1、BS EN 15552:2008ICS 55.180.40NO COPYING WITHOUT BSI PERMISSION EXCEPT AS PERMITTED BY COPYRIGHT LAWBRITISH STANDARDPackaging Complete,filled transportpackages and unitloads Performancetesting schedules forcommon distributionchainsLicensed Copy: Wang Bin, ISO/EXCHANGE CHINA STANDARDS, 02/07/2009 07:1
2、6, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSIThis British Standardwas published under theauthority of the StandardsPolicy and StrategyCommittee on 31 March2009 BSI 2009ISBN 978 0 580 57506 8Amendments/corrigenda issued since publicationDate CommentsBS EN 15552:2008National forewordThis British Standard is the UK im
3、plementation of EN 15552:2008.The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to TechnicalCommittee PKW/0/-/6, Testing and Testing Methods.A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained onrequest to its secretary.This publication does not purport to include all the neces
4、sary provisionsof a contract. Users are responsible for its correct application.Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunityfrom legal obligations.Licensed Copy: Wang Bin, ISO/EXCHANGE CHINA STANDARDS, 02/07/2009 07:16, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSIBS EN 15552:2008EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EU
5、ROPENNEEUROPISCHE NORMEN 15552August 2008ICS 55.180.40English VersionPackaging - Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads -Performance testing schedules for common distribution chainsEmballages - Emballages dexpdition complets et pleins etcharges unitaires - Programmes dessai de performanc
6、epour circuits de distribution courantsVerpackung - Versandfertige Packstcke undLadeeinheiten - Prfplne fr gewhnliche TransportkettenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 4 July 2008.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for
7、giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official ve
8、rsions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as theofficial versions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium,
9、 Bulgaria, 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.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDA
10、RDIZATIONCOMIT EUROPEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPISCHES KOMITEE FR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36 B-1050 Brussels 2008 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 15552:2008: ELicensed Copy: Wang Bin, ISO/EXCHANGE CHINA
11、 STANDARDS, 02/07/2009 07:16, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSIBS EN 15552:2008EN 15552:2008 (E) 2 Contents Page 1 Scope 5 2 Normative references 5 3 Terms and definitions .5 4 Distribution chains and categorized shipped packages .6 4.1 Parcels delivery6 4.2 Packages with intended shipping position.6 4.3 P
12、alletized loads6 4.4 Packages in maritime containers.6 5 Relevant single testings and options 6 5.1 Climatic conditioning 6 5.2 Stacking Test7 5.3 Vibration Test.7 5.4 Horizontal Impact Test 8 5.5 Stability Test.8 5.6 Drop Test 8 5.7 Toppling Test .9 6 Sampling.9 7 Testing 10 8 Pass or fail criteria
13、.13 9 Test report 13 Bibliography .14 Licensed Copy: Wang Bin, ISO/EXCHANGE CHINA STANDARDS, 02/07/2009 07:16, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSIBS EN 15552:2008EN 15552:2008 (E) 3 Foreword This document (EN 15552:2008) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 261 “Packaging”, the secretariat of whic
14、h 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 February 2009, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by February 2009. Attention is drawn to the p
15、ossibility 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. According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countrie
16、s are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, 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,
17、Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Licensed Copy: Wang Bin, ISO/EXCHANGE CHINA STANDARDS, 02/07/2009 07:16, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSIBS EN 15552:2008EN 15552:2008 (E) 4 Introduction Packaging is designed for many functions in the distribution of goods like packing, handling, storage, trans
18、port, information, promotion, tamper proofing, easy opening, etc. This European Standard is intended to assess the protection of goods through handling, storage and transport of packages. The objective is also to check whether the packaging is just sufficient to the level of stresses, but without ex
19、cess. Alternatives are sometimes proposed to better cover actual likely hazards. The specified testing schedules cross-reference well recognized international testing methods. EN 13011 defines a system for the declaration of performance conditions within goods transport chains. Licensed Copy: Wang B
