Rolling office chair sliding resistance testing machine
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
Test rig for chair castor durability testing on seating furniture according to BIFMA X5.1-2017. The holding fixture is driven by motor; Chair move forward and back to assess the life durability by setting different parameters in the PLC interface including cycles, standard and so on.
GENERL SPECIFICATIONS
Machine Dimensions: (W x D x H) 2950*1260*930 mm
Power supply source: single-phase, AC220V±10%, 50/60Hz (can be appointed)
Gross Weight: 650k
Load weight: 122kg (270lbf)
Stroke: 762±50 mm
Speed: 10 ± 2 cycles/ min
APPLICATION STANDARDS: BIFMA X5.1-2017
Reference Doc: BIFMA X5.1-2017 section 16 Castor/Chair Base Durability Test-Cyclic
BIFMA X5.1 Castor and Chair Base Test Procedure for Pedestal Base Chairs:
a) The chair or chair base shall be cycled 2,000 cycles over the obstacles as shown in picture 1 and then 98,000 cycles on a smooth, hard surface without obstacles.
b) Evaluate the product in accordance with the acceptance level: there shall be no loss of serviceability.
c) At the conclusion of cycling, a 22 M (5 Ibf). Pull force shall be applied to each caster in line with the castor stem centerline.
d) Evaluate the product in accordance with the acceptance level: no part of the caster shall separate from the chair as a result of the application of the 22 N (5 Ibf.) force.
BIFMA X5.1 Castor and Chair Base Test Procedure for Chairs with leg:
a) The chair or chair base shall be cycled 2,000 cycles over the obstacles as shown in picture 2 and then 98,000 cycles on a smooth, hard surface without obstacles.
b) Evaluate the product in accordance with the acceptance level: there shall be no loss of serviceability.
c) At the conclusion of cycling, a 22 M (5 Ibf). Pull force shall be applied to each caster in line with the castor stem centerline.
Evaluate the product in accordance with the acceptance level: no part of the caster shall separate from the chair as a result of the application of the 22 N (5 Ibf.) force.
Driving mode | variable frequency motor and timing belt |
Stroke: | 762mm (+ 50mm) |
Test speed | 8 ~ 12 times / min |
Holder with the up and down adjustment range | 80mm~500mm |
Control mode | PLC and LCD touch screen display |
Base barriers block | Can be removed |
Accessories | overall test weight 122kg |