1、Designation: E 920 97 (Reapproved 2003)Standard Specification forCommercially Packaged Laboratory Apparatus1This standard is issued under the fixed designation E 920; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last
2、 revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.INTRODUCTIONThis specification is proposed as a package performance standard to be met for items shippeddomestically. The standard wo
3、uld apply only when requested by the buyer.1. Scope1.1 This specification covers the procedures for testingloaded shipping containers. Drop and vibration tests areperformed to measure the ability of the shipping container toprotect the product from the shock and vibration the containerreceives durin
4、g normal handling and transporting. This speci-fication is not intended to supplant material specifications orexisting preshipment test procedures. This specification is notintended for use with hazardous materials.1.2 These procedures are suitable for all types of laboratoryapparatus, including reu
5、sable and disposable macro and microproducts.1.3 The following precautionary 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 t
6、his standard to establish appropriate safety and healthpractices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-tions prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:D 685 Practice for Conditioning Paper and Paper Productsfor Testing2D 999 Methods for Vibration Testing of Shipping Conta
7、in-ers2D 3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging2D 5276 Test Method for Drop Test of Loaded Containers byFree Fall23. Requirements3.1 Three test specimens are required. Each specimen shallbe run through the sequence of tests in the order given.3.2 Condition test specimens in accordance with PracticeD
8、 685. Standard conditions must be maintained throughout thetest sequence.3.3 The packaging shall comply with Practice D 3951except cleanliness of laboratory apparatus shall be as requiredby the Product Standard, the Quality Assurance Standard, or asagreed upon between the manufacturer and the purcha
9、ser.4. Procedure4.1 Vibration TestPerform the vibration test in accordancewith Method A of Methods D 999.4.1.1 Proceed with the following test duration and se-quence: bottom for 30 min; side for 15 min; and end for 15min. Total vibration time will be 60 min.4.2 Drop TestPerform the drop test in acco
10、rdance withMethod D 775.4.2.1 Determine the drop height of the specimen from thefollowing:Gross Weight, lb (kg) Drop Height, in. (mm)0 to 20 lb (0 to 9.1 kg) 16 in. (406 mm)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 D 5
11、276 and performthe following drop sequence: one flatwise drop onto the top(Face 1); one flatwise drop onto the bottom (Face 3); one droponto each of the top edges (edges 1-2, 1-5, 1-4, and 1-6), andone drop onto each of the bottom edges (edges 3-2, 3-5, 3-4,and 3-6). Complete one drop sequence (10 d
12、rops).5. Acceptance 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),less than 3 % total breakage in each of the three units tested.5.2 All OtherCompletion of testing w
13、ithout 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 new packages is permitted.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E41 onLaboratory Apparatu
14、s and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E41.01 onGlass Apparatus.Current edition approved Nov. 10, 1997. Published February 1998. Originallypublished as E 920 83. Last previous edition E 920 96.2Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 15.09.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive,
15、 PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.6. Report6.1 Report results of test as specified in Method D 775.6.2 Each supplier shall maintain on file laboratory testreports verifying successful testing as outlined in this specifi-cation, and if required, issue a written certificati
16、on stating thatpackaging complies with this specification.7. Keywords7.1 apparatus; commercial; laboratory; packagingASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any item mentionedin this standard. Users of this standard are expressly
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18、her reapproved or withdrawn. Your comments are invited either for revision of this standard or for additional standardsand should be addressed to ASTM International Headquarters. Your comments will receive careful consideration at a meeting of theresponsible technical committee, which you may attend
19、. If you feel that your comments have not received a fair hearing you shouldmake your views known to the ASTM Committee on Standards, at the address shown below.This standard is copyrighted by ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959,United States. Individual reprints (single or multiple copies) of this standard may be obtained by contacting ASTM at the aboveaddress or at 610-832-9585 (phone), 610-832-9555 (fax), or serviceastm.org (e-mail); or through the ASTM website(www.astm.org).E 920 97 (2003)2
