BS EN 16122:2012

Incorporating corrigendum February 2015

BSI Standards Publication

Domestic and non-domestic

storage furniture — Test
methods for the determination
of strength, durability and
stability
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National foreword
This British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 16122:2012,
incorporating corrigendum February 2015.

The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted by Technical

Committee FW/0, Furniture, to Subcommittee FW/0/2, Domestic
and Contract Furniture.
A list of organizations represented on this subcommittee can be
obtained on request to its secretary.

This publication does not purport to include all the necessary

provisions of a contract. Users are responsible for its correct
application.

© The British Standards Institution 2015. Published by BSI Standards

Limited 2015

ISBN 978 0 580 89776 4

ICS 97.140

Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from

legal obligations.
This British Standard was published under the authority of the
Standards Policy and Strategy Committee on 30 September 2012.

Amendments/corrigenda issued since publication

Date Text affected

30 April 2015 Implementation of CEN corrigendum February 2015:

Modification to A.3.2, Weight and string system
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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 16122

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM July 2012

ICS 97.140 Incorporating corrigendum February 2015

English Version

Domestic and non-domestic storage furniture - Test methods for

the determination of strength, durability and stability

Meubles de rangement à usage domestique et collectif - Behältnismöbel für den Wohn- und Nicht-Wohnbereich -
Méthode d'essai pour la détermination de la résistance, la Prüfverfahren zur Bestimmung der Festigkeit,
durabilité et la stabilité Dauerhaltbarkeit und Standsicherheit

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 9 June 2012.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member.

This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same
status as the official versions.

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Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United
Kingdom.

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EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG

Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels

© 2012 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 16122:2012: E
worldwide for CEN national Members.
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Contents Page

Foreword ..............................................................................................................................................................4
1 Scope ......................................................................................................................................................5
2 Normative references ............................................................................................................................5
3 Terms and definitions ...........................................................................................................................5
4 General test conditions .........................................................................................................................7
4.1 Preliminary preparation ........................................................................................................................7
4.2 Application of forces .............................................................................................................................8
4.3 Tolerances ..............................................................................................................................................8
4.4 Prevention of movement during test ...................................................................................................8
4.5 Loading ...................................................................................................................................................8
5 Test equipment and apparatus.............................................................................................................8
6 Test procedures for non-movable parts ........................................................................................... 10
6.1 Shelves ................................................................................................................................................ 10
6.1.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 10
6.1.2 Shelf retention test – horizontal outward force ............................................................................... 10
6.1.3 Shelf retention test – vertical downward force ................................................................................ 10
6.1.4 Deflection of shelves .......................................................................................................................... 10
6.1.5 Strength of shelf supports ................................................................................................................. 11
6.2 Tops and bottoms ............................................................................................................................... 12
6.2.1 Sustained load test for tops and bottoms ........................................................................................ 12
6.2.2 Static load test for tops and bottoms ............................................................................................... 12
6.3 Clothes rails and supports ................................................................................................................ 12
6.3.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 12
6.3.2 Dislodgement of clothes rails ............................................................................................................ 13
6.4 Strength of the structure .................................................................................................................... 14
6.4.1 Test for structure and underframe .................................................................................................... 14
6.4.2 Drop test .............................................................................................................................................. 16
6.4.3 Tests for units with castors or wheels ............................................................................................. 17
7 Test procedures for movable parts................................................................................................... 17
7.1 Pivoted doors ...................................................................................................................................... 17
7.1.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 17
7.1.2 Strength of pivoted doors  Vertical load of pivoted doors ......................................................... 17
7.1.3 Horizontal load of pivoted doors....................................................................................................... 18
7.1.4 Slam shut of pivoted doors ............................................................................................................... 19
7.1.5 Durability of pivoted doors ................................................................................................................ 20
7.2 Sliding doors and horizontal roll fronts ........................................................................................... 21
7.2.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 21
7.2.2 Slam shut/open of sliding doors and horizontal roll fronts ........................................................... 21
7.2.3 Durability of sliding doors and horizontal roll fronts...................................................................... 22
7.3 Flaps ..................................................................................................................................................... 22
7.3.1 Strength of bottom-hinged flaps ....................................................................................................... 22
7.3.2 Durability of flaps................................................................................................................................ 23
7.3.3 Drop test for horizontally top-hinged doors/flaps ........................................................................... 23
7.4 Vertical roll fronts ............................................................................................................................... 24
7.4.1 Slam shut/open of vertical roll fronts ............................................................................................... 24
7.4.2 Durability of vertical roll fronts ......................................................................................................... 25
7.5 Extension elements ............................................................................................................................ 25
7.5.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 25

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7.5.2 Strength of extension elements ......................................................................................................... 25

