• ASTM D 5276 : 2019 : R2023

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    Standard Test Method for Drop Test of Loaded Containers by Free Fall

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    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  04-10-2023

    Publisher:  American Society for Testing and Materials

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    1.1This test method covers procedures for the drop testing of loaded boxes, cylindrical containers, and bags and sacks by the free-fall method.

    1.2For containers not exceeding 110 lb (50 kg), this test method fulfills the requirements of ISO Standards 2206:1987 and 2248:1985. These ISO standards may describe procedures that do not meet the requirements for this test method.

    1.3The 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.

    1.4This 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

    1.5This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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    Committee D 10
    Document Type Test Method
    Publisher American Society for Testing and Materials
    Status Current
    Supersedes

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    ASTM D 4169 : 2022 Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
    ASTM E 920 : 1997 : R2019 Standard Specification for Commercially Packaged Laboratory Apparatus
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    ASTM D 5487 : 2016 : R2022 Standard Test Method for Simulated Drop of Loaded Containers by Shock Machines
    ASTM E 921 : 1997 : R2022 Standard Specification for Export Packaged Laboratory Apparatus
    ASTM D 6179 : 2020 Standard Test Methods for Rough Handling of Unitized Loads and Large Shipping Cases and Crates
    ASTM D 4168 : 1995 : R2021 Standard Test Methods for Transmitted Shock Characteristics of Foam-in-Place Cushioning Materials
    ASTM D 6198 : 2018 Standard Guide for Transport Packaging Design
    ASTM D 6537 : 2000 : R2021 Standard Practice for Instrumented Package Shock Testing For Determination of Package Performance
    ASTM D 4279 : 1995 : R2022 Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Shipping Containers—Constant and Cycle Methods
    ASTM D 4504 : 1994 : R2018 Standard Specification for Molded Polyethylene Open-Head-Pails for Industrial Shipping of Nonhazardous Goods
    ASTM D 6804 : 2019 Standard Guide for Hand Hole Design in Corrugated Boxes
    ASTM F 963 : 2017 Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety
    ASTM D 4919 : 2023 Standard Guide for Testing of Hazardous Materials (Dangerous Goods) Packagings

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    ASTM D 4169 : 2023 : EDT 1 Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
    ASTM D 4169 : 2023 Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
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