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Corrugated Packaging Requirements

CORRUGATED PACKAGING

2014 GUIDE │ HANDBOEK

OUT OF THE BOX TECHNOLOGY SwissTech Automotive GmbH

SwissTech Automotive GmbH

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CORRUGATED PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS MANUAL (CPRM)

REVISION HISTORY

Revision

Date

Description of Changes

Revision 0

November 15th, 2013

Initial release CPRM document

Revision 1.0

January 13th, 2014

Review and design modification

Reviewed and approved by

CEO / President SwissTech Automotive GmbH

___________________________ Edwin B. Abbink

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TABLE OF CONTENTS PART 1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 2.10 2.11 2.11 2.12

Packaging Requirements ............................................................................................................................................................. 4 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................................ 4 Purpose ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Scope ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Partnership .................................................................................................................................................................................. 4 Packaging Requirements ............................................................................................................................................................ 4 Corrugated Packaging Requirements ........................................................................................................................................ 4 Appendix 1. SwissTech Corrugated Cardboard Packaging design.............................................................................................. 5 Preservation and Packing ........................................................................................................................................................... 5 Appendix 2. SwissTech Corrugated Packaging Instructions ...................................................................................................... 6 Cleanliness................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Unit Package Quantity ................................................................................................................................................................ 7 Unitization ................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Hazardous Materials ................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Returnable Packaging ................................................................................................................................................................. 7 Marking ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Testing ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Appendix 3. SwissTech Packaging Test Report ........................................................................................................................... 8 Export Compliance...................................................................................................................................................................... 9

PART 2. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4

SwissTech Label Requirements ................................................................................................................................................... 9 Labelling Requirements .............................................................................................................................................................. 9 Product Labels............................................................................................................................................................................. 9 Marking ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 10 Appendix 4. Marking requirements ................................................................................................................................... 10 Shipping Labels ......................................................................................................................................................................... 12

PART 3. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0

Background Information ........................................................................................................................................................... 12 Corrugated Cardboard & Fiberboard Information .................................................................................................................. 12 What is corrugated ................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Corrugated v. Cardboard .......................................................................................................................................................... 12 How to Measure a Box ............................................................................................................................................................. 12 Box Style Definitions and Abbreviations .................................................................................................................................. 13 Corrugated Composition .......................................................................................................................................................... 18 Flute Facts ................................................................................................................................................................................. 18 Interior Forms ........................................................................................................................................................................... 18 Partitions (or Dividers).............................................................................................................................................................. 19 Appendix 2. Packaging Drawing Symbols ................................................................................................................................ 20

Part 4.

Packaging Testing (details) ....................................................................................................................................................... 21

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PART 1. Packaging Requirements 1.0

Introduction 1.1

Purpose The purpose of this manual is to clearly define the packaging and labeling requirements.

1.2

Scope This standard applies to direct material items shipped to SwissTech Automotive GmbH Warehouses.

1.3

Partnership Packaging development requires partnership. It can only function as intended when both supplier and customer work together from proposal through implementation. And then, it is absolutely crucial that both parties adhere to authorized packaging. The key is open, two-way communication.

2.0

Packaging Requirements 2.1

Corrugated Packaging Requirements Regardless of the type of packaging used, the following requirements must be satisfied:  Transit Packaging (container, carton, pallet box) and any additional basic packaging (VCI-bags, polybags, inserts, etc.) must ensure protection against a. Mechanical damage (i.e. deformation, impact points, etc.) b. Corrosion. c. Formation of efficient load units  Goods must be free from all contamination  Optimization of efficient load units  Secure transportation  Easy to clean, and clean before use  Problem-free unloading ability from the transportation vehicle by industrial forklift trucks  Suitability for stacking  Compliance with specified standard dimensions  Designed for easy handling  Convenient access to contents  Materials suitable for recycling  Due to increased risk of injury, transit packaging and cartons must not be closed with metal staples but with neutral adhesive tape.

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Appendix 1. SwissTech Corrugated Cardboard Packaging design

2.3

Preservation and Packing The selection of appropriate preservation materials must be based upon their ease of removal and compatibility with the materials to be shipped. All materials must be packaged according to the item level on the purchase order so that the materials may be handled as a unit. Shipping containers must be uniform in size, of minimum Tara weight, and cube consistent with the protection required. Materials must be packed to secure lowest transportation costs and comply with carrier regulations. Unless otherwise specified in the purchase order, all materials must be packed and shipped in accordance with best commercial practices.

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DOC. CODE

REV.

QD-CPI-I

CORRUGATED PACKAGING INSTRUCTIONS

Packaging Number +T CCP-1065

PRODUCT INFORMATION Part Description SwissTech Part № (Key) Drawing №

PACKAGING INFORMATION

Air Brake Disc / Rotor 4DB.12B.4528-00 ℗ 123456789Z

Drawing Revision Level

Packaging Corrugated pack - BDR Name Packaging +T CCP-1065 Item № Packaging N/A Special Characterist

SUPPLIER INFORMATION

Issue Date Packaging Revision Level

14 September 2013 1

Supplier [name] Responsible [name] Vendor code

Preud'homme d'Hailly de Nieuport

101

item

Product Item(s) Specifications

PACKAGING SAFETY LEVEL

Sub- Part Number QTY per [BOM] Pack.

Product Dimensions

Weight Rust [Kg] Protect.

1 56353888

296.0 296.0 65.0

0.08

2 80162461

10.5

0.09

Sub-Total Weight per Packaging Unit

2.6

4.1

Required Sub-Pack. Material

Packaging Dimensions

Pack. Qty

Weight [Gram]

Packaging Item Number

901

1163450

639

251

2820568

Total Weight

314

999

530

999

816

[Psc.]