7.5.3 Durability of extension elements ....................................................................................................... 26
7.5.4 Slam shut and open of extension elements ..................................................................................... 28
7.5.5 Displacement of extension element bottoms ................................................................................... 29
7.5.6 Interlock test ........................................................................................................................................ 29
7.6 Locking and latching mechanism tests ............................................................................................ 29
7.6.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 29
7.6.2 Strength test for locking and latching mechanisms for extension elements ............................... 29
7.6.3 Locking and latching mechanisms for doors, flaps and roll fronts ............................................... 30
7.6.4 Locking and latching mechanism durability test ............................................................................. 30
8 Trays ..................................................................................................................................................... 30
8.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 30
8.2 Sustained load test for trays .............................................................................................................. 30
8.3 Drop test for trays ............................................................................................................................... 30
9 Coat hooks  Strength of coat hooks .............................................................................................. 31
10 Units mounted to the building or other structure ............................................................................ 32
10.1 Units not supported by the floor ........................................................................................................ 32
10.1.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 32
10.1.2 Movable parts, shelf supports, tops and bottoms ........................................................................... 32
10.1.3 Overload ............................................................................................................................................... 32
10.1.4 Dislodgement test ............................................................................................................................... 33
10.2 Units supported by the floor .............................................................................................................. 33
11 Stability tests ....................................................................................................................................... 33
11.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 33
11.2 Doors, extension elements and flaps closed, all storage units unloaded .................................... 33
11.2.1 Units that are, or can be, adjusted to a height of 1000 mm or less ................................................ 33
11.2.2 Units that are, or can be, adjusted to a height of more than 1000 mm .......................................... 34
11.3 Opening doors, extension elements and flaps, all storage units unloaded .................................. 34
11.4 Doors, extension elements and flaps opened and unlocked.......................................................... 34
11.4.1 All storage areas unloaded and all doors, extension elements and flaps open ........................... 34
11.4.2 All storage areas unloaded with overturning load ........................................................................... 34
11.4.3 All storage areas loaded with overturning load ............................................................................... 34
11.5 Doors, extension elements and flaps closed and locked, all storage units loaded ..................... 35
11.6 Dynamic stability test for units with castors .................................................................................... 35
12 Test report ............................................................................................................................................ 35
Annex A (normative) Apparatus for slam-shut/open test of extension elements ...................................... 37
A.1 Principle................................................................................................................................................ 37
A.2 Apparatus ............................................................................................................................................. 37
A.3 Calibration ............................................................................................................................................ 39
A.3.1 Pneumatic apparatus .......................................................................................................................... 39
A.3.2 Weight and string system ................................................................................................................... 39

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Foreword
This document (EN 16122:2012) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 207 “Furniture”, the
secretariat of which is held by UNI.

This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by January 2013, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at
the latest by January 2013.

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.

According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece,
Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.

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1 Scope
This European Standard specifies tests methods for the determination of strength, durability and stability for
all types of domestic and non-domestic storage furniture including domestic kitchen furniture.

It does not apply to office, industrial, catering equipment and retail storage, nor to industrial storage lockers.

Strength and durability tests do not assess the structure of the building (for example the strength of wall
hanging cabinets); rather, they include only the cabinets and the parts used for attachment. The wall and the
wall attachments are not included.

Requirements for safety, strength and durability can be found in other European Standards.

Assessment of the effects of ageing, degradation and flammability is not included.

Annex A (normative) contains details of test equipment for the slam open/shut testing of extension elements.

2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references,
the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.

ISO 7619-2:2010, Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic — Determination of indentation hardness — Part 2:

IRHD pocket meter method

3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.

3.1
catch device
device which keeps or pulls a component in place but does not require a second action in order to release it

EXAMPLE A magnetic catch or a self-closing-mechanism.

3.2
clear height
unobstructed height above the top of the bottom surface, or the structure of the unit

Note 1 to entry: For example, the top of the extension element below and the lower edge of the extension element
above. See Figure 1.

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Key
1 structure of the unit
2 clear height H

Figure 1 — Clear height

3.3
damper mechanism
mechanism which gently brings the component to a stop

3.4
extension element
components that can be pulled out and pushed in

EXAMPLE Drawers, suspended pocket files, keyboard trays.

3.5
flap
horizontally hinged door, which opens upwards or downwards

3.6
free standing unit
unit not intended to be attached to a load bearing structure

3.7
interlock
device which restrains the opening of more than one extension element at a time

3.8
latching mechanism
mechanism which retains an extension element or a door in the closed position and which requires a second
action to release it and may require a key or a combination in order to activate it

3.9
locking mechanism
mechanism that limits access to the interior of a unit or a storage element and that requires a key or a
combination in order to activate it or to make it possible to activate it

3.10
stay
hardware component usually used to hold a flap or door in the open position

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3.11
top hanging unit
unit intended to be entirely supported by the ceiling

3.12
wall-, panel- and screen-hanging unit
unit intended to be supported by a wall, panel or screen

3.13
tray
storage element that is designed, under normal use, to be removed from the storage unit and used
independently

3.14
levelling device
adjustable device intended to keep the item of furniture perpendicular to the floor

EXAMPLE Adjustable feet or similar.

4 General test conditions

4.1 Preliminary preparation

The unit(s)/component(s) shall be tested as delivered. The unit(s)/component(s) shall be assembled and/or
configured according to the instructions supplied. Unless otherwise stated, the most adverse configuration
shall be used for each test. If mounting or assembly instructions are not supplied, the mounting or assembly
method shall be recorded in the test report. Fittings shall be tightened before testing and shall not be re-
tightened unless specifically required in the manufacturer’s instructions. If the configuration needs to be
changed in order to produce the worst-case conditions, this shall be recorded in the test report.

Levelling devices shall be set as near as possible to 5 mm from the fully open position whilst ensuring the unit
is perpendicular to the floor.

A combination of tests may be necessary to cover the properties of multifunction components; e.g. a receding
door shall be tested both as a sliding door and as a pivoted door.

Unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer, the sample for test shall be stored in indoor ambient
conditions for at least 24 hours immediately prior to testing.

Except for the deflection of shelves (see below), the tests shall be carried out in indoor ambient conditions at a
temperature between 15 °C and 25 °C. If during a test the temperature is outside of the range of 15 °C to
25 °C, the maximum and/or minimum temperature shall be recorded in the test report.

The test for deflection of shelves (6.1.4), except metal, stone and glass shelves, shall be carried out at a
relative humidity of 45 % to 55 %. If during a test the relative humidity is outside this range, the maximum
and/or minimum shall be recorded in the test report.

If a test cannot be carried out as specified in this Standard, e.g. because a loading pad cannot be used for the
application of a force due to the design of a product, the test shall be carried out as closely as possible to that
specified.

