The Original Mattress Factory Mattress and Box Spring Test Center
The Original Mattress Factory is committed to making quality products that are built right - and built to last. That's why we are continually testing
new mattresses and box springs and conducting research on the latest technology.
Our Mattress and Box Spring Test Center, which is located within our Cleveland Factory, is a state-of-the-art-facility that is
used to conduct various types of mattress testing and research, ensuring that we continue our tradition of building a better bed for you.
The Mattress and Box Spring Test Center is comprised of three testing stations that are used to evaluate our current mattress and box spring products,
competitive products, new design ideas and component materials. We conduct all of our mattress testing and research in accordance with ASTM International
standards and evaluate the following key measures of performance both before and after testing:
- Surface Profile
- Product Appearance / Condition
- Change in Surface Profile (e.g. Body Impression / Dimple)
- Firmness
- Change in Firmness (e.g. Consistency in Feel)
- Component Evaluation Through Teardown Inspection
A more detailed description of our testing stations and equipment is as follows:
Station One: Cornell Tester
The Cornell Tester is designed to simulate approximately 10 years of normal use on a mattress set. It uses a dual sphere shaped ram-head to apply a 230
pound load to a set position at the bottom of the stroke. The test, which runs for approximately 10½ - 11 hours, consists of 100,000 cycles at a
speed of 160 strokes per minute. The Cornell Test is an interactive test that includes 8 different stages of calibration and measurements.
Station Two: Mattress Rollator
The Mattress Rollator is also designed to simulate approximately 10 years of normal use on a mattress set. During testing, a 240 pound Hexagonal Shaped
Roller passes back and forth across the width of the
mattress set 100,000 times at a pre-set speed. The test runs non-stop for
approximately 3½ - 4 days. Upon completion, the surface condition and profile of the mattress set are evaluated and compared to results taken before
the test. Additional measurements are taken again after a 24 hour recovery period.
Station Three: Foam Compression Tester
The Foam Compression Tester is designed to evaluate the height and firmness of a mattress or mattress set. It measures Indentation Load Deflection (ILD)
between 0 and 4 inches in ½" increments, using a 13.5" circular pattern. These measurements represent the firmness or feel of the product and are taken
at five different locations on the mattress.
FR Compliance Testing
Mattress Flammability is an important issue in the mattress industry today. At
The Original Mattress Factory, we use independent test
laboratories to assist with our flammability compliance testing. All of our products comply with current federal and industry standards regarding this issue.
