ANSI/BHMA A156.9-2010
1.1 This Standard contains requirements for cabinet hardware and includes hinges, knobs, pulls,catches, shelf rests, standards and brackets, drawer slides, rotating shelves and track with guides forsliding panels. Included are performance tests covering operational, cyclical, strength, and finish criteria.
1.2 Tests described in this Standard are performed under laboratory conditions. In actual usage resultsvary because of installation, maintenance and environmental conditions. Tests required are applicable tohardware products only and are not intended to evaluate systems incorporating cabinet components.Fixtures described are designed to withstand the test forces required and only hardware items aremeasured.
1.3 Grade Qualifications Manufacturers shall indicate the grade level of their products. Cabinethardware shall meet all tests for the grade listing. Three grades are offered for most products; for drawerslides, additional grades 1HD are available.