Before beginning the testing, visually inspect the unit thoroughly. Record any defects so that they are not
assumed to have been caused by the tests. Carry out measurements, if specified.

During testing, the unit shall be placed on the floor and levelled, unless otherwise specified.

All tests specified for a particular component shall be carried out on the same sample.

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4.2 Application of forces

The test forces in the static load tests shall be applied sufficiently slowly to ensure that negligible dynamic
force is applied. Unless otherwise specified, each specified force shall be maintained for not less than 10 s
and not more than 15 s.

The test forces in durability tests shall be applied at a rate to ensure that excessive heating does not occur.
Unless otherwise specified, each test force shall be maintained for (2 ± 1) s.

The forces may be replaced by masses. The relationship 10 N = 1 kg shall be used.

4.3 Tolerances

Unless otherwise stated, the following tolerances are applicable to the test equipment:

 Forces: ± 5 % of the nominal force;

 Velocities: ± 5 % of the nominal velocity;

 Masses: ± 1 % of the nominal mass;

 Dimensions: ± 1 mm of the nominal dimension;

 Angles: ± 2° of the nominal angle.

The accuracy for the positioning of loading pads and impact plates shall be ± 5 mm.

NOTE For the purposes of uncertainty measurement, test results are not considered to be adversely affected when
the above tolerances are met.

4.4 Prevention of movement during test

If a freestanding unit tends to overbalance during the tests specified in Clauses 6 and 7, load the unit until this
tendency stops, unless otherwise specified.

If a freestanding unit tends to slide during the tests specified in Clauses 6 and 7, with the exception of
subclauses 6.4.2 and 6.4.3, the unit shall be restrained by stops (5.3).

4.5 Loading

Unless otherwise specified, all storage components, which are not subject to testing, shall be uniformly loaded
with the specified load(s).

5 Test equipment and apparatus

Unless otherwise specified, the tests may be applied by any suitable device, because results are dependent
only upon correctly applied forces and not on the apparatus.

The equipment shall not inhibit deformation of the unit/component, i.e. it shall be able to move so that it can
follow the deformation of the unit/component during testing, so that the loads are always applied at the
specified points and in the specified directions.

5.1 Floor surface, which is a rigid, horizontal and flat surface.

For the strength of structure and underframe (6.4.1), the surface shall be smooth high-pressure plastics
laminate.

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For the drop test (6.4.2), the floor shall be faced with a 3 mm thick layer of rubber with a hardness of
(85 ± 10) IRHD according to ISO 7619-2:2010.

5.2 Wall surface,, which is a rigid, vertical and flat surface.

5.3 Stops.

Devices to prevent the article from sliding but not tilting, not higher than 12 mm, except in cases where the
design of the unit necessitates the use of higher stops, in which case the lowest stop that will prevent the item
from moving shall be used.

5.4 Loading pad, which is a rigid disc 100 mm in diameter, with a flat face and a 12 mm front edge blend
radius.

Where space prevents the use of a 100 mm diameter loading pad, a 50 mm diameter loading pad with similar
properties may be used.

5.5 Apparatus for slam shut/open of extension elements.

Two examples for suitable apparatus as well as calibration instructions are given in Annex A.

5.6 Masses.

Masses shall be designed so that they do not reinforce the structure or re-distribute the stresses.

NOTE For the deflection of shelves (6.1.4), steel masses with a length of 85 mm, a width of 50 mm, a thickness of
30 mm and a mass of 1 000 g are suitable.

5.7 Glass marbles, which shall be made of solid glass with 10 mm to 15 mm diameter.

They shall be in a flexible bag large enough to allow them to move in the bag during the test.

5.8 Loads for filing pockets.

Suspended filing pockets shall be loaded with typing paper or an equivalent alternative as shown in Figure 19.

5.9 Steel impact plates, which are 200 mm in length, with one surface faced with a 3 mm thick layer of
rubber with a hardness of (85 ± 10) IRHD according to ISO 7619-2:2010.

Other properties of steel impact plates are as defined in Table 1.

Table 1 — Steel impact plates

Plate parameter Unit Plate no. 1 Plate no. 2

Mass (excluding rubber) kg 1,7 2,5

Approximate width mm 109 160
Approximate thickness mm 10 10
Length mm 200 200

5.10 Obstacles for castor durability tests, two steel strips 50 mm wide and 2 mm high with the edges
having a radius of 2 mm, 500 mm apart and parallel on the floor surface and perpendicular to the test
direction.

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6 Test procedures for non-movable parts

6.1 Shelves

6.1.1 General

Where shelves are structurally interconnected (other than at their ends), all the shelves shall be equally
loaded.

For units with an indeterminate number of shelves, unless otherwise specified, divide the internal height of the
unit, in millimetres, by 200 and take the nearest integer. This number, minus one, shall then be the number of
shelves to be fitted.

6.1.2 Shelf retention test – horizontal outward force

Apply the horizontal, outwards force specified to the middle of the front edge of the shelf.

6.1.3 Shelf retention test – vertical downward force

By means of the 50 mm diameter loading pad (5.4), apply the vertical downwards force specified to a point
25 mm in from the front edge of the shelf at the position most likely to cause failure.

6.1.4 Deflection of shelves

Testing of the deflection of shelves, which are not made of metal, glass or stone, shall be carried out in a
controlled humidity atmosphere (see 4.1).

Place the shelf on its supports in the unit.

The deflection of the shelf shall be measured at a point 10 mm from the front edge where the deflection is
greatest.

The deflection shall be measured to an accuracy of ± 0,1 mm with reference to a straight line parallel to the
front edge drawn between two adjacent supports.

Load the shelf uniformly (see Figure 2) with the load specified and apply for

 one hour for shelves made of metal, glass and stone, and

 one week for all other shelves.

