BHMA Hardware Highlights Series
BHMA has created the Hardware Highlights series, which consists of one-page summaries for each standard in the ANSI/BHMA A156 series. These summaries provide a concise overview of each standard. For…
Product Grade Levels in ANSI/BHMA Standards
Several ANSI/BHMA standards categorize hardware items into different product grades (grade 1, 2, or 3, with grade 1 being the highest) based on: Progressive performance benchmarks set in each applicable…
ANSI/BHMA Standards Overview
The Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA®) stands as the exclusive entity recognized by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for the formulation and governance of performance standards across a diverse…
Construction Adhesive Standards Overview
Adhesive standards play a crucial role in the assessment and testing of adhesive materials. These standards enable companies worldwide to evaluate the performance and properties of adhesives and their components.…
Construction Standards Overview
The global construction industry has maintained a strong and fruitful partnership with standards organizations, contributing to the development and innovation of constructing homes, plants, roads, airports, and various other structures…
Cast Iron Standards: Ensuring Quality and Durability in Metalworks
Introduction Cast iron is a group of iron-carbon alloys with a carbon content greater than 2%. It is a fundamental material used in a wide range of applications, from automotive…