Fallshaw base their tests on the international standards ISO22877:2004 through to ISO22884:2004 (Australian Standard AS1961.1:2004 through to AS1961.8:2004), supplemented with Australian Practice
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Fallshaw’s main castor product sectors with test summaries |
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Domestic Fallshaw series L For light weight equipment normally used in an office or home environment. Static Test 2 x load capacity in catalogue. No deformation after 24 hours. 24 hours elapsed time prior to inspection. |
Drop Test |
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Castor Capacity |
Free falling mass |
Drop height |
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30kg |
5kg |
200mm |
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Proper function (minor deformation allowed) |
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General/Institutional Fallshaw series K & M For manually operated equipment normally used in hospitals, schools hotels, restaurants or shops. Static Test 1.5 x load capacity in catalogue. 1 hour. No permanent deformation to affect performance. |
Dynamic Test 1 x load capacity in catalogue 3km/hr speed 3 mins on, 3 mins off Change direction each cycle Obstacles at 45° to travel alternating left and right Obstacle height 3% of wheel diameter and with a radius 1/3 of height. |
For wheel diameter 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm 175mm 200mm |
Overall height 2.5mm 3.0mm 3.8mm 4.5mm 5.3mm 6.0mm |
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Number of obstacles to be 10 times x wheel diameter in mm. No ‘play’ beyond standard |
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Lighter Industrial Fallshaw series J, O & H For general applications up to 1.1m/s (4km/hr) Static Test 2 x load capacity in catalogue. 1 hour. No play increase greater than allowed by the standard. |
Brakes Loaded to capactiy in catalogue; must withstand pull X% of capactiy 3 times x 10 seconds. X=10% for tyre hardness > 90 shore A X=15% for tyre hardness < 90 shore A Total Brake or Directional Lock As for brakes, but pull to be at 90° to the wheel Dynamic Test 1 x load capacity in catalogue 4km/hr speed 3 mins ON 3 min OFF* Change direction each cycle Obstacles at 45° to travel alternating left and right Obstacle height: 5% wheel diam 2.5% wheel diam hard tyres |
For wheel diam 100mm 125mm 150mm 200mm |
> 90 shore A 2.50mm 3.75mm 4.00mm 5.00mm |
< 90 shore A 5.00mm 6.25mm 8.00mm 10.00mm |
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Number of obstacles to be 500, and to be 1 metre apart, then remainder of 15,000 revolutions of the wheel without obstacles. |
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Heavier Industrial Fallshaw W Albion 72, 310, 410, 610, 700, 850 For heavier appllications. W is for heaviest hand pushing whilst the Albion range are usually towed at over 4km/hr up to 10km/hr (6mph). Consult with factory for higher speeds (refer to towing section page 92 & 93) |
Directional Lock Total Brake or Directional Lock As for brakes, but pull to be at 90° to the wheel Dynamic Test 1 x load capacity in catalogue Speed 6km/hr 10km/hr |
For wheel diam 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm |
> 90 shore A 3.75mm 5.00mm 6.25mm 7.50mm |
< 90 shore A 7.50mm 10.00mm 12.50mm 15.00mm |
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Speed 6km/hr 10km/hr |
Distance between bumps 1m apart 1.5m apart |
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3 mins ON 3 mins OFF* Change direction each cycle Obstacles at 45° to travel alternating left and right Obstacle height: 5% wheel diam 2.5% wheel diam hard tyres |
Number of obstacles to be 5 times x wheel diameter in mm. No ‘play’ beyond standard |
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Specialised Fallshaw Series |
* NB: The ISO standard specifies 3 mins ON/1 min OFF. However, we test 3 mins ON 3 min OFF because otherwise excessive heat builds up - which is not a failure mode experienced in the field |
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Each range is specially designed for its designated use, and has its own Standard. These are adapted from the Standard Tests. |
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