ASTM_D_6055_-_96_2014.pdf

Designation:D605596(Reapproved 2014)Standard Test Methods forMechanical Handling of Unitized Loads and Large ShippingCases and Crates1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6055;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 These test methods are suitable for testing the integrityof unitized loads and large cases and crates,but not individualdrums or palletized drums,as well as the ability of the contentsto endure normal handling,using standard mechanical han-dling equipment.Not all of the test methods are applicable toall products containers and loads.These test methods areapplicable to common means of material handling,includingpull pack,clamp truck,and spade lift-type handling equipmentas follows:1.1.1 Test Method AFork Truck HandlingFor testingthe ability of the shipping unit to withstand repeated handlingsby this test method.1.1.2 Test Method BSpade Lift TestFor lifting by spadelift attachment to determine the ability of the handling flap ofthe case or shipping unit to withstand repeated lifting andhandling by this test method.1.1.3 Test Method CClamp Handling TestFor lifting byhydraulic clamp attachment,to determine the ability of theshipping unit to withstand squeeze clamp handling consistingof repeated side compression and lifting.1.1.4 Test Method DPush-Pull Handling TestFor testingthe ability of a unitized load on a slip-sheet to withstandrepeated handling by this test method.1.1.5 Test Method EGrabhook TestFor lifting by grab-hooks to determine the ability of the shipping unit to withstandthe horizontal pressures of grabhooks.1.1.6 Test Method FSling TestsFor lifting by wire rope,cable,or woven fiber slings to determine the ability of theshipping unit to withstand the compression of slings.1.2 Additional Test Methods:1.2.1 Additional test methods that apply to mechanicalhandling and rough handling tests of unitized loads and largecases and crates include incline impact tests,described in TestMethod D880;horizontal impact tests,described in TestMethod D4003.1.2.2 Practice D4169 provides a series of options for select-ing and running performance tests on all types of shippingcontainers and systems.1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D880 Test Method for Impact Testing for Shipping Contain-ers and SystemsD996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environ-mentsD4003 Test Methods for Programmable Horizontal ImpactTest for Shipping Containers and SystemsD4169 Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Con-tainers and SystemsD4332 Practice for Conditioning Containers,Packages,orPackaging Components for Testing3.Terminology3.1 DefinitionsGeneral terms in these test methods aredefined in Terminology D996.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.2.1 clamp lift attachmenta lift truck attachment used forclamp handling products packaged in flat-sided packages.3.2.2 forklift attachmenta lift truck attachment used tohandle large unitized or palletized loads.3.2.3 large shipping case or crateshipping container con-structed of any material and of such size and weight to requiremechanical handling.A case or crate of this type may weighfrom 100 lb(45 kg),up to many tons and measure proportion-ately.The case or crate may be secured to or carried by a baseor pallet.Frame members may be provided for rigiditythroughout the container.1These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 onPackaging and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.21 on ShippingContainers and Systems-Application of Performance Test Methods.Current edition approved April 1,2014.Published April 2014.Originallyapproved in 1996.Last previous edition approved in 2007 as D6055 96(2007)1.DOI:10.1520/D6055-96R14.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 3.2.4 push-pull attachmenta lift truck attachment used forpush-pull handling products packaged using slip sheets.3.2.5 shipping unitthe smallest complete unit that will besubjected to the distribution environment,for example,ashipping container and its contents.3.2.6 spade lift attachmenta lift truck attachment used fortop handling products packaged in interlocked double-coverboxes or folded cap-or folded flap-sty