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    Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems

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    Superseded date:  24-02-2022

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-04-2016

    Publisher:  American Society for Testing and Materials

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    This practice provides a uniform basis of evaluating, in a laboratory, the ability of shipping units to withstand the distribution environment.

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    1.1This 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.

    1.2Consider the use of Practice D7386 for testing of packages for single parcel shipments.

    1.3The suitability of this practice for use with hazardous materials has not been determined.

    1.4The 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.

    1.5This 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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    Committee D 10
    Development Note Supersedes MIL STD 1489 (B). (11/2000) Supersedes PPP B 580 (07/2004)
    Document Type Redline
    Publisher American Society for Testing and Materials
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

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    12/30269739 DC : 0 IEC 61010-2-101 ED 2 - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT FOR MEASUREMENT, CONTROL AND LABORATORY USE - PART 2-101: PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR LABORATORY EQUIPMENT FOR IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC (IVD) MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
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    ASTM D 7478/D7478M : 2011 : R2017 Standard Specification for Heavy Duty Sheathed Wood Crates
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    ASTM E 1133 : 1986 : R2010 Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Packaged Laboratory Apparatus for United States Government Procurements
    ASTM D 4279 : 1995 : R2003 Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Shipping Containers-Constant and Cycle Methods
    ASTM D 6255/D6255M : 2005 : R2011 Standard Specification for Steel or Aluminum Slotted Angle Crates
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    MIL-STD-2073-1 Revision E:2008 STANDARD PRACTICE FOR MILITARY PACKAGING
    ASTM D 6179 : 2007 : R2014 Standard Test Methods for Rough Handling of Unitized Loads and Large Shipping Cases and Crates
    ASTM D 5276 : 1998 : R2009 Standard Test Method for Drop Test of Loaded Containers by Free Fall
    ASTM D 999 : 2008 Standard Test Methods for Vibration Testing of Shipping Containers
    ASTM D 999 : 2008 : R2015 Standard Test Methods for Vibration Testing of Shipping Containers
    ASTM F 2097 : 2016 : REDLINE Standard Guide for Design and Evaluation of Primary Flexible Packaging for Medical Products
    ASTM A 700 : 2014 Standard Guide for Packaging, Marking, and Loading Methods for Steel Products for Shipment
    NASA STD 5005 : 2013 STANDARD FOR THE DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
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    ASTM D 5639/D5639M :2011 Standard Practice for Selection of Corrugated Fiberboard Materials and Box Construction Based on Performance Requirements
    ASTM E 921 : 1997 : R2003 Standard Specification for Export Packaged Laboratory Apparatus
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    ANSI/AAMI/ISO TIR16775:2014 PACKAGING FOR TERMINALLY STERILIZED MEDICAL DEVICES - GUIDANCE ON THE APPLICATION OF ISO 11607-1 AND ISO 11607-2
    ASTM E 1133 : 1986 : R2000 Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Packaged Laboratory Apparatus for United States Government Procurements
    ASTM E 1133 : 1986 : R1996 : EDT 1 Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Packaged Laboratory Apparatus for United States Government Procurements
    ASTM D 5094/D5094M : 2009 Standard Test Methods for Gross Leakage of Liquids from Containers with Threaded or Lug-Style Closures
    ASTM D 5331 : 2003 : R2009 : EDT 1 Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Mechanical Handling of Unitized Loads Secured with Stretch Wrap Films
