ASTM E920-97(2013)

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Designation:E920 −97 (Reapproved 2013)
Standard Specification for
Commercially Packaged Laboratory Apparatus
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E920; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
This specification is proposed as a package performance standard to be met for items shipped
domestically. The standard would apply only when requested by the buyer.
1. Scope D999 Test Methods for Vibration Testing of Shipping Con-
tainers
1.1 This specification covers the procedures for testing
D3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
loaded shipping containers. Drop and vibration tests are
D5276 Test Method for Drop Test of Loaded Containers by
performed to measure the ability of the shipping container to
Free Fall
protect the product from the shock and vibration the container
receives during normal handling and transporting. This speci-
3. Requirements
fication is not intended to supplant material specifications or
existing preshipment test procedures. This specification is not
3.1 Three test specimens are required. Each specimen shall
intended for use with hazardous materials.
be run through the sequence of tests in the order given.
1.2 These procedures are suitable for all types of laboratory
3.2 Condition test specimens in accordance with Practice
apparatus, including reusable and disposable macro and micro
D685. Standard conditions must be maintained throughout the
products.
test sequence.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
3.3 The packaging shall comply with Practice D3951 except
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
cleanliness of laboratory apparatus shall be as required by the
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
ProductStandard,theQualityAssuranceStandard,orasagreed
and are not considered standard.
upon between the manufacturer and the purchaser.
1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
test method portion, Section 4, of this specification:This
4. Procedure
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
4.1 Vibration Test—Perform the vibration test in accordance
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
with Method A of Methods D999.
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
4.1.1 Proceed with the following test duration and se-
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
quence: bottom for 30 min; side for 15 min; and end for 15
tions prior to use.
min. Total vibration time will be 60 min.
2. Referenced Documents
4.2 Drop Test—Perform the drop test in accordance with
2.1 ASTM Standards: Method D775.
D685 Practice for Conditioning Paper and Paper Products
4.2.1 Determine the drop height of the specimen from the
for Testing
following:
Gross Weight, lb (kg) Drop Height, in. (mm)
0to20lb(0to9.1kg) 16in.(406mm)
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E41 on 20 to 30 lb (9.1 to 13.6 kg) 14 in. (356 mm)
Laboratory Apparatusand is
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