ASTM-D3474 › Standard Practice for Calibration and Use of Torque Meters Used in Packaging Applications
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Scope
1.1 This practice covers the calibration and use of torque meters of the type normally used in packaging applications.
1.2 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.3 This 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.
Significance and Use
5.1 This practice can be used to check devices used to measure the application and removal torques of continuous or intermittent thread and lug closures.
5.2 This practice can be used to determine the amount of torque to either apply or remove a closure.
To find similar documents by ASTM Volume:
15.10 (Packaging; Flexible Barrier Packaging)
To find similar documents by classification:
55.200 (Packaging machinery Including labelling, marking, branding, filling, sealing machines, etc.)
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Document Number
ASTM-D3474-23
Revision Level
2023 EDITION
Status
Current
Modification Type
Revision
Publication Date
Nov. 17, 2023
Document Type
Practice
Page Count
3 pages
Committee Number
F02.25