SIST EN ISO 8318:2003
(Main)Packaging - Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads - Sinusoidal vibration tests using a variable frequency (ISO 8318:2000)
- Abstract
This International Standard specifies two methods for carrying out a sinusoidal vibration test on a complete, filled
transport package or unit load using a variable frequency. These tests may be used to assess the performance of a
package or an unit load in terms of its strength or the protection that it offers to its contents when it is subjected to
vertical vibration. Each may be performed either as a single test to investigate the effects of vertical vibration or as
part of a sequence of tests designed to measure the ability of a package or unit load to withstand a distribution
system that includes a vibration hazard.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 31-Dec-2002
- Technical Committee
- EPO - Packaging - sales and grouped
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Jan-2003
- Due Date
- 01-Jan-2003
- Completion Date
- 01-Jan-2003
SIST EN ISO 8318:2003, published by SIST, is the Slovenian adoption of EN ISO 8318:2002 for packaging vibration testing. It specifies two sinusoidal vibration test methods for complete, filled transport packages and unit loads so users can assess package strength and the protection given to contents under vertical vibration. The standard is intended for people who test, specify, buy, or qualify transport packaging.
What does SIST EN ISO 8318:2003 specify?
SIST EN ISO 8318:2003 specifies sinusoidal vibration tests using a variable frequency for a complete, filled transport package or unit load. The tests are used either as a single vertical vibration check or as one step in a test sequence for distribution hazards.
The document is organized into scope, normative references, term and definition, principle, apparatus, test item preparation, conditioning, procedure, and test report. Annex ZA gives the normative references and their corresponding European publications.
| Annex | What it covers |
|---|---|
| ZA | Normative references to international publications and the relevant European publications |
What are the key requirements of SIST EN ISO 8318:2003?
SIST EN ISO 8318:2003 requires the test item to be a complete, filled transport package or unit load, filled as for normal distribution and closed in its usual way. In practice, this means the specimen should represent the shipped condition, not a special laboratory build.
Test principle and test conditions
Clause 4 says the item is placed on a vibration table and subjected to vertical sinusoidal vibration with a variable frequency. The test conditions - atmospheric conditions, duration, peak acceleration, attitude, and restraint method - are predetermined, so the laboratory must decide these before the test starts.
Clause 4 also allows an added load when the test should simulate the bottom of a stack. That matters when the packaging must protect contents while carrying compressive load as well as vibration.
Apparatus and measurement
Clause 5 requires a vibration table that is large, rigid, and able to keep a horizontal surface during motion. The instrumentation must measure and control acceleration at the test surface with a response accurate within the stated tolerance over the test frequency range. In practice, the table and sensors must be good enough to produce and verify the intended vibration without adding misleading movement.
Preparation and conditioning
Clause 6 requires the test item to be prepared with intended contents, or with simulated contents that are as close as possible in size and physical properties. Clause 7 requires conditioning in accordance with one of the conditions in ISO 2233. This is important because packaging often behaves differently after temperature or humidity exposure.
Procedure: Method 1 and Method 2
Clause 8 gives two methods. Method 1 uses a vertical frequency sweep between 3 Hz and 100 Hz at a constant logarithmic sweep rate, with the item in a predetermined attitude and, if needed, restrained or fenced. It is used when the aim is to see how the package responds to a defined vibration exposure.
Method 2 starts with a resonance search at a lower acceleration level, records the responses on the item and the table, and then runs an endurance test at the most severe resonances. This method matters when the reader wants to identify weak frequencies and then dwell on them long enough to judge damage or loss of protection.
Clause 8 also limits unwanted horizontal vibration and requires the acceleration at the table to be measured close to the test item. That helps ensure the test reflects vertical excitation rather than mixed motion.
Reporting
Clause 9 lists the information that must be recorded, including the test method used, the frequency range, peak acceleration, resonant frequencies for Method 2, restraint, superimposed load, conditioning, and observed results. That makes the report usable for comparison, repeat testing, audits, and customer review.
What terms does SIST EN ISO 8318:2003 define?
- Test item - the complete, filled transport package or unit load being tested.
- Complete, filled transport package - a package prepared as it would be sent through distribution, with its contents inside and normally closed.
- Unit load - packaged goods combined as a single testable load.
- Method 1 - the variable-frequency sweep method used to expose the item to vertical sinusoidal vibration.
- Method 2 - the resonance-search-and-endurance method used to identify and then stress the most critical resonances.
- Resonance search test - the first part of Method 2, used to find frequencies where the item responds strongly.
- Superimposed load - an added load placed on the test item to simulate stacking conditions.
Who uses SIST EN ISO 8318:2003?
Packaging engineers use SIST EN ISO 8318:2003 to design and evaluate packs for transport vibration. Test laboratories use it to run controlled vibration tests and report results in a standard way. Quality managers and buyers use it when they need a common test method for supplier qualification, packaging validation, or failure investigation. It is relevant wherever complete transport packages and unit loads must survive distribution with vertical vibration hazards.
What changed in SIST EN ISO 8318:2003 from the previous edition?
SIST EN ISO 8318:2003 replaces SIST EN 28318:1998. The European adoption also states that EN ISO 8318 supersedes EN 28318:1992, and the underlying ISO 8318:2000 is the second edition and replaces ISO 8318:1986 with technical revision.
Which standards are used with SIST EN ISO 8318:2003?
- ISO 2206 - used for identifying the parts of the package when testing, including the attitudes recorded in the report.
