Marine 
 Hold Fast

HOLDFAST® is a furniture assembly system that was specifically designed by Rex Bousfield for use in marine environments. The system allows high quality metal to metal fittings to be anchored into a wide range of core materials, enabling quick, efficient and sturdy furniture construction - attributes which are essential in any marine application.

The HOLDFAST® assembly system has been independently tested by the Furniture Industry Research Association (FIRA) on our standard range of furniture and meets both British and International strength and stability standards:

	BS 4875 parts 5 & 7 to test level 4
	ISO 7173 for Strength
	ISO 7174 for Stability

These standards measure the effectiveness of the furniture structure in terms of strength and stability, with both static and dynamic loads. The rigorous programme of endurance simulates many years of usage, condensed into only a few months.

The following are just some of the tests carried out:

HOLDFAST® FURNITURE ASSEMBLY
Carcass	The main body or carcass of the furniture is tested for strength and stability Structural shelves are tested for strength Strength of underframe
Doors	Strength and fatigue of pivoted doors Slam shut
Drawer	Strength of drawers and runners Slam open and shut of drawers Wear and fatigue of drawers and runners Displacement of bottom surfaces of drawer
Shelves	Structural strength
Flaps	Strength, wear and fatigue of flaps

The hinges, handles, knobs and locking systems used by Rex Bousfield have also been evaluated as part of the HOLDFAST® development and test programme to ensure that they fulfill the most demanding applications.

Other Applicable Standards

	Merchant Shipping (Crew Accommodation) Regulations 1978
	Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) Regulations 1984