ASTM-D7386 › Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Packages for Single Parcel Delivery Systems
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Scope
1.1 This practice provides a uniform basis of evaluating, in a laboratory, the ability of shipping units, weighing up to but not exceeding 150 lb (68 kg), intended for the single parcel delivery system to withstand the hazards associated with the distribution environment. This is accomplished by subjecting them to a test plan consisting of a sequence of anticipated hazard elements encountered in the distribution cycles. This practice is not intended to supplant material specifications or existing pre-shipment test procedures.
1.2 The suitability of this practice for use with hazardous materials has not been determined.
1.3 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.
1.4 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.
Significance and Use
4.1 This practice provides a guide for the evaluation of shipping units in accordance with a uniform system, using established test methods at levels representative of those occurring in actual distribution. The recommended test levels are based on available information on the shipping and handling environment, and current industry/government practice and experience. The tests should be performed sequentially on the same containers in the order given. For use as a performance test, this practice requires that the shipping unit tested remain unopened until the sequence of tests are completed. If used for other purposes, such as package development, it may be useful to open and inspect shipping units at various times throughout the sequence. This may, however, prohibit evaluating the influence of the container closure on container performance.
Keywords
compression test; distribution cycle; distribution environment; drop test; mechanical handling; package; package test specimen; packaging; random vibration; shipping container; shipping unit; single parcel; vibration;
To find similar documents by ASTM Volume:
15.10 (Packaging; Flexible Barrier Packaging)
To find similar documents by classification:
55.180.40 (Complete, filled transport packages Including reusable packages and unit loads)
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Document Number
ASTM-D7386-16
Revision Level
2016 EDITION
Status
Current
Modification Type
Revision
Publication Date
June 1, 2016
Document Type
Practice
Page Count
10 pages
Committee Number
D10.21