ASTM D3332-99(2016)
(Test Method)Standard Test Methods for Mechanical-Shock Fragility of Products, Using Shock Machines
Standard Test Methods for Mechanical-Shock Fragility of Products, Using Shock Machines
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 These test methods are intended to provide the user with data on product shock fragility that can be used in choosing optimum-cushioning materials for shipping containers or for product design modification.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover determination of the shock fragility of products. This fragility information may be used in designing shipping containers for transporting the products. It may also be used to improve product ruggedness. Unit or consumer packages, which are transported within an outer container, are considered to be the product for the purposes of these test methods. Two test methods are outlined, as follows:
1.1.1 Test Method A is used first, to determine the product's critical velocity change.
1.1.2 Test Method B is used second, to determine the product's critical acceleration.
1.2 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.
1.3 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. For specific precautionary statements, see Section 6.
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Designation: D3332 − 99 (Reapproved 2016)
Standard Test Methods for
Mechanical-Shock Fragility of Products, Using Shock
1
Machines
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3332; 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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope Packaging Components for Testing
D5112 Test Method for Vibration (Horizontal Linear Mo-
1.1 These test methods cover determination of the shock
tion) Test of Products
fragility of products. This fragility information may be used in
E122 Practice for Calculating Sample Size to Estimate,With
designing shipping containers for transporting the products. It
Specified Precision, the Average for a Characteristic of a
may also be used to improve product ruggedness. Unit or
Lot or Process
consumer packages, which are transported within an outer
E680 Test Method for Drop Weight Impact Sensitivity of
container, are considered to be the product for the purposes of
Solid-Phase Hazardous Materials
these test methods. Two test methods are outlined, as follows:
1.1.1 Test MethodAis used first, to determine the product’s
3. Terminology
critical velocity change.
1.1.2 Test Method B is used second, to determine the
3.1 Definitions—General definitions for packing and distri-
product’s critical acceleration.
bution are found in Terminology D996.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
2 2
3.2.1 acceleration of gravity (g)—386.1 in./s (9.806 m/s ).
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
3.2.2 critical acceleration (A )—the maximum-faired accel-
and are not considered standard.
c
eration level for a minimum velocity change of 1.57 ∆V (see
c
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
9.3), above which product failure (or damage) occurs. A
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
product usually has a different critical acceleration for each
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
direction in which it is tested.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific
3.2.3 critical velocity change (V )—the velocity change (see
c
precautionary statements, see Section 6.
9.2) below which product failure is unaffected by shock-pulse
maximum-faired acceleration or waveform. A product usually
2. Referenced Documents
has a different critical velocity change for each direction in
2
2.1 ASTM Standards: which it is tested.
D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environ-
3.2.4 damage—product failure that occurs during a shock
ments
test. Damage can render the product unacceptable because it
D2463 Test Method for Drop Impact Resistance of Blow-
becomes inoperable or fails to meet performance specifications
Molded Thermoplastic Containers
when its appearance is unacceptably altered, or some combi-
D3580 Test Methods for Vibration (Vertical Linear Motion)
nation of these failure modes occurs.
Test of Products
3.2.5 damage boundary—See Annex A3.
D4332 Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or
3.2.6 fairing—The graphical smoothing of the amplitude of
a recorded pulse still containing high frequency components
1
These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 on
even though electronic filtering may have been performed.
Packaging and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.13 on Interior
Packaging.
This amplitude is used to evaluate the basic recorded pulse
Current edition approved April 1, 2016. Published April 2016. Originally
features with respect to the specified pulse. (see Figs.A1.1 and
approved in 1988. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as D3332 – 99(2010).
A2.1)
DOI: 10.1520/D3332-99R16.
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
3.2.7 shock pulse programmer—a device used to control the
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
parameters of the acceleration versus time shock pulse gener-
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. ated by a shock test machine.
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3.2.8 shock test machine drop height—the distance t
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Designation: D3332 − 99 (Reapproved 2016)
Standard Test Methods for
Mechanical-Shock Fragility of Products, Using Shock
1
Machines
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3332; 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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope Packaging Components for Testing
D5112 Test Method for Vibration (Horizontal Linear Mo-
1.1 These test methods cover determination of the shock
tion) Test of Products
fragility of products. This fragility information may be used in
E122 Practice for Calculating Sample Size to Estimate, With
designing shipping containers for transporting the products. It
Specified Precision, the Average for a Characteristic of a
may also be used to improve product ruggedness. Unit or
Lot or Process
consumer packages, which are transported within an outer
E680 Test Method for Drop Weight Impact Sensitivity of
container, are considered to be the product for the purposes of
Solid-Phase Hazardous Materials
these test methods. Two test methods are outlined, as follows:
1.1.1 Test Method A is used first, to determine the product’s
3. Terminology
critical velocity change.
1.1.2 Test Method B is used second, to determine the
3.1 Definitions—General definitions for packing and distri-
product’s critical acceleration.
bution are found in Terminology D996.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
2 2
3.2.1 acceleration of gravity (g)—386.1 in./s (9.806 m/s ).
