ASTM D6199-18
(Practice)Standard Practice for Quality of Wood Members of Containers and Pallets
Standard Practice for Quality of Wood Members of Containers and Pallets
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Each wood member contains a combination of characteristics which affects the performance of the container or pallet in which it is used. The requirements for classes, herein specified, have been established as these characteristics are related to the functional application of members in container and pallet construction and to the service that the container or pallet may be called upon to perform.
4.2 Any other specified requirements or limitations peculiar to a particular container or pallet construction or use, such as prohibiting knotholes or loose knots to provide siftproofness, limitation to certain wood groups or species, or the selection of applicable classes for specific members of or types of containers or pallet shall be the responsibility of the standard for that container or pallet.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers the quality requirements for three classes of hardwood and soft-wood members, excluding man-made or fabricated wood composites, used in the construction of boxes, crates, pallets, and blocking and bracing.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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.
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Designation: D6199 − 18
Standard Practice for
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Quality of Wood Members of Containers and Pallets
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6199; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
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1. Scope 2.2 MHIA/ANSI Standard:
MHIA/ANSI MH1–2005 Pallets, Slip Sheets, and Other
1.1 This practice covers the quality requirements for three
Bases for Unit Loads
classes of hardwood and soft-wood members, excluding man-
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2.3 IPPC Standard:
made or fabricated wood composites, used in the construction
ISPM 15 Regulation of Wood Packaging Material in Inter-
of boxes, crates, pallets, and blocking and bracing.
national Trade
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
as the standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for
3. Terminology
information only.
3.1 Definitions—General definitions for packaging and dis-
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
tribution environments are found in Terminology D996. Gen-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
eral definitions for wood are found in Terminology D9.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
3.2.1 brash, n—decay characteristic, which is the breaking
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
of the grain without splintering.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
3.2.2 crate frame members, n—those parts which form the
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
fundamental structure upon which the strength and rigidity of
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
crates depend.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
3.2.3 diagonals, n—frame members placed at angles of
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
nearly45°tootherframemembers,toensuretherigidityofthe
crate.
2. Referenced Documents
3.2.4 linderman joint, n—glued dove-tailed joint between
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
two or more pieces of wood.
D9 Terminology Relating to Wood and Wood-Based Prod-
3.2.5 longitudinal frame members, n—horizontal members
ucts
of the side, end, and top panels of crates.
D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environ-
3.2.6 punk, n—decay characteristic, which is very dry,
ments
powdery, and crumbly wood.
D4442 Test Methods for Direct Moisture Content Measure-
ment of Wood and Wood-Based Materials
3.2.7 siftproofness, n—the prohibition of the migration of
D6253 Practice for Treatment and/or Marking of Wood
material, of any size, from the interior to the exterior of a
Packaging Materials
container.
3.2.8 struts, n—vertical frame members placed between the
upper and lower frame members of the side and end panels of
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This practice is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D10 on Packaging
a crate that serve as columns for supporting vertical stacking
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.12 on Shipping Containers,
loads.
Crates, Pallets, Skids and Related Structures.
Current edition approved March 1, 2018. Published April 2018. Originally
approved in 1997. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as D6199 – 07 (2012).
DOI: 10.1520/D6199-18.
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4. Significance and Use have a greater fastener withdrawal resistance than Group I
woods, but are more likely to split, and the hard summerwood
4.1 Each wood member contains a combination of charac-
bands occasionally deflect the nails causing them to run out at
teristics which affects the performance of the container or
the sides of the piece.
pallet in which it is used. The requirements for classes, herein
6.1.1.3 Group III—This group consists of hardwoods of
specified, have been established as these c
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Designation: D6199 − 07 (Reapproved 2012) D6199 − 18
Standard Practice for
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Quality of Wood Members of Containers and Pallets
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6199; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope
1.1 This practice covers the quality requirements for three classes of hardwood and soft-wood members, excluding man-made
or fabricated wood composites, used in the construction of boxes, crates, pallets, and blocking and bracing.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for
information only.
1.3 This practicestandard 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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and
determine the applicability of the regulatory limitations prior to use.
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
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D9 Terminology Relating to Wood and Wood-Based Products
D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
D4442 Test Methods for Direct Moisture Content Measurement of Wood and Wood-Based Materials
D6253 Practice for Treatment and/or Marking of Wood Packaging Materials
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2.2 MHIA/ANSI Standard:
MHIA/ANSI MH1–2005 Pallets, Slip Sheets, and Other Bases for Unit Loads
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2.3 IPPC Standard:
ISPM 15 Regulation of Wood Packaging Material in International Trade
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—General definitions for packaging and distribution environments are found in Terminology D996. General
definitions for wood are found in Terminology D9.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 brash, n—decay characteristic, which is the breaking of the grain without splintering.
3.2.2 crate frame members, n—those parts which form the fundamental structure upon which the strength and rigidity of crates
depend.
3.2.3 diagonals, n—frame members placed at angles of nearly 45° to other frame members, to ensure the rigidity of the crate.
3.2.4 linderman joint, n—glued dove-tailed joint between two or more pieces of wood.
3.2.5 longitudinal frame members, n—horizontal members of the side, end, and top panels of crates.
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 on Packaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.12 on Shipping Containers, Crates,
Pallets, Skids and Related Structures.
Current edition approved April 1, 2012March 1, 2018. Published May 2012April 2018. Originally approved in 1997. Last previous edition approved in 20072012 as
D6199 – 97 (2007).D6199 – 07 (2012). DOI: 10.1520/D6199-07R12.10.1520/D6199-18.
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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.
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Available from Material Handling Industry MH1 Secretariat, 8720 Red Oak Blvd., Suite 201, Charlotte, NC 28217, http://www.mhiastore.org.
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International Plant Protection Convention Secretariat (IPPC), Viale delle Terme di Caracalla 00153 Rome, Italy, https://www.ippc.int/en/.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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3.2.6 punk, n—decay characteristic, which is very dry, powdery, and crumbly wood.
3.2.7 siftproofness, n—the prohibition of the migration of material, of any size, from the interior to the exterior of a container.
3.2.8 struts, n—vertical frame members placed between the upper and lower frame members of the side and end panels of a crate
that serve as columns for supporting vertical stacking loads.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 Each wood member contains a combination of characteristics which affects the performance of
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