Structural Testing Report

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Structural Testing Report

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Contacts: Seth Setzer Ext. 4449

Cody Whitener Ext. 4490

Company: Shiffler Equipment Sales Inc. Sample Submitted Date: 9/25/2019

Company Address: 745 South Street Sample Test Date: 9/25/2019

Chardon, OH 44024 Report Date: 9/26/2019

Contact Person: Kristen Hamer

Contact Number: 800-547-1539 Tested By: Seth Setzer & Cody Whitener

Contact Email: [email protected] Reported By: Cody Whitener

Test ID: BIFMA X6.1-2018 Sec. 5

Sample ID: Method Stool Rear Stability

Sample Condition: New/ Good

Test Description:

Pre Test Inspection:

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*Unit is labeled as if you were sitting in it

*Unless otherwise stated all measurements are in inches and pounds

Test Deviations if any: N/A

Sample is in new condition with no defects.

Sample is placed on the test platform and the rear legs are blocked to prevent sliding. The seat of the

sample is loaded per specification with stability disks and a force (F=1.1(47-H)lbs.) is applied parallel .25”

down from the top of the highest stability disk.

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Setup Time: 0.5 hrs. Test ID: BIFMA X6.1-2018 Sec. 5

Run Time: N/A Rear Stability

Fixtures used: Stability disks, polypropylene sheet, PT738 Gauge

Horizontal Force: 22 lbf

Setup Photo

Post Test Inspection:

Acceptance Level: Test sample did not tip

Sample showed no signs of tipping and remains in good condition.



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Sample ID: Method Stool Front Stability

Sample Condition: Good

Test Description:


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Sample is placed on the test platform and a front legs are blocked to prevent sliding. The front stability

fixture is placed in the seat at the specified location and the correct load for the seat size is applied. A

4.5 lb force is applied in line with the seat.

Sample is in good condition with no defects.



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Setup Time: 0.5 hrs Test ID: BIFMA X6.1-2018 Sec. 5

Run Time: N/A Front Stability

Fixtures used: Front stability fixture, weight bags

Dead Weight load: 135 lbs

Horizontal Pull Force: 4.5 lbf

Setup Photo


Acceptance Level: Test sample did not tip

Sample did not tip over do to the pull force and remains in good condition.



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Sample ID: Method Stool Backrest Strength- Static


Test Description:


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Sample is placed on the test platform and the base is restrained from movement without affecting the

backrest or arms. A loading device is attached at the specified height on the vertical centerline of the

backrest. The specified functional load for the chairs size is applied 90 degrees from the plane of the

backrest each for 60 seconds. Upon completion the proof load is applied for 10 seconds.

Sample is in good condition with no structrual defects.



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Setup Time: .5 hrs Test ID: BIFMA X6.1-2018 Sec. 6

Run Time: N/A Backrest Strength- Static

Fixtures used: arm strength 1, radius 8

Setup Photo

proof load


Acceptance Level: Functional- No loss of servicability

Proof- No sudden or major change in structural integrity

Sample performed well for both loads. There was a substancial amount of deflection but with the load

removed a full recovery was made.



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Contact Number: 800-547-1539 Tested By: Seth Setzer

Contact Email: [email protected] Reported By: Seth Setzer


Sample ID: Method Stool Backrest Durability- Cyclic


Test Description:


Pre Test Photos




Sample is placed on the test platform and the base is restrained from movement without affecting the

backrest or arms. A loading device is attached at the specified height on the vertical centerline of the

backrest. A specified load is placed in the seat of the sample based on sample size. The specified force is

applied and removed 90 degrees from the plane of the backrest for 120k cycles.

Sample in good condtion at the start of testing. No damage could be seen.



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Setup Time: 0.5 hrs. Test ID: BIFMA X6.1-2018 Sec. 7

Run Time: 96 hrs. Backrest Durability- Cyclic

Fixtures used: Radius 8, Weight Bags

Fixture height: Flush with top of backrest

Backrest load applied: 75 lbf

Dead weight in seat: 240 lbs

Setup Photo

75 lbs. Applied


Acceptance Level: No loss of servicability

Sample performed well throughout test with no structural change.



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Sample ID: Method Stool Drop Test- Dynamic


Test Description:


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Sample is placed on a rigid surface. The drop bag is loaded with the functional load and raised 6” above

the center of the seat. The load is allowed to free fall. Upon completion the bag is loaded with the proof

load and the drop is repeated.

Sample is in good condition with no structural defects.



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Setup Time: .5 hrs Test ID: BIFMA X6.1-2018 Sec. 8

Run Time: N/A Drop Test- Dynamic

Fixtures used: weight bag #4, hoist, quick release mech.

Setup Photo

Proof dropped


Acceptance Level: Functional- No loss of servicability

Proof- No sudden or major change in structural integrity

Sample performed well for both drops with no change noticed.



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Sample ID: Method Stool Seating Durability- Cyclic


Test Description:


Pre Test Photos



Test Deviations if any:

Impact Test- Sample is placed on a rigid surface and restrained to keep impact of load in center of seat without

adding support to structure. If the sample has less than 1.75” of cushion in the seat a specified piece of foam will be

added. The drop bag is loaded with the specified load and raised 1.4” above the seat and allowed to free fall. This is

repeated for the specified number of cycles. Front

Corner Load Ease Test- Sample is placed on the test platform and restrained from movement. A specified diameter

disk is placed flush with the front and one side of the seat structure. Disk is raised and compressed to 200lbf for 20k

cycles. Upon completion the disk is moved to the other front corner and the test is repeated.




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Setup Time: 2 hrs Test ID: BIFMA X6.1-2018 Sec. 10

Run Time: 85 hrs Seating Durability- Cyclic

Setup Photo

Impact test Front corner load ease


Acceptance Level: Impact Test- No loss of servicability

Front Corner Load Ease- No loss of servicability

Sample performed well throughout test with no structural change.



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Sample ID: Method Stool Caster Durability- Cyclic


Test Description:


Pre Test Photos



Test Deviations if any:

Sample is attached to a cycling device that will travel 30“ forward and back. The first 2k cycles will be

over obstacles. The remaining 23k cycles will run with the obstacles removed. The seat of the sample

will be loaded with the specified weight during test. Upon completion a 5 lb pull force is applied in line

with the stem of each caster.




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Setup Time: 1 hr Test ID: BIFMA X6.1-2018 Sec. 14

Run Time: 52 hrs Caster Durability- Cyclic

Setup Photo


Acceptance Level: Durability Cycling- No loss of servicability

Caster Retention- Caster did not separate from the base

Sample performed well throughout test with no structural change. Casters remained intacted with pull

force applied.



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Testing Order: 1 BIFMA X6.1-2018 Sec. 5- Stability Tests

2 BIFMA X6.1-2018 Sec. 7- Backrest Durability - Cyclic

3 BIFMA X6.1-2018 Sec. 10 Seating Durability Tests

4 BIFMA X6.1-2018 Sec. 14- Caster Durability test

5 BIFMA X6.1-2018 Sec. 8- Drop Test Dynamic

6 BIFMA X6.1-2018 Sec. 6- Backrest Strength Horizontal

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