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BRITISH STANDARD BS EN ISO

2244:2002

Packaging — Complete,
filled transport
packages and unit
loads — Horizontal
impact tests

The European Standard EN ISO 2244:2002 has the status of a

British Standard

ICS 55.180.40

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BS EN ISO 2244:2002

National foreword
This British Standard is the official English language version of
EN ISO 2244:2002. It is identical with ISO 2244:2000. It supersedes
BS EN 22244:1993 which is withdrawn.
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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN ISO 2244

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM September 2002

ICS 55.180.40 Supersedes EN 22244:1992

English version

Packaging - Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads -

Horizontal impact tests (ISO 2244:2000)

Emballages - Emballages d'expédition complets et pleins Verpackung - Versandfertige Packstücke und

et charges unitaires - Essais de choc horizontal (ISO Ladeeinheiten - Horizontale Stoßprüfung (ISO 2244:2000)
2244:2000)

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 26 August 2002.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
standards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.

This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the official
versions.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,
Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.

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EN ISO 2244:2002
I NESO 22:4402( 20E)

Foreword

The text of the International Standard from Technical Committee ISO/TC 122 "Packaging" of the
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has been taken over as a European
Standard by Technical Committee CEN/TC 261 "Packaging", the secretariat of which is held by
AFNOR.

This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of
an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by March 2003, and conflicting national
standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by March 2003.

This document supersedes EN 22244:1992.

According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of

the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,
Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

Endorsement notice

The text of the International Standard ISO 2244:2000 has been approved by CEN as a
European Standard without any modifications.

NOTE Normative references to International Standards are listed in annex ZA (normative).

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EN ISO 2244:2002

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 2244

Third edition
2000-03-01

Packaging — Complete, filled transport

packages and unit loads —
Horizontal impact tests
Emballages — Emballages d'expédition complets et pleins et charges
unitaires — Essais de choc horizontal

Reference number
ISO 2244:2000(E)
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EN ISO
ISO:4422(0002)E
2244:2002

Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies (ISO
member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through ISO technical
committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical committee has been established has
the right to be represented on that committee. International organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in
liaison with ISO, also take part in the work. ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical
Commission (IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization.

International Standards are drafted in accordance with the rules given in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 3.

Draft International Standards adopted by the technical committees are circulated to the member bodies for voting.
Publication as an International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting a vote.

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this International Standard may be the subject of
patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.

International Standard ISO 2244 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 122, Packaging, Subcommittee
SC 3, Performance requirements and tests for means of packaging, packages and unit loads (as required by
ISO/TC 122).

This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition (ISO 2244:1985) which has been technically revised.

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Introduction
It is the responsibility of the user of this International Standard to establish appropriate health and safety practice in
accordance with relevant legislation.

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EN ISO 2244:2002
INTEANRTIONAL TSAADNDR ISO 2:442(0002)E

Packaging — Complete, filled transport packages and unit

loads — Horizontal impact tests

1 Scope

This International Standard specifies methods of horizontal impact testing (horizontal or inclined plane test and
pendulum test) on a complete, filled transport package or a unit load. The test may be performed either as a single
test to investigate the effects of horizontal impact or as part of a sequence of tests designed to measure the ability
of a package or a unit load to withstand a distribution system that includes a horizontal impact hazard.

2 Normative references
The following normative documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of
this International Standard. For dated references, subsequent amendments to, or revisions of, any of these
publications do not apply. However, parties to agreements based on this International Standard are encouraged to
investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the normative documents indicated below. For
undated references, the latest edition of the normative document referred to applies. Members of ISO and IEC
maintain registers of currently valid International Standards.

ISO 2206, Packaging — Complete, filled transport packages — Identification of parts when testing.

ISO 2233, Packaging — Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads — Conditioning for testing.

3 Term and definition

For the purposes of this International Standard, the following term and definition applies.

3.1
test specimen
a complete, filled transport package or unit load

4 Principle

Applying a horizontal velocity to the test specimen and bringing it to a halt by impact with a vertical impact surface.
The atmospheric conditions, the impact velocity and the attitude of the test specimen are predetermined. Particular
conditions of impact may be simulated by placing appropriately profiled inserts between the impact surface and the
impacting face or edge of the test specimen.

5 Apparatus

5.1 Impact surface, which should be either:

a) a plane inclined to the vertical at 10° ± 1° (for the inclined plane test), or

b) a plane vertical to within 1° (for the horizontal or pendulum test).

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The dimensions of the impact surface shall be greater than those of the impacting face, or selected part, of the test
specimen.

The impact surface shall be sufficiently rigid not to deflect more than 0,25 mm when a load of 160 kg/cm2 is applied
anywhere on the surface.

In addition, the apparatus shall meet the requirements and tolerances specified in clause 7.

5.2 Optional interposed hazards, which are to be used when it is required to concentrate the impact in a
particular area of the test specimen. The dimensions, material and location of the interposed hazard shall be
carefully specified.

EXAMPLE A steel beam with a length of 200 mm and a cross-section of (100
1) mm  (100
1) mm with rounded
edges of radius (5
0,5) mm, placed centrally to the impact surface (5.1).

5.3 Impact apparatus, types which may be used are described in 5.3.1, 5.3.2 and 5.3.3.

5.3.1 Inclined plane tester, (see Figure 1) consisting of the following items:

5.3.1.1 Two-rail steel track, inclined at 10° to the horizontal.

The distance along the incline shall be graduated at intervals of 50 mm.

5.3.1.2 Rolling carriage, of which the surface friction between the rolling carriage/dolly and the test specimen
shall be such that during movement from rest to impact the test specimen will not move in relation to the carriage,
but such that upon impact the test specimen will move freely.

