Packaging - Complete, filled transport packages - General rules for the compilation of performance test schedules (ISO 4180:2009)

This International Standard establishes general rules to be used for the compilation of performance test schedules for complete, filled transport packages intended for use within any distribution system except for the packages used for dangerous goods. For a known distribution environment with experimental data available (case 1), this International Standard provides guide lines for the compilation of appropriate test schedules. For an unknown distribution environment (case 2), this International Standard provides test schedules in dependence of the test specimen mass and forecast destination. This International Standard also gives the factors to be considered in assessing the criteria of acceptance of such packages after they have been subjected to a package performance test schedule.

Verpackung - Versandfertige Packstücke - Allgemeine Regeln für die Er-stellung von Prüfplänen (ISO 4180:2009)

Diese Internationale Norm enthält allgemeine Regeln für die Erstellung von Prüfplänen für versandfertige Packstücke im Rahmen von typischen Verteilungsprozessen, ausgenommen sind Gefahrgutverpackungen.
Für einen bekannten Verteilungsprozess mit belastbaren Annahmen für zu erwartende Transportbelastungen (Fall 1) gibt diese Internationale Norm allgemeine Regeln für die Erstellung von Prüfplanen vor.
Für einen unbekannten Verteilungsprozess (Fall 2) gibt diese Internationale Norm Prüfungen in Abhängigkeit der Produktmasse und des vorgesehenen Zielgebietes vor.
Diese Internationale Norm beinhaltet weiterhin Beurteilungskriterien für solche Packungen, die zusätzlichen Prüfplänen zum Eignungsnachweis unterzogen wurden.

Emballages - Emballages d'expédition complets et pleins - Règles générales pour l'établissement de programmes d'essais d'aptitude à l'emploi (ISO 4180:2009)

L'ISO 4180:2009 spécifie les règles générales à suivre lors de l'établissement de programmes de performance pour les emballages d'expédition complets et pleins destinés à être utilisés dans tout système de distribution, à l'exception des emballages utilisés pour les marchandises dangereuses.
Pour un environnement de distribution connu associé à des données expérimentales (cas 1), l'ISO 4180:2009 fournit des lignes directrices pour l'établissement de programmes d'essais appropriés.
Pour un environnement de distribution inconnu (cas 2), l'ISO 4180:2009 fournit des programmes d'essais en fonction de la masse de l'échantillon et de la destination prévue.
L'ISO 4180:2009 donne aussi les facteurs dont il faut tenir compte pour déterminer les critères d'acceptabilité de ces emballages après qu'ils ont été soumis à un programme d'essais de performance.

Embalaža - Celovita, napolnjena transportna embalaža - Splošna pravila za pripravo programov preskušanja primernosti za uporabo (ISO 4180:2009)

Ta mednarodni standard vzpostavlja splošna pravila za pripravo programov preskušanja primernosti za uporabo za celovito, napolnjeno prevozno embalažo, ki je namenjena za uporabo v okviru katerega koli distribucijskega sistema, razen za embalažo, ki se uporablja za nevarno blago. Ta mednarodni standard podaja smernice za pripravo primernih programov preskušanja za poznano distribucijsko okolje, kjer so na voljo preskusni podatki (primer 1). Za nepoznano distribucijsko okolje (primer 2) pa ta mednarodni standard zagotavlja programe preskušanja, ki so odvisni od mase preskusnega vzorca in napovedane destinacije. Ta mednarodni standard prav tako podaja dejavnike, ki jih je potrebno upoštevati pri ocenjevanju meril sprejemanja takšne embalaže po tem, ko je bil predmet programa preskušanja primernost embalaže za uporabo.

