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  • ASTM D 5487 : 1998

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    Standard Test Method for Simulated Drop of Loaded Containers by Shock Machines

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  11-11-2014

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  31-12-2010

    Publisher:  American Society for Testing and Materials

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    1.1 This test method covers the general procedures of using shock machines to replicate the effects of vertical drops of loaded shipping containers, cylindrical containers, and bags and sacks.

    1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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
    Document Type Test Method
    Publisher American Society for Testing and Materials
    Status Superseded
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    ASTM D 7386 : 2016 Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Packages for Single Parcel Delivery Systems
    ASTM D 4168 : 1995 : R2015 Standard Test Methods for Transmitted Shock Characteristics of Foam-in-Place Cushioning Materials
    ASTM D 6537 : 2000 : R2014 Standard Practice for Instrumented Package Shock Testing For Determination of Package Performance
    ASTM D 6179 : 2020 Standard Test Methods for Rough Handling of Unitized Loads and Large Shipping Cases and Crates
    ASTM D 6198 : 2018 Standard Guide for Transport Packaging Design
    ASTM D 4169 : 2016 Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
    ASTM D 6179 : 2007 : R2014 Standard Test Methods for Rough Handling of Unitized Loads and Large Shipping Cases and Crates
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