1、Designation: E 920 97 (Reapproved 2008)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 () 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 wou
3、ld 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 during
4、 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 reus
5、able 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 th
6、is standard to establish appropriate safety and healthpractices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-tions prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D 685 Practice for Conditioning Paper and Paper Productsfor TestingD 999 Test Methods for Vibration Testing of ShippingCo
7、ntainersD 3951 Practice for Commercial PackagingD 5276 Test Method for Drop Test of Loaded Containers byFree Fall3. 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 purchas
9、er.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 accor
10、dance withMethod D 775.4.2.1 Determine the drop height of the specimen from thefollowing:Gross Weight, lb (kg) Drop Height, in. (mm)0to20lb(0to9.1kg) 16in.(406mm)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 5276 and perf
11、ormthe 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 drops).5. Acc
12、eptance 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.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of
13、 ASTM Committee E41 onLaboratory Apparatus and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E41.01 onApparatus.Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2008. Published January 2009. Originallyapproved in 1983. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as E 920 97 (2003).2For referenced ASTM standards, visit th
14、e 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.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959,
15、United States.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 new packages is permitted.6. Report6.1 Report results of test as
16、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 certification stating thatpackaging complies with this specification.7. Keywords7.1 apparatus; commercial; labor
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