20、in, ISO/EXCHANGE CHINA STANDARDS, 02/07/2009 07:16, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSIBS EN 15552:2008EN 15552:2008 (E) 5 1 Scope This European Standard specifies methods of deriving schedules for testing completed, filled transport packages and unit loads, representative of current distribution chains with
21、in Europe. 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. EN 14149:2003,
22、Packaging Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads Impact test by rotational drop. EN 22206, Packaging Complete, filled transport packages Identification of parts when testing (ISO 2206:1987) EN 22248, Packaging Complete, filled transport packages Vertical impact test by dropping (ISO 2248
23、:1985) EN 28768, Packaging Complete, filled transport packages Toppling test (ISO 8768:1986) EN ISO 2233:2001, Packaging Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads Conditioning for testing (ISO 2233:2000) EN ISO 2234:2002, Packaging Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads Stacking
24、 tests using a static load (ISO 2234:2000) EN ISO 2244, Packaging Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads Horizontal impact tests (ISO 2244:2000) EN ISO 2247:2002, Packaging Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads Vibration tests at fixed low frequency (ISO 2247:2000) EN ISO 12
25、048, Packaging Complete, filled transport packages Compression and stacking tests using a compression tester (ISO 12048:1994) EN ISO 13355, Packaging Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads Vertical random vibration test (ISO 13355:2001) ASTM D4003, Standard test methods for programmable
26、horizontal impact test for shipping containers and systems ASTM D5277, Standard test method for performing programmed horizontal impacts using an inclined impact tester 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this European Standard, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 test item comple
27、te, filled transport package or unit load Licensed Copy: Wang Bin, ISO/EXCHANGE CHINA STANDARDS, 02/07/2009 07:16, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSIBS EN 15552:2008EN 15552:2008 (E) 6 3.2 single testing specific test intended to check the reaction of a complete, filled transport package or unit load to a p
28、redetermined stress 3.3 test schedule succession of single testings, carried out in a predetermined order on the same complete, filled transport package or unit load, in predetermined climatic conditions 4 Distribution chains and categorized shipped packages 4.1 Parcels delivery Covers single packag
29、es intended for delivery either by express service (normally within 24 hours) such as overnight postal service or by parcel services (generally over 48 hours). 4.2 Packages with intended shipping position Covers packages fitted with integrated down bearers for easy handling by forklift equipments (i
30、.e. platform, skids) and packages of products with known shipping position (i.e. refrigerator). 4.3 Palletized loads Covers all structured stacks of packages on pallets, together with possible stability fittings (interleaves, corner posts, shrink/stretch films, etc). 4.4 Packages in maritime contain
31、ers Covers the maritime shipping of structured stacks of packages in containers, including connected road transportations. 5 Relevant single testings and options NOTE The single tests given in Clause 5 are those used in the test schedules in Table 6. 5.1 Climatic conditioning To reproduce the ambien
32、t climates in distribution chains. The preferred atmospheric conditions from EN ISO 2233:2001 are given in Table 1. Other atmospheric conditions from Table 1 of EN ISO 2233:2001 may be chosen by mutual agreement between the parties; care should be taken that equilibrium has been reached before testi
33、ng starts. Licensed Copy: Wang Bin, ISO/EXCHANGE CHINA STANDARDS, 02/07/2009 07:16, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSIBS EN 15552:2008EN 15552:2008 (E) 7 Table 1 Climatic Conditioning in accordance with EN ISO 2233:2001 Condition (Table 1 EN ISO 2233: 2001) Temperature (C) Relative humidity (%) Rationale 7
34、+ 23 50 dry environment 5 + 20 65 standard 8 + 30 85 moist environment 4 + 5 85 cold environment NOTE Avoid dew point when not occurring during distribution. 5.2 Stacking Test To investigate the effects of the compression stresses under static load. The reference load is the static force exerted by
