ASTM F861-94(1998)

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Designation: F 861 – 94 (Reapproved 1998)
Standard Specification for
Commercial Dishwashing Racks
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 861; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope 3.2.4 Type ID—Flatware rack (nominal 16 3 16 in.).
3.2.5 Type IE—Circular plate rack.
1.1 This specification covers racks used in commercial
3.2.6 Type IF—Plate rack.
spray type dishwashing machines and for storage of clean
3.3 Type II—Cup/Bowl rack.
tableware.
3.3.1 Type IIA—Tumbler rack.
1.2 The following safety hazard caveat pertains only to the
3.3.2 Type IIB—Cup rack.
test method portion, Section 8, of this specification: This
3.3.3 Type IIC—Compartmented cup rack.
standard does not purport to address the safety concerns, if
3.3.4 Type IID—Cup/Bowl rack (nominal 16 3 16 in.).
any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
3.3.5 Type IIE—Circular compartmented cup, bowl, and
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
flatware rack.
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
3.4 Type III—Carrier cylinder.
tions prior to use.
3.4.1 Type IV—Flatware cylinder (plastic).
2. Referenced Documents 3.5 Type V—Flatware cylinder (corrosion-resistant steel).
3.6 Type VI—Special racks (see 6.7).
2.1 ASTM Standards:
A 167 Specification for Stainless and Heat-Resisting
4. Ordering Information
Chromium-Nickel Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip
4.1 Purchasers should select the preferred options permitted
2.2 American National Standard
herein and include the following information in the procure-
ANSI Z1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection
ment document:
by Attributes
4.1.1 Title, designation, and year of issue of this specifica-
2.3 NSF International
tion.
ANSI/NSF 3 Commercial Spray-Type Dishwashing and
4.1.2 Type and style.
Glasswashing Machines
4.1.3 Material (See 5.2.1 and 5.2.2).
ANSI/NSF 51 Food Equipment Materials
4.2 The overall height and the maximum diameter, exclud-
NSF Food Service Equipment Listing
ing the handle of the cup, must be submitted when ordering
3. Classification
racks to meet Type IIC (see 6.3).
4.3 When ordering special racks (Type VI), dimensional
3.1 Commercial dishwashing racks shall be classified as
data of overall height and maximum diameter of ware must be
follows:
furnished. For cups, exclude handle from overall diameter
3.2 Type I—Compartment tray/plate rack with six compart-
measurement (see 6.3).
ments.
3.2.1 Type IA—Service tray rack with six compartments.
5. Materials and Manufacture
3.2.2 Type IB—Flatware rack.
5.1 Materials:
3.2.3 Type IC—Plate rack with seven compartments (nomi-
5.1.1 Corrosion-Resistant Steel—Corrosion-resistant steel
nal 16 3 16 in.).
shall conform to requirements of any 300 series stainless steels
specified in Specification A 167.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F-26 on Food
5.1.2 Molded Plastic—Racks shall conform to ANSI/NSF
Service Equipment and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F26.01 on
51 or ANSI/NSF 3.
Cleaning and Sanitation Equipment.
Current edition approved Nov. 15, 1994. Published January 1995. Originally
5.2 Manufacture:
published as F 861 – 84. Last previous edition F 861 – 84 (1990).
5.2.1 Racks—The frame or body for racks may be made of
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.03.
3 plastic material conforming to the requirements of 5.1.2. The
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diagonal distance between corners of finished racks shall not
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vary more than 6 ⁄8in. ( ⁄18 mm). Outside dimension of racks
0140.
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F 861
shall not deviate from the nominal dimension by more than ⁄8 tumblers having maximum dimensions of 4 in. (102 mm) high
in. (3.18 mm). Racks shall be designed for stacking. by 2 ⁄4 in. (70 mm) diameter. Inside height of rack shall not be
5.2.2 Silverware Cylinders—Cylinders shall be made either less than 4 in. (102 mm) nor more than 5 ⁄8 in. (130 mm).
of plastic material conforming to the requirements of 5.1.2 or
6.3.2 Type IIB (Cup)—Rack shall be suitable for holding
may be made of corrosion-resistant steel conforming to the
10 ⁄2 ounce (311 mL) cups. Rack shall hold not less than 18
requirements of 5.1.1.
cups for washing and sanitizing in a commercial dishwashing
machine. Rack shall be designed to provide for individual
6. Physical Requirements
spacing or positioning of cups.
