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Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
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Scope
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 The suitability of this practice for use with hazardous materials has not been determined.
1.3 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. Specific precautionary statements are given in 1.1.
Keywords
compression test; distribution cycle; distribution environment; drop test; mechanical handling; package; packaging; random vibration ; shipping container; shipping unit; vibration; ICS Number Code 55.040 (Packaging materials and accessories)
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Document Number
ASTM-D4169-93
Revision Level
1993 EDITION
Status
Superseded
Modification Type
Editorially changed
Publication Date
Nov. 15, 1993
Document Type
Practice
Page Count
11 pages
Committee Number
D10.21