely safe ventilation!
Slit ventilation. In winter, you can do without drafts - fittings for Roto plastic windows allow you to ventilate the room without opening the window.
Stylish design. The elegant titanium-silver finish of the fittings is combined with a refined shape, creating a harmony of perfection.
Easy to care for. The convenient smooth surface in the rebate area makes it easy and quick to wash and clean the windows.
Durability. Thanks to a special coating, fittings for metal-plastic windows are reliably protected from corrosion and resistant to wear. In addition, when opening, the sash is slightly slowed down, eliminating the possibility of damage to the slope or frame. Long-term and safe operation is guaranteed!

Tilt-and-slide fittings

The duoPort series fittings are designed for sliding-opening window systems. Provides easy control of the structure and its operation in two modes: inclined - for ventilation and sliding - full opening.

DuoPort S
– practical systems for lightweight structures (up to 140 kg)
Convenient and reliable fittings for PVC, wooden or aluminum sliding-type structures weighing up to 140 kg. Provides easy movement of the sash in a given direction, and when equipped with anti-burglar locks, provides good protection against penetration. Does not require special skills for installation, lasts a long time, and does not require special care.

DuoPort SK – reliable fittings for heavy window systems (up to 200 kg)

Locking systems for controlling massive windows made of any material. Provide easy sliding and tilting of windows weighing up to 200 kg thanks to large diameter roller systems (28mm). The fittings have built-in brushes for cleaning elements from debris and an adjustable system for pressing the moving part against the frame.

DuoPort PAS
– parallel-sliding micro-ventilation and comfortable control with an automatic finishing system
Fittings for any sliding windows, which have a parallel displacement function for micro-ventilation (by 6 mm) and an automatic finishing system. Perfect locks provide windows with excellent burglary resistance in closed and partially open (micro-ventilation) modes, and reliable closers make it easy to control structures weighing up to 160 kg.

For those who don't have to choose

Turkish fittings Kale

But not everyone in Russia enjoys the right to choose.

Window fittings Winkhaus autoPilot Concept

The autoPilot Concept fittings are the main product of the company; it is a kind of symbiosis of two models - Pilot and autoPilot. Can be used on plastic and wooden windows. The main improvements to the design are increased tightness and anti-burglary characteristics of the window.

The new mechanism for locking the window when tilted has seven positions. In addition, the color palette of decorative hinge overlays has been significantly expanded. The company can also produce custom-made overlays in any color.

Window fittings from the autoPilot Concept series have a wide range of models:

Elegance;
Ergo;
Control;
duoPort SK, duoPort SK-Z;
Comfort.

A distinctive feature of the Elegance model is that the structural elements are not visible. The hinges are installed in a special fitting groove. This feature allows the window structure to look more elegant, but does not in any way affect its performance or burglary-proof qualities.

The main focus in the production of the Ergo model line is to increase the ease of use of a window located in a hard-to-reach place. Such a place could be a flight of stairs, a bathroom, etc. Ease of use is achieved by moving the window handle lower than in basic models and by other technical features.

The Control model range has electronic contacts with which the locking is controlled. A window equipped with such fittings can be included in a security alarm system or control the microclimate in the room.

DuoPort SK is used mainly for large windows: heights up to 2.7 m and sashes weighing up to 200 kg. Such structures are usually located in limited spaces, so a sash with duoPort SK fittings can not only tilt, but slide.

And the installation depth can be only 35 mm. This technical solution allows you to easily operate even such a heavy window. The duoPort SK-Z modification uses automatic handle control, which allows even a child to handle the window.

A special feature of the Comfort models is the parallel displacement function. The window sash is shifted 6 mm parallel to the frame, so a ventilation gap appears along the entire perimeter of the sash. The anti-burglary properties do not change.

Rules for caring for Roto fittings

It is very easy to control the condition of the fittings. There are three parameters that help to do this - ease of movement, fastening of parts and wear of parts.

Ease of movement. Just open the sash - it should move easily and effortlessly. Regular adjustment and lubrication promote ease of movement.
Fastening of fittings parts. Periodically check how securely the screws are attached to the plastic. If the fastening is not tight enough, tighten the screw.
All major hardware parts require regular lubrication, and damaged ones require timely replacement. This is especially true for loops and scissors. You should not experiment on your own - invite a specialist from the service department.