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
3.2.2 critical acceleration (A )—the maximum-faired accel-
and are not considered standard.
c
eration level for a minimum velocity change of 1.57 ΔV (see
c
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
9.3), above which product failure (or damage) occurs. A
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
product usually has a different critical acceleration for each
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
direction in which it is tested.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific
3.2.3 critical velocity change (V )—the velocity change (see
c
precautionary statements, see Section 6.
9.2) below which product failure is unaffected by shock-pulse
maximum-faired acceleration or waveform. A product usually
2. Referenced Documents
has a different critical velocity change for each direction in
2
2.1 ASTM Standards: which it is tested.
D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environ-
3.2.4 damage—product failure that occurs during a shock
ments
test. Damage can render the product unacceptable because it
D2463 Test Method for Drop Impact Resistance of Blow-
becomes inoperable or fails to meet performance specifications
Molded Thermoplastic Containers
when its appearance is unacceptably altered, or some combi-
D3580 Test Methods for Vibration (Vertical Linear Motion)
nation of these failure modes occurs.
Test of Products
3.2.5 damage boundary—See Annex A3.
D4332 Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or
3.2.6 fairing—The graphical smoothing of the amplitude of
a recorded pulse still containing high frequency components
1
These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 on
even though electronic filtering may have been performed.
Packaging and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.13 on Interior
Packaging. This amplitude is used to evaluate the basic recorded pulse
Current edition approved April 1, 2016. Published April 2016. Originally
features with respect to the specified pulse. (see Figs. A1.1 and
approved in 1988. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as D3332 – 99(2010).
A2.1)
DOI: 10.1520/D3332-99R16.
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
3.2.7 shock pulse programmer—a device used to control the
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
parameters of the acceleration versus time shock pulse gener-
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. ated by a shock test machine.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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D3332 − 99 (2016)
3.2.8 shock test machine drop height—the distance through therefore remain alert to potential hazards and take necessary
which the carriage of the shock test machine falls before safety precaut
...
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: D3332 − 99 (Reapproved 2010) D3332 − 99 (Reapproved 2016)
Standard Test Methods for
Mechanical-Shock Fragility of Products, Using Shock
1
Machines
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3332; 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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 These test methods cover determination of the shock fragility of products. This fragility information may be used in
designing shipping containers for transporting the products. It may also be used to improve product ruggedness. Unit or consumer
packages, which are transported within an outer container, are considered to be the product for the purposes of these test methods.
Two test methods are outlined, as follows:
1.1.1 Test Method A is used first, to determine the product’s critical velocity change.
1.1.2 Test Method B is used second, to determine the product’s critical acceleration.
1.2 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.
1.3 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. For specific precautionary statements, see Section 6.
2. Referenced Documents
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
D2463 Test Method for Drop Impact Resistance of Blow-Molded Thermoplastic Containers
D3580 Test Methods for Vibration (Vertical Linear Motion) Test of Products
D4332 Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or Packaging Components for Testing
D5112 Test Method for Vibration (Horizontal Linear Motion) Test of Products
E122 Practice for Calculating Sample Size to Estimate, With Specified Precision, the Average for a Characteristic of a Lot or
Process
E680 Test Method for Drop Weight Impact Sensitivity of Solid-Phase Hazardous Materials
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—General definitions for packing and distribution are found in Terminology D996.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
2 2
3.2.1 acceleration of gravity (g)—386.1 in./s (9.806 m/s ).
3.2.2 critical acceleration (A )—the maximum-faired acceleration level for a minimum velocity change of 1.57 ΔV (see 9.3),
c c
above which product failure (or damage) occurs. A product usually has a different critical acceleration for each direction in which
it is tested.
3.2.3 critical velocity change (V )—the velocity change (see 9.2) below which product failure is unaffected by shock-pulse
c
maximum-faired acceleration or waveform. A product usually has a different critical velocity change for each direction in which
it is tested.
3.2.4 damage—product failure that occurs during a shock test. Damage can render the product unacceptable because it becomes
inoperable or fails to meet performance specifications when its appearance is unacceptably altered, or some combination of these
failure modes occurs.
1
These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 on Packaging and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.13 on Interior Packaging.
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2010April 1, 2016. Published January 2010April 2016. Originally approved in 1988. Last previous edition approved in 20042010 as
D3332 – 99(2004).(2010). DOI: 10.1520/D3332-99R10.10.1520/D3332-99R16.
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
1
---------------------- Page: 1 ----------------------
D3332 − 99 (2016)
3.2.5 damage boundary—See Annex A3.
3.2.6 fairing—The graphical smoothing of the amplitude of a recorded pulse still containing high frequency components even
though electronic filtering may have been performed. This amplitude is used to evaluate the basic recorded pulse features with
respect to the specified pulse. (see Figs. A1.1 and A2.1)
3.2.7
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