BS 7397:1991
Superseded
A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
Methods of test for mattresses, bed bases and bed sets
Hardcopy , PDF
15-06-1998
English
30-04-1991
Committees responsible
Foreword
Methods
Section 1. General
1 Scope
2 Definitions
3 Principles
4 Safety
Section 2. Non-structural tests
5 General
6 Measurement of profile
7 Triangular roller test
8 Edge sitting test
Section 3. Structural tests
9 Vertical static load test
10 Horizontal static load test
11 Horizontal fatigue load test
12 Diagonal base load test
13 Vertical impact test
14 Horizontal impact test
15 Drop test
16 Test for strength of mattress handles
17 Tests for strength of drawers in bed bases
18 Test report
Figures
1 Knuckle profile wheel
2 Roller assembly
3 Loading pad for vertical static load test
4 Loading positions
5 Impactor
6 Handle strength testing machine
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