SIST EN 24178:1998

Complete, filled transport packages - Distribution trials - Information to be recorded (ISO 4178:1980)

This is applicable to distribution systems in which the hazards of stacking, vertical impact, horizontal impact, and vibration are encountered or are likely to be encountered. The following information shall be recorded in the order given: description of the trial, results of the trial, package, hazards in trial and general information.

Versandfertige Packstücke - Probeversand - Aufzuzeichnende Angaben (ISO 4178:1980)

Emballages d'expédition complets et pleins - Essais relatifs au systeme de distribution - Informations a noter (ISO 4178:1980)

La présente Norme internationale spécifie les informations à noter lorsque l'on effectue des essais relatifs au système de distribution des emballages complets et pleins. Elle est applicable aux systèmes de distribution dans lesquels des aléas de gerbage, choc vertical, choc horizontal et vibration surviennent ou sont susceptibles de survenir.

Embalaža - Celovita, napolnjena transportna embalaža - Distribucijski preskusi - Podatki, ki jih je treba zapisati (ISO 4178:1980)

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Sep-1998
• ICS: 55.180.40 - Complete, filled transport packages
• Technical Committee: EPO - Packaging - sales and grouped
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Oct-1998
• Due Date: 01-Oct-1998
• Completion Date: 01-Oct-1998
• Directive: 80/232/EEC - Ranges of nominal quantities and nominal capacities permitted for certain pre-packaged products
• Directive: 87/356/EEC - Ranges of nominal quantities and nominal capacities permitted for certain pre-packged products (Dir. 80/232/EEC amendment)
• Ref Project: EN 24178:1992 - Complete, filled transport packages - Distribution trials - Information to be recorded (ISO 4178:1980)

Overview

SIST EN 24178:1998, based on ISO 4178:1980, is an important European standard developed by CEN that specifies the required information to be recorded during distribution trials involving complete, filled transport packages. This standard applies to distribution systems where packages may encounter hazards such as stacking, vertical impacts, horizontal impacts, and vibration during transportation.

The primary purpose of SIST EN 24178:1998 is to facilitate accurate and consistent documentation of test trials, enabling the evaluation and comparison of packaging performance across different distribution environments. By standardizing the recording of test data, this document supports efforts to optimize packaging design and handling processes to minimize damage during transport.

Keywords: transport packages, distribution trials, packaging hazards, stacking impact, vibration, shipping tests, transport packaging standards.

Key Topics

• Trial Description
  Detailed records must include:

  • Purpose of the trial
  • Description of the packages tested
  • Start and end points of transport
  • Sequence and timing of handling operations
  • Transport modes used during distribution

• Trial Results
  Information on the outcome should cover:

  • Quality reduction of the package or contents
  • Extent of damage or loss of contents
  • Quantitative measurements to connect damage with specific hazards

• Package Details
  Precise documentation of:

  • Package mass and dimensions
  • Packaging materials and sealing methods
  • Product contents and labeling
  • Handling aids attached

• Hazards Recorded
  Distribution hazards must be carefully logged for each trial stage, including:

  • Stacking: number of packages stacked, stacking height, stack density, package orientation, and loading surfaces
  • Vertical Impact: number of drops, drop heights, impact surfaces, and package orientation
  • Horizontal Impact: frequency and velocity of impacts, number of impacts, and package attitude
  • Vibration: vibration frequency, amplitude, duration, and any superimposed load

• General Information
  Additional details such as organizations involved, individuals participating, and other relevant contextual data must be recorded to support full traceability of trial results.

Applications

SIST EN 24178:1998 is essential for organizations involved in the design, testing, and quality assurance of transport packaging. Typical applications include:

• Packaging Design Validation
  Helps manufacturers confirm that packaging solutions can withstand typical distribution hazards, reducing damage and returns.

• Distribution System Analysis
  Enables logistics providers to assess and improve handling procedures and transportation modes to minimize package damage.

• Quality Control and Compliance
  Supports compliance with industry regulations and customer requirements for packaging robustness.

