ASTM D2063/D2063M-10

Standard Test Methods for Measurement of Torque Retention for Packages with Continuous Thread Closures Using Non-Automated (Manual) Torque Testing Equipment

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method allows for the measurement of the torque retention properties of container/continuous thread closure systems of various designs, materials, and manufacture, and is suitable for packaging development and engineering evaluation.
This test method can be used for the evaluation of container/continuous thread closure systems under controlled conditions (where the application torque is known and the applied downward force to the closure is zero).
This test method measures torque retention properties of container/continuous thread closure systems with the use of a non-automated, spring torque-meter (with either a dial indicator or a digital readout) or a torque wrench.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods evaluate the torque retention of continuous thread closures on containers, with matching finishes, for predetermined environmental conditions over time.
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
Note 1—The SI unit system is the recommended system.
1.3 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: 31-Mar-2010
• ICS: 55.040 - Packaging materials and accessories
• Technical Committee: D10 - Packaging

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D2063/D2063M-09 - Standard Test Methods for Measurement of Torque Retention for Packages with Continuous Thread Closures
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2010
• Replaced By: ASTM D2063/D2063M-10(2012) - Standard Test Methods for Measurement of Torque Retention for Packages with Continuous Thread Closures Using Non-Automated (Manual) Torque Testing Equipment
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2012

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Designation:D2063/D2063M–10
Standard Test Methods for
Measurement of Torque Retention for Packages with
Continuous Thread Closures Using Non-Automated
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(Manual) Torque Testing Equipment
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2063/D2063M; 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 E171 Specification for Atmospheres for Conditioning and
Testing Flexible Barrier Materials
1.1 These test methods evaluate the torque retention of
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
continuous thread closures on containers, with matching fin-
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
ishes, for predetermined environmental conditions over time.
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
3. Terminology
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
3.1 Definitions:
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
3.1.1 For definitions of general packaging and distribution
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
terms, see Terminology D996.
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
3.1.2 For definitions of application torque and removal
with the standard.
torque, see Test Method D3198.
NOTE 1—The SI unit system is the recommended system.
3.1.3 For Definitions regarding conditioning, see Terminol-
ogy E41.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the 3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 immediate removal torque—removal torque that is
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- measured at a stated interval, from 1 to 5 min after closure
application.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.2.2 torque retention—a comparison between removal
2. Referenced Documents
torque at the end of a test period and a predetermined
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2.1 ASTM Standards: immediate removal torque.
D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environ-
4. Summary of Test Methods
ments
4.1 Test Method A: Static Evaluation—At predetermined
D3198 Test Method forApplication and RemovalTorque of
Threaded or Lug-Style Closures timeintervals,theremovaltorquesofrepresentativesamplesof
a container/continuous thread closure system, previously
D3474 Practice for Calibration and Use of Torque Meters
Used in Packaging Applications stored at various environmental conditions, are measured.
4.2 Test Method B: Dynamic Evaluation—PracticeD4169is
D4169 Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Con-
tainers and Systems used to develop a uniform system of evaluating the ability of
primary packages, in the shipping units, to withstand the
D4332 Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or
Packaging Components for Testing distribution environment. At the end of predetermined distri-
bution cycles, the removal torques of representative samples of
E41 Terminology Relating To Conditioning
a container/continuous thread closure system are measured.
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 on
5. Significance and Use
Packaging and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.32 on Consumer,
5.1 This test method allows for the measurement of the
Pharmaceutical and Medical Packaging.
Current edition approved April 1, 2010. Published April 2010. Originally torque retention properties of container/continuous thread clo-
approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as D2063/D2063M – 09.
sure systems of various designs, materials, and manufacture,
DOI: 10.1520/D2063_D2063M-10.
and is suitable for packaging development and engineering
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
evaluation.
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.
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D2063/D2063M–10
instrument be used to apply all closures in any one test to reduce possible
5.2 This test method can be used for the evaluation of
operator/instrument inconsistencies and variabilities.
container/continuous thread closure systems under controlled
conditions (where the application torque is known and the
10.1.2.1 Exercise care in positioning the container or clo-
applied downward force to the closure is zero).
sure to prevent distortion of either component.
5.3 This test met
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Designation:D2063/D2063M–09 Designation:D2063/D2063M–10
Standard Test Methods for
Measurement of Torque Retention for Packages with
Continuous Thread ClosuresMeasurement of Torque
Retention for Packages with Continuous Thread Closures
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Using Non-Automated (Manual) Torque Testing Equipment
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2063/D2063M; 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 These test methods evaluate the torque retention of continuous thread closures on containers, with matching finishes, for
predetermined environmental conditions over time.
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each
system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the
two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
NOTE 1—The SI unit system is the recommended system.
1.3 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
D3198 Test Method for Application and Removal Torque of Threaded or Lug-Style Closures
D3474 Practice for Calibration and Use of Torque Meters Used in Packaging Applications
D4169 Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
D4332 Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or Packaging Components for Testing
E41 Terminology Relating To Conditioning
E171 Specification for Atmospheres for Conditioning and Testing Flexible Barrier Materials
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 For definitions of general packaging and distribution terms, see Terminology D996.
3.1.2 For definitions of application torque and removal torque, see Test Method D3198.
3.1.3 For Definitions regarding conditioning, see Terminology E41.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 immediate removal torque—removal torque that is measured at a stated interval, from 1 to 5 min after closure application.
3.2.2 torque retention—a comparison between removal torque at the end of a test period and a predetermined immediate
removal torque.
4. Summary of Test Methods
4.1 Test Method A: Static Evaluation—At predetermined time intervals, the removal torques of representative samples of a
container/continuous thread closure system, previously stored at various environmental conditions, are measured.
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 on Packaging and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.32 on Consumer,
Pharmaceutical and Medical Packaging.
Current edition approved Oct.April 1, 2009.2010. Published October 2009.April 2010. Originally approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 20022009 as
D2063–91(2002).D2063/D2063M – 09. DOI: 10.1520/D2063_D2063M-109.
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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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4.2 Test Method B: Dynamic Evaluation—Practice D4169 is used to develop a uniform system of evaluating the ability of
primary packages, in the shipping units, to withstand the distribution environment.At the end of predetermined distribution cycles,
the removal torques of representative samples of a container/continuous thread closure system are measured.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 This test method allows for the measurement of the torque retention properties of container/continuous thread closure
systems of various designs, materials, and manufacture, and is suitable for packaging development and engineering evaluation.
5.2 This test method can be used for the evaluation of contai
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