Exercise and Fitness Equipment Testing

Sports and Fitness Equipment Testing

As a third - party laboratory accredited by the China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS), RTS adheres to its core values. With professional technology, rich experience, and complete equipment, RTS is committed to providing you with comprehensive and professional testing services for sports and fitness equipment. This helps enterprises improve product quality, meet relevant safety standards, and gain buyer recognition. At the same time, it helps enterprises obtain a strong competitive edge in the market, increasing their market share in domestic and export markets.

Service Background

With the continuous improvement of people's living standards, sports and fitness have received increasing attention. However, many fitness products are launched into the market without prior testing, and there are more or less quality problems and potential safety hazards. Many accidents and related news caused by this are not uncommon.

Many countries where sports products and fitness equipment are exported have established increasingly strict regulations. As a major manufacturing country of sports goods, China has problems such as a small number of standards and a low baseline, which have become bottlenecks restricting the development of the sports goods industry in China.

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As a third - party laboratory accredited by the China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS), RTS adheres to its core values. With professional technology, rich experience, and complete equipment, RTS is committed to providing you with comprehensive and professional testing services for sports and fitness equipment. This helps enterprises improve product quality, meet relevant safety standards, and gain buyer recognition. At the same time, it helps enterprises obtain a strong competitive edge in the market, increasing their market share in domestic and export markets.

I. Service Content

1. Main Items of Chemical Testing for Sports Products and Corresponding Regulations
2. Testing of Bicycles and Electrically - Assisted Bicycles
3. Testing of Children's Playground Equipment
4. Ball Testing
5. Testing of Sports Protective Products
6. Helmet Testing
7. Testing of Sports Protective Gear and Goggles
8. CE & UKCA Certification for Sports Protective Products
9. Testing of Sports and Fitness Equipment
10. Testing of Fitness Equipment Products
11. Testing of Gymnastics Equipment and Trampolines
12. Testing of Scooters, Skateboards, and Skates
13. Testing of Field Sports Equipment
14. Testing of Outdoor Recreation Products such as Alpine Sleds, Cross - Country Sleds, and Snowboards
15. Testing of Camping Furniture
16. Testing of Outdoor Recreation Products

II. Main Items of Chemical Testing for Sports Products (Including but not Limited to)

1. Soluble Heavy Metals
2. RoHS
3. Released Formaldehyde
4. Azo Dyes
5. Pentachlorophenol Content
6. Nonylphenol (NP) and Nonylphenol Ethoxylates (NPEO)
7. Tris(aziridinyl)phosphine Oxide (TEPA) and Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB)
8. Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid (PFOS)9. Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
10. Allergenic Disperse Dyes
11. Heavy Metal Content (such as Lead, Cadmium, Mercury)
12. Phthalates
13. SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern)
14. Nickel Release
15. PCP Content
16. Pentabromodiphenyl Ether (Penta - BDE) and Octabromodiphenyl Ether (Octa - BDE)
17. Tris(2,3 - dibromopropyl) Phosphate (TRIS)
18. Dimethyl Fumarate (DMF)
19. Organotin
20. Carcinogenic Dyes

Note: The selection of chemical testing items for sports products is determined according to the product's material and the relevant regulations or standards of the importing country. If you have any other questions or want to know more about the testing content, please contact the official customer service of RTS.

FAQ

What are the special meanings of Class H, Class S, Class I, Class A, Class B, and Class C for fitness equipment?

According to different usage scenarios, fitness equipment is divided into three grades: H, S, and I. Class H represents the household - use grade, that is, the product is used indoors at home. Class S represents the professional/commercial grade, that is, the product is used in public places such as sports associations, educational institutions, hotels, clubs, and studios. Class I also represents the professional/commercial grade. In addition to the applicable scenarios of Class S, the product is also provided for special groups, such as nursing homes and rehabilitation hospitals.

According to the level of numerical display accuracy, it is divided into three levels: A, B, and C. Generally, products are equipped with instrument panels to display parameters such as speed, heart rate, distance, power, and calories. According to the accuracy of these parameter displays, the highest - precision ones are of Class A, the medium - precision ones are of Class B, and the lowest - precision ones are of Class C. If there is no instrument panel, it corresponds to Class C. Some specific products have relevant testing requirements according to the accuracy level. When the display accuracy is uncertain, it is preferred to claim a Class C accuracy level.

Why is it necessary to provide the weight of the maximum - weight user during testing?

During testing, it is necessary to simulate the actual use state. The results of use by people of different weights vary, and the loads applied during static and dynamic load tests are related to the weight of the maximum - weight user. Therefore, providing the weight of the maximum - weight user can ensure the smooth progress of the test. In addition, if the claimed weight of the maximum - weight user is less than 100 kg and this weight is required for testing, the standard stipulates that 100 kg should be used for testing.

What are the easily avoidable risk points in the appearance and structure?

During the use, movement, and folding of the product, it is necessary to avoid causing damage to the user or others. The main objects to be evaluated for potential harm include the fingers of adults, the fingers, palms, and soles of children. Therefore, when designing and manufacturing products, measures should be taken to avoid harm to these body parts. (Attention should be paid to the corresponding sizes of product structure gaps: the default size of an adult finger is 9.5 mm, that of a child's finger is 8.6 mm, that of a palm is 25 mm, and that of a sole is 60 mm.)

Why is the load during the static load test 2.5 times the weight of the maximum - weight user, and why is the stability test carried out on a 10° inclined plane?

Fitness equipment is used for fitness. There may be over - use during the process. Therefore, products need to have a high safety factor. The load safety factor specified in the standard for the static load test is 2.5. In the laboratory, during the static load test, a load 2.5 times the weight of the maximum - weight user is applied to the product for testing. If the product tilts during use, it will not cause the user to tip over. If the product does not tip over when used on a 10° inclined surface, it helps to improve the safety of the product when used on a flat surface. The 10° can be understood as the safety factor defined by the standard.

Sports and Fitness Equipment Testing

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