Part Information 4

[ Digital Photo or sketch of the Part ]

5 6 7

Part Dimensions Unit of mm Measure Unit Quantity per Packaging

Length

Width

Height

Weight [Kg]

276

6.5

Product Direction

Sub-Tot. No. of Parts/Packaging Unit

0.171

[Kg]

Total Sub-Packaging Quantity & Weight

[Gram]

Main Item(s) Corrugated Fibreboard Packaging Specifications [ Product Level ]

Paper Type / Paper weight

Sub-Pack QTY [ea.] 1 63 Material / Item Packaging Inside Max Load Length Width Depth Dimensions [Kg] Unit of mm 300 300 65 316.1 Measure Packaging Design SwissTech Specific 123BDR Design Number Board Box Type Type Flute Printing Type Method

Attach Packaging Design Photograph

Attach Photograph Showing Parts in the Required Packaging

[ Digital Photo or sketch ]

[ Digital Photo ]

Inner Outer

Outer Sf. Treatment Item No. QTY [ea.] 123BC Spacers / Box

Inner Sf. Treatm. 5

Weight [gr./ea.]

Pallet / Container Packaging Specifications [ Bulk Level ] Colli/ Bulk Packaging Type Add/Oth., Specify Outside Marketing Requirements

N/A +T

Item 987BC Number Marketing Design 1001Y Number

Pallet Type Specify the Bulk (pallet) Dimensions Pallet mm [UOM]

Length

Width

Height

Weight [Kg]

1000

150

Attach Photograph of the Pallet / Container / Bulk Type [ Digital Photo ]

[ Digital Photo ]

Dunnage Type Item No. QTY [ea.] Weight 123BC 5 0.012 Spacers / Pallet [gr./ea.] Required way of Pallet Stacking Maximum No. of Total Tara Weight / 14 1002.2 Stacking Layers Unit Bulk Pack. Type

Pallet Optimization

QTY per Layer

↨ Height [mm]

LB»LP ‖ WB»WP

Weight / Layer

P-Waste

70 [Kg]

20.0%

Product Specific Packaging Marking Specifications [ Check one or more of the below boxes, if applicable ]

Outside Bulk Packaging Marking Specifications [ Check one or more of the below boxes, if applicable ] List of all Part Numbers within the same Product Family which apply the same Packaging Specification Conditions Product Family Name Brake Disc / Rotor

Specify all product Items / Part Numbers +T DBR-2248

'+T DBR-2250

+T DBR-2470

+T DBR-2180

+T DBR-2172

+T DBR-2170

+T DBR-2462

Review Date

02 October 2013

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Cleanliness Materials must be free of dirt and other contaminants that would contribute to deterioration or that would require cleaning prior to use. Coating and preservatives applied to the item for protection are not considered contaminants.

2.6

Unit Package Quantity Unless otherwise specified on the purchase order, the unit package quantity must be one each part, set, or assembly except small lightweight items that must be unit packaged in quantities that are standard in the trade and suitable for retail sales. Bulk packaging is specifically excluded unless specified in the purchase order.

2.7

Unitization Unitization encompasses, but is not limited to, bundling, consolidation, or palletization. Shipments must be considered for unitization where appropriate or specified. All markings must be as specified and be legible, durable, and identify the contents of the unit.

2.8

Hazardous Materials Shipment of hazardous materials must be made in compliance with the code of Federal Regulations. Each shipment must contain a Hazardous Goods Declaration and a copy of the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS.)

2.9

Returnable Packaging Returnable Packaging shall be used when it is cost effective or when it is needed to meet specific SwissTech’s objectives. When returnable packaging is not justifiable or feasible, environmentally friendly materials (recyclable) shall be used. If returnable packaging is required, suppliers shall be responsible for storing returnable packaging at their site.

2.10

Marking Unless specifically exempted in the purchase order, the following identification information must be marked on all unit packaging, intermediate containers, and external containers:  Name and address of manufacturer/repair facility  Part number  Purchase order number  Item description or nomenclature  Quantity  Serial number (if applicable)  Hazardous material (HAZMAT) marking (if applicable)

2.11

Testing

Laboratory simulation testing may be required and should be considered by the supplier to assure that the product and packaging will withstand “real-world” load conditions, handling, and any applicable transportation modes that may become necessary. If testing is required, contact your SwissTech packaging representative. The following Test methods could be required:      

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Static Test Vibration Test Shock Drop Height Impact Test Compression (Stack-ability) Fork lift Handling

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Laboratory

Edge Crush test

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Laboratory [name]

Preud'homme d'Hailly de Nieuport

Latest Rev. Level Supplier [name]

ADMINISTRATION DETAILS Zolikon

Performed by [name]

Location

PACKAGING TEST REPORT

101

Supplier №

Signature

Parameters Tested

Job Title

Description of Packaging Test Results

02 October 2013

Yes

Result meet Requirements

Submission Date

+41 76 6789 001

Business Phone №

4DB.12B.4528-00 ℗

Part Number No.

REV.

