Updated: 08.11.2026
A Safety stay is a hardware component that holds an open sash if another part of the hardware fails. It prevents the sash from falling or swinging open uncontrollably – important for windows with actuators, which are often mounted high up.
Safety stay, catch stay, tilt stay
- Tilt stay: part of the tilt-and-turn hardware, holds the sash in the tilt position.
- safety stay: limits the opening of bottom-hung and top-hung sashes and catches the sash.
- Safety stay: additional protection against falling, for example with heavy sashes or above walkways.
What does this mean for the actuator?
The actuator stroke must match the opening of the stay, otherwise it pushes against the hardware. Whether a safety stay is needed follows from the Risk assessment.
Related terms: Top-hung sash
