ISO 18616-2:2016

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 18616-2
First edition
2016-11-15
Transport packaging — Reusable,
rigid plastic distribution boxes —
Part 2:
General specifications for testing
Emballages de transport — Boîtes de distribution en plastique rigide,
réutilisables —
Partie 2: Spécifications d’essai générales
Reference number
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ISO 2016
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Performance requirements . 1
4.1 Surfaces . 1
4.2 Dimensions . 2
4.3 Shape stability . 2
4.4 Stacking stability . 2
4.5 Base deflection . 2
5 Requirements before testing . 2
5.1 General . 2
5.2 Conditioning . 2
5.3 Dimensions and weight . 2
5.4 Test load . 3
5.4.1 General. 3
5.4.2 Test load inside the box . . 3
5.4.3 Test load on top of the box . 3
6 Test methods . 3
6.1 Stacking test using static load . 3
6.1.1 Test parameters . 3
6.1.2 Test method . 3
6.2 Drop test . 4
6.2.1 General. 4
6.2.2 Drop test 1 . 4
6.2.3 Drop test 2 . 4
6.2.4 Sequence . 4
6.3 Base deflection test . 7
6.3.1 Test parameters . 7
6.3.2 Test method . 7
Bibliography . 8
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Introduction
Standardization is a crucial element to improve the efficiency of a returnable packaging system in a
supply chain and can help to integrate a supply chain. Standardization of returnable transport items
(RTI) and its operation system (returnable transport system) is the first step for an efficient and
seamless supply cha
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