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ASTM D 4168 : 1995 : R2021

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The latest, up-to-date edition.

Standard Test Methods for Transmitted Shock Characteristics of Foam-in-Place Cushioning Materials

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Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

16-11-2021

1.1These test methods determine the shock-absorbing characteristics of foam-in-place packaging materials.

1.2Test Method Auses a free-fall package drop test apparatus.

1.3Test Method Buses a shock-test apparatus.

1.4The 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.

1.5This 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.

1.6This 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.

Committee
D 10
DocumentType
Test Method
Pages
5
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Current
Supersedes

ASTM D 1596 : 2014 : R2021 Standard Test Method for Dynamic Shock Cushioning Characteristics of Packaging Material

ASTM D 996 : 2023 Standard Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
ASTM D 3332 : 1999 : R2016 Standard Test Methods for Mechanical-Shock Fragility of Products, Using Shock Machines
ASTM D 5276 : 2019 : R2023 Standard Test Method for Drop Test of Loaded Containers by Free Fall
ASTM D 996 : 2016 Standard Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
ASTM D 5276 : 2019 Standard Test Method for Drop Test of Loaded Containers by Free Fall
ASTM D 3332 : 1999 : R2023 Standard Test Methods for Mechanical-Shock Fragility of Products, Using Shock Machines
ASTM D 5487 : 2016 Standard Test Method for Simulated Drop of Loaded Containers by Shock Machines
ASTM D 5487 : 2016 : R2022 Standard Test Method for Simulated Drop of Loaded Containers by Shock Machines

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