ASTM D5276-98(2004) - 10.4.1998
 
1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers procedures for the drop testing of loaded boxes, cylindrical containers, and bags and sacks by the free-fall method.

1.2 For containers not exceeding 110 lb (50 kg), this test method fulfills the requirements of ISO Standards 2206:1987 and 2248:1985. Caution-These ISO standards may describe procedures that do not meet the requirements for this test method.

1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.4 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

E680-79(2024)

Standard Test Method for Drop Weight Impact Sensitivity of Solid-Phase Hazardous Materials

ISO 2248

Packaging--Complete Filled Transport Packages, Vertical Impact Test by Dropping

D6055-96(2019)

Standard Test Methods for Mechanical Handling of Unitized Loads and Large Shipping Cases and Crates

D6179-20(2025)

Standard Test Methods for Rough Handling of Unitized Loads and Large Shipping Cases and Crates

E122-17(2022)

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

D585-97

Standard Practice for Sampling and Accepting a Single Lot of Paper, Paperboard, Fiberboard, and Related Product

D644-99

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

D880-92(2021)

Standard Test Method for Impact Testing for Shipping Containers and Systems

D996-23

Standard Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments

D2463-23

Standard Test Method for Drop Impact Resistance of Blow-Molded Thermoplastic Containers

D4003-98(2024)

Standard Test Methods for Programmable Horizontal Impact Test for Shipping Containers and Systems

D4169-23e1

Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems (Includes all amendments and changes 3/27/2024).

D4332-22

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