ASTM D6179-97 - 1.1.1997
 
1. Scope

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.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D5276-19(2023)

Standard Test Method for Drop Test of Loaded Containers by Free Fall

D5277-22

Standard Test Method for Performing Programmed Horizontal Impacts Using an Inclined Impact Tester

D5487-16(2022)

Standard Test Method for Simulated Drop of Loaded Containers by Shock Machines

D6055-96(2019)

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

ISO 2876

Packaging--Complete, Filled Transport Packages--Rolling Test Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.

ISO 8768

Packaging--Complete, Filled Transport Packages--Toppling Test

D880-92(2021)

Standard Test Method for Impact Testing for Shipping Containers and Systems

D996-23

Standard Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments

D1185-98a(2025)

Standard Test Methods for Pallets and Related Structures Employed in Materials Handling and Shipping (Includes all amendments and changes 1/22/2025).

D4003-98(2024)

Standard Test Methods for Programmable Horizontal Impact Test for Shipping Containers and Systems

D4169-23e1

Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems (Includes all amendments and changes 3/27/2024).

D4332-22

Standard Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or Packaging Components for Testing