ASTM D4169: Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers…
ASTM D4169 lays out sequences of tests, called distribution cycles, that represent different shipping routes, and assurance levels for how hard to test. It is the US counterpart to the ISTA general simulations.
At a glance
| Publisher | ASTM |
|---|---|
| Designation | ASTM D4169 |
| Full title | Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems |
| Type | Practice |
| Mode | Distribution cycles |
When to use it
- Validating packaging for regulated products such as medical devices
- Choosing a test sequence that matches a known route
This summary is Packgent's own. It does not reproduce the procedure: get the current edition from ASTM before testing.