ASTM D6537-00 - 10.4.2000
 
1. Scope

1.1 This practice covers methods for obtaining measured shock responses using instrumentation for an actual or simulated product package system when subjected to defined shock inputs to measure package performance.

1.2 This practice establishes methods for obtaining measured shock data for use with shock and impact test methods. It is not intended as a substitute for performance testing of shipping containers and systems such as Practice D4169.

1.3 This practice will address acceleration measuring techniques. Other ways of measuring shock impacts, such as high speed video, are not covered by this practice.

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

D5277-22

Standard Test Method for Performing Programmed Horizontal Impacts Using an Inclined Impact Tester

D6179-20(2025)

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

D6055-96(2019)

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

D5487-16(2022)

Standard Test Method for Simulated Drop of Loaded Containers by Shock Machines

D5276-19(2023)

Standard Test Method for Drop Test of Loaded Containers by Free Fall

D4169-23e1

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

D4003-98(2024)

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

D3332-99(2023)

Standard Test Methods for Mechanical-Shock Fragility of Products, Using Shock Machines

D996-23

Standard Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments

10012

Quality Assurance for Measuring Equipment Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.