ASTM-D4169:2008 Edition
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D4169-08 Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
Published By | Publication Date | Number of Pages |
ASTM | 2008 | 14 |
1.1 This practice provides a uniform basis of evaluating, in a laboratory, the ability of shipping units to withstand the distribution environment. This is accomplished by subjecting them to a test plan consisting of a sequence of anticipated hazard elements encountered in various distribution cycles. This practice is not intended to supplant material specifications or existing preshipment test procedures.
1.2 This practice does not include performance testing of packages for single parcel shipments (see Practice D 7386 ).
1.3 The suitability of this practice for use with hazardous materials has not been determined.
1.4 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.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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PDF Pages | PDF Title |
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1 | Scope Referenced Documents Terminology |
2 | Significance and Use Test Specimen Conditioning |
3 | TABLE 1 |
4 | Acceptance Criteria Procedure |
5 | Hazard Elements and Test Schedules Schedule A—Handling—Manual and Mechanical |
6 | Schedule B—Warehouse Stacking and Schedule C—Vehicle Stacking FIG. 1 |
7 | Schedule D—Stacked Vibration and Schedule E—Vehicle Vibration |
8 | Schedule F—Loose Load Vibration Schedule G—Simulated Rail Switching |
9 | Schedule H—Environmental Hazard Schedule I—Low Pressure (High Altitude) Hazard Schedule J—Concentrated Impact Report |
10 | Precision and Bias Keywords A1. DISTRIBUTION CYCLE DC-18 FOR NON-COMMERCIAL GOVERNMENT SHIPMENTS PER MIL-STD-2073–1 A1.1 Performance Test Schedule Sequence A1.2 Handling—Manual and Mechanical TABLE 2 |
11 | A1.3 A1.4 Low Pressure (High Altitude) Hazard A1.5 Environmental Hazard A1.6 Loose Load Vibration A1.7 Vehicle Vibration |
12 | X1. EXAMPLE TEST PLANS X1.1 X1.2 Example A X1.3 Example B |
13 | X2. USING THE DC-2 DISTRIBUTION CYCLE X2.1 X2.2 |
14 | REFERENCES |