When you’re selecting components for office furniture, especially height-adjustable desks, quality and safety aren’t optional. For OEMs and office furniture brands, the certifications behind a product matter just as much as how it looks or performs. That’s where BIFMA and UL standards come in.

These certifications validate the durability, safety, and reliability of office furniture and electromechanical components, ensuring they meet the expectations of real-world use.

At OMT-Veyhl, these standards aren’t a box to check – they guide the way we engineer, test, and manufacture every table base we produce.

 

What Is BIFMA?

BIFMA (Business + Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association) develops voluntary safety and performance standards for commercial furniture. These standards evaluate how furniture behaves under everyday conditions: movement, weight, repetitive use, misuse, and everything in between.

For table bases and adjustable frames, BIFMA X5.5 and BIFMA G1 are the most relevant standards and guidelines. They include tests that assess:

• Structural strength: Can the base support the intended loads without damage?
• Stability: Will it tip or sway in normal use?
• Durability: Can it withstand thousands of cycles and adjustments?
• Safety: Are pinch points, edges, and moving mechanisms designed to protect users?

Working with a BIFMA-compliant supplier ensures your products meet industry-recognized benchmarks that customers expect and purchasing departments often require.

 

What Is UL 962?

For products that incorporate motors, power supplies, or electromechanical components, UL 962 is the governing certification.

UL 962 evaluates safety requirements for:

• Electric height-adjustable mechanisms
• Motors and actuators
• Control boxes and keypads
• Electrical wiring and safety shutoffs
• Power supplies and overload protection

This certification is critical for adjustable desks and benching systems. It confirms the electrical components protect users from hazards such as overheating, electrical shock, or unintended movement.

 

How OMT-Veyhl Meets These Standards

At OMT-Veyhl, our in-house testing lab simulates years of daily use to ensure every product meets or exceeds the performance and safety criteria set by BIFMA and UL. Our testing practices include:

Robot-Driven Cycle Testing
Our adjustable bases undergo thousands of up-and-down cycles to ensure consistent performance from the motors, lifting columns, and structural frame.

Load & Structural Testing
We push products to their rated load limits (and beyond) to confirm they maintain strength and stability throughout their lifespan.

Electrical & Safety Testing
Electromechanical components are examined for shock safety, thermal behavior, overload protection, and more.

Independent Verification
While much testing is completed in-house, we also work with accredited third-party labs when specific certifications require external validation.

This blend of internal and external testing ensures our products are ready for demanding workspaces, and gives OEM partners the confidence they need when bringing solutions to market.

 

Why These Standards Matter for OEMs

Choosing a partner who understands and meets these certifications provides several advantages:

• Reduced risk: Safer products with predictable quality.
• Faster market acceptance: Many dealers, GCs, and corporations require BIFMA/UL documentation.
• Brand credibility: Certification strengthens your product story and supports your specification process.
• Lower warranty concerns: Products built to standard perform better and last longer.

At OMT-Veyhl, these standards are integrated into every part of our design and manufacturing process so you can confidently deliver products that meet expectations for safety, performance, and compliance.

 

Partner with a Manufacturer Who Engineers for Real-World Performance

Whether you’re developing a new adjustable desk line or looking for a more reliable supplier, OMT-Veyhl brings engineering discipline, rigorous testing, and proven manufacturing expertise to every OEM partnership.

Looking for a manufacturer who takes safety and performance seriously? Contact our team to start your next project!