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Publication Date
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Withdrawal Date
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Current Stage
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Start Date
03-Feb-2020
Due Date
26-Feb-2020
Completion Date
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SIST EN 24180-1:1996
SIST EN 24180-2:1996
Embalaža - Celovita, napolnjena transportna embalaža - Splošna pravila za
pripravo programov preskušanja primernosti za uporabo (ISO 4180:2009)
Packaging - Complete, filled transport packages - General rules for the compilation of
performance test schedules (ISO 4180:2009)
Verpackung - Versandfertige Packstücke - Allgemeine Regeln für die Er-stellung von
Prüfplänen (ISO 4180:2009)
Emballages - Emballages d'expédition complets et pleins - Règles générales pour
l'établissement de programmes d'essais d'aptitude à l'emploi (ISO 4180:2009)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 4180:2010
ICS:
55.180.40 Celovita, napolnjena Complete, filled transport
transportna embalaža packages
SIST EN ISO 4180:2011 en,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN ISO 4180

NORME EUROPÉENNE

EUROPÄISCHE NORM
September 2010
ICS 55.180.40 Supersedes EN 24180-1:1992, EN 24180-2:1992
English Version
Packaging - Complete, filled transport packages - General rules
for the compilation of performance test schedules (ISO
4180:2009)
Emballages - Emballages d'expédition complets et pleins - Verpackung - Versandfertige Packstücke - Allgemeine
Règles générales pour l'établissement de programmes Regeln für die Erstellung von Prüfplänen (ISO 4180:2009)
d'essais de performance (ISO 4180:2009)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 12 August 2010.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
standards may be obtained on application to the CEN 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 translation
under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as the
official versions.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.






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COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION

EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG

Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels
© 2010 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN ISO 4180:2010: E
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EN ISO 4180:2010 (E)
Foreword
The text of ISO 4180:2009 has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 122 “Packaging” of the
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and has been taken over as EN ISO 4180:2010 by
Technical Committee CEN/TC 261 “Packaging” the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by March 2011, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at
the latest by March 2011.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 24180-1:1992, EN 24180-2:1992.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 4180:2009 has been approved by CEN as a EN ISO 4180:2010 without any modification.

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SIST EN ISO 4180:2011

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 4180
First edition
2009-02-15

Packaging — Complete, filled transport
packages — General rules for the
compilation of performance test
schedules
Emballages — Emballages d'expédition complets et pleins — Règles
générales pour l'établissement de programmes d'essais d'aptitude
à l'emploi




Reference number
ISO 4180:2009(E)
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope .1
2 Normative references.1
3 Terms and definitions .2
4 Distribution systems .2
5 Hazards.2
6 Tests .2
6.1 General .2
6.2 Appropriate application of tests .2
6.3 Levels of intensity .3
7 Determination of criteria for acceptance .3
8 Selection of package attitude.3
9 Compilation of test schedules .4
9.1 Case 1: distribution system well defined and intensity of hazards determined.4
9.2 Case 2: distribution system undefined and intensity of hazards unknown.4
10 Case 1 .4
10.1 Preferred test sequence.4
10.2 Preferred test parameters.4
10.3 Atmospheric conditioning (performed in accordance with ISO 2233).5
10.4 Low pressure tests (performed in accordance with ISO 2873).5
10.5 Horizontal impact (performed in accordance with ISO 2244) .5
10.6 Vertical impact (performed in accordance with ISO 2248).7
10.7 Random vibration tests (performed in accordance with ISO 13355) .9
10.7.1 Mounting of package on the test vibration table.9
10.7.2 Test power spectral densities (PSD) .9
10.8 Stacking.11
10.8.1 Stacking (performed in accordance with ISO 2234).11
10.8.2 Stacking test using a compression tester (performed in accordance with ISO 12048).11
10.9 Test simulating different hazards .12
11 Case 2 .12
12 Documentation.15
12.1 Test specification .15
12.2 Test report.16
Annex A (informative) Methods of quantifying damage to a package and/or its contents .17
Bibliography.18

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ISO 4180:2009(E)
Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies
(ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through ISO
technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical committee has been
established 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. ISO collaborates closely with the
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization.
International Standards are drafted in accordance with the rules given in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
The main task of technical committees is to prepare International Standards. Draft International Standards
adopted by the technical committees are circulated to the member bodies for voting. Publication as an
International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting a vote.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
ISO 4180 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 122, Packaging, Subcommittee SC 3, Performance
requirements and tests for means of packaging, packages and unit loads (as required by ISO/TC 122).
This first edition of ISO 4180 cancels and replaces ISO 4180-1:1980 and ISO 4180-2:1980.