QD-PTR-I

Date

Performance Date (Original)

Jacque van Nassau

Key Contact [name]

Note: When an external laboratory is used, the supplier shall submit the test results on the laboratory letterhead or the normal laboratory report format

Test Requirements

Jean Paul Schwartzenberg

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Verified By [name]

Test protocol for containers

Testing with People

Degradation of Packages

Degradation of product

Durability

Package Insulation

Product req. Dangerous Goods

Water Spray / Vapor / Resistance

Conditioning, atmosphere

Vacuum testing

Thermal Shock Test

Rolling and Toppling

Horizontal Impact

Drop impact test

Vibration

Shock & impact

Brust Strength

Adhesion Peel test

Adhesion Strength

Tensile Strength

Mechanical Strains

Compression and Stacking

123456789Z

IN-HOUSE TESTING

OUTSIDE

Air Brake Disc / Rotor

Part Description / Product Name Drawing №

Testing Type

4DB.12B.4528-00 ℗

SwissTech Part №

Strength

Impac t Shoc k & Vibr ation

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2.12

Other Test Conditions

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Export Compliance

All shipments must be in accordance with export controls and regulations. For questions regarding export controls, please contact an export compliance officer. SwissTech Automotive GmbH will hold the supplier accountable for cases of deviations from the defined process. SwissTech Automotive GmbH may seek to claim any additional costs incurred from the responsible party(ies) as a direct result of non-compliance. It is in the supplier’s responsibility to inform SwissTech Automotive GmbH Supply Chain Department as soon as any problem arises, which might affect the fulfilment of the supplier’s delivery obligations. Appendix 1. Corrugated Packaging Instructions

PART 2. SwissTech Label Requirements 1.0

Labelling Requirements 1.1

Product Labels

Product Name

Air Disc Brake Rotor Main Application

4 DB.1 2 B.4 5 2 8 -0 0 OE Reference №

Merc edes - Benz Dimentions L x W x H [mm]

942 421 21 12 Product Net Weight

4 3 0 x 4 3 0 x 1 3 2 .5

3 4 .7

[K g]

Serial №.

Swiss Made

94242121 Batch Code №. R9 4 2 4 2 1 B7 /A

Product Name

SwissTech Product №

Air Disc Brake Rotor Main Application

4 DB.1 2 B.4 5 2 8 -0 0 OE Reference №

Merc edes - Benz Dimentions L x W x H [mm]

942 421 21 12 Product Net Weight

4 3 0 x 4 3 0 x 1 3 2 .5

3 4 .7

[K g]

Serial №.

Swiss Made

94242121 Batch Code №. R9 4 2 4 2 1 B7 /A Vendor code

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Marking Correct and complete marking of packages helps to prevent incorrect handling, accidents, incorrect delivery, losses of weight and volume and Customs fines. Marking must be clear and precise. Its color should stand out clearly from that of the package; it is usually black in color. Alternatively, it may also be applied on adhesive labels. Where possible, black symbols on a white background should be used. Both when the marking is applied directly onto the package and when adhesive labels are used, care must be taken to ensure that marking is applied in a legible and durable manner. Adequate marking is an indispensable component of the package. If the marking is at variance with the details on the shipping documents, objections may be raised by the Customs authorities. If handling marking is inadequate, those parties whose actions during transport, handling or storage of the cargo have caused damage may be excluded from liability.

1.3

Appendix 4. Marking requirements

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UOM

ⁱ⁄ᵣ

M N/A R Do Not Cut

Description [Packaging Handling Instruction Marking]

ⁱ⁄ᵣ

ⁱ⁄ᵣ This way up / Top

ⁱ⁄ᵣ Fragile-Handle With Care

M N/A R Products Stands Up

ⁱ⁄ᵣ

[code]

[№]

[name]

[date]

[code]

[ID №]

[Logo]

[E №]

[№]

[code]

[№]

Product Batch Code

Serial №.

Country of Origin

Production Date

Expire Date

CE Marking & Code №.

FCC Declaration of Conformity

ISPM 15 Packaging Stamp

IPPC Stamp

Circle E

Circle E + Country №.

TÜV Tested

E code ECE R90

E 11 R90 Approved

R90 Approved

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Verified By [name]

[code]

Supplier Code / № R N/A N/A Stacking Limitation

R N/A R Heavy -Do Not Lift

ⁱ⁄ᵣ

ⁱ⁄ᵣ ⁱ⁄ᵣ

ⁱ⁄ᵣ M

ⁱ⁄ᵣ N/A N/A

Description

Non Marking Non Marking Non Marking

ⁱ⁄ᵣ Mⁱ⁄ₐ N/A Mⁱ⁄ₐ Shipping Box ⁱ⁄ᵣ Mⁱ⁄ₐ N/A Mⁱ⁄ₐ Shipping Label

Signature

Non Marking

ⁱ⁄ᵣ N/A ⁱ⁄ᵣ Product Pack.

ⁱ⁄ᵣ Mⁱ⁄ₐ N/A Mⁱ⁄ₐ Prod. Pack. Label

ⁱ⁄ᵣ

Non Marking

FALSE

General Marking

ⁱ⁄ᵣ Mⁱ⁄ₐ N/A Mⁱ⁄ₐ Product Label

ⁱ⁄ᵣ Mⁱ⁄ₐ N/A Mⁱ⁄ₐ Product

Jean Paul Schwartzenberg

Rⁱ⁄ₐᵖ ⁱ⁄ᵣ

ⁱ⁄ᵣ

Rⁱ⁄ₐᵖ ⁱ⁄ᵣ

N/A N/A ⁱ⁄ᵣ

ⁱ⁄ᵣ

Rⁱ⁄ₐᵖ Rⁱ⁄ₐ ⁱ⁄ᵣ Mⁱ⁄ₐ N/A N/A Protect From Heat

[°C]

Rⁱ⁄ₐᵖ Mⁱ⁄ₐ ⁱ⁄ᵣ Mⁱ⁄ₐ N/A N/A Keep Cool

Temperature [°C]

ⁱ⁄ᵣ N/A ⁱ⁄ᵣ

[Kg]

Rⁱ⁄ₐᵖ Rⁱ⁄ₐ ⁱ⁄ᵣ Rⁱ⁄ₐ N/A N/A Temperature Limitation

N/A N/A ⁱ⁄ᵣ

Rⁱ⁄ₐᵖ Rⁱ⁄ₐ ⁱ⁄ᵣ Rⁱ⁄ₐ N/A N/A Stacking Limitation W.

