1、Designation: E920 97 (Reapproved 2013)Standard Specification forCommercially Packaged Laboratory Apparatus1This standard is issued under the fixed designation E920; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last r
2、evision. 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 would
3、 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 n
4、ormal 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 reusab
5、le 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 precautionary caveat pert
6、ains 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 determine the applic
7、ability of regulatory limita-tions prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D685 Practice for Conditioning Paper and Paper Productsfor TestingD999 Test Methods for Vibration Testing of Shipping Con-tainersD3951 Practice for Commercial PackagingD5276 Test Method for Drop Test of Loaded
8、 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 PracticeD685. Standard conditions must be maintained throughout thetest sequence.3.3 The packaging s
9、hall 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 purchaser.4. Procedure4.1 Vibration TestPerform the vibration test in accordancewith Method A of Met
10、hods D999.4.1.1 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 accordance withMethod D775.4.2.1 Determine the drop height of the specimen from thefollowing:Gross
11、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 D5276 and performthe following drop sequence: one flatwise drop onto the top(Face 1); one flatwise drop onto
12、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).1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E41 onLaboratory Apparatusand is the
13、direct responsibility of Subcommittee E41.01 onApparatus.Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2013. Published November 2013. Originallyapproved in 1983. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as E920 97 (2008).DOI: 10.1520/E0920-97R13.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org,
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15、iteria5.1 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 without breakageoccurri
16、ng 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 specified in Method D775.6.2 Each supplier shall maintain on file labora
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