At the same points as specified above, measure and record the deflection under load to an accuracy of
± 0,1 mm and as a percentage of the distance between the supports.

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Key
1 load
2 shelf support

Figure 2 — Deflection test of shelves

6.1.5 Strength of shelf supports

Load the shelf uniformly with half the load specified for the deflection of shelf test (6.1.4), except at 220 mm
from one support, where the impact plate (5.9) shall be tipped over ten times over the support (see Figure 3).
The striking surface of the impact plate (5.9) shall be that faced with rubber. All supports of the shelf shall be
tested.

Dimensions in millimetres

Key
1 steel impact plate
2 load
3 shelf support
h length of impact plate

Figure 3 — Strength test of shelf supports

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6.2 Tops and bottoms

6.2.1 Sustained load test for tops and bottoms

This test is only applicable to tops which are ≤ 1 000 mm from the floor and to all bottoms.

The sustained load test of tops and bottoms shall be carried out in an atmosphere of controlled humidity (see
4.1).

The deflection of the top or bottom shall be measured where it is greatest.

The deflection shall be measured and recorded with reference to a straight line drawn between two adjacent
supports to an accuracy of ± 0,1 mm and as a percentage of the distance between the supports.

Load the top or bottom uniformly (see Figure 2) with the load specified and apply for

 one hour for tops and bottoms made of metal, glass and stone; review on enquiry, and

 one week for all other tops and bottoms.

Measure and record the deflection under load as specified above.

6.2.2 Static load test for tops and bottoms

This test is only applicable to tops which are ≤ 1 000 mm from the floor and to bottoms where the clear height
(3.2) is 1 600 mm or more.

Apply through the loading pad (5.4) the specified vertical downwards force ten times at any position likely to
cause failure but not less than 50 mm from the edges. If there are several such positions, apply the load
ten times to a maximum of three positions.

6.3 Clothes rails and supports

6.3.1 General

When clothes rails are structurally interconnected, all the clothes rails shall be loaded.

The span of a clothes rail is the distance between consecutive supports.

Place the rail on its supports in the unit.

Each support shall be loaded consecutively. End supports shall be loaded with the specified load placed as
close as possible to the support. Intermediate supports shall be loaded with double the specified load placed
as close as possible to the support (see Figure 4).

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a) End supports

b) Intermediate supports
Key
1 load
2 clothes rail
3 end support
4 intermediate support

Figure 4 — Strength and test of clothes rail supports

6.3.2 Dislodgement of clothes rails

Place the rail on its supports in the unit.

Load the rail uniformly with the load specified (see Figure 5) and apply for

 one hour for metal rails, and

 one week for all other rails.

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Key
1 load

Figure 5 — Dislodgement of clothes rails

6.4 Strength of the structure

6.4.1 Test for structure and underframe

This test is not applicable to units attached to another structure.

Place stops around the legs or base at one end of the unit (see Figures 6 and 7).

Load all parts intended for storage purposes, including tops, with the specified load(s). Close extension
elements, flaps, roll fronts and doors.

Apply, by means of the loading pad (5.4), the static force specified ten times at point A in Figure 6, on the
centre line of the side of the unit 50 mm from the highest point at that position, but not higher than 1 600 mm
from the floor (see Figure 7). If no structural member exists at this position, apply the load by means of a rigid
bar.

Repeat this procedure ten times at points B, C and D, with legs or base still restrained by stops.

If the unit tends to tilt, lower the force application point until tilting is just prevented. Record this height.

a) Example – storage unit with feet

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b) Example – storage unit with panel ends

Key

1 leg
2 stops
3 force direction
4 panel end
A,B,C,D force application points

Figure 6 — Strength test of structure and underframe – Force application points and directions

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Dimensions in millimetres

Key

A,B,C,D force application points

Figure 7 — Strength test of structure and underframe – Force application points

6.4.2 Drop test

The unit shall not be loaded.

Measure the force (F) in N required to lift one end of the unit.

Determine the drop height as a percentage of the specified nominal drop height as follows.

For forces (F) to lift the end of the unit the drop height shall be:

 F ≤ 200 N: 100 % of the specified nominal drop height;

70 x ( F − 200 )
 F > 200 N and ≤ 400 N: (100- 200 ) % of the specified nominal drop height;

 F > 400 N: 30 % of the specified nominal drop height.

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Lift the same end of the unit to the drop height and let it drop freely onto the floor surface (5.1). If the unit
tends to overbalance at the specified drop height, lower the drop height to the point of equilibrium and record
this in the test report.

Carry out the test six times. Height adjustable units shall be tested three times at the lowest position and three
times at the highest position.

Repeat on the opposite end.

6.4.3 Tests for units with castors or wheels

Load all storage areas with the specified load(s).

At least one castor shall be run over obstacles (5.10) at a mean speed of 0,2 m/s for a distance of one metre.
At the end of one metre, the direction of travel shall be reversed and the castor shall return to the starting
point. This cycle shall be repeated until the castors have been running for two minutes.

There shall be a cooling period of two minutes before the next two minute test run is started.

The procedure shall be repeated until the specified number of cycles has been completed. One cycle consists
of one movement to and fro.

Inspect the castors and the structure for damage affecting the function.

7 Test procedures for movable parts

7.1 Pivoted doors

7.1.1 General

This test applies to all doors hinged on the vertical side, including folding doors.

Mount stops around the legs or base in order to prevent the unit from moving on the floor during the tests.

Load any storage component on the door to be tested as specified.

7.1.2 Strength of pivoted doors  Vertical load of pivoted doors

Load the door as shown in Figure 8 with the mass specified. The mass shall be suspended 100 mm from the
edge furthest from the hinge.
o o
Open and close the door ten full cycles (back and forth) from a position 45 from fully closed to a position 10
o
from fully opened, up to a maximum of 135 from the fully closed position.

