ASTM D4168-95(2002)
Historical Standard: ASTM D4168-95(2002) Standard Test Methods for Transmitted Shock Characteristics of Foam-in-Place Cushioning Materials
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ASTM D4168
1. Scope
1.1 These test methods determine the shock-absorbing characteristics of foam-in-place packaging materials.
1.2 Test Method A uses a free-fall package drop test apparatus.
1.3 Test Method B uses a shock-test apparatus.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
D3332 Test Methods for Mechanical-Shock Fragility of Products, Using Shock Machines
D5276 Test Method for Drop Test of Loaded Containers by Free Fall
D5487 Test Method for Simulated Drop of Loaded Containers by Shock Machines
Keywords
cushioning; cushioning material; equivalent free fall drop height; foam-in-place; free fall drop height; modified free rise cushion; pre-molded cushion; static loading; transmitted shock; Foam-in-place cushioning materials; Free-fall drop tester; Shock absorption/attenuation; Transmited shock characteristics; Cushioning materials; Drop tests--shipping containers; Equivalent free-fall drop height;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 55.040 (Packaging materials and accessories)
DOI: 10.1520/D4168-95R02
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