ASTM D775-80(1986)

Method for Drop Test for Loaded Boxes (Withdrawn 1993)

General Information

• Status: Withdrawn
• ICS: 55.180.40 - Complete, filled transport packages
• Technical Committee: D10 - Packaging
• Drafting Committee: D10.22 - Hazardous Materials

Standards Content (Sample)

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DOCUMENTS IHS Under Liee.se Wih ASTM
Designation: D 775 - 80 (Reapproved 1986)
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Standard Test Method for
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Drop Test for Loaded Boxes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 775; 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.
3.2.2 Objective B-To measure the ability of the package
1. Scope
(shipping container and interior packing materials) to protect
1.1 This test method covers four procedures for the drop
its contents.
testing of loaded boxes.
3.3 These procedures are also particularly suitable for
1.2 This standard may involve hazardous materials, oper­
boxes that are normally handled manually. Boxes of such
ations, and equipment. This standard does not purport to
bulk or mass that they cannot be handled manually may be
address all o/the safety problems associated with its use. It is
more satisfactorily tested in accordance with Methods D 880
the responsibility o/whoever uses this standard to consult and
and D 1083.
establish appropriate safety and health practices and deter­
mine the applicability 0/ regulatory limitations prior to use.
4. Apparatus
4.1 Drop Test Apparatus-The drop test equipment shall
2. Referenced Documents conform to the following requirements:
4.1.1 Permit the box to be placed in a position, prior to
2.1 ASTM Standards:
release, that will assure correct orientation, within 2° for
D 644 Test Method for Moisture Content of Paper and
flat-face drops and 10° for edge and comer drops upon
2
Paperboard by Oven Drying
impact.
D 685 Method for Conditioning Paper and Paper Products
4.1.2 Permit accurate control of the drop from specified
2
for Testing
heights.
D 880 Method for Incline Impact Test for Shipping
4.1.3 Utilize lifting devices that will not damage the test
2
Containers
member.
D 997 Method for Drop Test for Loaded Cylindrical
4.1.4 Provide a release mechanism that does not impart
2
Containers
rotational or side-wise forces to the test package. If drop
D 1083 Method of Testing Mechanical Handling of Unit­
leaves are used, the apparatus shall provide a spring or other
2
ized Loads and Large Shipping Cases and Crates
mechanism so that the leaves do not interfere with a free,
E 122 Recommended Practice for Choice of Sample Size
unobstructed fall.
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to Estimate the Average Quality of a Lot or Process
4.1.5 Provide a rigid and level dropping surface that is
integral with a mass that shall be at least 50 times the weight
of the dropping container. Neither the depth nor width of the
3. Significance and Use
mass shall be less than half the length. The dropping surface,
3.1 This test method is used to provide an indication of
firmly anchored to the mass, shall be a steel plate not less
the ability of a box to withstand the damage which can be
than 1/2 in. (13 mm) thick.
caused by the sudden shock induced by dropping a package.
4.1.6 A test unit for calibration purposes should be
It simulates those shocks that are likely to occur in the
constructed. It shall be of the same general size and mass as
handling of packages through a variety o( distributions cycles
maximum size and mass packages to be tested, and shall be
and the ability of the box to protect the contents against
dropped from heights in the expected range. The center or
these shocks. The test may also permit observation of
gravity of the unit shall be at its geometric center. When this
progressive failure of the box and damage to the contents.
unit is dropped, it must strike the impact surface within the
3.2 Drop tests are performed with either of the two
specified limits. Compliance with the specifications may
following objectives (see Annex AI), either objective being of
conveniently be determined with a camera.
value for comparing the characteristics of a package design to
4.1.7 For very large packages it may be necessary to use a
a standard or for comparing differences in package construc­
hoist, sling, and tripping devices or solenoid operated drop
tion:
test mechanism and suspension devices shown in Figs.
3.2.1 Objective A-To measure the ability of the shipping
A I-A4 of Method D 997.
container to withstand rough handling.
4.2 Conditioning Apparatus-Adequate facilities shall be
provided for conditioning test specimens at proper humidity
and temperature prior to test in accordance with the specifi­
I This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee 0-10 on
cations covering the containers to be tested.
Packaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D I 0.22 on Handling
and Transportation.
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