ASTM E920-97(2019)
(Specification)Standard Specification for Commercially Packaged Laboratory Apparatus
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 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 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 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 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, 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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Standards Content (Sample)
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: E920 −97 (Reapproved 2019)
Standard Specification for
Commercially Packaged Laboratory Apparatus
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E920; 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.
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 2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 This specification covers the procedures for testing
D685 Practice for Conditioning Paper and Paper Products
loaded shipping containers. Drop and vibration tests are
for Testing
performed to measure the ability of the shipping container to
D999 Test Methods for Vibration Testing of Shipping Con-
protect the product from the shock and vibration the container
tainers
receives during normal handling and transporting. This speci-
D3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
fication is not intended to supplant material specifications or
D5276 Test Method for Drop Test of Loaded Containers by
existing preshipment test procedures. This specification is not
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intended for use with hazardous materials.
1.2 These procedures are suitable for all types of laboratory
3. Requirements
apparatus, including reusable and disposable macro and micro
3.1 Three test specimens are required. Each specimen shall
products.
be run through the sequence of tests in the order given.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
3.2 Condition test specimens in accordance with Practice
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
D685. Standard conditions must be maintained throughout the
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
test sequence.
and are not considered standard.
3.3 The packaging shall comply with Practice D3951 except
1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
cleanliness of laboratory apparatus shall be as required by the
test method portion, Section 4, of this specification: This
ProductStandard,theQualityAssuranceStandard,orasagreed
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
upon between the manufacturer and the purchaser.
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and 4. Procedure
environmental practices and determine the applicability of
4.1 Vibration Test—Perform the vibration test in accordance
regulatory limitations prior to use.
with Method A of Methods D999.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
4.1.1 Proceed with the following test duration and se-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
quence: bottom for 30 min; side for 15 min; and end for
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
15 min. Total vibration time will be 60 min.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
4.2 Drop Test—Perform the drop test in accordance with
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Method D775.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
4.2.1 Determine the drop height of the specimen from the
following:
This
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