- Drawers and drawer mechanisms are tested
at 15 pounds per square foot and operated through 25,000 opening
and closing cycles to demonstrate durability.
- A 3 pound weight is dropped 10 times against
drawer assembly to demonstrate ability to withstand the impact
of closing.
- Shelves and bottoms are loaded at 15 pounds
per square foot to test for no excessive deflection or visible
sign of joint separation or failure.
- Mounted wall cabinets are loaded to ensure
that the cabinet will accept net loading in compliance with ANSI
A161.1-1995 requirements.
- Cabinets are hot box tested to ensure
finish will withstand high heat temperatures up to 120°F.
- A load of up to 250 pounds is applied
against the inside of cabinet fronts to to test the reliability
of the front joints. (If applicable)
- Cabinets are cycle tested at temperatures
ranging from -5°F to +120°F to ensure finish will withstand
temperature changes.
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- A 3 pound steel ball is "drop tested"
against shelves, cabinet bottoms and drawer bottoms to ensure
cabinets will withstand dropping of cans and other similar items.
- Cabinets are impact tested by striking
the center of a closed and open door with a 10 pound sand bag.
- Cabinet doors are weighted with 65 pounds
and operated 10 times to test the ability of the door and hinges
to withstand loading.
- A 24-hour soap and water solution test
checks finish ability to withstand exposure to detergents and
moisture.
- Doors are opened and closed for 25,000
cycles to demonstrate durability under the stress of normal usage.
- Finish is exposed to vinegar, grape juice,
olive oil, lemon juice, 100 proof alcohol and more to test that
there is no appreciable discoloration, stain or whiting of the
finish.
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