Drop Test |
free fall drop from 6" above seat |
| Functional Load |
500 lb |
| Proof Load |
750 lb |
| Description |
Primary test to qualify the chair base or frame structure. The "dynamic" or motion forces produced from this test can go beyond 2500 lbs depending on the nature of the seat and base construction. |
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Arm Strength-Horizontal |
| Functional Load |
250 lb |
| Proof Static Load |
300 lb |
| Description |
User aggressively pushing outward or pulling inward on a chair arm. Realistic arm forces actually applied by users are much less (50-100 lbs.) |
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Arm Strength-Vertical |
| Functional Load |
300 lb |
| Proof Static Load |
450 lb |
| Description |
Large person sitting on an arm while a user is seated in the chair. |
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Arm Durability-Horizontal |
| Functional Load |
100 lb force - 50K cycles |
| Description |
Forces applied to arms by users during normal use over the product's life span. |
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Arm Durability-Vertical |
| Functional Load |
300 lb force - 10K cycles |
| Description |
Forces which may be applied by people leaning on the arms or using the arms to get out of the chair. |
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Leg Strength |
| Proof Static Load |
250 lb or amount equal to the entire unit, whichever is greater |
| Description |
Ensure legs are adequate when in use or when a large lounge-seating unit is moved from one location to another. |
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| KI Static Load |
Functional Load |
2000 lbs |
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