Applied Technical Services evaluates the performance of shipping containers and systems in accordance with ASTM D4169. Shipping containers and units undergo extensive testing to ensure they can withstand the wide array of hazards they may encounter during transport. Our environmental testing lab has the experts, credentials, and equipment needed to ensure your shipping systems meet the requirements of ASTM D4169 and similar standards.
What is ASTM D4169?
The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) developed ASTM D4169 as a standard for determining the performance testing of shipping systems and containers. The standard includes the following test methods:
- Compression tests
- Drop tests
- Exposure tests
- Shock tests
- Stability tests
- Temperature/humidity tests
- Vacuum tests
- Vibration tests
Each of the standard’s tests simulate the anticipated hazards of sea, air, and freight transportation.
About Our ASTM D4169 Testing Services
Our environmental testing laboratory conducts comprehensive tests of shipping containers and packaging systems in compliance with ASTM D4169. We conduct tests under controlled environmental conditions that simulate real-world hazards to determine if our clients’ containers and shipping systems can effectively protect their contents. Our technical expertise and the procedures outlined in ASTM D4169 enable us to help our clients ensure the integrity and compliance of packaging systems and shipping containers. We help clients determine which of the standard’s distribution cycles, test schedules, and assurance levels best reflect the conditions the package will experience during transportation. Our state-of-the-art testing equipment enables us to simulate how packaging performs in the following situations influenced by various environmental factors, including:
- Environments with frequent and heavy vibrations
- Conditions where packages are stacked on each other
- Climates with high humidity
- High altitude/low atmospheric pressure
Why is Compliance with ASTM D4169 Important?
ASTM D4169 is a proven, reliable framework for determining whether shipping containers and packaging systems withstand the stresses of transportation and distribution. The FDA requires compliance with the following standard for the transportation of medical devices and pharmaceuticals, but compliance is beneficial to distributors of other products, as it highlights their commitment to high-quality packaging systems. Compliance with ASTM D4169 helps distributors do the following:
- Comply with industry standards and regulations
- Minimize potential damage to a package and its contents
- Avoid insurance claims for damaged packages
- Identify packaging failures early
Contact Us
Call +1 (888) 287-5227 or submit a web request form to learn more about our ASTM D4169 testing services.
