From Compliance to Safety: Making Awning Actuators More Competitive
As smart shading systems continue to evolve, actuators—the core power component—must not only be reliable and durable but also meet strict regulatory and certification requirements across different markets.
For manufacturers and distributors, compliance is the first threshold for entering the European, UK, and North American markets. But beyond compliance, safety and durability are the real differentiators.
In this article, we’ll explore the essential certifications required for export-ready awning actuators and highlight the certifications our products have already achieved.
The CE mark is the cornerstone for accessing the European Union market. It covers multiple aspects:
EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility): Ensures actuators do not interfere with surrounding devices and are resistant to external interference.
LVD (Low Voltage Directive): Guarantees electrical safety, overload protection, and anti-shock measures.
RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances): Limits hazardous materials such as lead, cadmium, mercury, and hexavalent chromium for eco-friendly compliance.
Our actuators have been tested by TÜV SÜD and meet the following standards:
EN IEC 55014-1:2021 (EMC emission)
EN IEC 55014-2:2021 (EMC immunity)
EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019/A2:2024 (harmonic current limits)
EN 61000-3-3:2013/A2:2021 (voltage fluctuations and flicker)
Structural and electrical safety standards
RoHS environmental compliance
This means our actuators deliver stable performance in Europe while ensuring long-term safety and eco-compliance.02. UKCA: The New Standard for the UK
After Brexit, the UKCA mark gradually replaced CE certification in the United Kingdom. Although a transition period is still ongoing, UKCA will soon become a mandatory requirement.
Our actuators have already achieved UKCA certification, ensuring smooth entry and long-term compliance in the UK market.
Awning actuators operate outdoors year-round, facing rain, dust, wind, and even high-pressure cleaning. That’s why Ingress Protection (IP) ratings are essential.
IP66: Dust-tight + strong water jets protection
IP67M: Dust-tight + protection against immersion in water
IP69K: Dust-tight + protection against high-pressure, high-temperature water jets
With these ratings, our actuators withstand not just everyday weather but also extreme cleaning conditions, making them ideal for demanding outdoor environments.
In the United States and Canada, automatic doors, gates, and shading systems must comply with strict electrical and safety regulations.
UL325: U.S. standard for automatic control systems, covering anti-pinch, overload protection, electrical safety, and control logic.
CSA C22.2 No.247-14: Canadian standard for electrical safety in automated systems.
Certified by SGS, our actuators meet both UL325 and CSA standards, ensuring compliance with the most rigorous requirements in North America.
This guarantees not only market entry but also maximum safety and reliability in real-world applications.
CE Certification (including EMC + LVD + RoHS)
UKCA Certification
IP67M / IP69K Ratings
UL325 & CSA C22.2 No.247-14 Dual Certification
For awning manufacturers, choosing actuators that have passed multiple international certifications means:
Easier export approval
Safer and more reliable performance
Stronger competitive advantage
We have successfully completed CE, UKCA, high IP ratings, UL325, and CSA certifications—removing barriers for manufacturers entering Europe, the UK, and North America.
By combining international certifications with proven durability, our awning actuators offer manufacturers and distributors a secure, reliable, and future-proof solution.
If you are looking for a trusted actuator partner to expand in Europe, the UK, or North America, our certified actuators are ready to support your business growth.
