ASTM D4169-05
Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
- Standard No.
- ASTM D4169-05
- Release Date
- 2005
- Published By
- American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
- Status
- Replace By
- ASTM D4169-08
- Latest
- ASTM D4169-23e1
- Scope
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 (1-13).4 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.
For Distribution Cycle 18, as referred to in MIL-STD–2073–1, the use of this practice is defined in subsequent sections identified as DC-18.
1.1 This practice provides a uniform basis of evaluating, in a laboratory, the ability of shipping units to withstand the distribution environment. This is accomplished by subjecting them to a test plan consisting of a sequence of anticipated hazard elements encountered in various distribution cycles. This practice is not intended to supplant material specifications or existing preshipment test procedures.
1.2 The suitability of this practice for use with hazardous materials has not been determined.
1.3 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.
ASTM D4169-05 Referenced Document
- ASTM D4003 Standard Test Methods for Programmable Horizontal Impact Test for Shipping Containers and Systems
- ASTM D4332 Standard Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or Packaging Components for Testing
- ASTM D4728 Standard Test Method for Random Vibration Testing of Shipping Containers
- ASTM D5276 Standard Test Method for Drop Test of Loaded Containers by Free Fall
- ASTM D5277 Standard Test Method for Performing Programmed Horizontal Impacts Using an Inclined Impact Tester
- ASTM D5487 Standard Test Method for Simulated Drop of Loaded Containers by Shock Machines
- ASTM D6055 Standard Test Methods for Mechanical Handling of Unitized Loads and Large Shipping Cases and Crates
- ASTM D6179 Standard Test Methods for Rough Handling of Unitized Loads and Large Shipping Cases and Crates
- ASTM D642 Standard Test Method for Determining Compressive Resistance of Shipping Containers, Components, and Unit Loads
- ASTM D6653 Standard Test Methods for Determining the Effects of High Altitude on Packaging Systems by Vacuum Method
- ASTM D880 Standard Test Method for Impact Testing for Shipping Containers and Systems
- ASTM D951 Standard Test Method for Water Resistance of Shipping Containers by Spray Method
- ASTM D996 Standard Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
- ASTM D999 Standard Methods for Vibration Testing of Shipping Containers
- ASTM F1327 Standard Terminology Relating to Barrier Materials for Medical Packaging
ASTM D4169-05 history
- 2023 ASTM D4169-23e1 Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
- 2023 ASTM D4169-23 Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
- 2022 ASTM D4169-22 Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
- 2016 ASTM D4169-16 Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
- 2014 ASTM D4169-14 Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
- 2009 ASTM D4169-09 Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
- 2008 ASTM D4169-08 Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
- 2005 ASTM D4169-05 Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
- 2004 ASTM D4169-04a Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
- 2004 ASTM D4169-04 Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
- 2001 ASTM D4169-01e1 Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
- 2001 ASTM D4169-01 Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
- 2001 ASTM D4169-99e1 Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
