DIN direction

in general

The DIN direction is used to determine the opening side of doors and windows. A distinction is made between DIN left (opening to the left) and DIN right (opening to the right). This is important if hardware components are intended for a specific DIN direction.

However, there are also products that are used for both types of opening. In this case, there are no side-specific features or the items can be customised accordingly (see → Latch direction switchable)

for windows

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The easiest way to determine the DIN direction for windows is as follows:

1. Stand in front of the closed window from the inside
   
   
2. Window handle left = window DIN right (opening to the right)
   Window handle right = window DIN left (opening to the left)

for doors

The easiest way to determine the DIN direction for doors is as follows:

1. Stand in front of the closed door so that you can see the door hinges
   
   
2. Door hinges left = door DIN left (opening to the left)
   Door hinges right = door DIN right (opening to the right)