GB/T 12002-2026Sealing strips for plastic doors and windows (English PDF)
塑料门窗用密封条
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Issued by
SAMR; SAC
Level / Type
National · Recommended
Issue date
May 25, 2026
Implementation date
December 1, 2026
Scope
GB/T 12002-2026 is the English-translated version of 塑料门窗用密封条.
GB/T 12002-2026 is the Chinese national standard covering the gasket in a PVC window - the strip that has to stay elastic through decades of heat, cold and UV, because when it takes a permanent set the window leaks air and water regardless of how good the frame is. The number changes prefix: GB 12002-1989 was mandatory and this revision is issued as a recommended GB/T, thirty-seven years later. In force from 1 December 2026. It was issued on 25 May 2026 and takes effect on 1 December 2026, replacing GB 12002-1989. The document is under the responsibility of the China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation. This page is published from the official record of the 2026 edition; the clause text of a standard this recent is not yet in circulation, and the figures, limits and tables it contains are those of the document itself, delivered in full with the English translation.
Document preview — GB/T 12002-2026
National Standard of the People's Republic of China
- ICS
- 83.080.01
- Classification
- G 31
- Replacing
- GB 12002-1989
Issued by: State Administration for Market Regulation; Standardization Administration of the PRC
Contents
- 4 Classification and Naming
- 4.1 Classification
- 5 Requirements
- 6 Test Methods
- 6.6 Shore Hardness
- 6.8 Hot air aging performance
- 7 Inspection Rules
- 7.2 Factory Inspection
- 7.3 Type Testing
- 8 Signs and accompanying documents
- 9 Packaging, transportation and storage
- 9.1 Packaging
Foreword
This document complies with the provisions of GB/T 1.1-2020 "Standardization Work Guidelines Part
1.Structure and Drafting Rules of Standardization Documents". Drafting. This document replaces GB/T 12002-1989 "Sealing Strips for Plastic Doors and Windows". Compared with GB/T 12002-1989, the main differences are structural adjustments and... Aside from editorial changes, the main technical changes are as follows:
---Added terms and definitions for free height, minimum height, compressive force, and springback rate (see Chapter 3);
---The classification and naming have been changed (see Chapter 4, Chapter 3 of the 1989 edition);
---The requirements for Shore hardness and hardness variation have been changed (see 5.3,
4.2 of the 1989 edition);
---The tensile property requirements have been changed (see 5.3,
4.2 of the 1989 edition);
---Requirements have been added for compression force, rebound recovery rate, oxygen index, vertical combustion performance, and smoke density rating (SDR) (see 5.3);
---The requirements for hot air aging performance have been changed (see 5.3,
4.2 of the 1989 edition);
---The test method for ozone aging resistance has been changed (see 6.12,
5.4.9 of the 1989 edition);
---A test method for compressive force has been added (see 6.13);
4.1 Classification
4.1.1 Classification by Use Sealing strips are classified into two categories according to their uses, as shown in Table 1.
4.1.2 Classification by Material Sealing strips are classified into three categories according to their materials, as shown in Table 2.
4.1.3 Classification by Application Scope Sealing strips are classified into two categories according to their application scope, as shown in Table 3.
4.1.4 Classification by shape Glass assembly sealing strips are classified into three categories according to their shape, and frame-sash interlocking sealing strips are classified into two categories according to their shape, as shown in Table 4.
4.1.5 Classification according to flame retardant properties Sealing strips are classified into two categories according to their flame retardant properties, as shown in Table 5.
4.2 Naming The name consists of the document number, purpose, material, application scope, flame retardant properties, and nominal hardness.
5 Requirements
5.1 Appearance The sealing strip should be smooth, straight, and free from twisting or deformation. The surface should be free from cracks, bubbles, obvious impurities, and other defects, and the color should be uniform.
5.2 Tolerances for the cross-sectional dimensions of the sealing strip The dimensional tolerances of the sealing strip cross-section shall be in accordance with Table 6, wherein the assembly dimensions shall be in accordance with grade E1 and the non-assembly dimensions shall be in accordance with grade E2.
5.3 Technical Requirements The physical and mechanical properties of the sealing strips should meet the requirements of Table 7; for Type F sealing strips, they should also meet the requirements of Table
8.The compression force requirement shall be negotiated between the supplier and the buyer. The classification shall be determined according to Table 9; the rebound recovery rate (CR) shall meet the requirements of Table 10.
