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Standard Test Method for Drop Test of Loaded Containers by Free Fall
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Scope
1.1 This test method covers procedures for the drop testing of loaded boxes, cylindrical containers, and bags and sacks by the free-fall method.
1.2 For containers not exceeding 110 lb (50 kg), this test method fulfills the requirements of ISO Standards 2206:1987 and 2248:1985.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Significance and Use
This test method is intended for use in evaluating the capability of a container to withstand the sudden shock resulting from a free fall, or to evaluate the capability of a container and its inner packing to protect its contents during the sudden shock resulting from a free fall. This test method may also be used to compare the performance of different package designs. This test method may also permit observation of the progressive failure of a container and the damage to its contents.
This test method is particularly suitable for containers that are normally handled manually during some part of their distribution cycle. Containers of such bulk or mass that they cannot be handled manually may be tested more satisfactorily in accordance with Test Method D 880
Keywords
bags; boxes; cylindrical containers; drop test; drums; free fall; packaging; sacks
To find similar documents by ASTM Volume:
15.10 (Packaging; Flexible Barrier Packaging)
To find similar documents by classification:
55.180.10 (General purpose containers)
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Document Number
ASTM-D5276-98(2004)
Revision Level
1998 R04 EDITION
Status
Superseded
Modification Type
Reapproval
Publication Date
May 1, 2004
Document Type
Test Method
Page Count
8 pages
Committee Number
D10.21