KOMAG Institute of Mining Technology

MISSION

Innovative solutions for economy.

VISION
Research and development centre of organizational and proprietary structure adapted to the market activity in the European Research Area and of the organizational culture creating a friendly climate for generating new ideas and realizing innovative activities, i.e. transforming new ideas into new products.
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Design

Designing of machines and equipment

Tests

Laboratory of Applied Tests

Certification

Assessment of products' conformity

Projects

Projects realized by the KOMAG Institute from European Funds

Tests of wheeled child conveyances

KOMAG Laboratory of Material Engineering and Environment, as the only testing unit in Poland, offers full range of accredited tests of wheeled child conveyances. Among others deep, walking and twin carriages are tested. All the tests are carried out according to PN-EN 1888:2012 “Child Care Articles. Wheeled Child Conveyances. Safety Requirements And Test Methods” Standard.

The scope of the offer covers tests of:

  • durability of a pushchair construction on an irregular surface,
  • handle strength,
  • abrasion resistance of wheels,
  • durability and effectiveness of a braking and parking device,
  • strength of wheels,
  • strength to twisting and stretching of pushchair parts,
  • strength of attachment devices for fixing pram bodies and seat units,
  • durability and effectiveness of restraint system and fasteners,
  • durability of harness anchorage points and attachment of the restraint system to the seat unit,
  • release of a locking mechanism by one single action,
  • entrapment of head, body or fingers,
  • stability of baby carriages and longitudinal stability of the pram body with carrying handles,
  • accessibility of the filling materials,
  • durability of handle anchorage points of pram bodies and detachable seat unit,
  • marking durability,
  • geometric parameters of a pushchair,
  • thickness of an internal lining of pram body or seat unit and plastic packaging,
  • flammability and hazardous substances used in baby carriage construction materials.