ASTM E921-1997(2016) 6932 Standard Specification for Export Packaged Laboratory Apparatus《出口包装的实验室装置的标准规格》.pdf

1、Designation: E921 97 (Reapproved 2016)Standard Specification forExport Packaged Laboratory Apparatus1This standard is issued under the fixed designation E921; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revisio

2、n. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.INTRODUCTIONThis specification is proposed as a performance standard to be met for items that will be exported.The standard would apply only w

3、hen requested by the buyer.1. Scope1.1 This specification covers the procedures for testingloaded shipping containers. Drop, vibration and compressiontests are performed to measure the ability of the shippingcontainer to protect the product from shock, vibration andcompressive forces encountered dur

4、ing normal export handlingand shipping conditions. This specification is not intended tosupplant material specifications or existing preshipment testprocedures. This specification is not intended for use withhazardous materials.1.2 These procedures are suitable for all types of laboratoryapparatus,

5、including reusable and disposable macro and microproducts.1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to SI units that are provided for information onlyand are not considered standard.1.4 The following precautio

6、nary caveat pertains only to thetest method portion, Section 4, of this specification: Thisstandard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the userof this standard to establish appropriate safety and healthpractices and det

7、ermine the applicability of regulatory limita-tions prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D642 Test Method for Determining Compressive Resistanceof Shipping Containers, Components, and Unit LoadsD685 Practice for Conditioning Paper and Paper Productsfor TestingD999 Test Methods for

8、 Vibration Testing of Shipping Con-tainersD1083 Test Methods for Mechanical Handling of UnitizedLoads and Large Shipping Cases and Crates (Withdrawn2001)3D3951 Practice for Commercial PackagingD4169 Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Con-tainers and SystemsD5276 Test Method for Drop Test o

9、f Loaded Containers byFree Fall3. Requirements3.1 Three individual shipping containers, or one unit con-sisting of two or more overpackaged individual units arerequired. Each specimen shall be run through the sequence oftests, in the order given.3.2 Condition test specimens in accordance with Practi

10、ceD685. Standard conditions must be maintained throughout thetest sequence.3.3 The packaging shall comply with Practice D3951 exceptcleanliness of laboratory apparatus shall be as required by theProduct Standard, the QualityAssurance Standard, or as agreedupon between the manufacturer and the purcha

11、ser.4. Procedure4.1 Determine the test levels in accordance with PracticeD4169.4.2 For items less than 100 lb, perform drop test inaccordance with Test Method D5276.4.2.1 Determine the drop test levels of the specimen fromthe following:1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee

12、E41 onLaboratory Apparatus and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E41.01 onLaboratory Ware and Supplies.Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2016. Published September 2016. Originallyapproved in 1983. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as E921 97 (2010).DOI: 10.1520/E0921-97R16.2For refer

13、enced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on

14、www.astm.org.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States1Gross Weight, lb (kg) Drop Height, in. (mm)0to20lb(0to9.1kg) 24in.(610mm)20 to 40 lb (9.1 to 18.1 kg) 21 in. (533 mm)40 to 60 lb (18.1 to 27.2 kg) 18 in. (457 mm)60 to 80 lb

15、 (27.2 to 36.3 kg) 15 in. (381 mm)80 to 100 lb (36.3 to 45.4 kg) 12 in. (305 mm)4.2.2 Perform the following drop sequence: bottom at twicespecified height; bottom long edge at specified height; bottomadjacent short edge at specified height; bottom corner atspecified height; bottom diagonal opposite

16、corner at specifiedheight; and top at specified height.4.3 For drop test items more than 100 lb, proceed with thefollowing (Test Methods D1083):4.3.1 Determine the drop test levels in accordance withPractice D4169:Gross Weight Drop Height100 to 500 lb 2 in.500 lb and Over 9 in.4.3.2 Perform the foll

17、owing drop sequence: one drop oneach bottom edge. The total number of drops shall be four.4.4 Perform the compression test in accordance with TestMethod D642.4.4.1 Compression test level in accordance with PracticeD4169 where F = 4.4 and H = 120 in.4.4.2 Use the following test level:L 5 W120 2 H!H!3

18、4.5 (1)where:L = load,W = weight of one shipping container, andH = height of one shipping container in in.5. Acceptable Criteria5.1 Disposable GlassCompletion of testing withoutbreakage occurring in any of the three units tested. In the caseof bulk packed items (more than 50 in a shipping container)

19、less than 3 % total breakage in each of the three units tested.5.2 All OtherCompletion of testing without breakageoccurring in any of the three units tested.5.3 Outer package must contain product and provide adegree of protection to contents. One complete retest consist-ing of three (3) new packages

20、 is permitted.6. Report6.1 Each supplier shall maintain on file laboratory testreports verifying successful testing as outlined in this specifi-cation and if required, with each order issue a certification, inwriting, that states that packaging complies with this specifi-cation.7. Keywords7.1 appara

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