ASTM E920-97(2008)

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 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Oct-2008
• ICS: 55.180.40 - Complete, filled transport packages
• Technical Committee: E41 - Laboratory Apparatus
• Drafting Committee: E41.01 - Laboratory Ware and Supplies

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM E920-97(2003) - Standard Specification for Commercially Packaged Laboratory Apparatus
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2008
• Replaced By: ASTM E920-97(2013) - Standard Specification for Commercially Packaged Laboratory Apparatus
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2013
• Referred By: ASTM E193-94(2017) - Standard Specification for Laboratory Glass Micropipets
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2008
• Referred By: ASTM E1293-02(2019) - Standard Specification for Glass Measuring Pipets
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2008
• Referred By: ASTM E675-02(2019) - Standard Specification for Interchangeable Taper-Ground Stopcocks And Stoppers
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2008
• Referred By: ASTM E923-97(2019) - Standard Specification for Glass Westergren Tube, Reusable
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2008
• Referred By: ASTM E1406-95(2022) - Standard Specification for Laboratory Glass Filter Flasks
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2008
• Referred By: ASTM E1378-99(2022) - Standard Specification for Laboratory Glass Multiple Neck Distilling/Boiling Flasks
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2008
• Referred By: ASTM E982-94(2021) - Standard Specification for Laboratory Glass Test Tubes
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2008
• Referred By: ASTM E676-02(2019) - Standard Specification for Interchangeable Taper-Ground Joints
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2008
• Referred By: ASTM E677-94(2016) - Standard Specification for Interchangeable Spherical Ground Joints
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2008
• Referred By: ASTM E934-94(2021) - Standard Specification for Serological Pipet, Disposable Plastic
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2008
• Referred By: ASTM E287-02(2019) - Standard Specification for Laboratory Glass Graduated Burets
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2008
• Referred By: ASTM E961-97(2021) - Standard Specification for Blood Sedimentation Tube, Wintrobe, Glass, Reusable
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2008
• Referred By: ASTM E1272-02(2019) - Standard Specification for Laboratory Glass Graduated Cylinders
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2008

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:E920 −97(Reapproved 2008)
Standard Specification for
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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 D5276 Test Method for Drop Test of Loaded Containers by
Free Fall
1.1 This specification covers the procedures for testing
loaded shipping containers. Drop and vibration tests are
3. Requirements
performed to measure the ability of the shipping container to
3.1 Three test specimens are required. Each specimen shall
protect the product from the shock and vibration the container
be run through the sequence of tests in the order given.
receives during normal handling and transporting. This speci-
fication is not intended to supplant material specifications or
3.2 Condition test specimens in accordance with Practice
existing preshipment test procedures. This specification is not
D685. Standard conditions must be maintained throughout the
intended for use with hazardous materials.
test sequence.
1.2 These procedures are suitable for all types of laboratory
3.3 The packaging shall comply with Practice D3951 except
apparatus, including reusable and disposable macro and micro
cleanliness of laboratory apparatus shall be as required by the
products.
ProductStandard,theQualityAssuranceStandard,orasagreed
1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the upon between the manufacturer and the purchaser.
test method portion, Section 4, of this specification: This
4. Procedure
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
4.1 Vibration Test—Perform the vibration test in accordance
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
with Method A of Methods D999.
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
4.1.1 Proceed with the following test duration and se-
tions prior to use.
quence: bottom for 30 min; side for 15 min; and end for 15
min. Total vibration time will be 60 min.
2. Referenced Documents
4.2 Drop Test—Perform the drop test in accordance with
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
Method D775.
D685 Practice for Conditioning Paper and Paper Products
4.2.1 Determine the drop height of the specimen from the
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for Testing (Withdrawn 2010)
following:
D999 Test Methods for Vibration Testing of Shipping Con-
Gross Weight, lb (kg) Drop Height, in. (mm)
tainers
0to20lb(0to9.1kg) 16in.(406mm)
D3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
20 to 30 lb (9.1 to 13.6 kg) 14 in. (356 mm)
30 lb (13.6 kg) and over 12 in. (305 mm)
4.2.2 Refer to Fig.A1.1 of Test Method D5276 and perform
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E41 on
the following drop sequence: one flatwise drop onto the top
Laboratory A
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Designation:E920–97 (Reapproved 2003) Designation: E 920 – 97 (Reapproved 2008)
Standard Specification for
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Commercially Packaged Laboratory Apparatus
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E 920; 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
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 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D 685 Practice for Conditioning Paper and Paper Products for Testing
D 999 Test Methods for Vibration Testing of Shipping Containers
D 3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
D 5276 Test Method for Drop Test of Loaded Containers by Free Fall
3. Requirements
3.1 Three test specimens are required. Each specimen shall be run through the sequence of tests in the order given.
3.2 Condition test specimens in accordance with Practice D 685. Standard conditions must be maintained throughout the test
sequence.
3.3 The packaging shall comply with Practice D 3951 except cleanliness of laboratory apparatus shall be as required by the
Product Standard, the Quality Assurance Standard, or as agreed upon between the manufacturer and the purchaser.
4. Procedure
4.1 Vibration Test—Perform the vibration test in accordance with Method A of Methods D 999.
4.1.1 Proceed with the following test duration and sequence: bottom for 30 min; side for 15 min; and end for 15 min. Total
vibration time will be 60 min.
4.2 Drop Test—Perform the drop test in accordance with Method D 775.
4.2.1 Determine the drop height of the specimen from the following:
Gross Weight, lb (kg) Drop Height, in. (mm)
0to20lb(0to9.1kg) 16in.(406mm)
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E41 on Laboratory Apparatus and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E41.01 on Glass
Apparatus.
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