ASTM D7386-16
(Practice)Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Packages for Single Parcel Delivery Systems
Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Packages for Single Parcel Delivery Systems
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This practice provides a guide for the evaluation of shipping units in accordance with a uniform system, using established test methods at levels representative of those occurring in actual distribution. The recommended test levels are based on available information on the shipping and handling environment, and current industry/government practice and experience. The tests should be performed sequentially on the same containers in the order given. For use as a performance test, this practice requires that the shipping unit tested remain unopened until the sequence of tests are completed. If used for other purposes, such as package development, it may be useful to open and inspect shipping units at various times throughout the sequence. This may, however, prohibit evaluating the influence of the container closure on container performance.
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.
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Standard Practice for
Performance Testing of Packages for Single Parcel Delivery
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Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7386; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope D5487Test Method for Simulated Drop of Loaded Contain-
ers by Shock Machines
1.1 This practice provides a uniform basis of evaluating, in
D6179Test Methods for Rough Handling of Unitized Loads
a laboratory, the ability of shipping units, weighing up to but
and Large Shipping Cases and Crates
not exceeding 150 lb (68 kg), intended for the single parcel
D6344Test Method for Concentrated Impacts to Transport
delivery system to withstand the hazards associated with the
Packages
distribution environment. This is accomplished by subjecting
D6653Test Methods for Determining the Effects of High
them to a test plan consisting of a sequence of anticipated
Altitude on Packaging Systems by Vacuum Method
hazard elements encountered in the distribution cycles. This
practice is not intended to supplant material specifications or
3. Terminology
existing pre-shipment test procedures.
3.1 Definitions—General definitions for the packaging and
1.2 The suitability of this practice for use with hazardous
distribution environments are found in Terminology D996.
materials has not been determined.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
3.2.1 acceptance criteria—the acceptable quality level that
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
must be met after the shipping unit has been subjected to the
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
test plan. See Section 7.
and are not considered standard.
3.2.2 assurance level—theleveloftestintensitybasedonits
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
probability of occurring in a typical shipment.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.2.3 hazard element—a specific event that occurs in a
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
shipment that may pose a hazard to a shipping unit. The
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
elementwillusuallybesimulatedbyasingletestschedule.See
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific precau-
Section 9.
tionary statements are given in 1.1.
3.2.4 shipping unit—the smallest complete unit that will be
subjected to the distribution environment, for example, a
2. Referenced Documents
shipping container and its contents.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.2.5 single parcel delivery system—distribution carrier that
D951Test Method for Water Resistance of Shipping Con-
transports packages weighing up to 150 lb through ground
tainers by Spray Method
and/or air transport systems.
D996Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environ-
ments
3.2.6 test plan—a specific listing of the test sequence to be
D4332Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or followed to simulate the hazards anticipated during the distri-
Packaging Components for Testing
bution cycle of a shipping unit. Included will be the test
D5265Test Method for Bridge Impact Testing intensity and number of sequential tests to be conducted. See
8.1.
1 3.2.7 test schedule—the specific procedure to be used,
This practice is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D10 on Packaging
andisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeD10.21onShippingContainersand
including the three assurance level intensities (if applicable),
Systems - Application of Performance Test Methods.
and a reference to the test method that is the basis of the
Current edition approved April 1, 2016. Published June 2016. Originally
schedule.
approved in 2008. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as D7386 – 12. DOI:
10.1520/D7386-16.
3.2.8 unitizing bag—a bag made of a poly material, mea-
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4. Significance and Use
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Standard Practice for
Performance Testing of Packages for Single Parcel Delivery
1
Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7386; 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.
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
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2.1 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
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—General definitions for the packaging and distribution environments are found in Terminology D996.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 acceptance criteria—the acceptable quality level that must be met after the shipping unit has been subjected to the test
plan. See Section 7.
3.2.2 assurance level—the level of test intensity based on its probability of occurring in a typical shipment.
3.2.3 hazard element—a specific event that occurs in a shipment that may pose a hazard to a shipping unit. The element will
usually be simulated by a single test schedule. See Section 9.
3.2.4 shipping unit—the smallest complete unit that will be subjected to the distribution environment, for example, a shipping
container and its contents.
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 on Packaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.21 on Shipping Containers and
Systems - Application of Performance Test Methods.
Current edition approved April 1, 2012April 1, 2016. Published May 2012June 2016. Originally approved in 2008. Last previous edition approved in 20082012 as D7386
– 08.12. DOI: 10.1520/D7386-12.10.1520/D7386-16.
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3.2.5 single parcel delivery system—distribution carrier that transports packages weighing up to 150 lb through ground and/or
air transport systems.
3.2.6 test plan—a specific listing of the test sequence to be followed to simulate the hazards anticipated during the distribution
cycle of a shipping unit. Included will be the test intensity and number of sequential tests to be conducted. See 8.1.
3.2.7 test schedule—the specific procedure to be used, including the three assurance level intensities (if applicable), and a
reference to the test method that is the basis of the schedule.
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