ISO 19682:2023

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 19682
First edition
2023-07
Furniture — Tables — Test methods
for the determination of stability,
strength and durability
Ameublement — Tables — Méthodes d'essai pour la détermination de
la stabilité, de la résistance et de la durabilité
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Contents Page
Foreword .v
Introduction . vi
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 General test conditions .2
4.1 Preliminary preparations . 2
4.2 Application of forces . 3
4.3 Tolerances . 3
5 Test equipment and apparatus .3
6 Test procedures – strength and durability . 6
6.1 General . 6
6.2 Horizontal static load test . 6
6.3 Vertical static load tests . 11
6.3.1 Vertical static load on main surface . 11
6.3.2 Additional vertical static load test where the main surface has a length >
1 600 mm .12
6.3.3 Vertical static load on end extension . 13
6.4 Horizontal durability and stiffness test . 14
6.4.1 General . 14
6.4.2 Horizontal durability test . 15
6.4.3 Stiffness of the structure . 19
6.5 Vertical durability test. 20
6.6 Vertical impact test. 20
6.6.1 General .20
6.6.2 Vertical impact test for all other table tops . 21
6.7 Deflection of table tops . 21
6.8 Durability of tables with castors . 22
6.9 Drop test . 22
6.10 Table top-to-leg assembly strength. 23
7 Test procedures – stability .28
7.1 General .28
7.2 Stability under vertical load .28
7.2.1 General .28
7.2.2 Test for tables that are or can be set to a height of 950 mm or less .28
7.2.3 Test for tables that are or can be set to a height greater than 950 mm .29
7.3 Stability for tables with extension elements (drawers) .29
7.4 Stability of tables designed to support a parasol .29
7.5 Horizontal stability test for tables with castors .30
7.6 Force stability test for tall products . 31
8 Test procedures – height adjustment mechanism .33
8.1 General . 33
8.2 Durability of height adjustment mechanism . 33
9 Tilting top table — cycle test .35
9.1 Test setup . 35
9.2 Test procedure . 36
10 Tilting top table – latch strength test .36
10.1 Test setup .36
10.2 Test procedure . 36
11 Test report format .37
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Annex A (informative) Guidance for the choice of loads, cycles, etc. for table and desk
furniture strength, durability, and stability tests .39
Annex B (informative) Purpose and applicability . 44
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Foreword
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This document cancels and replaces ISO 21016:2007, which has been technically revised.
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Introduction
This document is a proposal for test methods for stability, strength and durability for table and desk
furniture. Safety aspects (e.g. resistance to heat and electric shock) of electrically motorized furniture
are additionally covered by IEC 60335-2-116.
Other methods for determination of the strength and durability of storage components, seating
surfaces, and other features which can be incorporated into tables are covered by other standards.
This document specifies test methods only. It does not specify acceptance criteria. These should be
specified in a document for general requirements. If this is not available, suggested loads and cycles can
be found in Annex A. It is up to the specifier to determine which tests are appropriate.
Tests carried out according to these test methods are intended to demonstrate the ability of the item
to give satisfactory service in its intended environment. The tests have been developed for units/
components that have not been in use. However, when properly justified, they can be used for fault
investigation.
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