ASTM F825-22
(Specification)Standard Specification for Drawers, Furniture, Marine, Steel
Standard Specification for Drawers, Furniture, Marine, Steel
ABSTRACT
This specification covers the construction of steel furniture drawers for use where invoked by other marine furniture specifications. Joining shall be adequate to prevent racking during handling. Metal components of drawers, shall be joined by welding or gluing with a structural adhesive. All drawers shall incorporate a latch or other positive means to prevent drawers opening in heavy seas. All drawers shall be furnished with a means for pulling drawers open. Each drawer shall have a pair of drawer tracks with one drawer track on each of its sides. Load test and tilt test shall be performed to conform with the specified requirements. Drawers shall be made to a size that suits the furniture item that supports them.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the construction of steel furniture drawers for use where invoked by other marine furniture specifications.
1.2 This specification applies to all furniture drawers, except items requiring progressive drawers.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 31-Mar-2022
- Technical Committee
- F25 - Ships and Marine Technology
- Drafting Committee
- F25.03 - Outfitting and Deck Machinery
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Nov-2023
- Effective Date
- 01-Nov-2023
- Effective Date
- 01-Nov-2023
- Effective Date
- 01-Sep-2018
- Effective Date
- 01-Nov-2017
- Effective Date
- 01-Dec-2016
- Effective Date
- 01-Sep-2016
- Effective Date
- 01-May-2016
- Effective Date
- 01-Nov-2015
- Effective Date
- 01-May-2015
- Effective Date
- 01-Mar-2015
- Effective Date
- 01-Jan-2015
- Effective Date
- 01-May-2014
- Effective Date
- 01-Nov-2013
- Effective Date
- 01-Oct-2013
Overview
ASTM F825-22: Standard Specification for Drawers, Furniture, Marine, Steel establishes requirements for the construction and performance of steel drawers used in marine furniture. This standard ensures durability, operational safety, and suitability for demanding maritime environments. It specifically addresses joining methods, hardware, finishes, and rigorous test criteria suited for steel furniture drawers on ships and marine facilities.
The specification applies when referenced by other marine furniture standards and covers all furniture drawers except for those requiring progressive drawer mechanisms. ASTM F825-22 follows internationally recognized principles for standardization, supporting consistency and quality across global marine applications.
Key Topics
Material and Manufacturing
- Specifies the use of steel, including stainless and galvanized options per referenced standards
- Metal components joined by welding or structural adhesives for robust construction
- Minimum material thickness requirements to ensure strength and stability
Performance and Safety Features
- Drawers must incorporate positive latching systems to prevent accidental opening in heavy seas
- Drawer and case tracks require zinc coating and must include antifriction devices for smooth operation
- Load and tilt tests assure that drawers support expected weights and remain closed during vessel motion
Design and Functionality
- Drawers equipped with handles or pulls for operational ease
- Lock options available upon request
- Stop features prevent full drawer removal and help limit travel when fully extended
Workmanship and Finish
- All exposed surfaces to be finished to prevent corrosion, usually with a baked enamel coating
- Edges and burrs must be removed for personnel safety
- Paint color to match supporting furniture as specified in ordering documents
Inspection and Packaging
- Drawers to be installed in the respective furniture prior to shipment
- Packaging and marking requirements are governed by those of the complete furniture item
Applications
ASTM F825-22 is vital for manufacturers, shipbuilders, and suppliers involved with marine accommodation outfitting. Typical applications include:
- Naval and commercial vessels - Used in shipboard furniture such as desks, lockers, and storage solutions exposed to heavy-duty use and rough conditions
- Offshore platforms - Ideal for storage units in demanding offshore environments requiring secure and reliable drawer operation
- Maritime accommodation modules - Ensures uniform quality and safety in steel furniture drawers across diverse marine interiors
Adhering to this standard helps marine furniture manufacturers and shipowners achieve regulatory compliance and long-term reliability in steel drawers, reducing maintenance and enhancing safety at sea.
Related Standards
ASTM F825-22 references several other standards to ensure compatibility and quality, including:
- ASTM A240/A240M – Specification for Chromium and Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip
- ASTM A653/A653M – Specification for Zinc-Coated or Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated Steel Sheet
- ASTM D907 – Adhesives Terminology
- AISC Manual – Wire and Sheet Metal Gauges Equivalent Thickness Tables
For broader compliance and integration, this standard should be considered alongside other ASTM standards covering marine furniture and outfitting components.