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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 4180:2009(E)

Packaging — Complete, filled transport packages — General
rules for the compilation of performance test schedules
1 Scope
This International Standard establishes general rules to be used for the compilation of performance test
schedules for complete, filled transport packages intended for use within any distribution system except for the
packages used for dangerous goods.
For a known distribution environment with experimental data available (case 1), this International Standard
provides guide lines for the compilation of appropriate test schedules.
For an unknown distribution environment (case 2), this International Standard provides test schedules in
dependence of the test specimen mass and forecast destination.
This International Standard also gives the factors to be considered in assessing the criteria of acceptance of
such packages after they have been subjected to a package performance test schedule.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 2206, Packaging — Complete, filled transport packages — Identification of parts when testing
ISO 2233, Packaging — Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads — Conditioning for testing
ISO 2234, Packaging — Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads — Stacking tests using a static
load
ISO 2244, Packaging — Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads — Horizontal impact tests
ISO 2248, Packaging — Complete, filled transport packages — Vertical impact test by dropping
ISO 2873, Packaging — Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads — Low pressure test
ISO 4178, Complete, filled transport packages — Distribution trials — Information to be recorded
ISO 8318, Packaging — Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads — Sinusoidal vibration tests using
a variable frequency
ISO 12048, Packaging — Complete, filled transport packages — Compression and stacking tests using a
compression tester
ISO 13355:2001, Packaging — Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads — Vertical random
vibration test
EN 14149, Packaging — Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads — Impact test by rotational drop
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3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
performance test schedule
single laboratory test, or series of tests, intended to ascertain the performance, under working conditions, of
the subject under test
3.2
complete, filled transport package
packaging, including contents, prepared for distribution
[6]
NOTE ISO 21067 provides terminology relating to packaging.
3.3
distribution system
operations which take place after a package has been filled and closed, including all handling, transport and
storage operations up to and including delivery to the user
4 Distribution systems
Distribution systems exist in great variety and complexity, but however great the complexity, they may be
considered to be combinations of a number of simple elements. These simple elements are:
a) transport of packages from one point to another, with or without change of mode of transport (where
transport shall be considered to include the loading and unloading operations);
b) storage.
5 Hazards
During distribution, a transport package is subjected to a number of hazards which might cause damage.
These hazards are the result of a number of factors, the most important of which are:
a) the characteristics of the distribution system, i. e. the carrier, the mode of transport, the geographic area;
b) the design of the package, i.e. its dimensions, mass and shape and the mechanical characteristic of the
materials of which it is composed.
6 Tests
6.1 General
Laboratory tests on transport packages aim to simulate or represent the distribution hazards.
6.2 Appropriate application of tests
The appropriate application of tests requires
a) a knowledge of the stress arising from these hazards, and
b) the capability of reproducing these stresses by a particular test or, alternatively, of producing damage
identical to that observed in practice.
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6.3 Levels of intensity
The levels of intensity selected for the tests could depend on the factors in 6.2 and:
a) the mass of the package;
b) the distance and the geographic location of the destination;
c) the degree of assurance that the package should give;
d) the nature of the contents and the frequency and value of the consignment.
7 Determination of criteria for acceptance
The criteria for acceptance of a complete filled transport package might be determined by
⎯ the reduction of quality of the package and/or its contents,
⎯ the extent of loss of package contents,
⎯ the extent of deterioration of the package and/or its contents, or
⎯ whether the damaged package represents a hazard or potential hazard in subsequent distribution,
including storage.
In determining the extent of damage that is acceptable the following factors should be considered:
a) the unit value of the contents;
b) the number of units in the complete, filled transport package;
c) the number of complete, filled transport packages in the consignment;
d) the cost of distribution.
In addition it should be considere
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performance test schedules (ISO 4180:2009)
Verpackung - Versandfertige Packstücke - Allgemeine Regeln für die Er-stellung von
Prüfplänen (ISO 4180:2009)
Emballages - Emballages d'expédition complets et pleins - Règles générales pour
l'établissement de programmes d'essais d'aptitude à l'emploi (ISO 4180:2009)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: FprEN ISO 4180
ICS:
55.180.40 Celovita, napolnjena Complete, filled transport
transportna embalaža packages
kSIST FprEN ISO 4180:2010 en,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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EUROPEAN STANDARD
FINAL DRAFT
FprEN ISO 4180
NORME EUROPÉENNE

