ASTM D5276-98(2009)
Standard Test Method for Drop Test of Loaded Containers by Free Fall
- Standard No.
- ASTM D5276-98(2009)
- Release Date
- 1998
- Published By
- American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
- Status
- Replace By
- ASTM D5276-98(2017)
- Latest
- ASTM D5276-19(2023)
- Scope
This test method is intended for use in evaluating the capability of a container to withstand the sudden shock resulting from a free fall, or to evaluate the capability of a container and its inner packing to protect its contents during the sudden shock resulting from a free fall. This test method may also be used to compare the performance of different package designs. This test method may also permit observation of the progressive failure of a container and the damage to its contents.
This test method is particularly suitable for containers that are normally handled manually during some part of their distribution cycle. Containers of such bulk or mass that they cannot be handled manually may be tested more satisfactorily in accordance with Test Method D 880
, Test Methods D 6055 , Test Methods D 6179 , or Test Methods D 4003 . See Practice D 4169 for additional guidance. 1.1 This test method covers procedures for the drop testing of loaded boxes, cylindrical containers, and bags and sacks by the free-fall method.
1.2 For containers not exceeding 110 lb (50 kg), this test method fulfills the requirements of ISO Standards 2206:1987 and 2248:1985. These ISO standards may describe procedures that do not meet the requirements for this test method.
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.
ASTM D5276-98(2009) Referenced Document
- ASTM D2463 Standard Test Method for Drop Impact Resistance of Blow-Molded Thermoplastic Containers
- ASTM D4003 Standard Test Methods for Programmable Horizontal Impact Test for Shipping Containers and Systems*， 2019-08-01 Update
- ASTM D4169 Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems*， 2001-10-10 Update
- ASTM D4332 Standard Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or Packaging Components for Testing*， 1999-04-19 Update
- ASTM D585 Standard Practice for Sampling and Accepting a Single Lot of Paper, Paperboard, Fiberboard, and Related Product
- ASTM D6055 Standard Test Methods for Mechanical Handling of Unitized Loads and Large Shipping Cases and Crates*， 2019-08-01 Update
- ASTM D6179 Standard Test Methods for Rough Handling of Unitized Loads and Large Shipping Cases and Crates
- ASTM D644 Standard Test Method for Moisture Content of Paper and Paperboard by Oven Drying *， 1999-04-19 Update
- ASTM D880 Standard Test Method for Impact Testing for Shipping Containers and Systems*， 2021-10-01 Update
- ASTM D996 Standard Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments*， 1999-04-19 Update
- ASTM E122 Standard Practice for Calculating Sample Size to Estimate, With a Specified Tolerable Error, the Average for Characteristic of a Lot or Process*， 2000-10-10 Update
- ASTM E680 Standard Test Method for Drop Weight Impact Sensitivity of Solid-Phase Hazardous Materials*， 2018-11-15 Update
- ISO 2206 Packaging; Complete, filled transport packages; Identification of parts when testing
- ISO 2248 Packaging; Complete, filled transport packages; Vertical impact test by dropping
ASTM D5276-98(2009) history
- 2023 ASTM D5276-19(2023) Standard Test Method for Drop Test of Loaded Containers by Free Fall
- 2019 ASTM D5276-19 Standard Test Method for Drop Test of Loaded Containers by Free Fall
- 1998 ASTM D5276-98(2017) Standard Test Method for Drop Test of Loaded Containers by Free Fall
- 1998 ASTM D5276-98(2009) Standard Test Method for Drop Test of Loaded Containers by Free Fall
- 1998 ASTM D5276-98(2004) Standard Test Method for Drop Test of Loaded Containers by Free Fall
- 1998 ASTM D5276-98 Standard Test Method for Drop Test of Loaded Containers by Free Fall