Keywords: ASTM F825-22, marine furniture drawers, steel drawers, shipboard furniture, drawer construction, marine outfitting, drawer performance standards, marine safety features, steel furniture, maritime standards
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ASTM F825-22 is a technical specification published by ASTM International. Its full title is "Standard Specification for Drawers, Furniture, Marine, Steel". This standard covers: ABSTRACT This specification covers the construction of steel furniture drawers for use where invoked by other marine furniture specifications. Joining shall be adequate to prevent racking during handling. Metal components of drawers, shall be joined by welding or gluing with a structural adhesive. All drawers shall incorporate a latch or other positive means to prevent drawers opening in heavy seas. All drawers shall be furnished with a means for pulling drawers open. Each drawer shall have a pair of drawer tracks with one drawer track on each of its sides. Load test and tilt test shall be performed to conform with the specified requirements. Drawers shall be made to a size that suits the furniture item that supports them. SCOPE 1.1 This specification covers the construction of steel furniture drawers for use where invoked by other marine furniture specifications. 1.2 This specification applies to all furniture drawers, except items requiring progressive drawers. 1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard. 1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ABSTRACT This specification covers the construction of steel furniture drawers for use where invoked by other marine furniture specifications. Joining shall be adequate to prevent racking during handling. Metal components of drawers, shall be joined by welding or gluing with a structural adhesive. All drawers shall incorporate a latch or other positive means to prevent drawers opening in heavy seas. All drawers shall be furnished with a means for pulling drawers open. Each drawer shall have a pair of drawer tracks with one drawer track on each of its sides. Load test and tilt test shall be performed to conform with the specified requirements. Drawers shall be made to a size that suits the furniture item that supports them. SCOPE 1.1 This specification covers the construction of steel furniture drawers for use where invoked by other marine furniture specifications. 1.2 This specification applies to all furniture drawers, except items requiring progressive drawers. 1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard. 1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM F825-22 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 47.020.80 - Accommodation spaces. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
ASTM F825-22 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ASTM A1008/A1008M-23, ASTM A240/A240M-23a, ASTM A1008/A1008M-23e1, ASTM A1008/A1008M-18, ASTM A240/A240M-17, ASTM A240/A240M-16a, ASTM A1008/A1008M-16, ASTM A240/A240M-16, ASTM A240/A240M-15b, ASTM A1008/A1008M-15, ASTM A240/A240M-15a, ASTM A240/A240M-15, ASTM A240/A240M-14, ASTM A240/A240M-13c, ASTM A240/A240M-13b. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: F825 −22 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Drawers, Furniture, Marine, Steel
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF825;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 2.2 AISC Manual:
AISCWireandSheetMetalGauges EquivalentThicknessin
1.1 This specification covers the construction of steel furni-
Decimals of an Inch, for Uncoated Hot and Cold Rolled
ture drawers for use where invoked by other marine furniture
Sheets
specifications.
1.2 This specification applies to all furniture drawers, ex- 3. Terminology
cept items requiring progressive drawers.
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded 3.1.1 drawers—storage units in furniture items that have
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical tracks on the sides to allow the drawer to slide open or closed.
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
3.1.2 tracks—the supporting assembly, attached to the sides
and are not considered standard.
of a drawer, that allows a drawer to slide open or closed.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
3.1.3 drawer tracks—that portion of the track assembly that
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
is attached to drawer sides.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
3.1.4 case track—that portion of the track assembly that is
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
attached to side of supporting furniture (case) item.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
4. Ordering Information
4.1 Drawers are included as part of the orders for items of
2. Referenced Documents
furniture requiring drawers. These orders shall include the
2.1 ASTM Standards:
following:
A240/A240M Specification for Chromium and Chromium-
4.1.1 Paint:
Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip for Pressure
4.1.1.1 Color—Drawers shall be painted to match the fur-
Vessels and for General Applications
niture item in which they are installed.
A1008/A1008M Specification for Steel, Sheet, Cold-Rolled,
4.1.1.2 Manufacturer’s standard baked enamel will be fur-
Carbon, Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy, High-
nished unless otherwise required and indicated by the pur-
Strength Low-Alloy with Improved Formability, Required
chaser.
Hardness, Solution Hardened, and Bake Hardenable
4.1.2 Locks,ifrequired,shallbeinstalledwherenotedinthe
A653/A653M Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated
ordering documents.
(Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed)
by the Hot-Dip Process 5. Materials and Manufacture
D907 Terminology of Adhesives
5.1 For typical design, see Fig. 1.
5.2 Joining:
5.2.1 Metal Components of Drawers, shall be joined by
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F25 on Ships
and Marine Technology and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F25.03 on
welding or gluing with a structural adhesive as defined in
Outfitting and Deck Machinery.
Terminology D907.
Current edition approved April 1, 2022. Published April 2022. Originally
5.2.2 Joining shall be adequate to prevent racking during
approved in 1983. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as F825 – 93 (2017).
DOI: 10.1520/F0825-22. handling.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Available from American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), 130 E.
the ASTM website. Randolph St., Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60601-6219, http://www.aisc.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
F825 − 22
NOTE 1—Drawer front, body, and back shall be a minimum of 0.032 in. (0.81 mm) in accordance with Specification A1008/A1008M.
NOTE 2—Drawers shall be furnished with a means for pulling drawers open.
