Drop Impact Test Machine for Chair
Equipment Description
Test rig for chair drop durability is used to evaluate the ability of the chair to withstand heavy and abusive impact forces on the seat. It can also to evaluate the ability of chairs to withstand fatigue stresses and wear caused by downward vertical force(s) on the seat.g for chair drop durability is used to evaluate the
General Specifications:
Machine Dimensions: (W x D x H) 1600*1500*2400 mm
Power supply source: single-phase, AC220Volt, 50Hz
Gross Weight: 820kg
| Adjustable Drop Height |
10mm to 180mm |
| Weight Sensor |
200Kg |
| Largest chair dimensions width |
1000mm |
| Test speed |
0～30 times/min |
| Times setting |
0 ~ 999, 999 |
| Control mode |
PLC and LCD touch screen |
| Air source |
6kg/cm2 |
| Accessories |
total test bag weight 136kg
(can be divided to 136kg 102kg, 57kg) |
Application standards:
BIFMA X5.1 2017 section 7 Drop Test-Dynamic & section 10 Seating Durability Tests-Cyclic.
Tester Introduction:
Test rig for chair drop test according to BIFMA X5.1 2017 Clause 7 & Clause 10.3.
To evaluate Chair to withstand fatigue stresses and wear caused by free fall vertical forces on the seat.
Test Procedure:
BIFMA X5.1 2017 Clause 7
==Functional Load Test
a) A test bag weighing 102 kg (225 lb.) shall be raised 152 mm (6 in.) above the uncompressed seat and released one time.
b) Remove the bag.
c) For chairs with seat height adjustment features, set height to its lowest position and repeat a) and b).
==Proof Load Test
Similar with Functional Load Test, but the force is 136 kg (300 lb).
BIFMA X5.1 2017 Clause 10.3
Test Procedure: Diameter impact bag: 406±13mm
Impact load: 57kg(125lbf)
Impact height: 36mm(1.4in)
Speed:10～30 cycles/min
The chair shall be tested to 100, 000 cycles.
Consist of:
10mm to 180mm Drop Height(adjustable)
1 TECSIS load cells 2 KN
1 Electronic fixture to lift bag and then drop it for free
PLC and LCD touch screen display
Accessories: test bag
