ASTM D5276-19
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Drop Test of Loaded Containers by Free Fall
Standard Test Method for Drop Test of Loaded Containers by Free Fall
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This test method is intended for use in evaluating the ability of a container to withstand the sudden shock resulting from a free fall drop impact, or to evaluate the ability of a container and its inner packing to protect its contents during the sudden shock resulting from a free fall drop impact. This test method may also be used to compare the performance of different package designs. This test method may also permit observation of the progressive failure of a container and the damage to its contents.
4.2 This test method is particularly suitable for containers that are normally handled manually during some part of their distribution cycle. Containers of such bulk or mass that they cannot be handled manually may be tested more satisfactorily in accordance with Test Method D880, Test Methods D6055, Test Methods D6179, or Test Methods D4003. See Practice D4169 for additional guidance.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers procedures for the drop testing of loaded boxes, cylindrical containers, and bags and sacks by the free-fall method.
1.2 For containers not exceeding 110 lb (50 kg), this test method fulfills the requirements of ISO Standards 2206:1987 and 2248:1985. These ISO standards may describe procedures that do not meet the requirements for this test method.
1.3 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.
1.4 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: D5276 − 19
Standard Test Method for
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Drop Test of Loaded Containers by Free Fall
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5276; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope Test for Shipping Containers and Systems
D4169Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Con-
1.1 This test method covers procedures for the drop testing
tainers and Systems
of loaded boxes, cylindrical containers, and bags and sacks by
D4332Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or
the free-fall method.
Packaging Components for Testing
1.2 For containers not exceeding 110 lb (50 kg), this test
D6055Test Methods for Mechanical Handling of Unitized
method fulfills the requirements of ISO Standards2206:1987
Loads and Large Shipping Cases and Crates
and 2248:1985. These ISO standards may describe procedures
D6179Test Methods for Rough Handling of Unitized Loads
that do not meet the requirements for this test method.
and Large Shipping Cases and Crates
E122PracticeforCalculatingSampleSizetoEstimate,With
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical Specified Precision, the Average for a Characteristic of a
Lot or Process
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
and are not considered standard. E680Test Method for Drop Weight Impact Sensitivity of
Solid-Phase Hazardous Materials
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
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2.2 ISO Standards:
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
ISO 2206Packaging—Complete Filled Transport Packages,
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Identification of Parts When Testing
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
ISO 2248Packaging—Complete Filled Transport Packages,
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Vertical Impact Test by Dropping
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- 2.3 Code of Federal Regulations:
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ization established in the Decision on Principles for the Title 49—Transportation (49 CFR)
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Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
2.4 TAPPI Standards:
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
T 400 Sampling and accepting a single lot of paper,
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
paperboard, containerboard, or related product
T550Determination of equilibrium moisture in pulp, paper,
2. Referenced Documents
and paperboard for chemical analysis
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
3. Terminology
D880Test Method for ImpactTesting for Shipping Contain-
ers and Systems
3.1 Definitions—General terms for packaging and distribu-
D996Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environ-
tion environments are found in Terminology D996.
ments
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
D2463Test Method for Drop Impact Resistance of Blow-
3.2.1 cylinder—for the purposes of this test method, a
Molded Thermoplastic Containers
cylinder includes substantially cylindrical containers such as
D4003Test Methods for Programmable Horizontal Impact
barrels,drums,kegs,andpails(fiber,metal,plastic,orwood,or
combinations thereof).
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 on
Packaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.21 on Shipping
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Containers and Systems - Application of Performance Test Methods. Available fromAmerican National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
Current edition approved April 1, 2019. Published June 2019. Originally 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
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approved in 1992. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as D5276–98(2017). AvailablefromU.S.GovernmentPrintingOfficeSuperintendentofDocuments,
DOI: 10.1520/D5276-19. 732 N. Capitol St., NW, Mail Stop: SDE, Washington, DC 20401, http://
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on (TAPPI), 15 Technology Parkway South, Suite 115, Peachtree Corners, GA30092,
the ASTM website. http://www.tappi.org.
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Designation: D5276 − 98 (Reapproved 2017) D5276 − 19
Standard Test Method for
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Drop Test of Loaded Containers by Free Fall
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5276; 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 procedures for the drop testing of loaded boxes, cylindrical containers, and bags and sacks by the
free-fall method.
1.2 For containers not exceeding 110 lb (50 kg), this test method fulfills the requirements of ISO Standards 2206:1987 and
2248:1985. These ISO standards may describe procedures that do not meet the requirements for this test method.
1.3 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.
