The following is an overview of the key structural tests in the BIFMA X5.1-2002 Office Seating test standard. It is intended to provide a general understanding of the tests for office seating.
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Seating Durability - Cyclic |
| Description |
125 lb load dropped 1" onto the seat 100,000 times
165 lb force applied to both front corners of the seat 20,000 times
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Seating Strength |
| Functional Load |
225 lb load dropped 6" onto the seat one time |
| Proof Load |
300 lb load dropped 6" onto the seat one time |
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Backrest Durability |
| Description |
75 lb horizontal force applied to the backrest 120,000 times |
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Backrest Strength |
| Functional Load |
150 lb horizontal force applied to the backrest one time |
| Proof Load |
250 lb horizontal force applied to the backrest one time |
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Armrest Durability - Cyclic |
| Description |
90 lb force applied simultaneously to each armrest 60,000 times |
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Armrest Strength - Vertical |
| Functional Load |
200 lb vertical force applied to the armrest one time |
| Proof Load |
300 lb vertical force applied to the armrest one time |
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Armrest Strength - Horizontal |
| Functional Load |
100 lb horizontal force applied to the armrest one time |
| Proof Load |
150 lb horizontal force applied to the armrest one time |
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Leg Strength - Front |
| Functional Load |
75 lb force applied to the end of the front leg one time |
| Proof Load |
125 lb force applied to the end of the front leg one time |
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Leg Strength - Side |
| Functional Load |
75 lb force applied to the end of the front leg one time
75 lb force applied to the end of the rear leg one time |
| Proof Load |
125 lb force applied to the end of the front leg one time
115 lb force applied to the end of the rear leg one time
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Tablet Arm Durability - Cyclic |
| Description |
77 lb vertical force applied to the tablet 100,000 times |
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Tablet Arm Strength |
| Description |
150 lb vertical force applied to the tablet one time |
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