Standard Test Method for Dynamic Shock Cushioning Characteristics of Packaging Material

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 Dynamic cushioning test data obtained by this test method are applicable to the cushioning material and not necessarily the same as obtained in a package. In addition to the influence of the package, the data can also be affected by the specimen area, thickness, loading rate, and other factors.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers a procedure for obtaining dynamic shock cushioning characteristics of packaging materials through acceleration-time data achieved from dropping a falling guided platen assembly onto a motionless sample. This test method does not address any effects or contributions of exterior packaging assemblies.  
1.2 The data acquired may be used for a single point or for use in developing a dynamic cushion curve for the specific material being tested. Such data may be used for comparison among different materials at specific input conditions, or qualifying materials against performance specifications. Caution should be used when attempting to compare data from different methods or when using such data for predicting in-package performance. Depending upon the particular materials of concern, correlation of such data (from among differing procedures or for predicting in–package performance) may be highly variable.
Note 1: Alternative and related method for possible consideration is Test Method D4168.  
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI units given in parentheses 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, 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: D1596 − 14 (Reapproved 2021)
Standard Test Method for
Dynamic Shock Cushioning Characteristics of Packaging
1
Material
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1596; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
2
1.1 This test method covers a procedure for obtaining 2.1 ASTM Standards:
dynamic shock cushioning characteristics of packaging mate- D996Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environ-
rials through acceleration-time data achieved from dropping a ments
falling guided platen assembly onto a motionless sample. This D4168Test Methods for Transmitted Shock Characteristics
test method does not address any effects or contributions of of Foam-in-Place Cushioning Materials
exterior packaging assemblies. D4332Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or
Packaging Components for Testing
1.2 The data acquired may be used for a single point or for
E105Guide for Probability Sampling of Materials
use in developing a dynamic cushion curve for the specific
E122PracticeforCalculatingSampleSizetoEstimate,With
material being tested. Such data may be used for comparison
Specified Precision, the Average for a Characteristic of a
among different materials at specific input conditions, or
Lot or Process
qualifying materials against performance specifications. Cau-
tion should be used when attempting to compare data from
3. Terminology
different methods or when using such data for predicting
3.1 Definitions—General definitions for packaging and dis-
in-package performance. Depending upon the particular mate-
tribution environments are found in Terminology D996.
rialsofconcern,correlationofsuchdata(fromamongdiffering
procedures or for predicting in–package performance) may be
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
highly variable.
3.2.1 acceleration, n—the rate of change of velocity of a
2 2
body with respect to time, measured in in./s (m/s ).
NOTE 1—Alternative and related method for possible consideration is
Test Method D4168.
3.2.2 displacement, n—the magnitude of movement of a
body, point, or surface from a fixed reference point, measured
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
in inches (metres).
as the standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for
information only.
3.2.3 dynamic cushion curve, n—agraphicrepresentationof
dynamicshockcushioningortransmittedshock(in G’s)overa
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
variety of static loading conditions (psi or kg/square m) for a
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
specific cushioning material thickness (or structure) at a
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
specific equivalent free fall drop height.
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
3.2.3.1 Discussion—Such representations can encompass
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
the average response readings in G’s of a number of drops, the
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
average of drops, two to five for each test phase, or represent
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
a single, specific drop number in a drop sequence (that is, first
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
or third drop data).
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
3.2.4 equivalent free-fall drop height, n—the calculated
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
height of free fall in vacuum required for the dropping platen
to attain a measured or given impact velocity.
1
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 on
Packaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.13 on Interior
2
Packaging. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2021. Published November 2021. Originally contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. ForAnnual Book ofASTM
published in 1959. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as D1596 – 14. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/D1596-14R21. the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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Contact ASTM International (www.astm.org) for the latest information
Designation: D1596 − 14 (Reapproved 2021)
Standard Test Method for
Dynamic Shock Cushioning Characteristics of Packaging
1
Material
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1596; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
2
1.1 This test method covers a procedure for obtaining 2.1 ASTM Standards:
dynamic shock cushioning characteristics of packaging mate- D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environ-
rials through acceleration-time data achieved from dropping a ments
falling guided platen assembly onto a motionless sample. This D4168 Test Methods for Transmitted Shock Characteristics
test method does not address any effects or contributions of of Foam-in-Place Cushioning Materials
exterior packaging assemblies. D4332 Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or
Packaging Components for Testing
1.2 The data acquired may be used for a single point or for
E105 Guide for Probability Sampling of Materials
use in developing a dynamic cushion curve for the specific
E122 Practice for Calculating Sample Size to Estimate, With
material being tested. Such data may be used for comparison
Specified Precision, the Average for a Characteristic of a
among different materials at specific input conditions, or
Lot or Process
qualifying materials against performance specifications. Cau-
tion should be used when attempting to compare data from
3. Terminology
different methods or when using such data for predicting
3.1 Definitions—General definitions for packaging and dis-
in-package performance. Depending upon the particular mate-
tribution environments are found in Terminology D996.