1.4 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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D585 Practice for Sampling and Accepting a Single Lot of Paper, Paperboard, Fiberboard, and Related Product (Withdrawn
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2010)
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D644 Test Method for Moisture Content of Paper and Paperboard by Oven Drying (Withdrawn 2010)
D880 Test Method for Impact Testing for Shipping Containers and Systems
D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
D2463 Test Method for Drop Impact Resistance of Blow-Molded Thermoplastic Containers
D4003 Test Methods for Programmable Horizontal Impact Test for Shipping Containers and Systems
D4169 Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
D4332 Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or Packaging Components for Testing
D6055 Test Methods for Mechanical Handling of Unitized Loads and Large Shipping Cases and Crates
D6179 Test Methods for Rough Handling of Unitized Loads and Large Shipping Cases and Crates
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
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2.2 ISO Standards:
ISO 2206 Packaging—Complete Filled Transport Packages, Identification of Parts When Testing
ISO 2248 Packaging—Complete Filled Transport Packages, Vertical Impact Test by Dropping
2.3 Code of Federal Regulations:
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Title 49 —Transportation (49 CFR)
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 on Packaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.21 on Shipping Containers and
Systems - Application of Performance Test Methods.
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2017April 1, 2019. Published September 2017June 2019. Originally approved in 1992. Last previous edition approved in 20092017 as
D5276 – 98 (2009).D5276–98(2017). DOI: 10.1520/D5276-98R17.10.1520/D5276-19.
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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.
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Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
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Available from U.S. Government Printing Office Superintendent of Documents, 732 N. Capitol St., NW, Mail Stop: SDE, Washington, DC 20401, http://
www.access.gpo.gov.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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2.4 TAPPI Standards:
T 400 Sampling and accepting a single lot of paper, paperboard, containerboard, or related product
T 550 Determination of equilibrium moisture in pulp, paper, and paperboard for chemical analysis
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Designation: D5276 − 19
Standard Test Method for
1
Drop Test of Loaded Containers by Free Fall
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5276; 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 Test for Shipping Containers and Systems
D4169 Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Con-
1.1 This test method covers procedures for the drop testing
tainers and Systems
of loaded boxes, cylindrical containers, and bags and sacks by
D4332 Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or
the free-fall method.
Packaging Components for Testing
1.2 For containers not exceeding 110 lb (50 kg), this test
D6055 Test Methods for Mechanical Handling of Unitized
method fulfills the requirements of ISO Standards 2206:1987
Loads and Large Shipping Cases and Crates
and 2248:1985. These ISO standards may describe procedures
D6179 Test Methods for Rough Handling of Unitized Loads
that do not meet the requirements for this test method.
and Large Shipping Cases and Crates
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded E122 Practice for Calculating Sample Size to Estimate, With
Specified Precision, the Average for a Characteristic of a
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only Lot or Process
E680 Test Method for Drop Weight Impact Sensitivity of
and are not considered standard.
Solid-Phase Hazardous Materials
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3
2.2 ISO Standards:
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
ISO 2206 Packaging—Complete Filled Transport Packages,
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Identification of Parts When Testing
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
ISO 2248 Packaging—Complete Filled Transport Packages,
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Vertical Impact Test by Dropping
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- 2.3 Code of Federal Regulations:
4
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the Title 49 —Transportation (49 CFR)
5
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
2.4 TAPPI Standards:
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
T 400 Sampling and accepting a single lot of paper,
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
paperboard, containerboard, or related product
T 550 Determination of equilibrium moisture in pulp, paper,
2. Referenced Documents
and paperboard for chemical analysis
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
3. Terminology
D880 Test Method for Impact Testing for Shipping Contain-
ers and Systems
3.1 Definitions—General terms for packaging and distribu-
D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environ-
tion environments are found in Terminology D996.
ments
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
D2463 Test Method for Drop Impact Resistance of Blow-
3.2.1 cylinder—for the purposes of this test method, a
Molded Thermoplastic Containers
cylinder includes substantially cylindrical containers such as
D4003 Test Methods for Programmable Horizontal Impact
barrels, drums, kegs, and pails (fiber, metal, plastic, or wood, or
combinations thereof).
1
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 on
Packaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.21 on Shipping
3
Containers and Systems - Application of Performance Test Methods. Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
Current edition approved April 1, 2019. Published June 2019. Originally 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
4
approved in 1992. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as D5276–98(2017). Available from U.S. Government Printing Office Superintendent of Documents,
DOI: 10.1520/D5276-19. 732 N. Capitol St., NW, Mail Stop: SDE, Washington, DC 20401, http://
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or www.access.gpo.gov.
5
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Available from Technological Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on (TAPPI), 15 Technology Parkway South, Suite 115, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092,
the ASTM website. http://www.tappi.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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