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  • ASTM D 6179 : 1997

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    Standard Test Methods for Rough Handling of Unitized Loads and Large Shipping Cases and Crates

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  11-11-2014

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-1997

    Publisher:  American Society for Testing and Materials

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    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.

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    Committee D 10
    Document Type Test Method
    Publisher American Society for Testing and Materials
    Status Superseded
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    ASTM D 7386 : 2016 Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Packages for Single Parcel Delivery Systems
    ASTM D 6198 : 2018 Standard Guide for Transport Packaging Design
    ASTM D 4169 : 2016 Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
    ASTM D 5276 : 2019 Standard Test Method for Drop Test of Loaded Containers by Free Fall
    ASTM D 5331 : 2003 : R2016 Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Mechanical Handling of Unitized Loads Secured with Stretch Wrap Films
    ASTM D 6537 : 2000 : R2014 Standard Practice for Instrumented Package Shock Testing For Determination of Package Performance
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