ASTM D6179-97
Historical Standard: ASTM D6179-97 Standard Test Methods for Rough Handling of Unitized Loads and Large Shipping Cases and Crates
SUPERSEDED (see Active link, below)
ASTM D6179
1. Scope
1.1 These test methods cover testing the integrity of unitized loads and large shipping cases and crates as well as the ability of the contents to endure rough handling. Not all of the test methods are applicable to all products, containers, and loads. These test methods are applicable to common means of material handling.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
D880 Test Method for Impact Testing for Shipping Containers and Systems
D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
D1185 Test Methods for Pallets and Related Structures Employed in Materials Handling and Shipping
D4003 Test Methods for Programmable Horizontal Impact Test for Shipping Containers and Systems
D4169 Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
D4332 Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or Packaging Components for Testing
D5276 Test Method for Drop Test of Loaded Containers by Free Fall
D5277 Test Method for Performing Programmed Horizontal Impacts Using an Inclined Impact Tester
D5487 Test Method for Simulated Drop of Loaded Containers by Shock Machines
D6055 Test Methods for Mechanical Handling of Unitized Loads and Large Shipping Cases and Crates
ISO Standards
ISO8768 Packaging--Complete, Filled Transport Packages--Toppling TestKeywords
drop; large shipping cases and crates; rolling; tip; tipover; unitized loads;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 55.180.99 (Other standards related to freight distribution of goods)
DOI: 10.1520/D6179-97
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