Opening and closing can be done by hand using 3 s to 5 s for opening and 3 s to 5 s for closing.

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Dimensions in millimetres

Figure 8 — Vertical load test of pivoted doors

7.1.3 Horizontal load of pivoted doors

Apply the horizontal static load specified perpendicular to the plane of the door on its horizontal centreline
100 mm from the edge furthest from the hinge, as shown in Figure 9.

Apply the load ten times.

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Dimensions in millimetres

Key

h height of door

Figure 9 — Horizontal load test of pivoted doors

7.1.4 Slam shut of pivoted doors

This test is not applicable to pivoted doors fitted with damper mechanisms.

The door shall be closed by means of a string or cord attached to the back of the door as close as possible to
the position of the centre of the handle. If the handle has a length greater than 200 mm, the string shall be
attached 100 mm below the top of the handle up to a maximum height from the floor of 1 200 mm. If the door
has no handle, the string shall be attached 25 mm from the front edge (furthest from the hinge) at the middle
of the door height. The cord shall be perpendicular to the face of the door when it is fully closed and shall not
o
change direction by an angle greater than 10 during movement.

Determine the mass, m1, required to just move the door. The test mass shall be m1 + m2.

Slam the door closed ten times using the masses (m1 + m2).

The test mass shall act until 10 mm before the door is fully closed. The mass shall fall through a distance of
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carried out as shown in Figure 10.

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Key
1 mass (m1+m2)

Figure 10 — Slam shut test of pivoted doors

7.1.5 Durability of pivoted doors

Attach two masses, 1 kg each, one on each side of the door at the middle of the vertical centreline
(see Figure 11).
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Fully open the door to a maximum of 130 and close it for the number of cycles (back and forth) specified,
without forcing built-in stops in the open position.

Figure 11 — Durability test of pivoted doors

If the door has a damper and/or catch device, including a self-opening or self-closing mechanism, this shall be
allowed to operate at each cycle.

The door shall be gently opened and closed at each cycle using approximately 3 s for opening and 3 s for
closing the door.

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The recommended rate is maximum six cycles per minute with the pause in the closed position.

7.2 Sliding doors and horizontal roll fronts

7.2.1 General

This test applies to all doors sliding horizontally, including those constructed from hinged elements.

Mount stops around the legs or base in order to prevent the unit from moving on the floor during the tests.

7.2.2 Slam shut/open of sliding doors and horizontal roll fronts

The door shall be opened/closed by means of a string or cord attached to the centre of the handle. If the
handle has a length greater than 200 mm, the string shall be attached 100 mm below the top of the handle up
to a maximum height from the floor of 1 200 mm. If the door has no handle, the string shall be attached at the
middle of the door height.

Determine the mass, m1, required to just move the door. The test mass shall be m1 + m2.

Close/open the door/roll front ten times towards the fully closed/opened positions using the masses (m1 + m2).

Start the movement 300 mm from the closed/opened positions respectively. The test mass shall act until
10 mm before the door/roll front is fully closed/opened. The test shall be carried out as shown in Figure 12.

Dimensions in millimetres

Key
1 mass (m1+m2)

Figure 12 — Slam shut/open test of sliding doors

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7.2.3 Durability of sliding doors and horizontal roll fronts

Open and close the door/roll front for the number of cycles specified. The movement shall be from the fully
closed position, without forcing the stops, to a position approximately 50 mm from the fully open position
(see Figure 13).

The door shall be opened/closed at an average speed of approximately 0,25 m/s.

The recommended rate is maximum six cycles per minute with the pause in the closed position.

If the door/roll front has a damper and/or catch device, including a self-opening or self-closing mechanism, this
shall be allowed to operate at each cycle.

Dimensions in millimetres

Figure 13 — Durability of sliding doors

7.3 Flaps

7.3.1 Strength of bottom-hinged flaps

This test only applies to flaps intended to be loaded when used in the open position, e.g. as a work surface.

With the flap in its fully opened/extended position, load with the static force specified. Apply the force ten
times, 50 mm from the weakest corner (see Figure 14).

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Dimensions in millimetres

Figure 14 — Strength test of flaps

7.3.2 Durability of flaps

Open/close the flap for the number of cycles specified. Use approximately 3 s for opening and 3 s for closing
the flap.

The recommended rate is maximum six cycles per minute with the pause in the closed position.

If the flap has a damper and/or catch device, including a self-opening or self-closing mechanism, this shall be
allowed to operate at each cycle.

Self-locking stays shall be opened until just before they lock and then closed from that position.

When the flap is fitted with an adjustable friction stay, it shall be adjusted so that the flap will just open under
its own weight, and be readjusted not more than ten times during the test.

7.3.3 Drop test for horizontally top-hinged doors/flaps

This test is not applicable to pivoted doors/flaps fitted with damper mechanisms.

Lift the door/flap until it is horizontal and allow it to drop freely for the number of cycles specified (see
Figure 15).

The recommended rate is six cycles per minute with the pause in the closed position.

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Figure 15 — Drop test for horizontally top-hinged doors/flaps

7.4 Vertical roll fronts

7.4.1 Slam shut/open of vertical roll fronts

Allow the roll front to fall freely in both directions from as near the point of equilibrium as possible (see
Figure 16), for the number of cycles specified.

If the roll front does not fall, the door shall be opened/closed by means of a string or cord attached to the
centre of the handle. If the door has no handle, the string shall be attached at the middle of the door.

Determine the mass, m1, required to just move the door. The test mass shall be m1 + m2.

Close/open the door/roll front for the specified number of cycles towards the fully closed/opened positions
using the masses (m1 + m2).