    ASTM D 5094/D5094M : 2009 : R2014 Standard Test Methods for Gross Leakage of Liquids from Containers with Threaded or Lug-Style Closures (Withdrawn 2023)
    ASTM D 6255/D6255M:2005 Standard Specification for Steel or Aluminum Slotted Angle Crates
    ASTM D 5414 : 1995 Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Horizontal Impact Performance of Load Unitizing Stretch Wrap Films
    ASTM D 6537 : 2000 : R2006 Standard Practice for Instrumented Package Shock Testing For Determination of Package Performance
    ASTM D 5277 : 1992 : R2008 Standard Test Method for Performing Programmed Horizontal Impacts Using an Inclined Impact Tester
    ISO/TS 16775:2014 Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices Guidance on the application of ISO 11607-1 and ISO 11607-2
    UNI CEN ISO/TS 16775 : 2014 PACKAGING FOR TERMINALLY STERILIZED MEDICAL DEVICES - GUIDANCE ON THE APPLICATION OF ISO 11607-1 AND ISO 11607-2
    ASTM D 6653/D6653M : 2013 : REDLINE Standard Test Methods for Determining the Effects of High Altitude on Packaging Systems by Vacuum Method
    ASTM D 7478/D7478M : 2011 Standard Specification for Heavy Duty Sheathed Wood Crates
    BS EN 62759-1:2015 Photovoltaic (PV) modules. Transportation testing Transportation and shipping of module package units
    ASTM D 4728 : 2017 : REDLINE Standard Test Method for Random Vibration Testing of Shipping Containers
    ASTM D 5276 : 1998 : R2004 Standard Test Method for Drop Test of Loaded Containers by Free Fall
    CSA C22.2 No. 61010.2.101 : 2015 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT FOR MEASUREMENT, CONTROL AND LABORATORY USE - PART 2-101: PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC (IVD) MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
    ASTM D 4727/D4727M : 2017 : REDLINE Standard Specification for Corrugated and Solid Fiberboard Sheet Stock (Container Grade) and Cut Shapes
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    ASTM D 4919 : 2017 Standard Guide for Testing of Hazardous Materials (Dangerous Goods) Packagings
    I.S. EN 60068-2-55:2013 ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING - PART 2-55: TESTS - TEST EE AND GUIDANCE - LOOSE CARGO TESTING INCLUDING BOUNCE (IEC 60068-2-55:2013 (EQV))
    ASTM D 6573/D6573M : 2013 : REDLINE Standard Specification for General Purpose Wirebound Shipping Boxes
    ASTM D 5414 : 1995 : R2007 Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Horizontal Impact Performance of Load Unitizing Stretch Wrap Films
    ASTM D 6055 : 1996 : R2007 : EDT 1 Standard Test Methods for Mechanical Handling of Unitized Loads and Large Shipping Cases and Crates
    ASTM D 5277 : 1992 : R1997 Standard Test Method for Performing Programmed Horizontal Impacts Using an Inclined Impact Tester
    ASTM D 5414 : 1995 : R2012 Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Horizontal Impact Performance of Load Unitizing Stretch Wrap Films
    ASTM D 6344 : 2004 Standard Test Method for Concentrated Impacts to Transport Packages
    ASTM D 6251/D6251M : 2011 : REDLINE Standard Specification for Wood-Cleated Panelboard Shipping Boxes
    ASTM D 6256/D6256M : 2016 : REDLINE Standard Specification for Wood-Cleated Shipping Boxes with Skidded, Load-Bearing Bases
    ASTM D 5639/D5639M : 2011 : R2015 Standard Practice for Selection of Corrugated Fiberboard Materials and Box Construction Based on Performance Requirements
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    IEC 60068-2-55:2013 Environmental testing - Part 2-55: Tests - Test Ee and guidance - Loose cargo testing including bounce
    EN 13503-6 : 2002 OPHTHALMIC IMPLANTS - INTRAOCULAR LENSES - PART 6: SHELF-LIFE AND TRANSPORT STABILITY
    EN 62759-1:2015 Photovoltaic (PV) modules - Transportation testing - Part 1: Transportation and shipping of module package units
    EN 60068-2-55:2013 Environmental testing - Part 2-55: Tests - Test Ee and guidance - Loose cargo testing including bounce
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    ASTM D 880 : 1992 : R2002 Standard Test Method for Impact Testing for Shipping Containers and Systems
    ASTM D 642 : 2015 : REDLINE Standard Test Method for Determining Compressive Resistance of Shipping Containers, Components, and Unit Loads
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