BIFMA 5.1 Furniture Testing Equipment Caster and Chair Base Durability Tester

Applicability
This test applies to pedestal base chairs with casters.
The purpose of this test is to evaluate the ability of the chair base and casters to withstand
fatigue stresses and wear caused by moving the chair back and forth
standard: ANSI/BIFMA X5.1-17

Specification

Features

12mm steel plate welded below the 100 GB channel, laying stainless steel top. Installation activities corners and locking casters.

Jumbo aluminum. Overall vertical solid and beautiful.

Touch screen + PLC + power sensor + specimen position sensor, the whole forming a closed-loop control. Loading speed can be adjusted. Easy installation

Test Standard
BIFMA X5.1 17 Clause

Applications

• Durability testing of chair bases on pedestal base chairs

• Wear life evaluation of casters under repeated motion

• Quality control for office furniture manufacturers

• Certification testing per BIFMA X5.1 requirements

• R&D testing for new chair and caster designs

• Third-party laboratory testing services

​Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is this equipment used for?
A: It evaluates the durability of chair bases and casters on pedestal base chairs by simulating repeated back-and-forth motion under load, per BIFMA X5.1 requirements.

Q: What standards does it comply with?
A: It complies with ANSI/BIFMA X5.1-2017, the standard for general-purpose office chair testing.

Q: How does the test work?
A: The chair is cycled back and forth over an 800 mm stroke. First 2,000 cycles over obstacles (blocks), then 98,000 cycles on a smooth surface – 100,000 total cycles.

Q: What load does it apply?
A: The test applies a 102 kg load weight to simulate a seated user.

Q: What materials can be tested?
A: The equipment tests chair bases and casters on pedestal base chairs with casters – typically metal and plastic components used in office seating.

Q: What industries use this equipment?
A: Office furniture manufacturers, quality control labs, third-party testing facilities, and R&D departments that need BIFMA certification testing.

Q: Is the equipment easy to install?
A: Yes. The unit comes with adjustable leveling feet and locking casters for easy positioning. The touch screen interface and PLC control system simplify setup and operation.

Q: Can the test speed be adjusted?
A: Yes. The loading speed is adjustable via the touch screen interface, with a standard test speed of 10 ± 2 times/min.