DIRIGENT – Distinctive Design with Robust Functionality
The DIRIGENT hardware series combines maintenance-free technology with exceptional durability – tested for over 1.5 million operations in accordance with EN 1906. An integrated high-lift spring ensures permanently precise return action, while the concealed quick installation enables fast and clean mounting. Thanks to a wide range of lever handle and knob models as well as variants for timber, steel, and tubular frame doors, every door solution can be implemented flexibly and precisely.
Features
Tested according to DIN EN 1906 – suitable for commercial applications
High-lift spring for permanently precise return action
Concealed quick installation for an elegant appearance and easy mounting
Robust, maintenance-free mechanism for long-term use
Available as rose, short plate, long plate, and wide plate sets
- Suitable for timber, steel, and tubular frame doors
- Variants with certified security hardware according to DIN 18257 (e.g. ES1 / ES3)
- Lever handle and knob models in a functional, linear design
- Available as change, bathroom, or half set versions
- High-quality finishes: satin stainless steel, EV1, brass PVD, white (RAL 9016)
Technical Data
| Classification code according to EN 1906 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial hardware with 8 mm square spindle | |||||||
| 4 | 7 | - | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | A |
| Commercial hardware with 9 mm square spindle [F] | |||||||
| 4 | 7 | - | B | 1 | 4 | 0 | A |
Standards and Security Requirements
DIRIGENT hardware according to DIN EN 1906 is designed to meet the high demands of heavily frequented commercial areas. They combine robust technology with security hardware variants according to DIN 18257 and offer versions for fire and smoke protection doors – manufactured in accordance with current CE guidelines and strict quality standards.
suitability for fire protection
Approved for use on fire and smoke protection doors
lever handle and door knob
The EN 1906 standard concerns the requirements and test methods for door hardware, especially door handles and levers. It classifies this hardware into different categories based on frequency of use, durability, security, and corrosion resistance. An important feature is the durability test, in which the door handles must withstand a high number of operations; in the highest user category, at least 200,000 operations are required. The products must also be able to offer specific properties such as maintenance-free operation.
