ASTM E2517
Standard Specification for Cargo Bed Cover, Type III (M35A2, 212 Ton Cargo Truck/M1078, 212 Ton Lightweight Medium Tactical Vehicle (LMTV)/ M1082, 21
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ASTM E2517 is the ASTM standard for a Cargo Bed Cover, Type III, providing a technical reference for a cover intended for specific military cargo truck platforms. Based on the official title, it addresses a defined cargo bed cover configuration for vehicles such as the M35A2, M1078, and M1082, helping support consistent product expectations, procurement, and verification. This makes it a useful document for evaluating fit, construction, and general compliance with the specified cover type.
What is ASTM E2517?
ASTM E2517 is a specification that identifies the requirements for a Type III cargo bed cover associated with designated cargo trucks and lightweight tactical vehicle platforms. As a standards document, it serves as a technical basis for describing the cover type, its intended vehicle application, and the performance expectations tied to that application. In practice, ASTM E2517 helps align manufacturers, purchasers, and quality teams around a shared product definition for this cargo bed cover category.
Where is ASTM E2517 used?
This specification is generally used in contexts involving cargo truck equipment, vehicle support systems, and procurement or maintenance workflows for the listed military-style platforms. It is most relevant where a Type III cargo bed cover is being specified, ordered, inspected, or compared against an established ASTM standard. For organizations handling vehicle accessories or replacement components, ASTM E2517 provides a clear technical reference for the correct cover type and intended application.
Why is ASTM E2517 important?
ASTM E2517 matters because it supports consistency in product selection and reduces ambiguity when a cargo bed cover is being evaluated against a recognized standard. For buyers and technical reviewers, it can aid compliance checks, purchasing decisions, and quality control by defining the expected specification for the cover type. Using ASTM E2517 also helps limit mismatch risk between the product and the vehicle platforms named in the title.
- Type III cargo bed cover specification
- Defined vehicle application
- Procurement and verification reference
- Quality and compliance support
- Publication Date: 2021-02-15
- Publisher: ASTM
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