B0008 - Bedding Impact Tester

Product details

The Bedding Impact Tester has been designed and manufactured to perform various 

tests and evaluations of innerspring and boxspring mattresses, as well as foam mattresses, 

chairs, cushions and other similar products.  

The machine consists of a 79.5 ± 1kg platen, which drops down and impacts the test specimen 

from various heights as selected by the operator.  This allows comparison of results obtained 

by impacts from different heights.

The machine can be used to impact any locations on the specimen, including middle areas, 

corners and edges to compare performance of both inner and outer components.  The 

machine operates by testing each product at the same position, once a location is set for 

comparison.  

The machine automatically configures impact height measurements from the top of the 

specimen at every location that is being tested.  Once the top of test location is configured, 

impact heights can be increased in set increments until the test is complete.  

The Bedding Impact Tester can perform tests that give a wide range of results to help 

determine product performance and quality.  Tests and results include:

Testing the overall strength of a mattress set to withstａnd forces exerted by a person 

    jumping on the mattress

Test reports can be viewed to display Force over Time and also Force over Distance

Standards:

• ASTM F1566

• AIMA American Innersprings Manufacturers

• JIS K 6400

Once a series of drops have been made at different locations, comparisons can 

be achieved.  These include the permanent set of support elements or grid/platform, 

fastener failure, separation of support components from grid/platform or frame, and 

broken end or separated frame components.