• Research and Development
  Aids in the development of new packaging materials and test methods by providing systematic data collection protocols.

Related Standards

• ISO 6367 - Packaging - Complete, filled transport packages - General rules for the compilation of documentation for testing
• EN 13163 - Packaging - Test methods for transport packaging
• ISO 2248 - Packaging - Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads - Vertical impact test by dropping
• ISO 13355 - Packaging - Complete, filled transport packages - Conditioning for testing

These related standards complement SIST EN 24178:1998 by covering packaging testing methodologies and conditioning, providing a comprehensive framework for transport package evaluation.

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By adopting SIST EN 24178:1998 compliant procedures for recording distribution trial information, companies can systematically evaluate packaging performance, optimize logistics practices, and ensure that transport packages maintain integrity throughout the supply chain.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Embalaža - Celovita, napolnjena transportna embalaža - Distribucijski preskusi - Podatki, ki jih je treba zapisati (ISO 4178:1980)Versandfertige Packstücke - Probeversand - Aufzuzeichnende Angaben (ISO 4178:1980)Emballages d'expédition complets et pleins - Essais relatifs au systeme de distribution - Informations a noter (ISO 4178:1980)Complete, filled transport packages - Distribution trials - Information to be recorded (ISO 4178:1980)55.180.40Celovita, napolnjena transportna embalažaComplete, filled transport packagesICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 24178:1992SIST EN 24178:1998en01-oktober-1998SIST EN 24178:1998SLOVENSKI
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Foreword ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national Standards institutes (ISO member bedies). The work of developing Inter- national Standards is carried out through ISO technical committees. Every member body interested in a subject for which a technical committee has been set up has the right to be represented on that committee. International organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work. Draft International Standards adopted by the technical committees are circulated to the member bodies for approval before their acceptance as International Standards by the ISO Council. Internation al Standa rd ISO 4178 was developed by Technical Committee Packaging, and was ci rculated to the member bodies in March 1979. lt has been approved by the member bodies of the following countries : Australia Austria Belgiu m Brazil Bulgaria Canada Czechoslovakia Denmark France Germany, F.R. Hungary India Israel Italy Japan Libyan Arab Jamahiriya Netherlands New Zealand No member body expressed disapproval of the document. ISO/TC 122, Poland Romania South Africa, Rep. of Spain Sweden United Kingdom USA USSR Y ugoslavia 0 International Organkation for Standardkation, 1980 Printed in Switzerland SIST EN 24178:1998

INTERNATIONALSTANDARD ISO 4178-1980 (EI Complete, filled transport packages - Distribution trials - Information to be recorded 0 Introduction The relationship between the hazards encountered by complete, filled transport packages in a distribution System and the resulting darnage that may be sustained by the packages and/or their contents is important in the development of new test methods, in refining existing test methods, and in the preparation of appropriate test schedules. The study of such relationships is facilitated if, when carrying out distribution trials involving complete, filled transport packages, adequate information is recorded and if such information is recorded on a uniform basis. This enables proper comparisons to be made of data obtained at different times and under various circumstances. The purpose of this International Standard is to aid such comparisons by specifying the information to be recorded. Its contents are likely to be of interest to all concerned with distribution trials involving complete, filled transport packages. 1 Scope and field of application This International Standard specifies the information to be recorded when carrying out distribution trials involving complete, filled transport packages. lt is applicable to distribution Systems in which the hazards of stacking, vertical impact, horizontal impact, and Vibration are encountered or are likely to be encountered. 2 Information to be recorded The following information shall be recorded in the Order given. Where possible, results shall be set out in the form of a table. 2.1 Description of trial A brief description of the trial shall be given, including : a) the purpose of the trial; b) a brief description of the package(s) used; c) the starting Point and destination of the package(s), if a journey was involved; d) a description of the operations carried out on the package(s), and the Order in which they were carried out; e) the time intervals between the various operations carried out on the package(s); f) the duration of each of the various
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