This International Standard describes test methods for determining the strength and durability (mainly regarding fatigue and wear) of storage units that are fully assembled and ready for use, including their movable and non-movable parts. Assessment of ageing and degradation is not included.
The tests consist of the application, to various parts of the items, of loads, forces and velocities simulating normal functional use, as well as misuse, that might reasonably be expected to occur.
The tests are designed to evaluate properties without regard to materials, design/construction or manufacturing processes.
The test results are only valid for the article tested. When the test results are intended to be applied to other similar articles, the test specimen should be representative of the production model.
In the case of designs not catered for in the test procedures, the test should be carried out as far as possible as described, and deviations from the test procedure recorded in the test report.
Tests carried out according to this International Standard are intended to demonstrate the ability of the item to give satisfactory service in its intended envi-ronment. It should be understood that such tests do not ensure that structural failure will not eventually occur as a result of habitual misuse or after an excessively long period of service.
This International Standard specifies test methods only; it does not specify requirements to be met. The annexes A and B are for information only. Annex A contains parameters which may be applied to any type or design of storage unit.
DS/ISO 7170:1994 history
2006DS/ISO 7170:2006 Furniture - Storage units - Determination of strength and durability
1994DS/ISO 7170:1994 Furniture-Storage units-Determination of strength and durability