Independent Testing You Can Trust
When it comes to windows and external glazed doors, performance isn’t something that can be assumed, it must be proven.
At Wintec Systems, our NATA-accredited testing facility conducts AS2047 compliance testing to verify that products meet the stringent performance requirements of Australian Standards.
Our testing provides manufacturers, architects, builders, and certifiers with confidence that products have been independently assessed under controlled and repeatable conditions.
Why NATA Accreditation Matters
The National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) is Australia’s leading accreditation body for laboratories and testing facilities. NATA accreditation demonstrates that a laboratory operates to internationally recognised standards and has proven competency in its testing methods, equipment, personnel, and quality systems.
Accreditation requires ongoing assessment of:
- Equipment accuracy and calibration
- Staff training and competency
- Controlled testing procedures
- Quality management systems
- Reliable and repeatable test results
For manufacturers and project teams, a NATA-accredited test report provides assurance that testing has been independently verified and conducted to the highest industry standards.
What is AS2047?
AS2047 is the Australian Standard that specifies the performance requirements for windows and external glazed doors. It establishes testing criteria to ensure products can withstand Australia’s demanding environmental conditions, including:
- Wind pressure and structural loads
- Wind-driven rain and water penetration
- Air infiltration and leakage
- Building performance and occupant comfort
Compliance with AS2047 is essential for demonstrating product suitability for Australian construction projects.
Our Testing Process
1. Review & Assessment
Before testing begins, our team reviews detailed product documentation, including engineering drawings, frame specifications, glazing configurations, hardware selections, and assembly details. This ensures the test specimen accurately represents the product intended for market use.
2. Sample Inspection
Upon arrival, each sample is carefully inspected, photographed, measured, and documented. Comprehensive records are maintained throughout the entire testing process to ensure traceability and compliance.
3. Structural Performance Testing
Products are installed into a specialised test wall and subjected to positive and negative air pressures that simulate real-world wind loads.
During testing, our technicians measure frame deflection and monitor the specimen for any signs of failure, damage, or excessive movement. This verifies the product’s structural performance under demanding conditions.
4. Water Penetration Testing
To simulate severe weather events, water is sprayed across the external face of the product while air pressure is applied behind it.
This test assesses the product’s ability to resist wind-driven rain and prevent water ingress, helping ensure long-term performance in Australia’s varied climates.
5. Air Infiltration Testing
Air infiltration testing measures the volume of air that passes through a closed window or door system under controlled pressure conditions.
The results contribute to evaluating product performance in relation to energy efficiency, thermal comfort, and building envelope integrity.
Quality Assurance at Every Stage
Every test conducted within our NATA-accredited facility follows documented procedures and strict quality controls.
Our commitment to accuracy includes:
- Regular equipment calibration
- Detailed test documentation
- Controlled operating procedures
- Ongoing staff training and competency assessments
- Independent NATA audits and surveillance
These processes ensure every test result is reliable, repeatable, and fully traceable.
Comprehensive Reporting
Following completion of testing, clients receive a detailed test report outlining:
- Product details and specifications
- Test methods used
- Pressures achieved
- Performance results
- Compliance outcomes against AS2047 requirements
These reports provide critical evidence for product certification, project compliance, and market acceptance.
Confidence Through Compliance
At its core, NATA-accredited AS2047 testing is about confidence.
Confidence that products have been tested correctly.
Confidence that performance claims are supported by independent evidence.
And confidence that the windows and doors installed in Australian buildings can withstand the conditions they were designed to face.
Partner with Wintec Systems for trusted, independent testing and compliance services that help bring high-performing products to market.
