ASTM E1133-86(2010)
Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Packaged Laboratory Apparatus for United States Government Procurements

Standard No.

ASTM E1133-86(2010)

Release Date

1986

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM E1133-86(2016)

Latest

ASTM E1133-86(2022)

Scope

The test procedure in this practice is proposed as a package performance test to be met for items shipped for United States government procurements. This practice will apply only when requested by the buyer.

1.1 This practice describes the procedures for testing loaded shipping containers that would be sold to the United States government. The following tests are performed to measure the ability of the shipping container to protect the contents from the environment, shock, and vibration during wartime conditions. This practice is not intended to supplant material specifications or existing pre-shipment test procedures. The suitability of this practice for use with hazardous materials has not been determined.

1.2 The procedures covered in this practice are suitable for all types of laboratory apparatus including reusable and disposable macro and micro products.

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 E1133-86(2010) Referenced Document

• ASTM D1083 Standard Test Methods for Mechanical Handling of Unitized Loads and Large Shipping Cases and Crates*， 1998-01-01 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 D685 Standard Practice for Conditioning Paper and Paper Products for Testing *， 1993-04-19 Update
• ASTM D951 Standard Test Method for Water Resistance of Shipping Containers by Spray Method*， 1999-04-19 Update

ASTM E1133-86(2010) history

• 2022 ASTM E1133-86(2022) Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Packaged Laboratory Apparatus for United States Government Procurements
• 2016 ASTM E1133-86(2016) Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Packaged Laboratory Apparatus for United States Government Procurements
• 1986 ASTM E1133-86(2010) Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Packaged Laboratory Apparatus for United States Government Procurements
• 1986 ASTM E1133-86(2005) Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Packaged Laboratory Apparatus for United States Government Procurements
• 1986 ASTM E1133-86(2000) Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Packaged Laboratory Apparatus for United States Government Procurements
• 2000 ASTM E1133-86(1996)e1 Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Packaged Laboratory Apparatus for United States Government Procurements