- ISO 2233 - provides the conditioning conditions applied before the vibration test.
- ISO 2234 - provides the stacking test using static load, which is referenced when a superimposed load is used.
Annex ZA maps these international publications to the relevant European publications.
What does the SIST EN ISO 8318:2003 document contain?
SIST EN ISO 8318:2003 contains two test methods, apparatus requirements, specimen preparation rules, conditioning, and report content for sinusoidal vibration testing with variable frequency. It also includes the measurement and restraint details needed to set up the vibration table correctly. Clause 9 gives the reporting items that document sample identity, test conditions, resonant frequencies, and observed behavior. Annex ZA lists the normative references and their European equivalents for users working within the EN system.
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- Effective Date
- 01-Jan-2003
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- 03-Jun-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN ISO 8318:2003 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Packaging - Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads - Sinusoidal vibration tests using a variable frequency (ISO 8318:2000)". This standard covers: This International Standard specifies two methods for carrying out a sinusoidal vibration test on a complete, filled transport package or unit load using a variable frequency. These tests may be used to assess the performance of a package or an unit load in terms of its strength or the protection that it offers to its contents when it is subjected to vertical vibration. Each may be performed either as a single test to investigate the effects of vertical vibration or as part of a sequence of tests designed to measure the ability of a package or unit load to withstand a distribution system that includes a vibration hazard.
This International Standard specifies two methods for carrying out a sinusoidal vibration test on a complete, filled transport package or unit load using a variable frequency. These tests may be used to assess the performance of a package or an unit load in terms of its strength or the protection that it offers to its contents when it is subjected to vertical vibration. Each may be performed either as a single test to investigate the effects of vertical vibration or as part of a sequence of tests designed to measure the ability of a package or unit load to withstand a distribution system that includes a vibration hazard.
SIST EN ISO 8318:2003 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 55.180.40 - Complete, filled transport packages. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN ISO 8318:2003 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 28318:1998, SIST ISO 2206:1996, SIST EN 12957:2002+A1:2009, SIST EN 1646-1:2012, SIST EN 13077:2004, SIST EN 13011:2001. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN ISO 8318:2003 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 80/232/EEC, 87/356/EEC. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-januar-2003
1DGRPHãþD
SIST EN 28318:1998
Embalaža - Celovita, napolnjena transportna embalaža - Vibracijski preskusi s
spremenljivo sinusno frekvenco (ISO 8318:2000)
Packaging - Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads - Sinusoidal vibration
tests using a variable frequency (ISO 8318:2000)
Verpackung - Versandfertige Packstücke und Ladeeinheiten - Schwingprüfung mit
variabler sinusförmiger Frequenz (ISO 8318:2000)
Emballages - Emballages d'expédition complets et pleins et charges unitaires - Essais
de vibration sinusoidale a fréquence variable (ISO 8318:2000)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 8318:2002
ICS:
55.180.40 Celovita, napolnjena Complete, filled transport
transportna embalaža packages
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN ISO 8318
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
September 2002
ICS 55.180.40 Supersedes EN 28318:1992
English version
Packaging - Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads -
Sinusoidal vibration tests using a variable frequency (ISO
8318:2000)
Emballages - Emballages d'expédition complets et pleins Verpackung - Versandfertige Packstücke und
et charges unitaires - Essais de vibration sinusoïdale à Ladeeinheiten - Schwingprüfung mit variabler sinusförmiger
fréquence variable (ISO 8318:2000) Frequenz (ISO 8318:2000)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 30 August 2002.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
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This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the official
versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,
Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
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Foreword
The text of the International Standard from Technical Committee ISO/TC 122 "Packaging" of the
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has been taken over as a European
Standard by Technical Committee CEN/TC 261 "Packaging", the secretariat of which is held by
AFNOR.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of
an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by March 2003, and conflicting national
standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by March 2003.
This document supersedes EN 28318:1992.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of
the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,
Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard ISO 8318:2000 has been approved by CEN as a
European Standard without any modifications.
NOTE Normative references to International Standards are listed in annex ZA (normative).
Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their relevant European publications
This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other
publications. These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the
publications are listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of
any of these publications apply to this European Standard only when incorporated in it by
amendment or revision. For undated references the latest edition of the publication referred to
applies (including amendments).
NOTE Where an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated
by (mod.), the relevant EN/HD applies.
Publication Year Title EN Year
ISO 2206 1987 Packaging - Complete, filled transport EN 22206 1992
packages - Identification of parts when
testing
ISO 2233 2000 Packaging - Complete, filled transport EN ISO 2233 2001
packages and unit loads - Conditioning
for testing
ISO 2234 1985 Packaging - Complete, filled transport EN 22234 1992
packages - Stacking test using static
load
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 8318
Second edition
2000-03-01
Packaging — Complete, filled transport
packages and unit loads — Sinusoidal
vibration tests using a variable frequency
Emballages — Emballages d'expédition complets et pleins et charges
unitaires — Essais de vibration sinusoïdale à fréquence variable
Reference number
ISO 8318:2000(E)
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ISO 2000
ISO 8318:2000(E)
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ISO 8318:2000(E)
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International Standard ISO 8318 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 122, Packaging, Subcommittee
SC 3, Performance requirements and tests for means of packaging, packages and unit loads (as required by
ISO/TC 122).
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 8318:1986) which has been technically revised.
ISO 8318:2000(E)
Introduction
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