According to test Standard: BIFMA X5.1-2002, Test No.13,14, 20 Applicability: This test applies to all chairs with armrests.
Purpose Of Test
The purpose of the test is to evaluate the ability of a chair armrest to withstand stresses caused by applying vertical forces or outward forces or repetitive loading on the armrest(s).
Function:
Loading Capacity:
Test No. 13 Arm Strength Test- Vertical - Static | (a) Functional Load: apply a force of 890N(200lbf) for one (1) minute.
(b) Proof Load: apply a force of 1334N(300lbf) for one (1) minute.
Test No. 14 Arm Strength Test - Horizontal - Static | (a) Functional Load: apply a force of 445N(100lbf) for one (1) minute in the outward direction.
(b) Proof Load: apply a force of 667N(150lbf) for one (1) minute in the outward
direction.
Test No.20 Arm Durability Test - Cyclic | Simultaneously apply a force of 400N(90lbf) to each armrest at a 10°±1°angle.
Test cycles: 60,000 at a proper rate 10 ~ 30cycles per minute.
Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.