Backrest Durability Testing Machine

BIFMA 5.1 Furniture Testing Equipment Backrest Durability Testing Machine

Application

This machine is to evaluate the ability of the chairs to withstand fatigue stresses and wear caused by rearward force on the backrest of the chair.

Product Introduction

a.Frame(Alluminium)

-6 vertical post - 4 fixed.  2 adjustable position along the frame length (3m) to hold horizontal cylinder

-5 horizontal cross bar -4 fixed . 1 adjustable position along the frame length(3m) and height (2m) to hold vertical cylinder,adjustable position & height

b.Size: 2m×3m×2m(H)

c.Loading pad (BS BN requirement)& bag weight 91kg(BIFMA requirement)

d.Type of cylinder:Double-acting cylinder

e.Maximum force:2000 Newton

f.1 unit horizontal cylinder

-To apply a horizontal force for tilting and legs/glide tests.

-Attached to the pulley system(adjustable & removable

-Adjustable height (500-1800mm) & horizontal position (along the frame length,3m)

-Stroke length:500mm

g.1 unit vertical cylinder

-To apply a vertical force for back rest, tablet and arm rest tests

-Adjustable position along the cross bar(2m)

-Stroke length:500mm

h.High and position adjustment,powered

i.Voltage:single phase AC 220V 50/60HZ

j.Compress air:6kg/cm²

k.Control button

-ON/OFF button

-Load display

-Cycle display - 6 - digit

-Force holding time:1 minute(strength test)

l.Stopper - to restrain the furniture base from sliding 12mm thickness.

Techncial parameters

Testing Standards

• ANSI/BIFMA X5.1-2011 10 Tilt Mechanism Test - Cyclic
• ANSI/BIFMA X5.1-2011 15 Backrest Durability Test - Cyclic - Type I
• ANSI/BIFMA X5.1-2011 16 Backrest Durability Test - Cyclic - Type II and Type III