Advanced Furniture Testing Blog New Chair Stability Standard Published in China

GB/T 10357.8-2015 Test of mechanical properties of furniture - Part 8: Stability of chairs with tilting or reclining mechanisms when fully reclined, and rocking chairs The new standard was issued on 2015-06-02 and implemented on 2016-01-01. This is a brand new part of the GB/T 10357 series standards for mechanical testing of furniture. It focuses on stability of seating, which applies to recliners, rocking chairs and lounges.To align with the state of the art requirement globally, it refers to ISO 7174-2:1992 Furniture - Chairs - Determination of Stability - Part 2: Chairs with Tilting or Reclining Mechanisms When Fully Reclined, and Rocking Chairs and EN 1022:2005 Domestic furniture - Seating - Determination of stability. The standard includes test requirement and test method. It fills up for the specific blank area in mechanical safety for seating furniture industry. For more information, contact UL at +86 20.321.31044 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .