ASTM F825-93(1999)
(Specification)Standard Specification for Drawers, Furniture, Marine, Steel
Standard Specification for Drawers, Furniture, Marine, Steel
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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 Values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The metric equivalents, given in parentheses, are provided for information only.
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An American National Standard
Designation: F 825 – 93 (Reapproved 1999)
Standard Specification for
Drawers, Furniture, Marine, Steel
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 825; 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.
1. Scope 3.1.3 drawer tracks—that portion of the track assembly that
is attached to drawer sides.
1.1 This specification covers the construction of steel furni-
3.1.4 case track—that portion of the track assembly that is
ture drawers for use where invoked by other marine furniture
attached to side of supporting furniture (case) item.
specifications.
1.2 This specification applies to all furniture drawers, ex-
4. Ordering Information
cept items requiring progressive drawers.
4.1 Drawers are included as part of the orders for items of
1.3 Values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as
furniture requiring drawers. These orders shall include the
the standard. The metric equivalents, given in parentheses, are
following:
provided for information only.
4.1.1 Paint:
2. Referenced Documents 4.1.1.1 Color—Drawers shall be painted to match the fur-
niture item in which they are installed.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.1.1.2 Manufacturer’s standard baked enamel will be fur-
A 240/A 240M Specification for Heat-Resisting Chromium
nished unless otherwise required and indicated by the pur-
and Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and
chaser.
Strip for Pressure Vessels
4.1.2 Locks, if required, shall be installed where noted in the
A 366/A 366M Specification for Commercial Steel (CS)
ordering documents.
Sheet, Carbon, (0.15 Maximum Percent) Cold-Rolled
A 526/A 526M Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated
5. Materials And Manufacture
(Galvanized) by the Hot-Dip Process, Commercial Qual-
3 5.1 For typical design, see Fig. 1.
ity
5.2 Joining:
D 907 Terminology of Adhesives
5.2.1 Metal Components of Drawers, shall be joined by
2.2 American Institute of Steel Construction Manual:
welding or gluing with a structural adhesive as defined in
AISC Wire and Sheet Metal Gages— Equivalent Thickness
Terminology D 907.
in Decimals of an Inch, U.S. Standard Gage for Uncoated
5 5.2.2 Joining shall be adequate to prevent racking during
Hot and Cold Rolled Sheets
handling.
3. Terminology 5.2.3 Spotwelds, shall be spaced approximately 3 in. (76
mm) on centers.
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
5.2.4 Visible Spotwelds, on the exterior face of drawer front,
3.1.1 drawers—storage units in furniture items that have
higher than the general surface of the metal, shall be ground
tracks on the sides to allow the drawer to slide open or closed.
flush.
3.1.2 tracks—the supporting assembly, attached to the sides
5.2.5 Visible Spotweld Depressions, on the exterior face of
of a drawer, that allows a drawer to slide open or closed.
drawer front, shall be spot filled and sanded flush.
5.3 Drawer Front, body and back a minimum of 20 USSG
(0.0359 in. or 0.90 mm) in accordance with Specification
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F-25 on Ships
and Marine Technology and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F25.03 on
A 366/A 366M.
Outfitting.
5.4 Drawer Locks, if required, shall be disk tumbler cam
Current edition approved August 15, 1993. Published October 1993. Originally
locks having 90° rotation with a screw-on or spun-on cap
published as F 825 – 83. Last previous edition F 825 – 88.
attachment. Cylinders shall be die-cast zinc with exposed
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.03.
Discontinued, see 1993 Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.06. Replaced
surfaces finished in satin nickel-plated US-15 finish.
by A 653/A 653M and A 924/A 924M.
5.5 Drawers, shall be equipped with a means for stopping
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 15.06.
5 the drawer at fully extended position. In this fully extended
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F 825
NOTE 1—Drawer front, body, and back shall be a minimum of 20 USSG (0.0359 in. or 0.91 mm) per Specification A 366/A 366M.
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
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