ASTM F2203-02

Standard Test Method for Linear Measurement Using Precision Steel Rule

SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the measurement of linear dimension of flexible packages and packaging materials. It is recommended for use with an allowable tolerance range of 3 mm (1/8 in.) or greater based on gage repeatability and reproducibility presented in the Precision and Bias section.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 09-Oct-2002
• Technical Committee: F02 - Primary Barrier Packaging

Relations

• Replaced By: ASTM F2203-02e1 - Standard Test Method for Linear Measurement Using Precision Steel Rule
• Effective Date: 10-Oct-2002
• Referred By: ASTM F99-21 - Standard Guide for Writing a Specification for Flexible Barrier Rollstock Materials
• Effective Date: 10-Oct-2002
• Referred By: ASTM D7913/D7913M-14(2020) - Standard Test Method for Bond Strength of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Matrix Composite Bars to Concrete by Pullout Testing
• Effective Date: 10-Oct-2002
• Referred By: ASTM F2559/F2559M-21 - Standard Guide for Writing a Specification for Sterilizable Peel Pouches
• Effective Date: 10-Oct-2002
• Referred By: ASTM F2097-20 - Standard Guide for Design and Evaluation of Primary Flexible Packaging for Medical Products
• Effective Date: 10-Oct-2002

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: F 2203 – 02
Standard Test Method for
Linear Measurement Using Precision Steel Rule
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 2203; 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.
TABLE 1 Description of Materials Measured in Round Robin
1. Scope
Studies
1.1 This test method covers the measurement of linear
Measurement Measurement Ruler Scaling
Material Type
dimension of flexible packages and packaging materials. It is
Set Characteristic Applied
recommended for use with an allowable tolerance range of 3
A Foil Web Web Width in.
mm ( ⁄8 in.) or greater based on gage repeatability and
B Paper Web Web Width in.
C Spunbonded Olefin Web Web Width mm
reproducibility presented in the Precision and Bias section.
D Printed Foil Web Print Repeat Length in.
E Printed Paper Web Print Repeat Length in.
2. Referenced Documents
F Printed Spunbonded Olefin Print Repeat Length mm
Web
2.1 ASTM Standards:
2 G Forming Film Web Web Width mm
D 1898 Practice for Sampling of Plastics
H Finished Pouch Dimension A in.
D 4332 Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages or
I Finished Pouch Dimension B in.
Packaging Components for Testing J Finished Pouch Dimension C in.
K Finished Pouch Dimension D in.
E 691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
L Finished Pouch Dimension E in.
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
M Finished Pouch Dimension F in.
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
5. Apparatus
3.1.1 linear dimension—the measurement of length, width
5.1 Precision Steel Rule:
or relative positions.
5.1.1 Tempered steel rule in increments of ⁄64 in., 100ths, or
3.1.2 parallax error—the error resulting from a change in
⁄2 mm.
observational relationship to a fixed position. For example,
5.1.2 Steel rule should be of sufficient length to measure full
looking at a measurement gage from different angles can cause
dimension of interest.
variation in the reporting of that measurement.
5.1.3 It is recommended that a calibration be performed on
4. Significance and Use
the apparatus used and it is certified to a recognized industry
standard.
4.1 This test method provides a means for measuring linear
dimensions. Accurate measurement of dimensions can be
6. Sampling
critical to meeting specifications and characterizing process
6.1 The number of samples tested should be adequate to be
performance.
predictive of performance. Caution should be taken when
4.2 This test method should not be applied to tolerance
eliminating samples with defects as this can bias results.
ranges of less than 3 mm ( ⁄8 in.) when it is preferable that test
6.2 See Practice D 1898 for guidance on sampling practices.
error does not exceed 30 % of tolerance range. See Precision
and Bias Section for gage repeatability and reproducibility
7. Conditioning
results.
7.1 Conditioning of the samples will depend on the material
4.3 This test method does not address acceptability criteria.
under evaluation. If conditioning before testing is appropriate,
These need to be jointly determined by the user and producer
normal, and desirable, then condition the test specimens at 23
of the product.
6 2°C (73.4 6 3.6°F) and 50 6 5 % relative humidity for not
less than 24 h prior to test.
1 7.2 See Practice D 4332 for guidance on conditioning prac-
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F02 on Flexible
tices.
Barrier Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F02.60 on
Medical Packaging.
Current edition approved Oct. 10, 2002. Published December 2002.
8. Procedure
Discontinued, see 1997Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.01.
3 8.1 Review applicable specifications, drawings, or proce-
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 15.09.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 14.02. dures. Specify unit of measure to be used and directions related
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F2203–02
TABLE 2 Summary of Interlaboratory Results by Measurement Set
Repeatability Reproducibility 95 % 95 %
Measurement Average Standard Standard Repeatability Reproducibility
Set mm Deviation Deviation Limit Limit
s s r R
r R
A 266.85 0.162 0.204 0.459 0.576
B 777.30 0.324 0.424 0.917 1.200
C 826.25 0.167 0.267 0.472 0.756
D 82.42 0.132 0.199 0.374 0.564
E 279.47 0.000 0.162 0.000 0.459
F 379.78 0.204 0.319 0.578 0.903
G 326.78 0.204 0.387 0.578 1.094
H 133.57 0.162 0.253 0.459 0.717
I 253.65 0.094 0.284 0.265 0.803
J 9.97 0.162 0.280 0.459 0.791
K 18.10 0.162 0.204 0.459 0.576
L 114.41 0.229 0.339 0.648 0.959
M 225.91 0.229 0.298 0.648 0.843
TABLE 3 Summary of Interlaboratory Averaged Results
Sample should lay flat and smooth without wrinkles, creases or
Average Test Value 284.2 mm (11.19 in.) folds. Material should not be under tension when measured.
Repeatability (within a laboratory) standard deviation (s ) 0.187 mm (0.0074 in.)
r
8.3 Lay ruler over product or place product on top of ruler
95 % repeatability limit (r) 0.528 mm (0.0208 in.)
Reproducibility (between lab
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