EN71-8 Toy Testing Equipment Swing Suspension Connector Durability Tester

ISO8124-4 Swing Suspension Connector Durability Tester

Application

Suitable for evaluating the durability of the suspension mechanism used for swings in children's amusement facilities.
Principle: After simulating the situation in normal use, after loading the suspension mechanism with a certain weight, after a certain number of cycles, check whether its performance meets the safety requirements
Conform to the standard: ISO 8124.
 

Technical parameters

Procedure                                                           

Attach each type of swing element to its support member in accordance with the installation instructions, and
mount in a suitable test fixture.
Flexible components of the swing element may be replaced by rigid components of at least the same size and
mass, as long as the alternate components do not affect the moving parts of the swing element.
Secure the appropriate test mass to each occupant position to be tested.
Oscillate this suspended unit through an arc with an included angle as specified for a total of
180 000 cycles (forward and backward).
Determine whether any loosening or structural failure of the suspension connector occurs.

Suspension Connector Durability Tester.pdf

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