Testing Standard:
Standard Number
ASTM D6055
Standard Title
Test Methods for Mechanical Handling of Unitized Loads and Large Shipping Cases and Crates
Overview for ASTM D6055:
Rationale for ASTM D6055:
Key Points:
- Evaluates the performance of unitized loads and large shipping cases or crates
- Provides various test methods of mechanical handling
- Consider ASTM D4169 for multiple options to run performance tests that simulate each product’s distribution cycle
- Consider ASTM D6179 to conduct rough handling on unitized loads and large shipping cases or crates
Related Standards:
- ASTM D880 – Test Method for Impact Testing for Shipping Containers and Systems
- ASTM D4169 – Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
- ASTM D4332 – Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or Packaging Components for Testing
- ASTM D5276 – Test Method for Drop Test of Loaded Containers by Free Fall
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Related Testing Standards
- ASTM D642
- ASTM D685
- ASTM D880
- ASTM D951
- ASTM D999
- ASTM D3078
- ASTM D3103
- ASTM D3285
- ASTM D4169
- ASTM D4332
- ASTM D4728
- ASTM D5265
- ASTM D5276
- ASTM D5277
- ASTM D5487
- ASTM D6055
- ASTM D6179
- ASTM D6344
- ASTM D6653
- ASTM D7386
- ASTM F88
- ASTM F1140
- ASTM F1886
- ASTM F1929
- ASTM F1980
- ASTM F2096
- ASTM F2250
- ASTM F3039
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