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

Importancia y uso:

4.1 In the distribution system for many products there is a phase wherein the packaged product may be stored for a period of time in a manner such that one or more containers are superimposed one upon the other. Failure can occur in any layer4 (see Fig. 1 and Fig. 3).

FIG. 1 Containers Under Constant Load of Dead Weights Imposed by Other Containers

FIG. 2 Container Under Constant Load of Dead Weights

FIG. 3 Containers Under Constant Load in Compression Test Machine With Fixed Platen

4.2 This test method subjects a container, empty or filled, to a predetermined static load, and to specified atmospheric conditions, if required.

Subcomité:

D10.21

Referida por:

D5571-22, D8409-21, D4504-94R18, D0642-20, D4919-23, D7030-04R22

Volúmen:

15.10

Número ICS:

55.040 (Packaging materials and accessories)

Palabras clave:

compression test; creep test; duration of load; packaging; shipping container; shipping unit; stacking life; storage environment;