6 Test Methods
6.1 Rounding of Test Results The test results should be rounded according to the rounding comparison method of GB/T 8170.
6.2 Sample Preparation The test specimen should be cut from the sealing strip according to the relevant standard test method. If the specimen cannot be prepared from the sealing strip, then the same type of sealant used for testing should be applied. Standard test pieces made from the same batch of materials as the seal, either by extrusion or molding. When providing sealing strip products or samples, the following information should be provided. cross-sectional shape, dimensions, nominal hardness, design working range, and pressure-bearing working surface of the strip. Drawings or documents, etc.
6.3 Conditioning and Test Environment Unless otherwise specified, conditioning shall be carried out in accordance with GB/T 2918, at a temperature of 23°C±2°C and a relative humidity of (50±10)%. Under these conditions, adjust for at least 24 hours. The samples used for oxygen index determination were conditioned for 24 hours at a temperature of 23°C±2°C and a relative humidity of (50±5)%. If the mass change of the sample is no more than 0.1%, the test can be carried out; otherwise, it should be adjusted for at least 88 hours. The specimens used for vertical combustion performance testing were conditioned under the following conditions. temperature 23°C±2°C, relative humidity (50±10)%, and time. 48h. The samples used for smoke density (SDR) determination were conditioned under the following conditions. temperature 23°C±2°C, relative humidity (50±10)%, and time. 40h. Unless otherwise specified, the test environment is a temperature of 23°C±2°C and a relative humidity of (50±10)%.
6.4 Appearance Visually inspect the product's appearance quality under natural light or an equivalent artificial light source.
6.5 Dimensional Tolerances Take a 2mm-3mm thick cross-sectional sample of the product and use a non-contact measuring instrument with the corresponding graduation value, such as one that can magnify 5x or 10x. The test is performed using a projector or scanner.
6.6 Shore Hardness
6.6.1 Shore Hardness (A) at 23°C Perform the test according to GB/T 2411, take the reading in 15 seconds, and calculate the deviation from the nominal value.
6.6.2 Hardness Change Place the sample in a constant temperature test chamber at the test temperature specified in Table 7, with a temperature deviation of ±2°C. Remove the sample after 2 hours ±
0.25 hours and test it within 10 seconds. The hardness was determined according to the method specified in GB/T 2411, and the hardness difference of each temperature range was calculated according to Table 7.
6.7 Tensile properties Tensile strength and elongation at break were tested according to GB/T 1040.2, using type 5A specimens and a tensile speed of 500mm/min ± 50mm/min.
6.8 Hot air aging performance
6.8.1 Change rate of tensile properties and change in hardness Hot air aging was performed according to GB/T 7141, with a test temperature of 100°C±2°C, for modified polyvinyl chloride and thermoplastic elastomers. The testing time for solid materials is 72h ± 0.5h, and the testing time for rubber materials is 168h ± 1h. Samples are prepared and tested according to the requirements for hardness and tensile properties. The test was conducted, and the change in hardness was calculated, as well as the change rate of tensile fracture strength and the change rate of tensile fracture elongation were calculated according to formula (1).
6.8.2 Weight loss upon heating Five samples of 5g ± 0.5g each were taken, conditioned according to section 6.3, and weighed to an accuracy of 0.0001g. The samples were then placed in a container at 100°C. The rubber products were dried in an electric heating drying oven and the time was recorded. The test time was 168h ± 1h for rubber products and 168h ± 1h for modified polyvinyl chloride and thermoplastic elastomer products. The time between heating and cooling is 72 h ±
0.5 h. The sample is then placed in a desiccator and cooled to the ambient temperature. The mass of the heated sample is weighed to an accuracy of 0.0001 g. Formula (2) is used to calculate the weight loss rate mr during heating.
6.9 Heating shrinkage rate Three 110mm long samples were cut and conditioned according to 6.3. Draw two marks 100 mm apart on each sample and measure their initial distance l0, accurate to
0.1 mm; place the sample on a bed of... Place the talc powder in a tray and put it in an electric heating drying oven at 70°C±2°C for 24 hours. Remove the tray containing the sample from the electric heating drying oven and cool it for 2 hours under the test environment. Measure the distance l1 between each sample mark, accurate to
0.1 mm.
