ASTM D4321-15
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Package Yield of Plastic Film (Withdrawn 2024)
Standard Test Method for Package Yield of Plastic Film (Withdrawn 2024)
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Actual yield is important to the film converter as this determines the actual number of units or packages that he can derive in a particular conversion from any given mass of film.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of yield (area per unit mass) of plastic film.
1.2 Also described in this test method is the means for calculating nominal yield, given values for nominal density, and nominal thickness. This is needed since, in material specifications, limits for yield are normally stated in terms of the percent deviation of actual yield from nominal yield.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in brackets are for information only.
1.4 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.
Note 1: This standard and ISO 4591 address the same subject matter, but differ in technical content.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This test method covers the determination of yield (area per unit mass) of plastic film.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee D20 on Plastics, this test method was withdrawn in January 2024 in accordance with section 10.6.3 of the Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees, which requires that standards shall be updated by the end of the eighth year since the last approval date.
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Designation: D4321 − 15
Standard Test Method for
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Package Yield of Plastic Film
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4321; 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* 3.1.1 density, apparent—the weight in air of a unit volume
of a material.
1.1 This test method covers the determination of yield (area
3.1.2 yield—the area per unit mass of a material.
per unit mass) of plastic film.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
1.2 Also described in this test method is the means for
3.2.1 measured density—thedensityofthefabricatedfilmas
calculating nominal yield, given values for nominal density,
determined by actual measurement.
and nominal thickness. This is needed since, in material
3.2.1.1 Discussion—The measured density is not the value
specifications, limits for yield are normally stated in terms of
used to classify the material in accordance with a standard
the percent deviation of actual yield from nominal yield.
material specification. The measured value will depend on the
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
manufacturing process of the film.
standard.Thevaluesgiveninbracketsareforinformationonly.
3.2.2 measured thickness—the thickness of the fabricated
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
film as determined by actual measurement.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.2.3 nominal density—an estimated value of density of film
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
as agreed upon between the user and the supplier.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.2.4 nominal thickness—the target value of film thickness
as agreed upon between the user and the supplier.
NOTE 1—This standard and ISO 4591 address the same subject matter,
but differ in technical content.
3.2.5 nominal yield—the target value of yield as agreed
upon between the user and the supplier.
2. Referenced Documents
3.2.6 package yield—the calculated value of yield as deter-
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
mined by this test method.
D792 Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Rela-
tive Density) of Plastics by Displacement
4. Significance and Use
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
4.1 Actual yield is important to the film converter as this
D1505 Test Method for Density of Plastics by the Density-
determines the actual number of units or packages that he can
Gradient Technique
derive in a particular conversion from any given mass of film.
D4883 Test Method for Density of Polyethylene by the
Ultrasound Technique
5. Apparatus
D6988 Guidefor DeterminationofThicknessofPlasticFilm
5.1 Meansforpreparingtestspecimensofaccuratelyknown
Test Specimens
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to area and weighing at least 1 g.
5.1.1 When film width and thickness are such that a
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
specimen weighing at least 1 g will be produced, a rectangular
3. Terminology
metal template, nominally 100-mm (4-in.) wide, having a
3.1 Definitions:
length greater than the width of the film from which the
specimens are to be taken and having accurately parallel edges
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This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D20 on Plastics
in the length direction, is to be used for preparing specimens.
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.19 on Film, Sheeting, and
The width is to be accurately measured for subsequent use in
Molded Products.
calculating the specimen area. If slippage of film beneath the
Current edition approved May 1, 2015. Published June 2015. Originally
template during the cutting operation is a problem, cement a
approved in 1983. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as D4321 - 09. DOI:
10.1520/D4321-15.
thin layer of cork, felt, or other suitable material onto the
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact face of the template.
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
5.1.2 For narrower, thinner films for which the above
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. template would not produce a specimen weighing at least 1 g,
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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Designation: D4321 − 09 D4321 − 15
Standard Test Method for
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Package Yield of Plastic Film
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4321; 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 This test method covers the determination of yield (area per unit mass) of plastic film.
1.2 Also described in this test method is the means for calculating nominal yield, given values for nominal density, and nominal
thickness. This is needed since, in material specifications, limits for yield are normally stated in terms of the percent deviation of
actual yield from nominal yield.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in brackets are for information only.
1.4 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.
NOTE 1—This test method standard and ISO 4591 address the same subject matter, but differ in technical content.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D792 Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Relative Density) of Plastics by Displacement
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
D1505 Test Method for Density of Plastics by the Density-Gradient Technique
D4883 Test Method for Density of Polyethylene by the Ultrasound Technique
D6988 Guide for Determination of Thickness of Plastic Film Test Specimens
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 density, apparent—the weight in air of a unit volume of a material.
3.1.2 yield—the area per unit mass of a material.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 measured density—the density of the fabricated film as determined by actual measurement.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.19 on Film, Sheeting, and Molded
Products.
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2009May 1, 2015. Published February 2009June 2015. Originally approved in 1983. Last previous edition approved in 20042009 as
D4321 - 04.D4321 - 09. DOI: 10.1520/D4321-09.10.1520/D4321-15.
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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.
3.2.1.1 Discussion—
The measured density is not the value used to classify the material in accordance with a standard material specification. The
measured value will depend on the manufacturing process of the film.
3.2.2 measured thickness—the thickness of the fabricated film as determined by actual measurement.
3.2.3 nominal density—an estimated value of density of film as agreed upon between the user and the supplier.
3.2.4 nominal thickness—the target value of film thickness as agreed upon between the user and the supplier.
3.2.5 nominal yield—the target value of yield as agreed upon between the user and the supplier.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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3.2.6 package yield—the calculated value of yield as determined by this test method.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 Actual yield is important to the film converter as this determines the actual number of units or packages that he can derive
in a particular conversion from any given mass of film.
5. Apparatus
5.1 Means for preparing test specimens of accurately known area and weighing at least 1 g.
5.1.1 When film width and thickness are such that a specimen weighing at least 1 g will be produced, a rectangular metal
template, nominally 100-mm [4-in.](4-in.) wide, having a length greater than the width of the film from which the specimens are
to be taken and having accurately parallel edges in the length direction, is to be used for preparing specimens. The width is to be
accurately measured for subsequent use in calculating the specimen area. If slippage of
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