ISO 7176-5 Wheelchairs, Part 5: Standard Test for Determining Dimensions, Mass, and Range of Maneuver

EUROLAB laboratory provides testing and compliance services within the scope of ISO 7176-5 standard. ISO 7176-5 specifies methods for determining wheelchair dimensions and mass.

This includes special methods for determining the external dimensions when the wheelchair is occupied by a reference passenger, and the maneuvering space required for wheelchair maneuvers commonly performed in everyday life.

ISO 7176-5 specifies requirements for the disclosure of dimensions and masses and includes five informative appendices.

• Appendix A specifies methods for determining technical aspects that may be important to the performance of the wheelchair.
• Appendix B provides detailed information about the pivot width and return width.
• Appendix C provides detailed information on the turning diameter.
• Appendix D provides details on determining the wheelchair longitudinal axis and the wheelchair center point.
• Appendix E provides technical guidelines and comments for most of the specified measurements to facilitate better understanding, design and construction of wheelchairs.

ISO 7176-5 applies to manual wheelchairs and powered wheelchairs (including scooters).

EUROLAB assists manufacturers with ISO 7176-5 test compliance. Our test experts, with their professional working mission and principles, provide you, our manufacturers and suppliers, the best service and controlled testing process in our laboratories. Thanks to these services, businesses receive more effective, high-performance and quality testing services and provide safe, fast and uninterrupted service to their customers.