ASTM E920-97
(Specification)Standard Specification for Commercially Packaged Laboratory Apparatus
Standard Specification for Commercially Packaged Laboratory Apparatus
SCOPE
1.1 This specification describes the procedures for testing loaded shipping containers. Drop and vibration tests are performed to measure the ability of the shipping container to protect the product from the shock and vibration the container receives during normal handling and transporting. This specification is not intended to supplant material specifications or existing preshipment test procedures. This specification is not intended for use with hazardous materials .
1.2 These procedures are suitable for all types of laboratory apparatus, including reusable and disposable macro and micro products.
1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 4, of this specification: 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.
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Designation: E 920 – 97
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Standard Specification for
Commercially Packaged Laboratory Apparatus
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E 920; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
This specification is proposed as a package performance standard to be met for items shipped
domestically. The standard would apply only when requested by the buyer.
1. Scope D 685. Standard conditions must be maintained throughout the
test sequence.
1.1 This specification covers the procedures for testing
3.3 The packaging shall comply with Practice D 3951
loaded shipping containers. Drop and vibration tests are
except cleanliness of laboratory apparatus shall be as required
performed to measure the ability of the shipping container to
by the Product Standard, the Quality Assurance Standard, or as
protect the product from the shock and vibration the container
agreed upon between the manufacturer and the purchaser.
receives during normal handling and transporting. This speci-
fication is not intended to supplant material specifications or
4. Procedure
existing preshipment test procedures. This specification is not
4.1 Vibration Test—Perform the vibration test in accordance
intended for use with hazardous materials.
with Method A of Methods D 999.
1.2 These procedures are suitable for all types of laboratory
4.1.1 Proceed with the following test duration and se-
apparatus, including reusable and disposable macro and micro
quence: bottom for 30 min; side for 15 min; and end for 15
products.
min. Total vibration time will be 60 min.
1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
4.2 Drop Test—Perform the drop test in accordance with
test method portion, Section 4, of this specification: This
Method D 775.
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
4.2.1 Determine the drop height of the specimen from the
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
following:
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
Gross Weight, lb (kg) Drop Height, in. (mm)
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
0 to 20 lb (0 to 9.1 kg) 16 in. (406 mm)
tions prior to use.
20 to 30 lb (9.1 to 13.6 kg) 14 in. (356 mm)
30 lb (13.6 kg) and over 12 in. (305 mm)
2. Referenced Documents
4.2.2 Refer to Fig. A1.1 of Test Method D 5276 and perform
2.1 ASTM Standards:
the following drop sequence: one flatwise drop onto the top
D 685 Practice for Conditioning Paper and Paper Products
(Face 1); one flatwise dro
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