EN 14074:2004

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 General test conditions
  4.1 Preliminary preparation
  4.2 Test equipment
  4.3 Tolerances
  4.4 Sequence of testing
5 Test apparatus
  5.1 Obstacles for rolling test
  5.2 Floor surface
  5.3 Wall Surface
  5.4 Stops
  5.5 Masses
  5.6 Glass marbles
  5.7 Loading pad
  5.8 Apparatus for slam open/shut of extension elements
6 Test methods
  6.1 Determination of loading of storage parts
  6.2 Extension elements
      6.2.1 Strength of extension elements
      6.2.2 Durability test of extension elements
      6.2.3 Slam open of extension elements
      6.2.4 Interlock test
  6.3 Hinged or pivoted doors
      6.3.1 Vertical load on doors
      6.3.2 Horizontal static force on open door
      6.3.3 Durability test on hinged and pivoted doors
  6.4 Sliding doors and horizontal roll fronts
      6.4.1 Durability test of sliding doors and horizontal
            roll fronts
      6.4.2 Slam shut/open of sliding doors and horizontal
            roll fronts
  6.5 Vertical roll fronts
      6.5.1 Durability of vertical roll front
  6.6 Flaps
      6.6.1 Strength of flaps
      6.6.2 Durability of flaps
  6.7 Rolling test for mobile filing pedestals
7 Test report
Annex A (informative) Apparatus for slam open and shut test
        of extension elements
      A.1 Slam open test with pneumatic actuator
          A.1.1 Principle
          A.1.2 Apparatus
          A.1.3 Calibration
      A.2 Slam open test with weight and string
          A.2.1 Slam open test
Bibliography

This document specifies test methods for the determination of strength and durability of moving parts of desks, tables and storage furniture. This document does not apply to high density mechanized filing systems, rotary filing systems or plan files.The tests are intended to simulate normal functional use, as well as misuse that might reasonably be expected to occur.Safety requirements can be found in EN 14073-2,. Office furniture - Storage furniture - Part 2: Safety requirements Assessment of ageing is not included.