| Scope |
To determine integrity and protective performance of
packaging in event of vibration / repetitive shock during
transit.
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| Reference |
ASTM D999, ASTM D4332 |
| Test Procedure |
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The test specimens should be condition as per standard
WATER-GDC-T099.
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The test is performed on a mechanical rotary vibration
machine. The machine will vibrate at 25.4mm
displacement & packages will be subjected to a total
duration of 120 minutes at two different orientations.
Start the vibration table at its lowest speed of
frequency. Maintain the 25.4 mm fixed displacement and
slowly increase the speed (frequency) of the vibration
table until the test sample begins to momentarily
leave the surface of the vibration table. Record the
speed in cycles per minute (CPM) or frequency in
cycles per second (Hz) and stop the vibration table.
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The vibration test duration in minutes to be used is
120 minutes at two different orientations.
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Start the vibration table to vibrate at the speed
(CPM) or frequency (Hz) identified in step one and
perform test for 60 minutes.
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Then rotate the test sample 90 degrees horizontally.
Resume the vibration speed (CPM) or frequency (Hz) for
the test duration of 60 minutes.
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The first orientation will be normal shipping
orientation in which the test specimen is transported.
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The second orientation should be next probable
orientation in which the test specimen is transported.
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| Evaluation |
After the test conduct complete physical evaluation of
test specimen should not have detached, loose, fractured,
damaged or dislocated components or assemblies and the
packaged product should perform as per its desired
functional requirements.
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Level of Acceptance / Success Criteria
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The packaged product should perform as per its desired
functional requirements without any damage.
All test
specimens should pass the test.
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