EUROPÄISCHE NORM

February 2010
ICS 55.180.40 Will supersede EN 24180-1:1992, EN 24180-2:1992
English Version
Packaging - Complete, filled transport packages - General rules
for the compilation of performance test schedules (ISO
4180:2009)
Emballages - Emballages d'expédition complets et pleins - Verpackung - Versandfertige Packstücke - Allgemeine
Règles générales pour l'établissement de programmes Regeln für die Er-stellung von Prüfplänen (ISO 4180:2009)
d'essais d'aptitude à l'emploi (ISO 4180:2009)
This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for unique acceptance procedure. It has been drawn up by the Technical
Committee CEN/TC 261.

If this draft becomes a European Standard, CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which
stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.

This draft European Standard was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language
made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the
same status as the official versions.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.



Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without notice and
shall not be referred to as a European Standard.


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COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION

EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG

Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels
© 2010 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. FprEN ISO 4180:2010: E
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kSIST FprEN ISO 4180:2010
FprEN ISO 4180:2010 (E)
Foreword
The text of ISO 4180:2009 has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 122 “Packaging” of the
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and has been taken over as FprEN ISO 4180:2010 by
Technical Committee CEN/TC 261 “Packaging” the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This document is currently submitted to the Unique Acceptance Procedure.
This document will supersede EN 24180-1:1992, EN 24180-2:1992.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 4180:2009 has been approved by CEN as a FprEN ISO 4180:2010 without any modification.

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kSIST FprEN ISO 4180:2010

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 4180
First edition
2009-02-15

Packaging — Complete, filled transport
packages — General rules for the
compilation of performance test
schedules
Emballages — Emballages d'expédition complets et pleins — Règles
générales pour l'établissement de programmes d'essais d'aptitude
à l'emploi




Reference number
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©
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kSIST FprEN ISO 4180:2010
ISO 4180:2009(E)
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope .1
2 Normative references.1
3 Terms and definitions .2
4 Distribution systems .2
5 Hazards.2
6 Tests .2
6.1 General .2
6.2 Appropriate application of tests .2
6.3 Levels of intensity .3
7 Determination of criteria for acceptance .3
8 Selection of package attitude.3
9 Compilation of test schedules .4
9.1 Case 1: distribution system well defined and intensity of hazards determined.4
9.2 Case 2: distribution system undefined and intensity of hazards unknown.4
10 Case 1 .4
10.1 Preferred test sequence.4
10.2 Preferred test parameters.4
10.3 Atmospheric conditioning (performed in accordance with ISO 2233).5
10.4 Low pressure tests (performed in accordance with ISO 2873).5
10.5 Horizontal impact (performed in accordance with ISO 2244) .5
10.6 Vertical impact (performed in accordance with ISO 2248).7
10.7 Random vibration tests (performed in accordance with ISO 13355) .9
10.7.1 Mounting of package on the test vibration table.9
10.7.2 Test power spectral densities (PSD) .9
10.8 Stacking.11
10.8.1 Stacking (performed in accordance with ISO 2234).11
10.8.2 Stacking test using a compression tester (performed in accordance with ISO 12048).11
10.9 Test simulating different hazards .12
11 Case 2 .12
12 Documentation.15
12.1 Test specification .15
12.2 Test report.16
Annex A (informative) Methods of quantifying damage to a package and/or its contents .17
Bibliography.18

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ISO 4180:2009(E)
Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies
(ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through ISO
technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical committee has been
established 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. ISO collaborates closely with the
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization.
International Standards are drafted in accordance with the rules given in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
The main task of technical committees is to prepare International Standards. Draft International Standards
adopted by the technical committees are circulated to the member bodies for voting. Publication as an
International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting a vote.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
ISO 4180 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 122, Packaging, Subcommittee SC 3, Performance
requirements and tests for means of packaging, packages and unit loads (as required by ISO/TC 122).
This first edition of ISO 4180 cancels and replaces ISO 4180-1:1980 and ISO 4180-2:1980.

