Do you have questions? Seth Setzer, 828-327-7000 ext. 4449
Do you have questions? Cody Whitener, 828-327-7000 ext 4490
ANSI / BIFMA Desks/Tables Tests
Manufacturing Solutions Center is currently capable of testing to the following ANSI / BIFMA test methods:
BIFMA X5.5-2021 Tests
- Section 4 - Stability Tests
- 4.2 - Stability with Extendable Elements Open - static
- 4.3 - Stability under Vertical Load - static
- 4.4 - Horizontal Stability Test for Desks/Tables with Casters - static
- 4.5 - Force Stability Test for Tall Desk/Table Products - static
- Section 5 - Unit Strength Tests
- 5.2 - Concentrated Load Tests for Primary Surfaces - static
- 5.3 - Distributed Functional Load Test - static
- 5.4 - Concentrated Proof Load Test - static
- 5.5 - Distributed Proof Load Test - static
- 5.6 - Transaction Surface Torsion Load Test - static
- 5.7 - Extendable Element Static Load Test - static
- Section 6 - Top Load Ease Cycle Test - cyclic
- Section 7 - Desk/Table Unit Drop Test - static
- Section 8 - Leg Strength Test - static
- Section 9 - Disengagement Test for Tall Desk/Table Products - static
- Section 10 - Extendible Element Cycle Test
- 10.2 - Cycle Test for Extendable Elements Deeper than Wide - cyclic
- 10.3 - Cycle Test for Extendable Elements Wider than Deep - cyclic
- 10.4 - Cycle Test for Center/Pencil Drawers - cyclic
- Section 11 - Extendable Element Retention Impact and Durability Test - static
- Section 12 - Extendable Element Rebound Test - static
- Section 13 - Interlock Strength Test - static
- Section 14 - Lock Tests
- 14.2 - Force Test for Extendable Element Locks - static
- 14.3 - Force Test for Door Locks - static
- 14.4 - Locking Mechanism Cycle Test - static
- Section 15 - Work Surface Vertical Adjustment Tests - static
BIFMA X5.5-2021 Tests
- Section 16 - Keyboard Support and Input Device Support Adjustment Tests - static
- Section 17 - Door Tests
- 17.2 - Strength Test - Vertically Hinged, Bi-fold, and Vertically Receding Doors - static
- 17.3 - Hinge Override Test for Vertically Hinged Doors - static
- 17.4 - Vertically Receding Doors Strength Test - static
- 17.5 - Horizontal Receding Doors Strength Test - static
- 17.6 - Wear and Fatigue Test for Hinged, Horizontal Sliding, and Tambour Doors - cyclic
- 17.7 - Wear and Fatigue Test for Vertical Receding Doors - cyclic
- 17.8 - Wear and Fatigue Test for Horizontal Receding Doors - cyclic
- 17.9 - Vertical and Horizontal Receding Door Out-Stop Test - Impact and Durability - cyclic
- 17.10 - Slam Closed Test for Vertically Hinged and Vertically Receding Doors - static
- 17.11 - Drop Cycle Test for Horizontally Hinged and Horizontally Receding Doors - cyclic
- 17.12 - Slam Test for Doors that Free Fall Open or Closed - static
- 17.13 - Slam Open and Closed Test for Doors That Do Not Free Fall - static
- 17.14 - Door Latch Test - static
- Section 18 - Durability Test for Desks and Tables with Casters - cyclic
- Section 19 - Pull Force Test - static
- Section 20 - Tilt-Top Table - Cycle test
- Section 21 - Tilt-Top Table - Latch Strength Test
- Section 22 - Monitor Arm Strength Test
- Section 23 - Monitor Arm Cyclic Test
- Section 24 - Monitor Arm Dislodgement Test
- Section 25 - Unattached Desk or Table Retention Test
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
