KCMA Load Testing Report: Lamello Cabineo Connectors
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Load Testing Testing in Accordance with KCMA A161.1
Prepared on October 28, 2025 for Lamello USA, 122 Pembroke Street, Kingston, MA, 02364
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Background
Lamello USA requested performance testing of one (1) base and wall cabinet set in accordance with KCMA A161.1-2022 Performance and Construction Standard for Kitchen and Vanity Cabinets, Section 5.2 Static Loading for Mounted Wall Cabinet and Wall Hung Base Cabinets and Section 5.3 Base Front Joint Loading.
An agreement to perform testing was fully executed on October 1, 2025, between Lamello USA and Home Innovation Research Labs and testing was completed on October 27, 2025.
Test Specimen
One (1) cabinet set consisting of a base cabinet and a wall cabinet without doors or drawers was submitted to Home Innovation Research Labs for evaluation in accordance with KCMA A161.1-2022, Section 5.2 and 5.3. The upper cabinet nominally measured 30x30x12 and the base cabinet nominally measured 30x34.5x24.
The client identified the Upper Cabinet as 5/8 in. particleboard construction with Lamello Cabineo connectors and the Base Cabinet as 5/8 in. particleboard construction with Lamello Cabineo connectors. The cabinet set was submitted directly by the client; no independent sampling was performed by Home Innovation.
The cabinets were received on October 17, 2025, inspected for tampering and shipping damage, and released for testing following acceptance.
Test Methodology and Results
All testing was conducted, observed, and documented by Home Innovation staff in accordance with KCMA A161.1-2022 Sections 5.2 and 5.3.
Section 5.2 Static Loading for Mounted Wall Cabinet and Wall Hung Base Cabinets
The upper cabinet was mounted inverted on the test wall (Figure 1) so that the cabinet top was in contact with the loading device, and the loading device was placed on the center front edge of the cabinet. The load was increased gradually over four (4) minutes to 600 pounds. Upon reaching the full load, it was immediately released. The cabinet and mounting system were inspected visually for signs of failure or detachment.
Section 5.3 Base Front Joint Loading
The loading device was placed on the center below the cabinet top. For this cabinet without a drawer rail (Figure 2), the load was applied gradually over four (4) minutes to 200 pounds. Upon reaching the full load, it was immediately released. The cabinet joints were inspected visually for evidence of joint separation or failure.
Results
Section 5.2 Static Loading for Mounted Wall Cabinet and Wall Hung Base Cabinets
Testing conducted in accordance with ANSI/KCMA A161.1-2022, Section 5.2, evaluated the ability of the wall cabinet to remain securely mounted under static loading conditions exceeding normal service loads. The test applies to mounted wall cabinets and wall-hung base cabinets 24 in. or greater in height. The cabinet successfully withstood the full 600-pound test load without visible signs of cracking, separation, or permanent deformation in the cabinet or mounting system. The cabinet, as tested, complied with the requirements of Section 5.2 of KCMA A161.1-2022.
Section 5.3 Base Front Joint Loading
Testing conducted in accordance with ANSI/KCMA A161.1 Section 5.3 evaluated the ability of the base-front joints to resist stresses that may occur during installation and service when modular cabinets are joined together. The test verifies that the front joints remain secure and do not open under load. The cabinet successfully withstood the full 200-pound test load without visible signs of cracking, separation, or permanent deformation on the exposed face. The cabinet, as tested, complied with the requirements of Section 5.3 of ANSI/KCMA A161.1-2022.
Equipment Used
1. Description: Pneumatic Cylinder Serial #: 000218
2. Description: Pressure Gage Serial #: 000252
Tested By:
Jonathan Hall
Lab Technician
Reviewed By:
Deanna Seale, P.E.
Director, Laboratory Services