Start the movement 300 mm from the closed/opened positions respectively. The test mass shall act until
10 mm before the door/roll front is fully closed/opened. The test shall be carried out as shown in Figure 12.

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Figure 16 — Slam shut/open of roll front

7.4.2 Durability of vertical roll fronts

By means of a force applied on the vertical centreline, open and close the roll front fully and gently for the
number of cycles specified at an average speed of approximately 0,25 m/s.

The recommended rate is maximum six cycles per minute with the pause in the closed position.

If the roll front has a damper and/or catch device, including a self-opening or self-closing mechanism, this
shall be allowed to operate at each cycle.

7.5 Extension elements

7.5.1 General

Place stops (5.3) around the legs or base in order to prevent the unit from moving on the floor during the tests.

7.5.2 Strength of extension elements

Open the extension element to its open stops or, if there are no open stops, to the point at which one-third of
the inside length (depth) of the extension element, or at least 100 mm, remains inside the unit (see Figure 17).

Apply the vertical downwards static force specified on one top corner of the extension element front.

Apply the specified force or the force that causes the extension element to deflect to a point 100 mm below its
horizontal position whichever is the smaller. The force shall be recorded in the test report.

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Dimensions in millimetres

Key

l depth of drawer

Figure 17 — Strength test of drawers and runners

Repeat ten times. If the extension element is forced out of the unit, it shall be re-assembled if necessary and
returned to the unit. This shall be recorded in the test report.

7.5.3 Durability of extension elements

Load the extension element as specified with glass marbles (5.7) or, when configured for pocket files, load it
with paper (5.8) as shown in Figure 18.

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a) Side view of extension element

b) Plan view of extension element

Key
1 copier paper
2 spacing material
3 front of extension element
4 air gap
5 air gap (25 ± 6) mm

Figure 18 — Loading of suspended filing pockets with typing paper

Open and close the extension element gently and without vertical support for the number of cycles specified.

Open from the fully closed position to the point at which one-third of the inside length (depth) of the extension
element, or at least 100 mm, remains inside the unit (see Figure 19). For extension elements or runners which
are equipped with any sort of built-in stop in the open position, fully open the extension element without
forcing the stop.

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If the extension element has a damper and/or catch device, including a self-opening or self-closing
mechanism, this shall be allowed to operate at each cycle.

Open and close the extension element at an average speed of approximately 0,25 m/s via the handle or, in
case of two handles, in the middle between the handles. On extension elements without a handle, apply the
force at the same level as the runners.

The recommended rate is maximum six cycles per minute with the pause in the closed position.

Dimensions in millimetres

Key

l depth of drawer

Figure 19 — Durability test of drawers and runners

7.5.4 Slam shut and open of extension elements

The slam open part of the test is applicable only to extension elements fitted with stops in the open position.

Place the extension element on its runners and load it as specified with marbles (5.7) or, when configured for
pocket files, load it with paper (5.8) as shown in Figure 18.

Extension elements with stops in the open position shall be opened to 300 mm, or fully opened if they cannot
be opened to 300 mm.

Extension elements without stops in the open position shall be opened to a maximum of 300 mm but ensuring
that at least 100 mm remains inside the unit.

Slam the extension element shut ten times using the velocities specified.

NOTE Two suitable slam test apparatus are shown in Annex A.

The slamming force shall act until 10 mm before the extension element reaches its end travel.

Apply the force to the handle or, in case of two handles, in the middle between the handles. On extension
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Carry out the slam open test according to the same principle as above, if the extension element is fitted with
stops in the open position. Slam the extension element open ten times using velocities specified.

7.5.5 Displacement of extension element bottoms

Place the extension element on its runners, or suspend it in a similar way, and load it with the specified load.

Apply a static force as specified through a loading pad (5.4), approximately 25 mm above the bottom of the
extension element, acting at the middle of the front and back of the extension element (see Figure 20).

Apply the force ten times.

Figure 20 — Displacement of drawer bottoms

7.5.6 Interlock test

When interlocks are fitted, one extension element shall be fully extended and an outwards force as specified
shall be applied to the handles of each of the remaining extension elements one at a time.

The test shall be carried out a total of ten times on each element.

Record if the extension elements remain closed.

7.6 Locking and latching mechanism tests

7.6.1 General

Prevent the unit from moving during the test without interfering with the operation of the locking/latching
mechanism and the furniture component being tested.

Close all doors, flaps and extension elements and lock all locking/latching mechanisms.

7.6.2 Strength test for locking and latching mechanisms for extension elements

Apply a force in the direction of travel of the extension element at a direction 90° to the front of the element
and at 30° to that direction, up, down, left and right.

If the test unit is to be used with one specific handle or multiple handles, which are less than or equal to 1/3 of
the width of the front of the extension element, the forces shall be applied at the centre of the handle(s). If no

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handle is fitted, apply the force to the centre of the front of the extension element. In addition, apply the forces
50 mm in from each of the left and right edges of the extension element.

If the handle is more than 1/3 of the width of the front of the extension element, apply the force to the centre of
the handle and 50 mm from each end of the handle.

Repeat the test for each extension element.

7.6.3 Locking and latching mechanisms for doors, flaps and roll fronts

Apply a force in the direction of travel of the door/flap/roll front and at 30° to that direction, up and down.

The force shall be applied to the centre of the handle. If no handle is fitted and the position of the handle is not
included in the manufacturer's instructions, the force shall be applied at the most adverse position. If the
locking/latching mechanism requires rotation of the handle to operate it, the specified torque shall be applied
to the handle in the direction of opening.

Repeat the test for each door.

7.6.4 Locking and latching mechanism durability test

Open and close the locking/latching mechanism for the specified number of cycles using any suitable test
equipment at a rate of not more than twenty cycles per minute.