iv © ISO 2009 – All rights reserved

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kSIST FprEN ISO 4180:2010
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 4180:2009(E)

Packaging — Complete, filled transport packages — General
rules for the compilation of performance test schedules
1 Scope
This International Standard establishes general rules to be used for the compilation of performance test
schedules for complete, filled transport packages intended for use within any distribution system except for the
packages used for dangerous goods.
For a known distribution environment with experimental data available (case 1), this International Standard
provides guide lines for the compilation of appropriate test schedules.
For an unknown distribution environment (case 2), this International Standard provides test schedules in
dependence of the test specimen mass and forecast destination.
This International Standard also gives the factors to be considered in assessing the criteria of acceptance of
such packages after they have been subjected to a package performance test schedule.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 2206, Packaging — Complete, filled transport packages — Identification of parts when testing
ISO 2233, Packaging — Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads — Conditioning for testing
ISO 2234, Packaging — Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads — Stacking tests using a static
load
ISO 2244, Packaging — Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads — Horizontal impact tests
ISO 2248, Packaging — Complete, filled transport packages — Vertical impact test by dropping
ISO 2873, Packaging — Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads — Low pressure test
ISO 4178, Complete, filled transport packages — Distribution trials — Information to be recorded
ISO 8318, Packaging — Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads — Sinusoidal vibration tests using
a variable frequency
ISO 12048, Packaging — Complete, filled transport packages — Compression and stacking tests using a
compression tester
ISO 13355:2001, Packaging — Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads — Vertical random
vibration test
EN 14149, Packaging — Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads — Impact test by rotational drop
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3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
performance test schedule
single laboratory test, or series of tests, intended to ascertain the performance, under working conditions, of
the subject under test
3.2
complete, filled transport package
packaging, including contents, prepared for distribution
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NOTE ISO 21067 provides terminology relating to packaging.
3.3
distribution system
operations which take place after a package has been filled and closed, including all handling, transport and
storage operations up to and including delivery to the user
4 Distribution systems
Distribution systems exist in great variety and complexity, but however great the complexity, they may be
considered to be combinations of a number of simple elements. These simple elements are:
a) transport of packages from one point to another, with or without change of mode of transport (where
transport shall be considered to include the loading and unloading operations);
b) storage.
5 Hazards
During distribution, a transport package is subjected to a number of hazards which might cause damage.
These hazards are the result of a number of factors, the most important of which are:
a) the characteristics of the distribution system, i. e. the carrier, the mode of transport, the geographic area;
b) the design of the package, i.e. its dimensions, mass and shape and the mechanical characteristic of the
materials of which it is composed.
6 Tests
6.1 General
Laboratory tests on transport packages aim to simulate or represent the distribution hazards.
6.2 Appropriate application of tests
The appropriate application of tests requires
a) a knowledge of the stress arising from these hazards, and
b) the capability of reproducing these stresses by a particular test or, alternatively, of producing damage
identical to that observed in practice.
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6.3 Levels of intensity
The levels of intensity selected for the tests could depend on the factors in 6.2 and:
a) the mass of the package;
b) the distance and the geographic location of the destination;
c) the degree of assurance that the package should give;
d) the nature of the contents and the frequency and value of the consignment.
7 Determination of criteria for acceptance
The criteria for acceptance of a complete filled transport package might be determined by
⎯ the reduction of quality of the package and/or its contents,
⎯ the extent of loss of package contents,
⎯ the extent of deterioration of the package and/or its contents, or
⎯ whether the damaged package represents a hazard or potential hazard in subsequent distribution,
including storage.
In determining the extent of damage that is acceptable the following factors should be considered:
a) the unit value of the contents;
b) the number of units in the complete, filled transport package;
c) the number of complete, filled transport packages in the consignment;
d) the cost of distribution.
In addition it should be considered whether the contents are
⎯ non-dangerous, or
⎯ dangerous.
Methods of quantifying damage to a package are given in Annex A.
8 Selection of package attitude
The package attitude selected for use in the test should be the attitude of the package presented by the
hazard being simulated by the test.
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