ASTM F825-93(2004)
(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 Values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The metric equivalents, given in parentheses, are provided for information only.
General Information
Relations
Standards Content (Sample)
NOTICE: This standard has either been superseded and replaced by a new version or withdrawn.
Contact ASTM International (www.astm.org) for the latest information.
An American National Standard
Designation: F825 – 93 (Reapproved 2004)
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 3. Terminology
1.1 This specification covers the construction of steel furni- 3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
ture drawers for use where invoked by other marine furniture 3.1.1 drawers—storage units in furniture items that have
specifications. tracks on the sides to allow the drawer to slide open or closed.
1.2 This specification applies to all furniture drawers, ex- 3.1.2 tracks—the supporting assembly, attached to the sides
cept items requiring progressive drawers. of a drawer, that allows a drawer to slide open or closed.
1.3 Values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as 3.1.3 drawer tracks—that portion of the track assembly that
the standard. The metric equivalents, given in parentheses, are is attached to drawer sides.
provided for information only. 3.1.4 case track—that portion of the track assembly that is
attached to side of supporting furniture (case) item.
2. Referenced Documents
4. Ordering Information
2.1 ASTM Standards:
A240/A240M Specification for Chromium and Chromium- 4.1 Drawers are included as part of the orders for items of
Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip for Pressure furniture requiring drawers. These orders shall include the
Vessels and for General Applications following:
A366/A366M Specification for Commercial Steel (CS) 4.1.1 Paint:
Sheet, Carbon, (0.15 Maximum Percent) Cold-Rolled 4.1.1.1 Color—Drawers shall be painted to match the fur-
A526/A526M Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated niture item in which they are installed.
(Galvanized) by the Hot-Dip Process, Commercial Qual- 4.1.1.2 Manufacturer’s standard baked enamel will be fur-
ity nished unless otherwise required and indicated by the pur-
D907 Terminology of Adhesives chaser.
2.2 American Institute of Steel Construction Manual: 4.1.2 Locks,ifrequired,shallbeinstalledwherenotedinthe
AISC Wire and Sheet Metal Gages— Equivalent Thickness ordering documents.
in Decimals of an Inch, U.S. Standard Gage for Uncoated
4 5. Materials And Manufacture
Hot and Cold Rolled Sheets
5.1 For typical design, see Fig. 1.
5.2 Joining:
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F25 on Ships
5.2.1 Metal Components of Drawers, shall be joined by
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.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2004. Published November 2004. Originally
Terminology D907.
approved in 1983. Last previous edition approved in 1999 as F825 – 93 (1999).
5.2.2 Joining shall be adequate to prevent racking during
DOI: 10.1520/F0825-93R04.
2 handling.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
5.2.3 Spotwelds, shall be spaced approximately 3 in. (76
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
mm) on centers.
the ASTM website.
5.2.4 Visible Spotwelds, on the exterior face of drawer front,
Withdrawn.
higher than the general surface of the metal, shall be ground
Available from the American Institute of Steel Construction, One E. Wacker
Dr., Suite 3100, Chicago, IL 60601–2001. flush.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
F825 – 93 (2004)
NOTE 1—Drawer front, body, and back shall be a minimum of 20 USSG (0.0359 in. or 0.91 mm) per Specification A366/A366M.
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 per SpecificationA526/A526M and a minimum of 18 USSG (0.0478 in. or 1.22 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
5.2.5 Visible Spotweld Depressions, on the exterior face of 5.8.1 Each drawer shall have a pair of drawer tracks with
drawer front, shall be spot filled a
...







Questions, Comments and Discussion
Ask us and Technical Secretary will try to provide an answer. You can facilitate discussion about the standard in here.