PLC Control Furniture Testing Equipment Drawer Slides Durability Cycle Tester
Product information
Drawer Slides Durability Tester is designed to test the slides of drawers, desk, tables, cabinets and wardrobe.
Capable of cycling time control, constant travel control, frequency control, stroke control
Technical parameter
a.Compressed air - 6kg/cm².
b.AC motor -to control the height from 250-1000mm.
c.Pneumatic cylinder - double acting cylinder with magnetic switch and maximum stroke 600mm(adjustable).The cylinder shall have the fixture to hold any type of drawer handle to open/close the drawer without exerting force on the drawer system.
d.Control Panel/consoleconsists of:
- Power Supply :240 Volts:13 A mps:50HZ
- ON/OFF switch button
- 6 - digits Electronic Predetermine Counter(EPC)
-The EPC will register every stroke of the cylinder up to six digits.
-Will stop the test operation to the preset stroke.
-EPC will display the number of stroke achieved during the test.
-EPC also able to stroke the number of cycles when the power interruption take place and able to dispaly the actual reading and continues counting when operation resumes.
-The single shall maintain until the counter is reset.
Note:One stroke is counted as one cycles.
i.Extendible element cycle tests (ANSI/BIFMA X5.9-2012, clause 15)
ii.Extendible element cycle tests (ANSI/BIFMA X5.5-2014, clause 10)
iii.Durability of extension elements (BS EN 16122:2012, clause 7.5.3)
Specifications
1.Slides Size:140-500mm/
2.Manual operation/
3.Drawer reciprocating power: 120w geared motor/
4.Control system PLC control, touch screen display. Encoder calculating stroke/
5.Test speed:0.25m/s ( adjustable)/
6.Drawer cycle journey :close-open 140-500mm (can be specified by customer)
Applications
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Office furniture manufacturers – Testing drawer slides on desks, filing cabinets, and storage units
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Domestic furniture producers – Evaluating kitchen cabinet drawers, bedroom wardrobes, and bathroom vanities
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Furniture testing laboratories – Conducting certification and quality assurance testing per BIFMA and EN standards
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Drawer slide suppliers – Validating product durability and cycle life for OEM customers
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Quality control departments – Incoming inspection and production line sampling of finished furniture assemblies
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R&D teams – Comparing slide designs, materials, and lubrication systems under controlled cycle conditions
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Third-party inspection agencies – Performing independent durability assessments for compliance reporting
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is this equipment used for?
This tester evaluates the durability and cycle life of drawer slides installed on desks, cabinets, wardrobes, and storage furniture by simulating repeated opening and closing under controlled conditions.
Q: How does the testing process work?
A pneumatic cylinder grips the drawer handle and automatically opens and closes the drawer at a programmable speed and stroke length. An electronic counter tracks each cycle and stops the test when the preset number is reached.
Q: What standards does this equipment comply with?
The tester supports test methods specified in ANSI/BIFMA X5.9-2012 (clause 15), ANSI/BIFMA X5.5-2014 (clause 10), and BS EN 16122:2012 (clause 7.5.3) for extendible element durability.
Q: What types of drawers or slides can be tested?
The unit accommodates slides with stroke lengths from 140 mm to 500 mm and handles various drawer types. The fixture is designed to grip standard drawer handles without exerting force on the drawer system.
Q: What happens if power is interrupted during a test?
The electronic counter retains the cycle count through power interruptions and resumes counting from the same point when power is restored—so you never lose test progress.
Q: Can I adjust the test speed and stroke length?
Yes. Test speed is adjustable up to 0.25 m/s, and stroke length can be set between 140 mm and 500 mm based on your specific slide requirements.
Q: What industries typically use this equipment?
Office furniture manufacturers, domestic furniture producers, testing laboratories, drawer slide suppliers, quality control departments, and third-party inspection agencies.
