ASTM D4169-23
Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems

Standard No.

ASTM D4169-23

Release Date

2023

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)  US  /  ASTM

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D4169-23e1

Latest

ASTM D4169-23e1

Scope

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 Consider the use of Practice D7386 for testing of packages for single parcel shipments.

1.3 The suitability of this practice for use with hazardous materials has not been determined.

1.4 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.

1.5 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM D4169-23 Referenced Document

• ASTM D4003 Standard Test Methods for Programmable Horizontal Impact Test for Shipping Containers and Systems*， 2024-10-01 Update
• 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 D5265 Standard Test Method for Bridge Impact Testing
• 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 D6344 Standard Test Method for Concentrated Impacts to Transport Packages
• ASTM D642 Standard Test Method for Determining Compressive Resistance of Shipping Containers, Components, and Unit Loads*， 2025-04-01 Update
• ASTM D7386 Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Packages for Single Parcel Delivery Systems*， 2025-01-01 Update
• 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 F2825 Standard Practice for Climatic Stressing of Packaging Systems for Single Parcel Delivery*， 2026-01-01 Update

ASTM D4169-23 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

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