6.10 Compression Permanent Deformation The procedure shall be carried out in accordance with GB/T 7759.1, using type A specimens (diameter
0.5 mm, height
0.5 mm). 0.5mm), modified polyvinyl chloride and thermoplastic elastomers are tested at 70°C±2°C, and rubber is tested at 100°C±2°C. Time 22 0.5 0 h, sample compression (25±2)%.
6.11 Low-temperature brittleness Test according to GB/T 5470.
6.12 Ozone aging resistance The test was conducted according to GB/T 7762, using a 5x magnifying glass to observe the sample. Test conditions. ozone concentration 500 pphm ± 50 pphm, test temperature 40°C±2°C, test time 168h±1h, elongation (20±2)%.
6.13 Compression force Conduct the test as specified in Appendix A.
6.14 Rebound Rate (CR) Conduct the test as specified in Appendix B.
6.15 Oxygen Index Test according to GB/T 2406.2.
7 Inspection Rules
7.1 Inspection Classification Product inspection is divided into factory inspection and type inspection.
7.2 Factory Inspection
7.2.1 Inspection Items The factory inspection items are hardness, compressive force, appearance and dimensional tolerance.
7.2.2 Batching and Sampling Plans Compression force, appearance, and dimensional tolerance inspection shall be conducted according to the same type of sealing strips continuously produced on the same machine in the same shift, as a batch, in accordance with GB/T 2828.1. The standard inspection single sampling plan is adopted, with general inspection level II and an acceptance quality limit (AQL) of
4.Other performance tests are conducted on a per-lot basis. Samples are prepared in batches with a mass not exceeding 5000 kg.
7.2.3 Judgment Rules If the inspection items do not meet the requirements of Chapter 5, double the sampling should be taken from the original batch for re-inspection; if they still do not meet the requirements, they shall be deemed unqualified.
7.3 Type Testing
7.3.1 Inspection Items Type testing covers all items in Chapter 5.
7.3.2 Timing of Inspection Type testing shall be conducted under any of the following circumstances.
a) Trial production and type approval of new products or old products transferred to another factory for production;
b) After formal production begins, if significant changes in the cross-section, materials, or processes may affect product performance;
c) When production resumes after a product has been discontinued;
d) During normal production, this should be carried out once a year;
e) When the factory inspection results differ significantly from the previous type inspection results.
7.3.3 Batching and Sampling Plans A batch is defined as continuous production using the same raw materials, process, formula, and specifications, with each batch not exceeding 5000 kg; if the output is less than 5000 kg... Then, a batch is defined as the output over 7 days. Samples and products are drawn at a rate three times the number of samples and products specified in Chapter 6 of the test methods. test.
7.3.4 Judgment Rules If a product does not meet the requirements of this document, double the sampling should be taken from the original batch for re-inspection; if it still does not meet the requirements, it shall be deemed unqualified.
8 Signs and accompanying documents
8.1 Marking The outer packaging of the product should have a sturdy and clearly visible marking, including the manufacturer's name and address, product name, net content, and batch number. Or the production date and this document number.
8.2 Accompanying Documents Products leaving the factory should be accompanied by a quality certificate, which includes the manufacturer's name, product name, batch number or production date, this document number, and quality certificate. Indicators and quality assessment results.
9.1 Packaging
9.1.1 The sealing strips shall be packaged in rolls (with an inner diameter of not less than 180 mm) or in straight strips.
9.1.2 Cardboard boxes, wooden crates, or crates reinforced with wooden strips should be used as outer packaging. The outer packaging should be securely tied. Other packaging methods are also acceptable. It shall be agreed upon by both the supply and demand parties.
9.2 Transportation Clean transport vehicles should be used to transport the product, and it should be protected from rain. The product is not a dangerous good and can be transported as general cargo.
9.3 Storage Products should be stored in a dry and well-ventilated warehouse, and stored separately in batches. They should not be piled up in the open air to prevent them from being exposed to sunlight and moisture.
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Editions of GB/T 12002
| Edition | Title | Revision | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB/T 12002-2026 | Sealing strips for plastic doors and windows | current edition | Current |
| GB 12002-1989 | Sealing strips for plastic doors and windows | previous edition | In force until 1 December 2026 |
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