The institutional furniture industry specializes in designing and
manufacturing robust furniture solutions tailored for public and
governmental facilities. This sector focuses on high-usage environments
such as schools hospitals correctional facilities and military bases
ensuring products are both durable and functional.
Furniture - Institional Testing and Research Services
Contract Laboratory can help you with all your Furniture - Institional testing, analysis, scientific research and development, inspection, certification, engineering, failure investigation, and product development needs including:
Load and stress tests to verify structural integrity under heavy use
Fire resistance tests for materials used in high-risk environments
Ergonomic assessments for seating in educational and healthcare settings
Durability tests for surfaces and finishes against frequent cleaning and disinfection
Type of Furniture - Institional Products
Contract Laboratory can assist your company, academic institution, government agency or organization in outsourcing contract laboratories to perform testing, analysis, and product development for many Furniture - Institional finished products, processes, systems, in-process materials, raw materials and components such as:
School desks and chairs
Hospital beds and medical cabinets
Library shelving and reading tables
Courtroom benches and jury seating
Military barracks furniture
Correctional facility furniture that is tamper-proof and durable
Auditorium and stadium seating
Furniture - Institional Test Methods and Standards
Contract Laboratory can help with testing, analysis, assays, evaluations, examinations, inspections and certifications to different Furniture - Institional test methods, standards, procedures or specifications.
ASTM F1427-13 - ASTM Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Bunk Beds
ASTM F2285-04(2016)e1 - Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Diaper Changing Tables for Commercial Use
ISO 22774 - Footwear - Test methods for accessories: shoe laces - Abrasion resistance
NFPA 272 - Standard Method of Test for Heat and Visible Smoke Release Rates for Upholstered Furniture Components or Composites and Mattresses Using an Oxygen Consumption Calorimeter
NFPA 266 - Standard Method of Test for Fire Characteristics of Upholstered Furniture Exposed to Flaming Ignition Source
NFPA 261 - Standard Method of Test for Determining Resistance of Mock-Up Upholstered Furniture Material Assemblies to Ignition by Smoldering Cigarettes
NFPA 260 - Standard Methods of Tests and Classification System for Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Components of Upholstered Furniture
ASTM F851-87(2020) - Standard Test Method for Self-Rising Seat Mechanisms
ASTM F2598 - Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Clothing Storage Chests
ASTM F3118 - Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Infant Inclined Sleep Products