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  • ASTM D 6344 : 2004 : R2017

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    Standard Test Method for Concentrated Impacts to Transport Packages

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-05-2017

    Publisher:  American Society for Testing and Materials

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    This test method covers procedures and equipment for testing complete filled transport packages for resistance against concentrated low-level impacts typical of those encountered in the distribution environment.

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    1.1This test method covers procedures and equipment for testing complete filled transport packages for resistance against concentrated low-level impacts typical of those encountered in the distribution environment. The test is most appropriate for packages such as thin fluted/lighter grade corrugated boxes or stretch-wrapped packaging.

    1.2The test result is a pass/fail determination, based on acceptance criteria previously established, and a record of the energy dissipated by the complete filled transport package during a low level concentrated impact.

    Note 1:This test method discusses the conduct of the test from a prescribed height that either meets or does not meet specific acceptance criteria. It may be possible to conduct this type of testing using modified procedures that provide a numerical response. These might include an incremental test where the drop height (or mass) is increased until a specific failure occurs or an up-and-down or staircase procedure used to find the average height to failure.

    1.3This 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.

    1.4This 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
    Product Note Reconfirmed 2017
    Publisher American Society for Testing and Materials
    Status Current
    Supersedes

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    ASTM D 6198 : 2018 Standard Guide for Transport Packaging Design
    ASTM D 7386 : 2016 Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Packages for Single Parcel Delivery Systems
    ASTM D 4169 : 2016 Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems

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    ASTM D 4169 : 2016 Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
    ASTM D 996 : 2023 Standard Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
    ASTM E 122 : 2017 : REDLINE Standard Practice for Calculating Sample Size to Estimate, With Specified Precision, the Average for a Characteristic of a Lot or Process
    ASTM D 4169 : 2016 : REDLINE Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
    ASTM D 4169 : 2005 Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
    ASTM D 4332 : 2000 Standard Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or Packaging Components for Testing
    ASTM D 4169 : 1999 : EDT 1 Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
    ASTM D 4332 : 2022 Standard Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or Packaging Components for Testing
    ASTM D 4169 : 2001 Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
    ASTM D 4332 : 2001 : EDT 1 Standard Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or Packaging Components for Testing
    ASTM D 996 : 2016 : REDLINE Standard Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
    ASTM E 122 : 2017 : R2022 Standard Practice for Calculating Sample Size to Estimate, With Specified Precision, the Average for a Characteristic of a Lot or Process
    ASTM E 122 : 2017 Standard Practice for Calculating Sample Size to Estimate, With Specified Precision, the Average for a Characteristic of a Lot or Process
    ASTM D 4169 : 2004 : REV A Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
    ASTM D 996 : 2016 Standard Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
    ASTM D 4169 : 2001 : EDT 1 Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
    ASTM D 4332 : 2001 : R2006 Standard Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or Packaging Components for Testing
    ASTM D 4169 : 2022 Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
    ASTM D 4169 : 2004 Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
    ASTM D 4169 : 2008 Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
    ASTM D 4169 : 2023 : EDT 1 Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
    ASTM D 4332 : 2014 Standard Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or Packaging Components for Testing
    ASTM D 4332 : 2001 : EDT 2 Standard Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or Packaging Components for Testing
    ASTM D 4169 : 2014 Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
    ASTM D 996 : 2010 Standard Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
    ASTM D 4169 : 2009 Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
    ASTM D 4332 : 1999 Standard Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or Packaging Components for Testing
    ASTM D 4169 : 2023 Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
    ASTM D 4332 : 2013 Standard Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or Packaging Components for Testing
    ASTM D 4332 : 2001 Standard Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or Packaging Components for Testing
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