Rⁱ⁄ₐᵖ Rⁱ⁄ₐ ⁱ⁄ᵣ

Stacking & Weight

M N/A N/A Dispose Electronic Equipment

M N/A M Tear off here

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A R Do Not Stack

ⁱ⁄ᵣ

N/A N/A ⁱ⁄ᵣ

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A M

[№]

Barcode 39 №.

ⁱ⁄ᵣ

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Mⁱ⁄ᵖ Products Lay down

ⁱ⁄ᵣ

[№]

[code]

WLC-Warehouse Location

ⁱ⁄ᵣ

[№]

OEM Reference №.

ⁱ⁄ᵣ

VAT №.

[name]

Made in [Country]

M Centre of Gravity

Custom Clearance HTS-№

[Logo]

White Label / Other

Rⁱ⁄ₐᵖ Rⁱ⁄ₐ ⁱ⁄ᵣ Rⁱ⁄ₐ N/A N/A Keep dry

M N/A M Do Not Clamp

N/A ⁱ⁄ᵣ

[Logo]

Trade Mark Logo

Rⁱ⁄ᵖ Mⁱ⁄ᵖ M

Mⁱ⁄ᵖ Mⁱ⁄ᵖ ⁱ⁄ᵣ

M N/A Mⁱ⁄ᵖ Sling Here

M N/A Mⁱ⁄ᵖ No Hooks use

QR code

[Logo]

SwissTech Logo

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A M Clamp Here

GTW - Gross Tara Weight

[№]

N/A N/A ⁱ⁄ᵣ

SwissTech Part №.

N/A N/A ⁱ⁄ᵣ

Product Net Weight

M N/A M No Hand Trucks

№/ QTY

Packaging Resin Identification

FOR SWISSTECH USE ONLY

N/A

Non Marking

N/A

Non Marking

N/A

Review Date

Non Marking

02 October 2013

Non Marking

N/A

Non Marking

N/A

Status

Non Marking

Non Marking C/LDPE

C/PAP

Handling Marking

Personal Protection

TEX

FOR

ALU

PAP

Other

Glass

Organic

Metal

Paper

Plastics

General

REV.

Shipping Label

Packaging Label

Other Plastics [O]

Polystyrene [PS]

Polystyrene [PP]

L density PE [LDPE]

PVC [V]

H. Density PE [HDPE]

PET or PETE

FCS Recyclable

Empty

Description [Packaging Resin Identification]

Hazard & Safety Marking

Str. Magnetic field

Stay Out / Away

No Open Fire

Keep boots clear

Keep hands clear

Use Lacer Eye protection

Lift Point Symbol

Two Person Lift [≥30 Kg]

Chemical Protective Clothing

Wear Protective Clothing

Wear Vapor Respirator

Wear Half Mask Respirator

Wear Safety Harness

Wear head & ear protect.

Wear Safety Helmet

Wear Face Shield

Wear Ear Protection

Wear dust mask

Wear Eye Protection

Ware Safety Footwear

Wear cloves

Wash Hands

Unplug plug from Socket

Read Instruct. Manual

Be Aware

At your own Risk

Description [Personal Protection Instruction Marking]

SUPPLIER INFORMATION

246810AB

Supplier Preud'homme d'Hailly de Nieuport [name] Responsible [name] Issue Date 12 September 2014

Final Marking Codes [for SwissTech use only]

Remote Starting

Radioactive

Pinch Point/Entanglement

Nano Hazard

Lacer Radiation

High Voltage

Hazardous Material

Harmful

Electrocution

ESD

Danger / Caution

CO₂

Caution UV-Light

Caution Hot Surface

Biohazard

Battery Hazard

Oxidizers

Irritant

Compressive Gases

Flammables

Explosives

Corrosives

Environment. Toxicity

Aspiration Toxicity

Acute toxicity (severe)

°C

₸°

≠ Ħ ↨ ₩

ᴓ ɫ π Ⱡ ₺ ∞ >□< <> Φ Ѩ Ŧ ↑ ‖ ≡ Ṝ Ҩ

Description [Hazard & Safety Marking]

12 September 2014

Packaging N/A Revision Level

Packaging Marking Specification [If apply mark wit a "X"]

N/A

ⁱ⁄ᵣ No use forklift truck here

Product Size [L x W x H]

ⁱ⁄ᵣ

N/A ⁱ⁄ᵣ

ⁱ⁄ᵣ

QTY / Unit packaging

ⁱ⁄ᵣ

Application

ⁱ⁄ᵣ

Rⁱ⁄ₐᵖ Rⁱ⁄ᵖ ⁱ⁄ᵣ Rⁱ⁄ᵖ Rⁱ⁄ₐᵖ Rⁱ⁄ₐᵖ Do not destroy barrier

N/A ⁱ⁄ᵣ

Product

Product Model

[name]

Shipping Box

Rⁱ⁄ₐᵖ Rⁱ⁄ᵖ ⁱ⁄ᵣ Rⁱ⁄ᵖ Rⁱ⁄ₐᵖ Rⁱ⁄ₐᵖ Do Not Roll

№ / QTY

Shipping Label

Product Type

Product Description

Description [General Marking]

UOM

Drawing Revision Level

Shipping Box

123456789Z

Product Pack.

Drawing №

Product Label

246810AB

Product Label

4DB.12B.4528-00 ℗

Product Pack.

Issue Date

Product Pack.

