Do you have questions? Seth Setzer, 828-327-7000 ext. 4449
Do you have questions? Cody Whitener, 828-327-7000 ext 4490
ANSI / BIFMA General Purpose Office Equipment Testing
Manufacturing Solutions Center is currently capable of testing to the following ANSI / BIFMA test methods:
BIFMA X5.1-2017 Tests: Back Strength Testing
- Section 5 - Back Strength Test – Type I & II - Static
- Section 5 - Back Strength – Type III – Static
BIFMA X5.1-2017 Tests: Back Strength Testing
- Section 6 – Back Strength Test – Type III – Static
BIFMA X5.1-2017: Drop Test – Dynamic – Static
- Section 7 - Drop Test – Dynamic – Static
BIFMA X5.1-2017: Swivel Test – Cyclic
- Section 8 – Swivel Test – Cyclic
BIFMA X5.1-2017: Tilt Mechanism Test - Cyclic
- Section 9 – Tilt Mechanism Test – Cyclic
BIFMA X5.1-2017 Tests: Seating Durability – Cyclic
- Section 10 – Seating Durability Tests – Cyclic
BIFMA X5.1-2017 Tests: Front or Rear Stability
- Section 11 – Stability Test - Part A – Rear Stability
- Part B – Front Stability
BIFMA X5.1-2017 Tests: Vertical Test
- Section 12 – Arm Strength Test – Vertical – Static
BIFMA X5.1-2017 Tests: Horizontal Test
- Section 13 – Arm Strength Test – Horizontal – Static
BIFMA X5.1-2017 Tests: Backrest Durability Type I
- Section 14 – Backrest Durability Test – Type I – Cyclic
BIFMA X5.1-2017 Tests: Backrest Durability Type II & III
- Section 15 – Backrest Durability – Type II & III – Cyclic
BIFMA X5.1-2017 Tests: Caster/Chair Base Durability
- Section 16 – Caster / Chair Base Durability Test – Cyclic
BIFMA X5.1-2017 Tests: Leg Strength Test
- Section 17 – Leg Strength Test – Front & Side Application
BIFMA X5.1-2017 Tests: Footrest Static Load – Vertical
- Section 18 – Footrest Static Load Tests – Vertical
BIFMA X5.1-2017 Tests: Footrest Durability
- Section 19 – Footrest Durability Test – Vertical Cyclic
BIFMA X5.1-2017 Tests: Arm Durability Cyclic
- Section 20 – Arm Durability Test – Cyclic
BIFMA X5.1-2017 - Chairs with Manually Adjustable Seat
- Section 21 – Out Stop Test for Chairs with Manually Adjustable Seat Depth
BIFMA X5.1-2017 - Tablet Arm Chair Static Load Tests
- Section 22 – Tablet Arm Chair Static Load Test
BIFMA X5.1-2017 - Load Ease – Cyclic
- Section 23 – Tablet Arm Chair Load Ease – Cyclic
BIFMA X5.1-2017 - Structural Durability
- Section 24 – Structural Durability Test - Cyclic
Download our Structural Furniture Testing Intake Log (in PDF)
If there is a test you require that is not listed, please contact our Product Development Specialists:
- Seth Setzer, ssetzer@manufacturingsolutionscenter.org or call him at 828.327.7000 x 4449
- Cody Whitener, cwhitener@manufacturingsolutionscenter.org or call him at 828.327.7000 x 4490
