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Introduction

This document provides furniture manufacturers, designers and developers with comparable information regarding the performance of all types of hinges pivoting on a horizontal axis and their components.

The tests consist of the application of loads, forces and velocities simulating normal functional use, as well as misuse, that can reasonably be expected to occur.

With the exception of the corrosion test in 6.4, the tests are designed to evaluate properties without regard to materials, design/construction or manufacturing processes.

The strength and durability tests only relate to the hinges pivoting on a horizontal axis and the parts used for the attachment (e.g. mounting plates, screws).

The strength and durability tests are carried out in a test frame with specified properties. The test results can only be used as a guide to the performance of a piece of furniture.

The test results are only valid for the hinges tested. These results may be used to represent the performance of production models provided that the tested model is representative of the production model.

Annex A provides requirements for product information.

Annex B provides loads and cycles.

1 Scope

This document specifies test methods and test parameters for the strength and durability of all hinges, stays and systems, which include stays and hinges pivoting on a horizontal axis and their components for all fields of application.

It does not apply to systems intended for storage functions.

With the exception of corrosion, ageing and the influence of heat and humidity are not included.

2 Normative references

3 Terms and definitions

4 General test conditions

4.1 Preliminary preparation

4.2 Test equipment

4.3 Application of forces

4.4 Tolerances

4.5 Sequence of testing

4.6 Inspection and assessment of results

5 Test apparatus

5.1

5.2

5.3

6 Test procedures and requirements

6.1 General

6.2 Overload tests

6.3 Functional tests

6.4 Corrosion resistance

7 Test report

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