ASTM D1596-97(2003)
Historical Standard: ASTM D1596-97(2003) Standard Test Method for Dynamic Shock Cushioning Characteristics of Packaging Material
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ASTM D1596
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers a procedure for obtaining dynamic shock cushioning characteristics of packaging materials through acceleration-time data achieved from dropping a falling guided platen assembly onto a motionless sample. This test method does not address any effects or contributions of exterior packaging assemblies.
1.2 The data acquired may be used for a single point or for use in developing a dynamic cushion curve for the specific material being tested. Curves are used either to predict performance of materials under use conditions or for comparison among different materials at specific input conditions. Caution should be used when attempting to compare data from different methods or when using such data for predicting in-package performance. Depending upon the particular materials of concern, correlation of such data (from among differing procedures or for predicting in-package performance) may be highly variable.
Note 1-Alternative and related method for possible consideration is Test Method D 4168.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for information only.
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
D4168 Test Methods for Transmitted Shock Characteristics of Foam-in-Place Cushioning Materials
D4332 Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or Packaging Components for Testing
E105 Practice for Probability Sampling of Materials
E122 Practice for Calculating Sample Size to Estimate, With Specified Precision, the Average for a Characteristic of a Lot or Process
Keywords
cushion curves; cushioning materials; dynamic shock characteristics; guided platen method: Cushion curves; Cushioning materials; Dynamic shock characteristics; Guided platen method; Shock absorption/attenuation;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 55.040 (Packaging materials and accessories)
DOI: 10.1520/D1596-97R03
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