SwissTech Part №

Packaging Label

PACKAGING INFORMATION

Shipping Box

BRD Pizza Box

Product

Packaging Name / Description SwissTech Packaging Item № Packaging Special Characteristics / Remarks

Product Label

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Shipping Label

Air Brake Disc / Rotor

Packaging Label

Packaging Number

Product

Part Description

Shipping Label

QD-PPMR-I

Shipping Box

DOC. CODE

Product Label

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1.4

Shipping Labels Below are the general guidelines to be followed when placing labels on all containers: Supplier is responsible to ensure correct labeling is provided for all packaging. SwissTech recommends using the automobile AIAG standard.  Hand written or stenciled label information is prohibited.  If placards are or available on containers, use this area to apply shipping labels.  Any deviations must be reviewed and approved by SwissTech.  For both expendable and returnable containers shipping Labels are required.  Where container size does not adequately provide for the use of standard shipping labels, contact SwissTech. All labels and further inspection labelling from the supplier must be easy to remove in the loading of the container. Marking, e. g. paper, covers which goes beyond the outer contours of the load unit should be removed before dispatch as automatic material handling systems may include them at the contour control. The supplier is responsible for impairment of quality resulting from deficient, wet, removed or contaminated packaging. On every load unit, every container and every individual package an ODETTE- goods tag is required – or a locally agreed variant.

PART 3. Background Information 1.0

Corrugated Cardboard & Fiberboard Information 1.1

What is corrugated Corrugated fiberboard or "combined board" has two main components: the liner and the medium. Both are made of a special kind of heavy paper called containerboard. Linerboard is the flat facing that adheres to the medium. The medium is the wavy, fluted paper in between the liners.

1.2

Corrugated v. Cardboard The term "cardboard box" is commonly sed when referring to a corrugated box. The correct technical term is "corrugated fiberboard carton." Cardboard boxes are really chipboard boxes, and used primarily for packaging lightweight products, such as cereal or board games. Corrugated fiberboard boxes are widely utilized in retail packaging, shipping cartons, product displays and many other applications requiring lightweight, but sturdy materials.

1.3

How to Measure a Box Boxes are generally measured from the inside, with the dimensions referring to the opening of an assembled box. Inside dimensions are used for measuring because the corrugated board thickness may vary. A box constructed of B flute will not have the same outer dimensions as a box made from E flute. When measuring the inside of an existing box, make sure to measure from the center of the score (the crushed fold line). Outer dimensions may need to be communicated for shipping and pallet configuration purposes. When listing outer dimensions, always include "OD" with the size (e.g., 300x220x120mm OD).

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1.4

1.4.1

Box Style Definitions and Abbreviations The majority of box styles fall into one of the following general categories: Slotted Boxes, Telescope Boxes, Folders, Rigid (or Bliss) Boxes, Self-Erecting Boxes and Interior Forms. In addition, corrugated boxes can be custom designed to meet the specific needs of the customer. Slotted Boxes These are generally made from a single piece of corrugated fiberboard. The blank is scored and slotted to permit folding. Boxes are shipped and stored flat and assembled as needed by the user. Some of the most common types include: a.

Regular Slotted Container (RSC) All flaps have the same length, and the two out flaps are one-half the container's width, so that they meet at the centre of the box when folded. The RSC is the most common box style.

Half Slotted Container (HSC) Same as a Regular Slotted Container (RSC), but without one set of flaps.

Overlap Slotted Container (OSC) All flaps have the same length; the outer flaps overlap by one inch or more. The box is usually closed with staples driven through the overlap area. This style of box is used when the length of the box is considerably greater than the width, resulting in a long gap between the inner flaps. The sealed overlap helps to keep the outer flaps from pulling apart.

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Full overlap Slotted Container (FOL) All flaps have the same length (the width of the box). When closed, the outer flaps come within one inch of complete overlap. This style is especially resistant to rough handling and provides extra product cushioning and stacking strength.

Centre Special Slotted Container (CSSC) Inner and outer flaps are cut to different lengths. Both sets of flaps meet at the centre of the box. This style is especially strong because both the top and bottom have double the thickness of corrugated board. The inner flaps, with no gap, provide a level base for products.

Centre Special Overlap Slotted Container (CSO) All flaps have the same length (one-half the length of the box). The length of the box can be no more than twice its width. The inner flaps meet at the centre of the box, providing a level base and full top protection.

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Centre Special Full Overlap Slotted Container (SFF) Inner and outer flaps are cut to different lengths. When closed, the inner flaps meet at the centre of the box, and out flaps fully overlap. With three full layers of combined board over the entire top and bottom, this style provides extra cushioning and stacking strength.

Telescope Boxes Usually consist of top and bottom pieces that fit over each other. "Telescope Style" generally describes a box where the cover extends over at least two-thirds of the depth of the bottom piece, where a Box with Cover indicates a box where the cover extends less than two-thirds of the depth. Common types include: a.

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Full Telescope Design Style Container (FTD) and Design Style Container with Cover (DSC) Two-piece boxes made from two scored and slotted blanks (trays).

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Full Telescope Half Slotted Container (FTHS) The two-piece body is made from two half-slotted containers.

Folders Which consist of one or more pieces of combined board, with an unbroken bottom surface and scored to fold around the product. Popular styles include: a.

One Piece Folder (OPF) One piece of board is cut so that it provides a flat bottom, with flaps forming the sides and ends, and extensions of the side flaps meeting to form the top.

Five Panel Folder (FPF) A single cut and scored piece features a fifth panel used as the closing flap, completely covering a side panel.

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Trays These are formed from a single piece of combined board, with the design featuring an unbroken bottom and several layers of corrugated in the end panels. They are frequently used as inner containers for parts, delicate produce or mail pieces.

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Rigid (Bliss) Boxes These includes two identical end panels and a body that folds to form the two side panels, an unbroken bottom and the top. Flaps are used to form the joints. Once the joints are sealed, the box is considered rigid.

