Testing Standard:
ASTM D6179 Test Methods for Rough Handling of Unitized Loads and Large Shipping Cases and Crates
Standard Number
ASTM D6179
Standard Title
Test Methods for Rough Handling of Unitized Loads and Large Shipping Cases and Crates
Overview:
ASTM D6179 is a test method that covers general handling of unitized loads and large shipping cases or crates to replicate the effects of rough handling within its own distribution environment. This test method is a general guideline to conduct the testing accurately with repeatable procedures. Purple Diamond Testing offers ASTM D6179 Testing as part of our packaging integrity testing services.
Rationale:
ASTM D6179 – Test Methods for Rough Handling of Unitized Loads and Large Shipping Cases and Crates. Can be used to evaluate the performance of how unitized loads and large shipping cases or crates are used to protect their contents from hazards that occur during rough handling and shocks. Not all methods are applicable to a common means of rough handling. Such test variations include multiple drop tests, tip test, tip over test, and rolling test. This test method is used to create general simulation hazards in a laboratory environment that are 100% repeatable.
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 unique distribution cycles
- Consider ASTM D6055 to conduct mechanical handling on unitized loads and large shipping cases or crates
Related Standards:
- ASTM D880 – Test Method for Determining Compressive Resistance of Shipping Containers, Components, and Unit Loads
- 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
- ASTM D6055 – Test Methods for Mechanical Handling of Unitized Loads and Large Shipping Cases and Crates
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