ASTM D 642 Standard Test Method for Determining Compressive Resistance of Shipping Containers, Components, and Unit Loads

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ASTM D 642 Document Information:

Title
Standard Test Method for Determining Compressive Resistance of Shipping Containers, Components, and Unit Loads

ASTM International

Publication Date:
Oct 10, 2000

Scope:

This test method covers compression tests on shipping containers (for example, boxes and drums) or components, or both. Shipping containers may be tested with or without contents. The procedure may be used for measuring the ability of the container to resist external compressive loads applied to its faces, to diagonally opposite edges, or to corners (Fig. 1 and Fig. 2). This test method covers testing of multiple containers or unit loads, in addition to individual shipping containers, components, materials, or combination thereof.

The test method of applying load may be used to compare the characteristics of a given design of container with a standard, or to compare the characteristics of containers differing in construction.

This test method is related to TAPPI T804, which is similar for fixed platen machines but does not recognize swivel platen machines. This test method fulfills the requirements of International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Test Method 12048. The ISO standards may not meet the requirements for this test method.

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.

Keywords:

compression

compression strength

corrugated boxes

dynamic load

fixed platen

floating platen

packaging

shipping containers

unit loads

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