In the distribution system, the packaged product may be stored for a period of time in a manner such that one or more containers are stacked on one another. The bottom package is thus continually subjected to a constant compression load.

This test method subjects an empty container to a predetermined static load and to specified atmospheric conditions, if required, over a short period of time using fixed platen compression testing equipment. Deflection is measured over time.

Deflection versus time data can be used to predict time to failure of corrugated shipping containers under constant load.

1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers determining the resistance of an empty paper corrugated shipping container to a vertically applied constant compression load for a specified time. The test method may also include palletized or unitized loads made of such containers. The boxes are tested in the orientation that they are most likely to be stacked in a unitized or palletized load.

1.2 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.

1.3 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.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

D642 Test Method for Determining Compressive Resistance of Shipping Containers, Components, and Unit Loads

D644 Test Method for Moisture Content of Paper and Paperboard by Oven Drying

D685 Practice for Conditioning Paper and Paper Products for Testing

D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments

D4332 Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or Packaging Components for Testing

D4577 Test Method for Compression Resistance of a Container Under Constant Load

E4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines

E122 Practice for Calculating Sample Size to Estimate, With Specified Precision, the Average for a Characteristic of a Lot or Process

Keywords

compression test; creep test; duration of load; packaging; shipping container; shipping unit; stacking life; storage environment; Compression testing--container materials; Loading tests--shipping materials; Shipping containers/materials/applications; Stacking test;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 55.160 (Cases. Boxes. Crates)

Citing ASTM Standards

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