ASTM_D_6179_-_20.pdf

Designation:D617920Standard Test Methods forRough Handling of Unitized Loads and Large ShippingCases and Crates1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6179;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 cover testing the integrity of unitizedloads and large shipping cases and crates as well as the abilityof the contents to endure rough handling.Not all of the testmethods are applicable to all products,containers,and loads.These test methods are applicable to common means ofmaterial handling as follows:1.1.1 Test Method A,B,C,D,and EDrop TestFormeasuring the ability of the case or crate or unitized load towithstand rough handling impacts and provide informationuseful in improving the design of the container.Normally,TestMethods A and B are not applied to unitized loads.1.1.2 Test Method FTip TestFor determining if filled tallor top heavy cases,crates,or unitized loads will tip over whentilted to a predetermined angle.1.1.3 Method GTipover TestFor determining the abilityof filled large shipping cases or crates to resist the impactsassociated with tipover hazards,and for determining the abilityof the packaging and packing methods to provide protection tothe contents,when the case or crate is tipped over.NOTE1Test Method G fulfills the requirements of ISO 8768.ISO8768 may not meet the requirements for Test Method G.1.1.4 Test Method HRolling TestFor determining theability of complete,filled large shipping cases or crates towithstand the effects of rolling.NOTE2Test Method H fulfills the requirements of ISO 2876.ISO2876 may not meet the requirements for Test Method H.1.2 Additional Test Procedures:1.2.1 Test methods for mechanical handling of unitizedloads and large shipping cases and crates are set forth in TestMethod D6055.Additional tests that apply to mechanicalhandling of unitized loads and large cases and crates includeincline impact tests,described in Test Method D880 andhorizontal impact tests,described in Test Methods D4003 andTest Method D5277.Test Methods D4003 includes a specialpallet marshaling test and Test Methods D1185 provides testmethods for pallets and related structures.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 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas the standard.The SI units given in parentheses are forinformation only.1.4 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,health,and environmental practices and deter-mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-ization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recom-mendations issued by the World Trade Organization TechnicalBarriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D880 Test Method for Impact Testing for Shipping Contain-ers and SystemsD996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environ-mentsD1185 Test Methods for Pallets and Related StructuresEmployed in Materials Handling and ShippingD4003 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 TestingD5276 Test Method for Drop Test of Loaded Containers byFree FallD5277 Test Method for Performing Programmed Horizontal1These 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 Oct.1,2020.Published October 2020.Originallyapproved in 1997.Last previous edition approved in 2014 as D6179 07(2014).DOI:10.1520/D6179-20.2For 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 StatesThis international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.Impacts Using an Inclin