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Self-Erecting Boxes These are typically feature regular slotted container or telescope-style tops.

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Corrugated Composition Corrugated fiberboard is comprised of linerboard and heavy paper medium. Linerboard is the flat, outer surface that adheres to the medium. The medium is the wavy, fluted paper between the liners. Both are made of a special kind of heavy paper called containerboard. Board strength will vary depending on the various sheets of linerboard and medium combinations.

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Single Face: Medium glued to 1 sheets of linerboard; flutes exposed Single Wall: Medium between 2 sheets of linerboard Double Wall: Varying mediums layered between 3 sheets of linerboard Triple Wall: Varying mediums layered between 4 sheets of linerboard

Flute Facts Corrugated board can be created with several different flute profiles. The five most common flute profiles are:

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A-Flute: Original corrugated flute design. Contains 108 +/- 10 flutes per linear meter and measures 4.8 mm thick. B-Flute: Developed primarily for packaging canned good. Contains 154 +/- 10 flutes per linear meter and measures 3.2 mm thick. C-Flute: Commonly used for shipping cartons. Contains 128 +/- 10 flutes per linear meter and measures 4.0 mm thick. E-Flute: Contains 295 +/- 10 flutes per linear meter and measures 1.6 mm thick. F-Flute: Developed for small retail packaging. Contains 420 +/- 10 flutes per linear meter and measures 0.8 mm thick.

Generally, larger flute profiles deliver greater vertical compression strength and cushioning. Smaller flute profiles provide enhanced structural and graphics capabilities for use in retail packaging. Different flute profiles can be combined in one piece of combined board. For example, a triple wall board may contain one layer of A-flute medium with two layers of C-flute medium. Mixing flute profiles allows designers to adjust compression strength, cushioning strength and total thickness of the combined board. 4.0

Interior Forms Interior forms include a wide variety of build-ups, dividers, partitions and other inner packing pieces. They can be used to separate or cushion products, to strengthen the box or to fill voids. They may be simple rectangle, scored, slotted or die-cut shapes. Common formats include:

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Pads are plain shapes of corrugated or solid fiberboard, used to fill spaces or separate layers or sections of products.

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Tubes are scored rectangles, folded and sometimes joined with tape to form a multi-sided structure open at both ends. When used as sleeves for individual items such as glassware, adjacent shells provide double protection.

Partitions (or Dividers) These provides a separate cell for each item in a box. Primarily used for packaging glassware or other fragile items. 

Partitions (or Dividers) provide a separate cell for each item in a box. Primarily used for packaging glassware or other fragile items.

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Inner Packing Pieces are scored and/or folded pieces of fiberboard used for cushioning, suspension and separation, and to fill voids.

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Inner Pack Forms are usually die cut fiberboard pieces designed to position and support products away from the walls of the box for added protection.

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Information source: Fiber Box Association

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Appendix 2. Packaging Drawing Symbols

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Part 4.

Packaging Testing

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Purpose Packaging testing might have a variety of purposes, such as:  Determine if, or verify that, the requirements of a specification, regulation, or contract are met  Decide if a new product development program is on track: Demonstrate proof of concept  Provide standard data for other scientific, engineering, and quality assurance functions  Validate suitability for end-use  Provide a basis for technical communication  Provide a technical means of comparison of several options  Provide evidence in legal proceedings: product liability, patents, product claims, etc.  Help solve problems with current packaging  Help identify potential cost savings in packaging  Packaging tests can be used for:  Subjecting packages (and contents) to stresses and dynamics found in the field  Reproducing the types of damage to packages and contents found in actual shipments  Controlling the uniformity of production of packages or components

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Importance of testing For some types of products, package testing is mandated by regulations: food. Pharmaceuticals, medical devices, dangerous goods, etc. For unregulated products, testing can be required by a contract or governing specification. The degree of package testing can often be a business decision. Risk management may involve factors such as  costs of packaging  costs of package testing  value of contents being shipped  value of customer’s good will  product liability exposure  other potential costs of inadequate packaging  etc.

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Testing Procedures Several standards organizations publish test methods for package testing. Included are:  International Organization for Standardization, ISO  ASTM  European Committee for Standardization. CEN  TAPPI  Etc. Governments and regulators publish some packaging test methods. There are also many corporate test standards in use.

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Testing with People Some types of package testing do not use scientific instruments but use people for the evaluation. Testing Method ASTM D7298 Test Method for Measurement of Comparative Legibility by Means of Polarizing Filter Instrumentation. ASTM E460 Practice for Determining Effect of Packaging on Food and Beverage Products During Storage ASTM E619 Practice for Evaluating Foreign Odors in Paper Packaging ASTM E1870 Test Method for Odor and Taste Transfer from Polymeric Packaging Film ASTM 2609 Test Method for Odor and Flavor Transfer from Rigid Polymeric Packaging ISO 16820 Sensory Analysis – Methodology – Sequential Analysis ISO 5495 Sensory Analysis – Methodology – Paired Comparisons ISO 13302 Sensory Analysis – Methods for assessing modifications to the flavour of foodstuffs due to packaging

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Conditioning, testing atmosphere The environmental conditions of testing are critical. The measured performance of many packages is affected by the conditioning and testing atmospheres. For example, paper based products are strongly affected by their moisture content: Relative humidity needs to be controlled. Plastic products are often strongly affected by temperature. Testing Method ASTM D4332- Standard Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or Packaging Components for Testing ASTM E171- Standard Specification for Standard Atmospheres for Conditioning and Testing Flexible Barrier Materials

