ANSI/BIFMA 5.1-1993 Arm Strength Test
(Vertical and Horizontal
Application)
Vertical Application
The purpose of these test is to evaluate the ability of the chair arms
to withstand stresses that may occur as the result of the user pushing
down on the arms.
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For more information on specifics of the standard, contact BIFMA directly.
Horizontal Application
The purpose of these test is to evaluate the ability of the chair arms
to withstand stresses that may occur as the result of the user pushing
out on the arms.
This picture is reproduced by permission of BIFMA.
For more information on specifics of the standard, contact BIFMA directly.