Standard Practice for Calibration and Use of Torque Meters Used in Packaging Applications

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

11-17-2023

Publisher

American Society for Testing and Materials

1.1This practice covers the calibration and use of torque meters of the type normally used in packaging applications.

1.2This 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.

1.3This 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	F 02
DocumentType	Standard Practice
Pages	3
PublisherName	American Society for Testing and Materials
Status	Current
Supersedes	ASTM D 3474 : 1990 : R2018

ASTM D 7860 : 2014 : R2022	Standard Test Methods for Measurement of Torque Retention for Child Resistant and Non-Child Resistant Packages with Continuous Thread Closures Using Automated Torque Testing Equipment
ASTM D 2063/D2063M : 2010 : R2018	Standard Test Methods for Measurement of Torque Retention for Packages with Continuous Thread Closures Using Non-Automated (Manual) Torque Testing Equipment