ASTM-D1185:2009 Edition

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D1185-98a(2009) Standard Test Methods for Pallets and Related Structures Employed in Materials Handling and Shipping

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ASTM	2009	11

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Categories: 55.180.20 - General purpose pallets, ASTM

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Description

ASTM D1185-98a-Reapproved2009

Historical Standard: Standard Test Methods for Pallets and Related Structures Employed in Materials Handling and Shipping

ASTM D1185

Scope

1.1 These test methods cover the performance of pallets and related structures, functioning as skids, bases, platforms, and bins in materials handling and shipping. Their use facilitates the protection of both packaged and unpackaged products during storage and transportation. The test methods include measurements of the relative resistance of pallets and related structures to deformations, damages, and structural failures which detrimentally affect the functionality of the unit load.

1.2 These test methods include conditioning requirements, static stiffness and strength tests, and dynamic tests of structural reliability. These test methods are used to evaluate the relative performance of new, used, or reconditioned general and special-purpose pallets fabricated from various materials including solid wood, wood composites, fiberboard, honeycomb, plastics, or metal, or to compare the performance of such pallets and related structures to specified performance criteria. Recommended criteria for all tests specified in this standard are listed in Appendix X2.

1.2.1 These test methods are also used to classify pallets as single- or multiple-use pallets and to determine the safe working loads for pallets under specified load and support conditions.

1.3 Nonmandatory Preliminary Tests—Because each pallet may be used under several different conditions of load and support, pallet-design considerations and safe working-load estimates shall be based on that condition under which the pallet offers least resistance or is most severely stressed.

1.3.1 Preliminary, short-duration static tests up to the ultimate (see 8.2, 8.3, and 8.4) shall be performed on previously non-tested pallets to determine which load and support conditions influence most severely the pallet load-carrying capacity and safe working loads.

1.3.2 During the development of prototypes leading to designs that will be subject to acceptance testing, as described in 1.4, these preliminary tests shall include the free-fall drop tests in accordance with 9.1.

1.4 Mandatory Acceptance Tests:

1.4.1 General-Purpose Pallets—When the objective of the test is to determine the safe working load or to classify a general-purpose pallet as a single- or multiple-use pallet, all tests described in these test methods shall be performed in the order specified. The same pallet shall be used for all static and dynamic tests, where feasible.

1.4.2 Special-Purpose Pallets—When the objective of the test is to determine the safe working load or to classify a special-purpose pallet, as a single- or multiple-use pallet, only those tests representing the intended condition of use shall be performed. Certain special–purpose pallet designs, because of the pallet size, its shape, or the material of fabrication, or combinations thereof, cannot be reliably tested using this methodology. When available, alternative test methods should be used.

1.4.3 Field Testing—It is recommended that pallet designs passing these acceptance tests be further subjected to field testing in the distribution environment.

1.5 Simulation of the Distribution Environment—These test methods are not intended to lead to exact simulations of pallet performance in the distribution environment. These test methods are designed to relate to practice with the added provision that they are repeatable, do not depend on exceptional skills, and are safe to conduct without elaborate precautions. The test findings are not expected to lead to unalterable conclusions. Testing in the distribution environment may be necessary to verify the results obtained from laboratory tests.

1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific warnings are given in 9.5.3.5.

Keywords

pallet; performance; testing; Compression testing–container materials; Durability; Flexural testing; Fork-tip impact resistance; Handling material; Impact resistance; Impact testing–shipping materials; Lateral stability; Loading tests–shipping materials; Manufacturing processes; Material shipping; Pallets; Performance–containers/packaging/shipping; Platforms; Separation processing/analysis; Shock test–shipping containers; Skids; Sliding friction resistance; Sling hoist-lift; Sluing resistance; Stability; Stiffness; Storage; Strength–shipping materials/applications; Vibration resistance; Vibration test–packaging/shipping materials; Wear testing; Wood products

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 55.180.20 (General purpose pallets)

DOI: 10.1520/D1185-98AR09

PDF Catalog

PDF Pages	PDF Title
1	Scope
2	Referenced Documents Terminology Significance and Use Materials Sampling Conditioning
3	Summary of Test Method TABLE 1 FIG. 1
4	FIG. 2
5	FIG. 3 FIG. 4
6	Summary of Test Method FIG. 5
7	FIG. 6 FIG. 7
8	FIG. 8
9	FIG. 9 FIG. 10 FIG. 11
10	Report of Pallet Testing Precision and Bias Keywords X1. RELATED STANDARDS AND PUBLICATIONS X1.1 ISO Standards and Technical Reports: X1.2 ANSI/ASME Standards3 X1.3 GSA-FSS Standard.6 X1.4 ANSI/CGATS3
11	X2. PALLET PERFORMANCE TEST CRITERIA X2.1 Static Tests X2.2 Dynamic Tests TABLE X2.1

Additional information

Standard Title	D1185-98a(2009) Standard Test Methods for Pallets and Related Structures Employed in Materials Handling and Shipping
Published Code	ASTM
Publication Date	2009
Pages Count	11
ICS Codes	55.180.20 - General purpose pallets