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ASTM
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR GROSFILLEX PRODUCTS
The
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) adopted performance
standards for plastic chairs and chaises designed for outdoor use. They
were set after a four-year effort by an SPI (The Society of the Plastics
Industry) ad-hoc task force, in which Grosfillex participated, to develop
and maintain quality and safety performance levels for plastic furniture.
All Grosfillex chairs and chaises meet the ASTM standards summarized below.
PASS
CRITERIA
The sample chair or chaise must pass all tests included in any one standard.
The sample chair or chaise must not show any sign of breakage or cracking,
or other structural damage.
Note:
All tests are conducted on both wood and glass surfaces.
ASTM
F1561-96 Class B
Performance Standard for Monobloc Plastic Chairs for Commercial Outdoor
Use
Chair must be able to hold a static load of 400 pounds for 30 minutes.
Chair must be able to hold a static load of 400 pounds while tilted back
4 1/2 inches on its rear legs.
Chair must be able to sustain a weight of 150 pounds dropped on its seat
10 times from a height of eight inches.
ASTM
F 1858 Class B
Performance Standard for Multiposition Plastic Chairs for Outdoor Use
Chair seat must be able to hold a static load of 400 pounds for 30 minutes.
Chair back must be able to hold a weight of 150 pounds suspended from
it for 60 minutes.
Chair seat must be able to sustain a 150 pound weight dropped 10 times
from a height of 6”.
Chair armrests must be able to sustain a weight of 250 pounds suspended
from their front edges for 60 seconds.
ASTM
F 1838 Class B
Performance Standard for Monobloc Plastic Child Chairs for Commercial
Outdoor Use
Chair seat must be able to hold a static load of 150 pounds for 30 minutes.
Chair back must be able to hold a static load of 150 pounds while tilted
back 3 inches on its rear legs .
Chair must be able to sustain a weight of 60 pounds dropped on its seat
10 times from a height of eight inches.
ASTM
F 1988-99 Class B
Performance Standard for Plastic Chaise Lounges for Commercial Outdoor
Use
Chaise seat must be able to hold a static load of 400 pounds for 30 minutes.
Chaise back, while in the furthest reclining position, must be able to
hold a static load of 150 pounds for 60 minutes.
Chaise leg rest must be able to sustain a weight of 400 pounds for 30
minutes.
Chaise seat must be able to sustain a 150 pound weight dropped 10 times
from a height of 8”.
Chaise leg rest must be able to sustain a 150 pound weight dropped 10
times from a height of 8”.
Chaise armrests must be able to support a 250 pound weight resting on
the center point of the arms. |
