ASTM-D4169 Historical Revision Information
Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems

ASTM-D4169 - DOD ADOPTION - SUPERSEDED
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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)

To find similar documents by ASTM Volume:

15.10 (Packaging; Flexible Barrier Packaging)

To find similar documents by classification:

55.040 (Packaging materials and accessories Including wrappers, paper, films, foils, cords, sealing devices, cushioning, etc. Adhesive tapes for general purposes, see 83.180)

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Document Number

ASTM-D4169

Revision Level

DOD ADOPTION

Status

Superseded

Modification Type

Editorially changed

Publication Date

Nov. 15, 1993

Document Type

Practice

Page Count

1 page

Committee Number

D10.21