NOTE 3—Drawers shall incorporate a positive latch to prevent drawers from opening in heavy seas. See 5.6 and Note 7 below.
NOTE 4—Drawers shall be equipped with a means for stopping the drawer in the fully extended position. In this fully extended position, the drawer
shall project into the supporting furniture unit no more than 6 in. (152.4 mm) for drawers 20 in. (508 mm) long and over and 5 in. (127 mm) for drawers
less than 20 in. (508 mm).
NOTE 5—Drawer and case track shall be zinc-coated steel in accordance with Specification A653/A653M and a minimum of 0.042 in. (1.06 mm).They
shall be equipped with antifriction devices, such as nylon buttons, on horizontal bearing surfaces to minimize friction.
NOTE 6—See 6.1 for drawer test-loading requirements.
NOTE 7—See 6.2 for drawer tilt test requirements.
FIG. 1 Furniture Drawers
5.2.3 Spotwelds, shall be spaced approximately 3 in. (76 5.7 All drawers shall be furnished with a means for pulling
mm) on centers. dr
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: F825 − 93 (Reapproved 2017) F825 − 22 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Drawers, Furniture, Marine, Steel
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F825; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of original
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A superscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers the construction of steel furniture drawers for use where invoked by other marine furniture
specifications.
1.2 This specification applies to all furniture drawers, except items requiring progressive drawers.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
A240/A240M Specification for Chromium and Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip for Pressure Vessels and
for General Applications
A366/A366MA1008/A1008M Specification for Commercial Steel (CS) Sheet, Carbon, (0.15 Maximum Percent) Cold-
RolledSteel, Sheet, Cold-Rolled, Carbon, Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy, High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved
Formability, Required Hardness, Solution Hardened, and Bake Hardenable (Withdrawn 2000)
A653/A653M Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed) by the
Hot-Dip Process
D907 Terminology of Adhesives
2.2 AISC Manual:
AISC Wire and Sheet Metal Gauges Equivalent Thickness in Decimals of an Inch, U.S. Standard Gauge (USSG) for Uncoated
Hot and Cold Rolled Sheets
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 drawers—storage units in furniture items that have tracks on the sides to allow the drawer to slide open or closed.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F25 on Ships and Marine Technology and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F25.03 on
Outfitting and Deck Machinery.
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2017April 1, 2022. Published January 2017April 2022. Originally approved in 1983. Last previous edition approved in 20102017 as
F825 – 93 (2017). (2010). DOI: 10.1520/F0825-93R17.10.1520/F0825-22.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Available from American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), 130 E. Randolph St., Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60601-6219, http://www.aisc.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
F825 − 22
3.1.2 tracks—the supporting assembly, attached to the sides of a drawer, that allows a drawer to slide open or closed.
3.1.3 drawer tracks—that portion of the track assembly that is attached to drawer sides.
3.1.4 case track—that portion of the track assembly that is attached to side of supporting furniture (case) item.
4. Ordering Information
4.1 Drawers are included as part of the orders for items of furniture requiring drawers. These orders shall include the following:
4.1.1 Paint:
4.1.1.1 Color—Drawers shall be painted to match the furniture item in which they are installed.
4.1.1.2 Manufacturer’s standard baked enamel will be furnished unless otherwise required and indicated by the purchaser.
4.1.2 Locks, if required, shall be installed where noted in the ordering documents.
5. Materials and Manufacture
5.1 For typical design, see Fig. 1.
5.2 Joining:
NOTE 1—Drawer front, body, and back shall be a minimum of 20 USSG (0.0359 in. or 0.91 mm) 0.032 in. (0.81 mm) in accordance with Specification
A366/A366MA1008/A1008M.
NOTE 2—Drawers shall be furnished with a means for pulling drawers open.
NOTE 3—Drawers shall incorporate a positive latch to prevent drawers from opening in heavy seas. See 5.6 and Note 7 below.
NOTE 4—Drawers shall be equipped with a means for stopping the drawer in the fully extended position. In this fully extended position, the drawer
shall project into the supporting furniture unit no more than 6 in. (152.4 mm) for drawers 20 in. (508 mm) long and over and 5 in. (127 mm) for drawers
less than 20 in. (508 mm).
NOTE 5—Drawer and case track shall be zinc-coated steel in accordance with Specification A653/A653M and a minimum of 18 USSG (0.0478 in. or
1.22 mm). 0.042 in. (1.06 mm). They shall be equipped with antifriction devices, such as nylon buttons, on horizontal bearing surfaces to minimize
friction.
NOTE 6—See 6.1 for drawer test-loading requirements.
NOTE 7—See 6.2 for drawer tilt test requirements.
FIG. 1 Furniture Drawers
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5.2.1 Metal Components of Drawers, shall be joined by welding or gluing with a structural adhesive as defined in Terminology
D907.
5.2.2 Joining shall be adequate to prevent racking duri
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