35、the vertical loads on the lower base tier, as for storage. Tests are carried out according to EN ISO 12048 or EN ISO 2234:2002, Method 2. If the dead load test is used the test item shall be maintained at the chosen atmospheric conditions for the duration of the test. Options and rationales are give
36、n in Table 2. Table 2 Stacking tests Testing mode Rationale EN ISO 12048 - Compressive force applied through a fixed platens type compression machine. To quickly check packaging systems known from experience. EN ISO 2234:2002, Method 2 - Application of a static unguided dead load. To test packaging
37、systems of unknown reaction. NOTE Testing mode commonly used by manufacturers or for quality control. NOTE Depending on the nature of the packaging under test, the results from guided and unguided tests might not be comparable. 5.3 Vibration Test To investigate the effects of bouncing of packages, d
38、ynamic stressing of unit loads, and all collateral effects, induced by vibrations during transport. Testing shall be carried out in accordance with EN ISO 2247:2002, Method B, or EN ISO 13355. Options and rationales are given in Table 3. Licensed Copy: Wang Bin, ISO/EXCHANGE CHINA STANDARDS, 02/07/2
39、009 07:16, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSIBS EN 15552:2008EN 15552:2008 (E) 8 The reference testing times of Table 6 for the random vibration option may be increased at the same level to evidence particular effects. Table 3 Vibration tests Testing mode Rationale Fixed Low Frequency according to EN ISO 22
40、47:2002 Method B Addresses the mechanical resistance of packaging. However this method may overlook collateral damages not due to dynamic stressing, such as abrasion, which may necessitate the addition of a horizontal component, taking care not to compromise stability during test.aRandom vibration a
41、ccording to EN ISO 13355 Most realistic means to reproduce vibration stresses of transport.baTest method first published as an ISO standard in 1972. bTest method first published as an ISO standard in 2001. 5.4 Horizontal Impact Test To investigate the effects of the dynamic horizontal impact hazards
42、 of sudden stops in transportations. The horizontal plane and the inclined plane are equal alternative testing modes. Test levels specified for testing packages with intended shipping position: Level 1: standard level; Level 2: reduced level when justified by experience or better distribution contro
43、l. Testing shall be carried out in accordance with either EN ISO 2244, ASTM D4003 or ASTM D5277. NOTE The testing mode of ASTM D4003 and ASTM D5277 is less damaging for the impact equipment. 5.5 Stability Test To check the stability of unit loads to sudden stops during handling or transport. The tes
44、t is carried out with the horizontal impact testers. The horizontal plane and the inclined plane when levelled to the horizontal are equal alternative testing modes. Testing shall be carried out in accordance with EN ISO 2244, ASTM D4003 or ASTM D5277 with a stop block. See also the note in 5.4. 5.6
45、 Drop Test To investigate the effects of the vertical impact hazards on the contents and on the integrity of the packaging. Tests shall be carried out in accordance with EN 22248 or EN 14149:2003, Method A. Options and rationale are given in Table 4. Licensed Copy: Wang Bin, ISO/EXCHANGE CHINA STAND
46、ARDS, 02/07/2009 07:16, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSIBS EN 15552:2008EN 15552:2008 (E) 9 Table 4 Drop Tests Testing mode Rationale Vertical drop according to EN 22248 Addresses the hazards of handling of parcels and single packages. Rotational drop according to EN 14149:2003, Method A Addresses the haz
47、ards of handling of palletized loads or assimilated cases. Vertical drop heights of parcels with transport times of at least 48 hours are classified according to -Volume x Weight- combinations as given in Table 5. Table 5 Classes of parcels for deliveries of at least 48 H Class Volume V Weight W Ver
48、tical Drop Height (cm) A V 72 dm3or/and W 20 kg 80 B V 72 dm3or/and W 20 kg 50 5.7 Toppling Test To investigate the effects of the impact hazards incurred to goods in packages unstable on their base. Included only when a relevant actual hazard. Testing shall be carried out in accordance with EN 2876
49、8. 6 Sampling No standard sampling can be specified due to different needs of test schedules and level of detail targeted. However, additional test items may be required to increase representatively. The sampling shall thus be agreed upon between the parties. The test items shall be prepared as for shipping. Where required, identification of parts of the test items to be tested shall be made in accordance with EN 22206. Licensed Copy: Wang Bin, ISO/EXCHANGE CHINA STANDARDS, 02/07/2009 07:16, Uncontrolled Co
