ASTM D 1596 Standard Test Method for Dynamic Shock Cushioning Characteristics of Packaging Material
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ASTM D 1596 Document Information:
Title
Standard Test Method for Dynamic Shock Cushioning Characteristics of Packaging Material
ASTM International
Publication Date:
Apr 10, 1997
Scope:
This test method covers a procedure for obtaining dynamic shock
cushioning characteristics of
packaging materials through acceleration-time data achieved from
dropping a falling guided platen
assembly onto a motionless sample. This test method does not address
any effects or contributions
of exterior packaging assemblies.
The data acquired may be used for a single point or for use in
developing a dynamic cushion curve
for the specific material being tested. Such data may be used for
comparison among different
materials at specific input conditions, or qualifying materials
against performance specifications.
Caution should be used when attempting to compare data from different
methods or when using such
data for predicting in-package performance. Depending upon the
particular materials of concern,
correlation of such data (from among differing procedures or for
predicting in-package performance)
may be highly variable.
NOTE 1 - Alternative and related method for possible consideration is
Test Method D 4168.
The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the
standard. The SI units given in
parentheses are for information only.
This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems,
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:
- cushion curves
- cushioning materials
- dynamic shock characteristics
- guided platen method
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