rials of concern, correlation of such data (from among differing
procedures or for predicting in–package performance) may be
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
highly variable.
3.2.1 acceleration, n—the rate of change of velocity of a
2 2
body with respect to time, measured in in./s (m/s ).
NOTE 1—Alternative and related method for possible consideration is
Test Method D4168.
3.2.2 displacement, n—the magnitude of movement of a
body, point, or surface from a fixed reference point, measured
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
in inches (metres).
as the standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for
information only.
3.2.3 dynamic cushion curve, n—a graphic representation of
dynamic shock cushioning or transmitted shock (in G’s) over a
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
variety of static loading conditions (psi or kg/square m) for a
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
specific cushioning material thickness (or structure) at a
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
specific equivalent free fall drop height.
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
3.2.3.1 Discussion—Such representations can encompass
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
the average response readings in G’s of a number of drops, the
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
average of drops, two to five for each test phase, or represent
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
a single, specific drop number in a drop sequence (that is, first
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
or third drop data).
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
3.2.4 equivalent free-fall drop height, n—the calculated
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
height of free fall in vacuum required for the dropping platen
to attain a measured or given impact velocity.
1
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 on
Packaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.13 on Interior
2
Packaging. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2021. Published November 2021. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
published in 1959. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as D1596 – 14. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/D1596-14R21. the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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D1596 − 14 (2021)
of flexing in the apparatus often can b
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
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: D1596 − 14 D1596 − 14 (Reapproved 2021)
Standard Test Method for
Dynamic Shock Cushioning Characteristics of Packaging
1
Material
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1596; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers a procedure for obtaining dynamic shock cushioning characteristics of packaging materials through
acceleration-time data achieved from dropping a falling guided platen assembly onto a motionless sample. This test method does
not address any effects or contributions of exterior packaging assemblies.
1.2 The data acquired may be used for a single point or for use in developing a dynamic cushion curve for the specific material
being tested. Such data may be used for comparison among different materials at specific input conditions, or qualifying materials
against performance specifications. Caution should be used when attempting to compare data from different methods or when using
such data for predicting in-package performance. Depending upon the particular materials of concern, correlation of such data
(from among differing procedures or for predicting in–package performance) may be highly variable.
NOTE 1—Alternative and related method for possible consideration is Test Method D4168.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for information
only.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems,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
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
D4168 Test Methods for Transmitted Shock Characteristics of Foam-in-Place Cushioning Materials
D4332 Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or Packaging Components for Testing
E105 Guide for Probability Sampling of Materials
1
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 on Packaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.13 on Interior Packaging.
Current edition approved April 1, 2014Oct. 1, 2021. Published May 2014November 2021. Originally published in 1959. Last previous edition approved in 20112014 as
D1596 – 97 (2011). 14. DOI: 10.1520/D1596-14.10.1520/D1596-14R21.
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
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E122 Practice for Calculating Sample Size to Estimate, With Specified Precision, the Average for a Characteristic of a Lot or
Process
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—General definitions for packaging and distribution environments are found in Terminology D996.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
2 2
3.2.1 acceleration—acceleration, n—the rate of change of velocity of a body with respect to time, measured in in./s (m/s ).
3.2.2 displacement—displacement, n—the magnitude of movement of a body, point, or surface from a fixed reference point,
measured in inches (metres).
3.2.3 dynamic cushion curve—a graphic representation of dynamic shock cushioning or transmitted shock (in G’s) over a variety
of static loading conditions (psi or kg/square m) for a specific cushioning material thickness (or structure) at a specific equivalent
free fall drop height.
3.2.3.1 Such representations can encompass the average response readings in G’s of a number of drops, the average of d
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