WANO is a China-based PVC Window Hardware manufacturer specializing in tilt & turn systems for uPVC windows. From our 38,000 m² manufacturing base in Ningbo, we supply fabricators, system window brands, architectural hardware dealers, and project clients with hardware sets matched to the profile geometry, sash weight, and opening behavior of each order.
Established in 2003, WANO keeps the critical production steps in-house—die casting, stamping, machining, surface treatment, and automated assembly—supported by a 100-person R&D center, 15 specialized laboratories, and an annual capacity of approximately 20 million hardware sets. The PVC range sits inside a broader Window Hardware program covering aluminum U-groove, C-groove, and wooden window systems as well.
PVC window hardware must match the extrusion design of the profile, carry the sash through decades of operation, and keep its operating torque and corrosion resistance under real building conditions. Our range answers those demands with U-groove-compatible components, protected surface finishes, and two tested opening configurations.
WANO PVC Window Hardware Range
PVC (U-Groove) Concealed Tilt & Turn 90° Hardware
A concealed system that sits inside the sash groove, keeping the hardware hidden when the window is closed. The 90° turn position provides full side opening for cleaning, ventilation, and escape access.
- Clean sightlines for modern residential facades
- Integrated fit inside PVC multi-chamber extrusions
- Recommended for new-build window fabrication
PVC (U-Groove) Surface-Mounted Tilt & Turn 180° Hardware
A face-fixed system that mounts on the sash surface, simplifying assembly and enabling retrofit into existing PVC windows. The 180° turn position opens the sash fully for wide airflow and convenient cleaning of large panes.
- Practical for renovation and on-site conversion work
- Wider opening useful for commercial and public spaces
- Surface mounting reduces preparation on the profile
Application Fit and Profile Compatibility
PVC hardware systems are used wherever uPVC windows need combined tilt and turn operation. The tilt position gives controlled night ventilation and safe airflow; the turn position allows full side opening for cleaning, egress, and fast air exchange. This makes the hardware family suitable for residential communities, hotels, apartments, commercial buildings, and public projects.
The U-groove profile standard is the key compatibility factor. Our components are designed around that groove and work with multi-chamber extrusion designs that support thermal insulation. When preparing a proposal, we check the profile manufacturer, the sash dimensions, and the reinforcement situation inside the chambers, because these determine the hardware geometry and load ratings required.
Typical Building Applications
- Residential villas and apartments — tilt position for night ventilation, turn position for cleaning
- Hotels and public buildings — repeated operating cycles and consistent handle torque
- Commercial buildings — 180° surface-mounted sets for wide natural airflow on large sashes
- Renovation projects — surface-mounted sets allow replacing old hardware without new profile machining
Configuration and Engineering Approach
Our proposal is based on the working point, not on a fixed off-the-shelf set. We configure the drive bar length, locking point layout, handle type, and hinge position around the sash geometry and the required opening angle. The two available systems give the project manager a clear choice between concealed 90° hardware for new residential windows and surface-mounted 180° hardware for renovation, retrofit, and wide-opening commercial applications.
Handle design can be adapted to the interior language: square or rounded profiles, different curvature and grip thickness, with finishes in powder coating, electrophoretic coating, or anodizing. Corrosion resistance is evaluated through salt spray testing so that coastal and high-humidity projects receive appropriate surface treatments.
| Selection parameters | Concealed Tilt & Turn 90° | Surface-Mounted Tilt & Turn 180° |
|---|---|---|
| Opening angle | 90° turn for cleaning and ventilation | 180° turn for wide opening and airflow |
| Mounting style | Concealed within the sash U-groove | Face-fixed on the sash surface |
| Profile compatibility | PVC U-groove, multi-chamber extrusions | PVC U-groove, including retrofit situations |
| Best application fit | New residential windows, clean sightlines | Renovation, large sashes, commercial spaces |
| Installation profile | Integrated factory assembly | Simpler surface fitting on site or in workshop |
Quality Assurance and Acceptance Testing
Every PVC hardware order passes through 15 in-house laboratories covering incoming material inspection, first-article inspection, in-process control, and pre-shipment verification. This structure lets us confirm that the delivered lot matches the approved sample, not just the design intent.
- Torque testing — handle operating force is kept within ergonomic limits and consistent across production batches.
- Load and tensile testing — critical components such as hinges and locking points are verified for ultimate load-bearing capacity.
- Opening/closing cycle testing — systems are run through tens of thousands of cycles to simulate long-term window and door operation.
- Salt spray resistance testing — surface treatments are verified for stability in coastal and high-humidity environments.
Information We Use to Configure Your Solution
A useful quotation starts with the profile and the sash, not the catalogue. Provide the following project data and we will prepare a hardware configuration, a proposal drawing, and a costing basis.
- Profile manufacturer and uPVC system name, plus cross-section drawings or extrusion references
- Sash width, height, and weight to define hinge load and drive bar length
- Required opening type — tilt-only, tilt & turn, or turn-only — and the opening angle (90° or 180°)
- Handle style, finish color, and brand marking requirements
- Number of locking points and any project-specific security requirements
- Order volume, packaging language, and delivery destination
OEM/ODM, Packaging, and Project Support
Our customization process runs from requirement consultation through drawing and sample confirmation, technical assessment, sample development and testing, pricing, mass production, quality inspection, and finally packaging and delivery. For OEM partners, the visible parts can carry your brand identity through laser engraving, screen printing, or die-cast integrated molding. Individual unit boxes, outer cartons, product certificates, warranty cards, and packing lists can all be printed with your brand.
The same factory supplies the complete window and door hardware family, so combined orders for PVC tilt & turn sets, aluminum window hardware, Door Hardware, or sliding systems can be consolidated into one production and delivery plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the difference between the 90° and 180° tilt & turn systems?
The 90° system is concealed inside the sash U-groove and gives a standard turn opening for cleaning and ventilation, making it a good fit for new residential windows. The 180° system is surface-mounted and opens the sash fully, which suits renovation projects, large sashes, and commercial spaces that need wider airflow.
Q2. Which PVC profiles are compatible with WANO PVC window hardware?
Our hardware is engineered for PVC U-groove profiles and multi-chamber extrusion designs. To confirm compatibility, we need the profile system name and cross-section drawings; the final geometry is checked against the sash dimensions and reinforcement before we propose a configuration.
Q3. Can we supply hardware under our own brand?
Yes. OEM and ODM collaboration is a standard part of our factory program. We apply your logo to handles and visible parts by laser engraving, screen printing, or die-cast molding, and we can rebrand unit boxes, cartons, certificates, and packing lists.
Q4. How is durability verified before shipment?
The 15 in-house laboratories carry out torque, load and tensile, opening/closing cycle, and salt spray tests. Incoming material, first-article, in-process, and pre-shipment inspections ensure that the delivered batch matches the approved sample.
Q5. What information do you need for a complete quotation?
Send the profile system, sash width/height/weight, required opening angle, handle style and finish, locking point count, order volume, and delivery destination. With those details we can prepare the hardware configuration and a proposal drawing.
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