Fittings for aluminum, plastic and metal-plastic windows will serve you for as long as possible if you treat them with care and follow simple operating rules. When the sash is in a vertical position, you should not give it additional load. Try to touch the slope with the sash as little as possible. There is no room for foreign objects between the sash and the frame. Limit children's access to the window - use a protection system. In windy weather, the window should be closed. Be careful when closing a plastic window. If the sash slams shut and your hand gets between the frame and the sash, there is a high risk of injury.

Vinkhaus activPilot fittings

An improved version of the Concept fittings is activPilot. This model differs from the previous one by reducing the number of elements in the structure due to the versatility of the remaining ones and by making it easier to adjust the fittings during thermal expansion of the window profile.

The design uses a stepped tilt of the sash (when tilted, the sash can be fixed in several positions). Double-hung windows can be equipped with a handle that has a button; by pressing the button, a lever will extend, which will automatically open the second sash.

Types of children's locks

Today you can find a huge number of locks on windows: blockers, overhead, rosettes, mortise, locks on the handle.

Each type has its own characteristics:

Lock on the button . It allows you to fix the sash open by 50 mm using a special button. But, as practice shows, children learn quickly. Therefore, a child only has to watch adults open a window a few times, and he will easily repeat this simple operation;
Push-button lock . It has exactly the same mechanism as the previous type, but the sash opens and closes only with a key. But there is a minus in this: a child can easily find the key, because putting it far from the window is completely inconvenient. However, there is a more practical option - a lock with a key, which is installed in the upper part of the frame - where the child cannot reach;
Sash rotation blocker . It is installed mainly on windows with tilt-and-turn sash mounts. This mechanism allows you to open the sash for ventilation, but at the same time the child will not be able to open the window, because the lock can only be removed with a key
Silencer sockets are quite good options for plastic windows: instead of a handle, sockets are installed that allow you to open the window only with the help of a special handle.

Window fittings Winkhaus proPilot economical solution

The design of Winkhaus proPilot window fittings is based on autoPilot. It differs mainly only in production technology. A simpler and more economical process is used here, thereby reducing the cost of costs and, accordingly, the fittings themselves.

As a result, this model lacks some options that do not affect the operation of the product in any way, but reduce the comfort of use. For example: fittings can only be installed on rectangular windows, it is possible to use one type of corner gear, etc.

Advantages and disadvantages

Experts classify Vinkhaus window fittings as elite. But this is only if it is compared not with fittings from other German manufacturers, but, for example, with Turkish companies. It is considered elite not only due to price, but also due to quality.

Advantages of Winkhaus fittings

Overall, this design is highly reliable. Does not require maintenance, does not require frequent lubrication, etc. Thus, it turns out that Vinkhaus fittings are quite difficult to spoil even under Russian conditions, which can be considered a high indicator of the reliability of the product.

Flaws

A common complaint about window fittings from all manufacturers, without exception, is sash sagging, but such complaints are relatively few. To prevent the window from sagging, you need to adhere to the recommendation: when ventilating, the sash should not be opened, but tilted, so the load will not be on the hinges, but on the frame, thus sagging is excluded.

The step-by-step tilting mechanism is not reliable, whether this is a defect in the design itself, or manufacturing and assembly is not clear. In any case, the company should pay attention to this and solve the problem.

Cost of Winkhaus fittings

The cost of any fittings is no more than 10 - 15% of the cost of the entire window. Window fittings are not a popular product that sells well at retail. In addition, it will be difficult to install the fittings yourself; it is better to entrust this to specialists.

That is why Vinkhaus fittings are mainly sold wholesale.

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For the middle class

Winkhaus fittings – German brand

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.

Micro ventilation function

Micro-ventilation (1st position) - when you turn the sash handle 45 degrees upward, the sash is pressed away from the frame of the window block by 2-3 mm along the entire perimeter.

WINKHAUS microventilation provides an influx of fresh street air and its further natural circulation, which prevents condensation from forming on the surfaces of glass and windows. This is an effective solution for ventilation during the cold season.

When viewed from the street, a window opened in microventilation mode gives the impression that it is tightly closed. This illusion significantly reduces the likelihood of penetration into the premises.

Compact and profitable

proPilot is a compact and economical fitting for tilt and turn rectangular windows made of PVC and aluminum with a 16 mm fitting groove. Thanks to the modular design, the standard fitting system can be adjusted in 3 planes and is made of materials that ensure smooth movement of the fittings. proPilot guarantees the correct operation of the window throughout its entire service life.