ANSI / BIFMX5.1-10 Furniture Testing Equipment Chair Back Durability Testing Equipment
Chair Back Durability Test
Applications
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Office chair backrest durability testing
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Conference chair structural validation
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Residential seating quality assurance
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Furniture manufacturer R&D and design verification
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Third-party testing laboratories and certification bodies
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Institutional and contract furniture procurement testing
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QA/QC inspection for furniture production lines
Standard
ANSI/BIFMX5.1-10/15/16/18/12.3
Technical parameters
| Seat loading | 102kg (225Lb), weight accumulative |
| Backrest loading force value | 334N (75Lb) / 445N (100Lb) |
| Backrest loading position | When the backrest height is greater than 452mm: 406mm, when the backrest height is less than 452mm: Load the top of the backrest |
| Backrest loading force direction | The angle between the output direction and the backrest surface is 90°±10° |
| Test speed | 10~30 times/min |
| Number of tests | 80000/120000 times |
| Counter | 0~999 999 times can be set |
| Force adjustment method | Adjust the air pressure + power sensor |
| Motion control | PLC control, text display |
| Volume (W*D*H) | 120*100*130cm |
| Gas source | 6kgf/cm^2 or more stable gas source |
| Power supply | 1Ф, AC220V, 3A |
Related configuration
Cylinder: cylinder diameter 50mm, stroke 300mm
Bracket: industrial high-strength aluminum profile, 80mmx40mm
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1:What is this equipment used for?
It evaluates how well a chair backrest withstands the repeated rearward force from users leaning back—essential for validating durability and meeting BIFMA certification requirements.
Q2:How does it work?
The machine uses a pneumatic cylinder to apply a controlled cyclic load to the chair backrest at a specific angle and position while the seat is weighted. PLC controls manage the test cycle precisely.
Q3:What standards does it comply with?
ANSI/BIFMA X5.1 sections 10, 15, 16, and 18—the primary North American standard for office chair testing.
Q4:What types of chairs can be tested?
Office chairs, conference chairs, task seating, and residential chairs with backrests. The adjustable loading position accommodates various backrest heights.
Q5:What force levels can it apply?
Two preset levels: 334 N (75 lb) and 445 N (100 lb), selectable based on the chair type and test requirement.
Q6:How long does a typical test take?
At 10–30 cycles per minute, an 80,000-cycle test runs approximately 44–133 hours; 120,000 cycles runs 67–200 hours, depending on the selected speed.
Q7:What air supply is required?
A stable 6 kgf/cm² or higher air source. The pneumatic system requires consistent pressure for accurate force application.
Q8:What industries use this equipment?
Furniture manufacturers, testing laboratories, certification bodies, procurement QA teams, and institutional buyers specifying furniture durability.
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