SIST EN 14149:2003

Packaging - Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads - Impact test by rotational drop

This European Standard specifies methods for carrying out a rotational impact test on complete, filled transport packages or unit loads, by dropping.  It can be performed either as a single test to investigate the effects of rotational impact or as part of a sequence of tests designed to measure the ability of a package or unit load to withstand a distribution system that includes a rotational impact hazard.

Verpackung - Versandfertige Packstücke und Ladeeinheiten - Vertikale Stoßprüfung durch Kippen

1 Anwendungsbereich
Diese Europäische Norm legt Verfahren fest, um an versandfertigen Pack-stücken oder Ladeeinheiten Stoßprüfungen durch Kippen vorzunehmen. Die Prüfung kann entweder als Einzelprüfung durchgeführt werden, um die Einwirkung des Kipp-stoßes auf den Prüfgegenstand festzustellen, oder als Teil einer Sequenz von Prüfungen, um das Widerstandsvermögen eines Packstückes oder einer Ladeeinheit auf Kippstöße zu messen, die in einem Verteilsystem (Transport) auftreten können.

Emballages - Emballages d'expédition et charges unitaires complets et pleins - Essai de choc par chute par basculement

La présente Norme européenne prescrit des méthodes d'essai de choc par chute par basculement sur des emballages d'expédition ou des charges unitaires complets et pleins. Un tel essai peut être effectué comme essai simple dans le but d'examiner les effets d'un choc par basculement, ou il peut faire partie d'une série d'essais destinés à mesurer la résistance d'un emballage ou d'une charge unitaire dans un système de distribution qui comprend un risque de choc par basculement.

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General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Sep-2003
• 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-2003
• Due Date: 01-Oct-2003
• Completion Date: 01-Oct-2003
• 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 14149:2003 - Packaging - Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads - Impact test by rotational drop

Overview

EN 14149:2003 - Packaging: Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads - Impact test by rotational drop (CEN) defines a standardized rotational impact (rotational drop) test for complete, filled transport packages and unit loads. The standard prescribes how to raise and release a package so that an edge, face or corner strikes a rigid impact surface, either as a single investigation of rotational impact or as part of a sequence of distribution durability tests.

Key topics and technical requirements

• Test principle: Tilt a package about an edge or corner to a predetermined height (hc) and release so it falls freely onto a rigid impact surface.
• Test methods:
  • Method A (Face impact): Drop flat on a face by tilting about one edge.
  • Method B (Edge impact): Drop on an edge by tilting about a parallel edge with support block(s).
  • Method C1 / C2 (Corner impact): Drop on a corner using two blocks (C1) or one block (C2). C2 may have lower reproducibility.
• Apparatus:
  • Lifting arrangement with height accuracy of ±2%.
  • Secure holding and unobstructed release mechanism.
  • Supporting blocks positioned within 10 cm of edges/corners where required.
  • Impact surface specifications: mass at least 50× the heaviest test item; flatness such that no two points differ by more than 2 mm; rigidity defined as ≤0.1 mm deformation under 10 kg on 100 mm²; sufficiently large to receive the package.
• Test item preparation: Packages should be filled with intended contents when possible; acceptable to use simulated contents that closely match physical properties and dimensions.
• Conditioning: Test items are conditioned per EN ISO 2233 prior to testing; testing ideally performed in similar atmospheric conditions.
• Reporting: Test reports must reference EN 14149, include laboratory and client details, test identification, dates, full item description (mass, materials, closures, cushioning), methods used, drop heights, block heights, deviations, observations (e.g., rolling), and climatic conditions.

Applications and who uses it

• Packaging engineers and designers evaluating package robustness against rotational impacts during handling and transport.
• Test laboratories performing standardized drop and distribution testing for validation and certification.
• Manufacturers, shippers and logistics providers assessing pack performance in distribution systems that include tipping, edge or corner impacts.
• Quality assurance and compliance teams requiring repeatable, documented test results for supply chain risk management.

Related standards

• EN ISO 2233 - Conditioning for testing packaging
• EN 22206 - Identification of parts when testing
• EN 22248, EN 22876, EN 28768 - Other drop, rolling and toppling test methods
• ISO 10531 - Stability testing of unit loads

Keywords: EN 14149:2003, rotational impact test, rotational drop, packaging test, transport packages, unit loads, drop test, CEN.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Verpackung - Versandfertige Packstücke und Ladeeinheiten - Vertikale Stoßprüfung durch KippenEmballages - Emballages d'expédition et charges unitaires complets et pleins - Essai de choc par chute par basculementPackaging - Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads - Impact test by rotational drop55.180.40Celovita, napolnjena transportna embalažaComplete, filled transport packagesICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 14149:2003SIST EN 14149:2003en01-oktober-2003SIST EN 14149:2003SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 14149August 2003ICS 55.180.40English versionPackaging - Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads -Impact test by rotational dropEmballages - Emballages d'expédition et charges unitairescomplets et pleins - Essai de choc par chute parbasculementVerpackung - Versandfertige Packstücke undLadeeinheiten - Vertikale Stoßprüfung durch KippenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 10 July 2003.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and UnitedKingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2003 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 14149:2003 ESIST EN 14149:2003

It can be performed either as a single test to investigate the effects ofrotational impact or as part of a sequence of tests designed to measure the ability of a package or unit load towithstand a distribution system that includes a rotational impact hazard.2 Normative reference(s)This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications.
Thesenormative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listed hereafter.
Fordated references, subsequent amendments to or revision of any of these publications apply to this EuropeanStandard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision.
For undated references the latest edition of thepublication referred to applies (including amendments).EN 22206, Packaging - Complete, filled transport packages - Identification of parts when testing (ISO 2206:1987)EN ISO 2233, Packaging - Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads - Conditioning for testing (ISO2233:2000)3 Terms and definitionsFor the purposes of this European Standard, the following terms and definitions apply3.1test itemcomplete, filled transport package or unit load4 PrincipleOne edge or corner of the test item is raised to a predetermined height above a rigid impact surface, the oppositeedge or corner resting either on the impact surface, or on one or two blocks of specifi
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