ASTM D7386-08
Historical Standard: ASTM D7386-08 Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Packages for Single Parcel Delivery Systems
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ASTM D7386
1. Scope
1.1 This practice provides a uniform basis of evaluating, in a laboratory, the ability of shipping units, weighing up to but not exceeding 150 lb (68 kg), intended for the single parcel delivery system to withstand the hazards associated with the distribution environment. This is accomplished by subjecting them to a test plan consisting of a sequence of anticipated hazard elements encountered in the distribution cycles. This practice is not intended to supplant material specifications or existing pre-shipment test procedures.
1.2 The suitability of this practice for use with hazardous materials has not been determined.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
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. Specific precautionary statements are given in 1.1.
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
D951 Test Method for Water Resistance of Shipping Containers by Spray Method
D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
D4332 Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or Packaging Components for Testing
D5265 Test Method for Bridge Impact Testing
D5487 Test Method for Simulated Drop of Loaded Containers by Shock Machines
D6179 Test Methods for Rough Handling of Unitized Loads and Large Shipping Cases and Crates
D6344 Test Method for Concentrated Impacts to Transport Packages
D6653 Test Methods for Determining the Effects of High Altitude on Packaging Systems by Vacuum Method
Keywords
compression test; distribution cycle; distribution environment; drop test; mechanical handling; package; package test specimen; packaging; random vibration; shipping container; shipping unit; single parcel; vibration; Parcel delivery system; Performance--packaging materials; Shipping containers/materials/applications
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 55.180.40 (Complete, filled transport packages)
DOI: 10.1520/D7386-08
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