ANSI/BIFMA S6.5-2001 Small Office/Home Office Furniture - Tests

ANSI/BIFMA X6.5 is intended to provide a common basis of mechanical tests for evaluating the safety, durability, and structural adequacy of storage and desk-type furniture intended for use in the small office and/or home office. The styling, marketing and chain of distribution for these products are intended to address usage in a residential, home office or small office environment.

ANSI/BIFMA X6.5 includes the following tests:

Stability Under Vertical Load Test
Stability Test for Units with Extendible Load Bearing Elements
Freestanding Pedestal Stability Test
Horizontal Force Stability/Dislodgement Test for Tall Units
Vertical Force Stability For Bookcases
Horizontal Force Stability for Bookcases
Distributed Functional Load Test for Individual Surfaces
Concentrated Functional Load Test for Primary Surfaces
Distributed Proof Load for Individual Surfaces
Concentrated Proof Load for Individual Surfaces
Unit Strength Test-Static Load
Extendible Element Proof Load Test
Top Load Ease Test - Cyclic
Leg Strength - Static
Angle Rack Test
Horizontal Rack Test
Interlock test - Static
Drop Test
Force Test for Extendible Element Locks
Force Test for Door Locks
Cycle Test for Extendible Elements Deeper than Wide
Cycle Test for Extendible Elements Wider than Deep
Cycle Test for Center/Pencil Drawers
Out Stop Tests - Cyclic
Rebound Test
Adjustable Keyboard Surfaces and Input Device Support Tests - Cyclic
Strength Test for Vertically Hinged Doors
Wear and Fatigue Tests for All Hinged Doors
Slam Open/Closed Test for Vertically Hinged Doors
Drop Test for Horizontally Top-Hinged Doors
Test for Horizontal Receding Doors
Test for Vertical Receding Doors - Cyclic
Wear and Fatigue Test
Slam Open and Closed Test for Doors Which Do Not Free Fall
Durability Test for Products with Casters - Cyclic
Pull Force Test

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