ASTM F0825-22
Standard Specification for Drawers, Furniture, Marine, Steel
| Standard number: | ASTM F0825-22 |
| Released: | 01.04.2022 |
| Status: | Active |
| Pages: | 3 |
| Section: | 01.07 |
| Keywords: | drawers; marine furniture; steel furniture drawers; |
| ASTM number: | ASTM F825 |
| Supersedes: | F0825-93R17 |
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.
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.