8 Trays

8.1 General

Trays supported on runners shall be tested in accordance with strength and durability tests for extensions plus
sustained load test and drop test.

All other trays shall be tested in accordance with sustained load and drop test.

8.2 Sustained load test for trays

Load the tray with the specified mass. Place the tray in the storage unit and maintain the load for seven days.

8.3 Drop test for trays

This test is only applicable to trays not fitted with castors.

Hold the unloaded tray from one corner and drop the tray downwards onto the drop test floor (5.1), from the
specified height for the half the specified number of cycles (see Figure 21).

The specified height shall be measured from the drop test floor to the lowest corner of the tray.

Repeat the test by dropping from the diagonally opposite corner for the half the specified number of cycles.

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Dimensions in millimetres

Key

1 tray
2 drop test floor
3 drop height

Figure 21 — Tray drop test

9 Coat hooks  Strength of coat hooks

Apply the specified vertical downwards force to that part of the hook that extends furthest outward in the
horizontal plane, or to any position likely to cause failure.

If the hooks are structurally interconnected, apply the force to each hook simultaneously.

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10 Units mounted to the building or other structure

10.1 Units not supported by the floor

10.1.1 General

The tests specified in Clause 10 are intended to assess the strength of the devices used for the mounting to
the building or structure, including the attachment to the unit. The tests may be carried out on separate units.

The unit(s) shall be mounted according to the manufacturer's installation instructions. Where the manner of
mounting is ambiguously defined, the manner of mounting shall be recorded.

Adjustable wall attachment devices, e.g. cabinet suspension brackets, shall be adjusted to the maximum
depth (as far from the wall as possible) and to the mid of the height adjustment range. Distance devices used
for levelling the unit shall be placed as low and as far apart as possible.

10.1.2 Movable parts, shelf supports, tops and bottoms

Load all storages areas with the specified load(s) and carry out the following tests on those components most
likely to cause failure to the wall attachment:

 6.1.5: Strength of shelf supports;

 6.2.2: Static load on tops and bottoms;

 7.1.2: Vertical load on pivoted doors;

 7.2.2: Slam shut/open of sliding doors and horizontal roll fronts;

 7.3.1: Strength of bottom hinged flaps;

 7.4.1: Slam shut/open of vertical roll fronts;

 7.5.2: Strength of extension elements.

10.1.3 Overload

With the exception of shelves and worktops, load all of the storage elements with the specified load.

For shelves and worktops, load according to the following principle.

If the number of shelves is not determined by the structure of the unit(s) or specified in a requirement
document, divide the internal height of the unit(s) in millimetres by two hundred and take the lower integer.
This number shall then be the number of shelves to be used during testing.

 Load on bottom: Specified load;

 Load on first shelf: Specified load x 0,6;

 Load on second shelf: Specified load x 0,4;

 Load on third and following shelves: Specified load x 0,25;

 Load on top surfaces: Specified load x 0,2.

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3
If the volume of the unit, calculated by the inner width, depth and height, is greater than 0,225 m , the total
load shall be multiplied by the factor, R:

1, 2
R= ( 0 , 75+ 2V )

where
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V is the volume of the unit in m .

When reduction of the load is necessary, it shall be removed from the bottom(s).

The unit shall be loaded for one week.

Check whether the unit remains attached to the structure and carries the test load.

10.1.4 Dislodgement test

Close all doors, flaps and extension elements.

Apply to the unloaded storage unit the specified vertical upwards force at the least favourable point of the front
edge. The force shall be removed if the vertical distance of travel of the force is more than 10 mm.

NOTE This test is to assess the attachment of the complete storage unit and not the attachment of individual
elements within the unit.

10.2 Units supported by the floor

This test applies to units standing or resting on the floor and mounted to the building, e.g. a wall.

The unit shall be mounted according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

If the manner of mounting is ambiguously defined, the manner of mounting shall be recorded in the test report.

Apply the specified horizontal outwards static force to the centre of the top edge of the unit.

11 Stability tests

11.1 General

The stability tests shall be carried out with the unit placed on the test floor (5.1).

Units designed to be placed against the wall shall not be tested in the rearwards direction. Castors and height
adjustment devices shall be in the position most likely to cause the unit to overturn.

11.2 Doors, extension elements and flaps closed, all storage units unloaded

11.2.1 Units that are, or can be, adjusted to a height of 1000 mm or less

Apply the specified vertical force by means of the loading pad (5.4) on the top surface acting 50 mm from the
outer edge of the unit at any point likely to cause overturning.

Record if the unit overturns or is supported by an open extension element, opened door or opened flap.

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11.2.2 Units that are, or can be, adjusted to a height of more than 1000 mm

Apply the specified vertical force together with the specified outward horizontal force on the top surface acting
50 mm from the outer edge of the unit at any point likely to cause overturning.

Record if the unit overturns or is supported by an open extension element, opened door or opened flap.

11.3 Opening doors, extension elements and flaps, all storage units unloaded

When two or more doors are fitted, the test shall be carried out on one closed door with the other door opened
to 90°.

If doors and flaps provide access to other extension elements or flaps, these shall be opened when carrying
out the test.

Locking mechanisms shall be unlocked.

Apply a horizontal force, which is just sufficient to open doors, extension elements or flaps. The opening force
shall be applied to the centre of the handle, knob, key etc.

Record if the unit overturns or is supported by an open extension element, opened door or opened flap.

11.4 Doors, extension elements and flaps opened and unlocked

11.4.1 All storage areas unloaded and all doors, extension elements and flaps open

All doors shall be opened to 90° and all extension elements shall be fully opened, except where there are no
open stops, in which case they shall be opened to two thirds of the internal length. All flaps shall be fully
opened.

Interlock mechanisms shall not be overridden.

Record if the unit overturns or is supported by an open extension element, opened door or opened flap.

