ASTM D5276-98
Historical Standard: ASTM D5276-98 Standard Test Method for Drop Test of Loaded Containers by Free Fall
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ASTM D5276
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers procedures for the drop testing of loaded boxes, cylindrical containers, and bags and sacks by the free-fall method.
1.2 For containers not exceeding 110 lb (50 kg), this test method fulfills the requirements of ISO Standards 2206:1987 and 2248:1985. Caution-These ISO standards may describe procedures that do not meet the requirements for this test method.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values 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
D585 Practice for Sampling and Accepting a Single Lot of Paper, Paperboard, Fiberboard, and Related Product
D644 Test Method for Moisture Content of Paper and Paperboard by Oven Drying
D880 Test Method for Impact Testing for Shipping Containers and Systems
D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
D2463 Test Method for Drop Impact Resistance of Blow-Molded Thermoplastic Containers
D4003 Test Methods for Programmable Horizontal Impact Test for Shipping Containers and Systems
D4169 Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
D4332 Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or Packaging Components for Testing
D6055 Test Methods for Mechanical Handling of Unitized Loads and Large Shipping Cases and Crates
D6179 Test Methods for Rough Handling of Unitized Loads and Large Shipping Cases and Crates
E122 Practice for Calculating Sample Size to Estimate, With Specified Precision, the Average for a Characteristic of a Lot or Process
E680 Test Method for Drop Weight Impact Sensitivity of Solid-Phase Hazardous Materials
ISO Standards
ISO2248 Packaging--Complete Filled Transport Packages, Vertical Impact Test by DroppingKeywords
bags; boxes; cylindrical containers; drop test; drums; free fall; packaging; sacks; Drop tests--shipping containers; Free-fall drop tester; Shipping containers/materials/applications
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 55.180.10 (General purpose containers)
DOI: 10.1520/D5276-98
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