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Degradation of product Laboratory tests can help determine the expected shelf life of a package and its contents. Relevant tests ASTM E2454 Standard Guide for Sensory Evaluation Methods to Determine the Sensory Shelf -life of Consumer Products DoD 4140.27M Shelf Life Management Manual, 2000ISO 11987 Ophthalmic Optics, Contact Lenses, Determination of Shelf Life

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Degradation of Packages Packages can degrade with exposure to temperature, humidity, time, sterilization (steam, radiation, gas, etc.), sunlight, and other environmental factors. Relevant tests ASTM D3045 Standard Practice for Heat Aging of Plastics without Load ASTM F1640 Standard Guide for Packaging Materials for Foods to be irradiated ASTM F1980â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Standard Guide for Accelerated Aging of Sterile Medical Device Packages ASTM G151 Standard Practice for Exposing Non-metallic Materials in Accelerated Test Devices that are Laboratory Light Sources

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Vacuum testing Vacuum chambers are used to test the ability of a package to withstand low pressures. This can be to: 1. Determine the ability of packages to withstand low pressures that might be encountered. This could be in an air shipment or high altitude truck shipment. 2. A laboratory vacuum places controlled stress a sealed package to test the strength of seals, the tendency for leakage, and the ability to retain sterility. Relevant tests ASTM D3078- Standard Test Method for Determination of Leaks in Flexible Packaging by Bubble Emission ASTM D4991- Standard Test Method for Leakage Testing of Empty Rigid Containers by Vacuum Method ASTM D6653- Standard Test Methods for Determining the Effects of High Altitude on Packaging Systems by Vacuum Method ASTM D6834- Standard Test Method for Determining Product Leakage from a Package with a Mechanical Pump Dispenser ASTM E493- Standard Test Methods for Leaks Using the Mass Spectrometer Leak Detector in the Inside-Out Testing Mode ASTM F2338- Standard Test Method for Nondestructive Detection of Leaks in Packages by Vacuum Decay Method ASTM F2391- Standard Test Method for Measuring Package and Seal Integrity Using Helium as the Tracer Gas

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Shock & impact Package integrity and product protection are important packaging functions. Tests are conducted to measure the resistance of packages and products to controlled laboratory shock and impact. Relevant tests ASTM D880- Standard Test Method for Impact Testing for Shipping Containers and Systems ASTM D1596- Standard Test Method for Dynamic Shock Cushioning Characteristics of Packaging Materials ASTM D3332- Standard Test Methods for Mechanical-Shock Fragility of Products, Using Shock Machines ASTM D4003- Standard Test Methods for Programmable Horizontal Impact Test for Shipping Containers and Systems ASTM D5265- Standard Test Method for Bridge Impact Testing ASTM D5276- Standard Test Method for Drop Test of Loaded Containers by Free Fall ASTM D5277- Standard Test Method for Performing Programmed Horizontal Impacts Using an Inclined Impact Tester ASTM D5487- Standard Test Method for Simulated Drop of Loaded Containers by Shock Machines ASTM D6344- Standard Test Method for Concentrated Impacts to Transport Packages ASTM D6537- Standard Practice for Instrumented Package Shock Testing For Determination of Package Performance

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Package Insulation Many packages are used for products that are sensitive to temperature. The ability of insulated shipping containers to protect their contents from exposure to temperature fluctuations can be measured in a laboratory Relevant tests ASTM D3103-Standard Test Method for Thermal Insulation Performance of Distribution Packages ISTA 7E – Testing Standard for Thermal Transport Packaging Used in Parcel Delivery System Shipment

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Vibration Vibration is encountered during shipping (vehicle vibration, rough roads, etc.) and movement on conveyors. otential vibration damage may include:  fractures and fatigue damage  loose wires, screw caps, etc.  bruises on soft products (fruit, etc.)  surface abrasion  etc. Relevant tests ASTM D999- Standard Test Methods for Vibration Testing of Shipping Containers ASTM D3580-Standard Test Methods for Vibration (Vertical Linear Motion) Test of Products ASTM D4728- Standard Test Method for Random Vibration Testing of Shipping Containers ASTM D5112- Standard Test Method for Vibration (Horizontal Linear Sinusoidal Motion) Test of Products ASTM D7387- Standard Test Method for Vibration Testing of Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) Used for Shipping Liquid Hazardous Materials (Dangerous Goods)

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Compression Compression testing relates to stacking or crushing of packages, particularly shipping containers. It usually measures of the force required to crush a package, stack of packages, or a unit load. Packages can be empty or filled as for shipment. A force-deflection curve used to obtain the peak load or other desired points. Other tests use a constant load and measure the time to failure or to a critical deflection. Relevant tests ASTM D5331- Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Mechanical Handling of Unitized Loads Secured with Stretch Wrap Films ASTM D5414- Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Horizontal Impact Performance of Load Unitizing Stretch Wrap Films ASTM D5415- Standard Test Method for Evaluating Load Containment Performance of Stretch Wrap Films by Vibration Testing ASTM D5416- Standard Test Method for Evaluating Abrasion Resistance of Stretch Wrap Films by Vibration Testing ASTM D6055- Standard Test Methods for Mechanical Handling of Unitized Loads and Large Shipping Cases and Crates ASTM D6179- Standard Test Methods for Rough Handling of Unitized Loads and Large Shipping Cases and Crates ISO 10531- Stability testing of unit loads

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Test protocol for containers Shipping containers are often subjected to sequential tests involving a combination of individual test methods. A variety of standard test schedules or protocols are available for evaluating transport packaging. They are used to help determine the ability of complete and filled shipping containers to various types of logistics systems. Some test the general ruggedness of the shipping container while others have been shown to reproduce the types of damage encountered in distribution. Some base the type and severity of testing on formal studies of the distribution environment: instrumentation, data loggers, and observation. Test cycles with these documented elements better simulate parts of certain logistics shipping environments. ASTM International ASTM D4169- Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems ASTM D7386- Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Packages for Single Parcel Delivery Systems

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Field trials Laboratory testing can often help identify shipping container constructions that, in general, should perform well in the field. Of course, laboratory tests cannot fully reproduce the full range of field hazards, their magnitudes, nor their frequency. Field experiments are often conducted to help validate the laboratory testing. The advantage of laboratory testing is that it subjects replicate packages to identical sets of test sequences: a relatively small number of samples often can suffice. Field hazards, by their nature, are highly variable: thus repeated shipments do not receive the same types or magnitudes of drops, vibrations, kicks, impacts, abrasion, etc. Because of this uncontrolled variability, more replicate sample shipments are often necessary.