11.4.2 All storage areas unloaded with overturning load

Doors shall be opened to 90° and extension elements shall be fully opened, except where there are no open
stops, in which case they shall be opened to two thirds of the internal length. Flaps shall be fully opened.

Extension elements and flaps shall be opened across the full width of the unit. Only one extension element in
each vertical line of extension elements shall be opened so as to produce the configuration most likely to
cause overturning.

Apply the specified vertical force to any point likely to cause overturning, on the centreline of the front of an
extension element or 50 mm from the outer edge of a door or flap.

Record if the unit overturns or is supported by an open extension element, opened door or opened flap.

11.4.3 All storage areas loaded with overturning load

All storage areas shall be loaded as with the specified loads.

Doors shall be opened to 90° and extension elements shall be fully opened, except where there are no open
stops, in which case they shall be opened to two thirds of the internal length. Flaps shall be fully opened.

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Extension elements and flaps shall be opened across the full width of the unit. Only one extension element in
each vertical line of extension elements shall be opened so as to produce the configuration most likely to
cause overturning.

Unless conspicuously and durably marked by the manufacturer with a maximum load, the total mass of the
unit shall be the weight of the unloaded item plus the load in the unit when loaded with the specified loads.

Apply a vertical force to any point most likely to cause overturning, on the centreline of the front of an
extension element or 50 mm from the outer edge of a door or flap.

Record if the unit overturns or is supported by an open extension element, opened door or opened flap.

11.5 Doors, extension elements and flaps closed and locked, all storage units loaded

All storage areas shall be loaded with the specified loads.

When two or more doors can be locked, the test shall be carried out on one closed door with the other door
opened to 90°.

If doors and flaps provide access to other extension elements or flaps, these shall be opened when carrying
out the test.

Apply the specified horizontal outwards force in turn to all locked doors, extension elements and flaps. The
force shall be applied to the centre of the handhold, handle, knob etc. in the direction of opening.

Record if the unit overturns or is supported by an open extension element, opened door or opened flap.

11.6 Dynamic stability test for units with castors

All storage areas shall be loaded with the specified loads utilising glass marbles in a suitable bag (5.7). All
doors, extension elements and flaps shall be closed. Any locking castor shall be unlocked.

Place the storage unit on the test floor (5.1) with a stop (5.3). If the unit has a handle for moving the unit then
the unit shall be placed such that the handle is parallel to the stop and is the furthest edge from the stop.

If the unit has no handles and has doors or extension elements, the unit shall wherever possible be positioned
such that the front of the doors, or extension elements, are perpendicular to the stop.

The storage unit shall travel at a speed of 0,5 m/s towards a stop. The means of moving the unit shall be
removed 50 mm before the stop and the unit shall be allowed to strike a stop.

Record if the unit overturns.

12 Test report
The test report shall include at least the following information:

a) a reference to this European Standard;

b) the item tested (relevant data);

c) details of defects observed before testing;

d) any variation from the specified temperature range;

e) the test results;

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f) the name and address of the test facility;

g) the date of test.

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Annex A
(normative)

Apparatus for slam-shut/open test of extension elements

A.1 Principle
Lightweight (empty) extension elements are slammed at higher speeds than heavy (full) extension elements,
but friction does not significantly affect the slamming speed.

Two extension elements with minimal friction, “empty” (5 kg) and “full” (35 kg), are used to simulate these
conditions. Using these extension elements, the speed of the extension element-slamming apparatus is
adjusted to the slamming speeds specified.

A.2 Apparatus
The following two apparatus are suggested for the slam tests of extension elements.

A.2.1 Pneumatic apparatus

This consists of a pneumatically actuated low-friction piston/cylinder with a means of regulating the pressure
of air-supplied form a reservoir. The airflow between the piston/cylinder and the reservoir is controlled by an
air-operated valve, which allows the air stored in the reservoir to flow to the piston/cylinder rapidly, when the
control valve is operated. This rate of flow is controlled by the incorporation of connecting tubing of specified
internal diameters and lengths (see Figure A.1).

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1 cylinder Ф 40 mm, stroke ≤ 300 mm
2 free outlet
3 valve to be mounted directly on cylinder
4 valve ¼ inch. Nominal air flow > 900 l/min
5 tube length 720 mm, internal diameter 6 mm
6 pressure regulator. Nominal air flow > 900 l/min.
3
7 air reservoir (Ф = 75 mm, L = 350 mm, V = 1 545,6 cm )
8 tube length 1 040 mm, internal diameter 3 mm
9 air cleaner
10 primary pressure 6 bar

Figure A.1 — Circuit diagram for pneumatic drawer-slamming apparatus

A.2.2 Weight and string system

This consists of a mass, a string and pulley with a low friction bearing (see Figure A.2).

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Dimensions in millimetres

Figure A.2 — Slam open test of extension element

A.3 Calibration

A.3.1 Pneumatic apparatus

Using two extension elements, having masses of 5 kg and 35 kg respectively, and exhibiting a total frictional
force in the runners of not greater than 10 N, calibrate the apparatus to produce the required closing and
opening velocity.

This may conveniently be achieved by setting the pressure to produce the calibration velocity for the 35 kg
extension element and then adjusting the length of the tube from the pressure regulator (see Figure A.1) to
produce the calibration velocity for the 5 kg extension element.

A.3.2 Weight and string system

The mass (m) is calculated by the following formula:

m = K ⋅3 M
where

M is the total mass of the drawer.

Using the values for K in the requirements, the slam velocities after a travel distance of 300 mm will be equal
to the slam velocities exerted by the pneumatic apparatus.

For other travel distances or other calibration conditions than those specified in the requirements document,
the factor K shall be determined by experiment in order to be comparable with the pneumatic apparatus.

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