ASTM E920-97(2003)

Standard Specification for Commercially Packaged Laboratory Apparatus

ABSTRACT
This specification covers 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 for use with hazardous materials. The procedures are suitable for all types of laboratory apparatus, including reusable and disposable macro and micro products.
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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 09-Nov-1997
• ICS: 55.180.40 - Complete, filled transport packages
• Technical Committee: E41 - Laboratory Apparatus
• Drafting Committee: E41.01 - Laboratory Ware and Supplies

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM E920-97 - Standard Specification for Commercially Packaged Laboratory Apparatus
• Effective Date: 10-Nov-1997
• Replaced By: ASTM E920-97(2008) - Standard Specification for Commercially Packaged Laboratory Apparatus
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2008
• Referred By: ASTM E1094-04(2021) - Standard Specification for Pharmaceutical Glass Graduates
• Effective Date: 10-Nov-1997
• Referred By: ASTM E124-94(2022) - Standard Specification for Weighing and Drying Apparatus for Microchemical Analysis
• Effective Date: 10-Nov-1997
• Referred By: ASTM E676-02(2019) - Standard Specification for Interchangeable Taper-Ground Joints
• Effective Date: 10-Nov-1997
• Referred By: ASTM E675-02(2019) - Standard Specification for Interchangeable Taper-Ground Stopcocks And Stoppers
• Effective Date: 10-Nov-1997
• Referred By: ASTM E1878-97(2019) - Standard Specification for Laboratory Glass Volumetric Flasks, Special Use
• Effective Date: 10-Nov-1997
• Referred By: ASTM E969-02(2019) - Standard Specification for Glass Volumetric (Transfer) Pipets
• Effective Date: 10-Nov-1997
• Referred By: ASTM E982-94(2021) - Standard Specification for Laboratory Glass Test Tubes
• Effective Date: 10-Nov-1997
• Referred By: ASTM E1272-02(2019) - Standard Specification for Laboratory Glass Graduated Cylinders
• Effective Date: 10-Nov-1997
• Referred By: ASTM E1044-96(2018) - Standard Specification for Glass Serological Pipets (General Purpose and Kahn)
• Effective Date: 10-Nov-1997
• Referred By: ASTM E1377-99(2022) - Standard Specification for Laboratory Glass Kjeldahl Flasks
• Effective Date: 10-Nov-1997
• Referred By: ASTM E714-94(2021) - Standard Specification for Disposable Glass Serological Pipets
• Effective Date: 10-Nov-1997
• Referred By: ASTM E1405-98(2022) - Standard Specification for Laboratory Glass Distillation Flasks
• Effective Date: 10-Nov-1997
• Referred By: ASTM E205-96(2022) - Standard Specification for Glass and Oxygen Combustion Flask
• Effective Date: 10-Nov-1997

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: E 920 – 97 (Reapproved 2003)
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 3.2 Condition test specimens in accordance with Practice
D 685. Standard conditions must be maintained throughout the
1.1 This specification covers the procedures for testing
test sequence.
loaded shipping containers. Drop and vibration tests are
3.3 The packaging shall comply with Practice D 3951
performed to measure the ability of the shipping container to
except cleanliness of laboratory apparatus shall be as required
protect the product from the shock and vibration the container
by the Product Standard, the QualityAssurance Standard, or as
receives during normal handling and transporting. This speci-
agreed upon between the manufacturer and the purchaser.
fication is not intended to supplant material specifications or
existing preshipment test procedures. This specification is not
4. Procedure
intended for use with hazardous materials.
4.1 Vibration Test—Perform the vibration test in accordance
1.2 These procedures are suitable for all types of laboratory
with Method A of Methods D 999.
apparatus, including reusable and disposable macro and micro
4.1.1 Proceed with the following test duration and se-
products.
quence: bottom for 30 min; side for 15 min; and end for 15
1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
min. Total vibration time will be 60 min.
test method portion, Section 4, of this specification: This
4.2 Drop Test—Perform the drop test in accordance with
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
Method D 775.
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
4.2.1 Determine the drop height of the specimen from the
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
following:
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
Gross Weight, lb (kg) Drop Height, in. (mm)
tions prior to use.
0to20lb(0to9.1kg) 16in.(406mm)
20 to 30 lb (9.1 to 13.6 kg) 14 in. (356 mm)
2. Referenced Documents
30 lb (13.6 kg) and over 12 in. (305 mm)
2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.2.2 RefertoFig.A1.1ofTestMethodD 5276andperform
D 685 Practice for Conditioning Paper and Paper Products
the following drop sequence: one flatwise drop onto the top
for Testing
(Face 1); one flatwise drop onto the bottom (Face 3); one drop
D 999 Methods for Vibration Testing of Shipping Contain-
onto each of the top edges (edges 1-2, 1-5, 1-4, and 1-6)
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