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Product requirements Dangerous Goods Packaging of hazardous materials, or dangerous goods, are highly regulated. There are some material and construction requirements but also performance testing is required. The testing is based on the packing group (hazard level) of the contents, the quantity of material, and the type of container. Testing Method ASTM D4919- Standard Specification for Testing of Hazardous Materials Packaging ASTM D7387- Standard Test Method for Vibration Testing of Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) Used for Shipping Liquid Hazardous Materials (Dangerous Goods) ISO 16104 – 2003 Packaging – Transport packaging for dangerous goods – Test methods

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Burst Strength This test helps in determining the strength of paper, solid board and corrugated board. Bursting strength is usually quoted in kg/cm 2. Testing Method BS 3137, BS 2922:1 ISO 2758 and ISO 2759.

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Tensile Strength This test helps in determining the tensile Strength of paper paperboard, etc. A tensile strength test is a mechanical test performed on packaging materials to determine the maximum load that can be applied to a material before it ruptures. This test can be used to measure the tensile strength of paper, board and plastics. The material will show elastic behavior up to a certain point and then rupture. The test can be adapted to different needs – it can also be used to measure the strength or elongation of a material and its tearing resistance and the force required to separate a seal. All these give a measure of the strength of the material. Testing Method IS 1060.

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Thermal Shock Test Thermal shock assesses the resistance of packs to sudden changes in temperature. The packs are given a specified number of temperature cycles between a very low and, within a short period of time, an extremely high temperature. Thermal shock refers to a very high rate of temperature change, typically 30°C per minute or higher and is appropriate for testing packaging, aircraft parts, military hardware or electronics destined for rugged duty. Because almost all products are subject to shipping, this test may be appropriate to any part that will have to withstand an abrupt temperature change in a short period of time, such as a transition from a warm warehouse to a freezing roadside while being loaded onto a truck. Testing Method BS EN 60068-2-14:2000

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Peel test This test helps in determining the co-efficiency of static and kinetic friction test of plastic films, textile, and paper, as well as peel strength test of adhesive laminated products. Peel tests are widespread and apply to proving that a medical device package design is valid, pressure sensitive labels are manufactured correctly, and office supplies, electronics, and other packaging and adhesive products are operating as expected. A peel test measures the force, typically the peak force, required to separate two adhered materials at a specified test speed over a specified length and angle.

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Edge Crush test This test helps in determining the Edge Crush, Flat Crush, Pin (Ply) Adhesion of Corrugated Board and Ring Crush. The liner and the media combination (3/5/7 Ply, etc) can be tested for Edge Crush test value. Higher Edge Crush Test valve will ultimately give a finished box of high compressive strength.

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Vibration test This test can assess performance of filled package when subjected to vibration during transit. Vibration testing is the shaking of a product or package to determine its ability to survive in real world conditions. DDL performs vibration testing on a package or product to simulate one of three environments: Transportation environment, Operating environment and Storage environment of sensitive products. Testing Method ASTM D999, ASTM D3580, ASTM D4728, ISO 8318, ISO 2247, ISO 9022-10, ISO 9022-15, ISO 9022-19

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Adhesion strength This test is designed for adhesives, adhesive tapes, adhesive products and related industries. It is applicable in the holding power test of pressure sensitive adhesive tapes. Adhesion testing is often associated with adhesives, tape, sealants, laminates, electronics, cosmetics, medical device packaging, general packaging seal strength and applications where bond strength measurement is critical for research and quality control applications. Stud pull coating adhesion testing for instance is a very common test used in microelectronic coatings or other forms of "thin film" application on rigid substrates. Testing Method ASTM D3654

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Accelerated Ageing Accelerated Aging is commonly used in the medical device industry to â&#x20AC;&#x153;speed upâ&#x20AC;? the effects of time on a Sterile Barrier System to establish shelf-life parameters. The Accelerated Aging process is based on the relationship of temperature and reaction rate where an increase in temperature increases the reaction rate and is approximated by the Arrhenius Equation.

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Drop Dart Impact Test This test helps in determining the impact resistance of film, sheet, and laminated materials. The weight required to cause 50% of tested films to failure by impact from a falling dart under specified test conditions. Impact resistance is only partially thickness dependent, as a result impact values cannot be normalized by thickness without producing misleading data. Testing Method ASTM D1709

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Tear testing This test helps in determining the average force required to propagate a single-rip tongue-type tear starting from a cut in paper, cardboard, plastics, non-woven and woven fabrics, with proper configuration. Internal tearing resistance is the force perpendicular to the plane of the paper sheet required to tear multiple plies through a specified distance after the tear has been started. Tear-growth resistance is a quality criterion used by papermanufacturers during the final inspection and by processors in goods inwards checks. A tear test is completed in seconds, making electronic acquisition and evaluation of test data a logical choice. Testing Method IS: 1060

References / Information Source: Sigma Test & Research Centre: http://www.sigmatest.org/Paper-Pacakging-Testing-India.html Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Package_testing

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