Standard Practice for performance Testing of Shipping containers and Systems
ASTM D4169 describes the standard practice for performance testing of shipping containers and systems. It provides a guide for the evaluation of shipping units in accordance with a uniform system, using established test methods at levels representative of those occurring in actual distribution. The recommended test levels are based on available information on the shipping and handling environment, and current industry / government practice and experience.
The tests should performed sequentially on the same containers in the order given. For use as a performance test, this practice requires that the shipping unit tested remain unopened until the sequences of tests are completed.
Scope
1.1 This practice provides a uniform basis of evaluating, in a laboratory, the ability of shipping units to withstand the distribution environment. This is accomplished by subjecting them to a test plan consisting of a sequence of anticipated hazard elements encountered in various distribution cycles. This practice is not intended to supplant material specifications or existing preshipment test procedures.
1.2 Consider the use of Practice D7386 for testing of packages for single parcel shipments.
1.3 The suitability of this practice for use with hazardous materials has not been determined.
1.4 The 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.
1.5 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.
ASTM D4169-05, DC=13 – testing sequence and types:
| Sequence | Test Type | Standard | Schedule | Description |
| 1 | Drop | ASTM D5276 | A | Handling |
| 2 | Compression | ASTM D642 | C | Vehicle Stacking |
| 3 | Fixed Vibration | ASTM D999 | F | Loose-Load Vibration |
| 4 | RandomVibration | ASTM D4728 | E | Vehicle Vibration |
| 5 | Drop | ASTM D5276 | A | Handling |
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