6.1 Unless otherwise specified, the dishwashing racks shall
6.3.3 Type IIC (Compartmented, Cup)— Rack shall be
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be nominal 19 ⁄4 by 19 ⁄4 in. overall dimensions, and shall
suitable for holding cups and mugs for washing and sanitizing
have four-way indexing capability.
in a commercial dishwashing machine. Cups and mugs shall be
6.2 Type I (Compartment Tray/Plate (Six compartments))—
supported at an angle to facilitate drainage. One full rack shall
Rack shall be suitable for holding 9 in. (229 mm) dinner plates,
be able to stack on top of another full rack without the ware in
or trays measuring approximately 15 ⁄2in (394 mm) long by
the bottom rack touching the bottom of the top rack (See 4.3).
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11 ⁄8 in. (295 mm) wide by ⁄4 in. (19 mm) deep. The rack shall
Separation between compartments shall prevent contact be-
be divided to hold six of these trays or 12 plates for washing
tween individual cups or mugs in accordance with the follow-
and sanitizing in a commercial dishwashing machine.
ing styles:
6.2.1 Type IA, (Service Tray (Six Compartments))—Rack
6.3.3.1 Style A—16 compartments.
shall be suitable for holding cafeteria-type service trays mea-
6.3.3.2 Style B—24 compartments.
suring approximately 15 3 20 in. (381 3 508 mm). The rack
6.3.3.3 Style C—25 compartments.
shall be divided to hold no less than six such trays for washing
6.3.4 Type IID (Nominal 16 in. 3 16 in., Cup/Bowl)—Rack
and sanitizing in a commercial dishwashing machine.
shall be suitable for holding cups and bowls. Rack shall hold
6.2.2 Type IB (Flatware)—Rack shall be suitable for hori-
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not less than fifteen 10 ⁄2 oz (311-mL) cups or five 5 ⁄4in. (146
zontal racking of flatware for washing and sanitizing in a
mm) diameter bowls for washing and sanitizing in a single tank
commercial dishwashing machine. Bottom of rack shall be of
commercial dishwashing machine.
a design to permit free flow of water and prevent loss of
6.3.5 Type IIE (Compartmented (Circular), Cup, Bowl, and
flatware through the bottom, or bottom of rack shall be fitted
Flatware)—Rack shall be suitable for holding cups, bowls, and
with a flat insert. Rack shall be of a design to discourage
flatware for washing and sanitizing in a single tank commercial
overloading of flatware.
dishwashing machine of circular shape. The rack shall have a
6.2.3 Type IC (Nominal 16 in. 3 16 in. Plate (7
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capacity of fourteen 10 ⁄2 oz (311-mL) cups or seven 5 ⁄4 in.
compartments))—Rack shall be suitable for holding 9-in.
(146 mm) diameter bowls. Bottom of rack shall be of a design
(229-mm) dinner plates. The rack shall be divided to hold
to prevent flatware from protruding and to permit a free flow of
seven of these plates for washing and sanitizing in a single tank
water, or bottom of rack shall be fitted with a flat insert.
commercial dishwashing machine.
6.4 Type III (Carrier Cylinder)—Carrier shall be of the
6.2.4 Type ID (Nominal 16 in. 3 16 in., Flatware)—Rack
basket type, designed for transporting six Type IV or Type V
shall be suitable for horizontal racking of flatware for washing
cylinders to, through, and from dishwashing machines. The
and sanitizing in a single tank commercial dishwashing ma-
carrier shall be made of corrosion-resistant steel or plastic and
chine. Bottom of rack shall be of a design to prevent flatware
shall have a body and a suitable handle. Overall dimensions of
from protruding and to permit a free flow of water, or bottom
the body shall be 10 to 11 in. (254 to 279 mm) wide by 14 to
of rack shall be fitted with a flat insert. Rack shall be of a
15 in. (356 to 381 mm) long. Corners of the body shall be
design to discourage overloading of flatware.
rounded to a minimum radius of ⁄2 in. (13 mm). The carrier,
6.2.5 Type IE ((Circular), Plate)—Rack shall be suitable for
when lifted and carried by the handle, shall support without
holding 9-in. (229-mm) dinner plates. The rack shall be divided
distortion, 6 fully loaded Type IV or Type V cylinders by their
to hold no less than eight plates for washing and sanitizing in
flanges. The
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