5.3.1.3 Impact surface (or bumper), meeting the specifications of 5.1, placed at the bottom of the track with
its face perpendicular to the direction of movement of the carriage down the track.

5.3.2 Horizontal plane tester, consisting of the following items:

5.3.2.1 Two-rail steel track, fixed in the horizontal plane.

5.3.2.2 Rolling carriage, which can be mechanically driven in such a manner that its velocity is known at the
moment of the impact. The surface friction between the rolling carriage/dolly and the test specimen shall be such
that during movement from rest to impact the test specimen will not move in relation to the carriage, but such that
upon impact the test specimen will move freely.

5.3.2.3 Impact surface or bumper, at one end of the track. The impact surface shall have its face
perpendicular to within 1° to the direction of movement of the carriage along the track.

5.3.3 Pendulum apparatus, consisting of a rectangular platform suspended at each corner by steel rods or
ropes so that in its rest position the front edge just touches the impact surface that meets the specifications of 5.1. The
suspension system shall be such that it moves freely and its path is not obstructed when the test specimen is
mounted on the platform (see Figure 2).

5.4 Impact measuring apparatus, when required, this shall be fitted on the carriage, allowing measuring and
recording of the peak deceleration and impact velocity.

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ISO:4422(0002)E
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Key
1 Impact of surface (or bumper)
2 Test specimen
3 Rolling carriage
4 Two-rail steel track

NOTE 1 The track and the wheels should be kept clean.

NOTE 2 The wheel bearings should be regularly lubricated. Roller bearings are recommended.

NOTE 3 A suitable impact surface comprises a number of heavy timbers mounted horizontally across the face of the
structure such as the optional interposed hazard (5.2) can be fitted easily when required.

NOTE 4 It is recommended that the impact surface (or bumper) be made in such a way that the carriage can travel
underneath it for about 100 mm so that the test specimen impacts the bumper before the carriage stops.

NOTE 5 The apparatus should preferably be equipped with a device to prevent the carriage from rebounding after the
impact. Either a spring damper or an oil damper may be incorporated into such a device.

Figure 1 — Incline plane tester

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Key
1 Steel rods or ropes
2 Impact surface
3 Test specimen
4 Rectangular platform

NOTE For certain types of test specimen, such as carboys, it may be sufficient to suspend the test specimen from a single
rod or rope. In both instances the suspension system shall not impart a rotary movement to the test specimen.

Figure 2 — Pendulum apparatus

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ISO:4422(0002)E
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6 Test specimen preparation and conditioning

6.1 Preparation

Fill the test specimen with its intended contents and ensure that it is closed normally, as if ready for distribution.

NOTE Simulated or substituted contents may be used, on condition that the dimensions and physical properties of such
contents should be as close as possible to those of the intended contents. The closure should still be as for distribution.

6.2 Conditioning

The test specimen shall be conditioned in accordance with one of the conditions described in ISO 2233.

7 Procedure

7.1 General

7.1.1 Wherever possible the test shall be carried out in atmospheric conditions identical to those used for
conditioning, and particularly where this is critical to the materials or application of the test specimen. In other
circumstances, the test shall be carried out in atmospheric conditions which approximate those used for
conditioning as closely as is practicable.

7.1.2 The velocity at impact shall be within ± 5 % of the predetermined impact velocity.

7.1.3 When the impact is on a face, the test specimen shall strike the impact surface so that the angle between
the face and the plane of the impact surface is less than 2°.

7.1.4 When the impact is on an edge, the attitude of the test specimen at impact shall be such that the angle

between the edge and the plane of the impact surface is less than 2° and such that the angle  between one
adjacent face and the impact surface is within ± 5° or 10 % of the predetermined angle, whichever is the greater
(see Figure 3).

7.1.5 When the impact is on a corner, the test specimen shall strike the impact surface so that the angle 
between any face adjoining the tested corner and the impact surface is within ± 5° or 10 % of the predetermined
angle, whichever is the greater (see Figure 4).

7.2 Inclined plane test

7.2.1 Place the test specimen on the carriage in an attitude that will ensure that it strikes the impact surface
(5.3.1.3) in the desired position.

7.2.2 Whenever possible the test specimen shall not project beyond the edges of the carriage. Raise the carriage
to that height, up the incline (5.3.1.1), which corresponds with the desired impact velocity, then release it.

7.3 Horizontal plane test

7.3.1 Place the test specimen on the carriage (5.3.2.2) as described in 7.1.

7.3.2 Set the carriage in motion along the steel track at a velocity predetermined to give the desired impact
velocity on the impact surface (5.3.2.3).

7.4 Pendulum test

7.4.1 Place the test specimen on the rectangular platform (see 5.3.3 and Figure 2) so that the impacting face or
edge just touches the impact surface.

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7.4.2 Raise the pendulum by pulling out the platform to the distance from the impact surface appropriate to the
velocity required, then release it.

1,
2:  2
 1,  2:
5 or
10 %

a) Impact on a vertical edge b) Impact on a horizontal edge

Figure 3 — Tolerances on the test specimen attitude for an impact on an edge

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> 1, > 2:
5 or
10 %

NOTE Shown for the inclined plane test. The same tolerances apply to the horizontal plane and pendulum tests.

Figure 4 — Tolerances on the test specimen attitude for an impact on a corner

8 Test report

The test report shall include:

a) a reference to this International Standard;

b) the name and address of testing laboratory and the name and address of customer;

c) the unique identification of the report;

d) the date of receipt of the test specimens and the date(s) of performance of the test;

e) the name, title and signature of persons accepting test responsibility for the test report;

f) a statement to the effect that the results relate only to the specimens tested;

g) a statement that the report shall not be reproduced except in full without the written approval of the testing
laboratory;

h) the number of replicate test specimens tested;

i) a full description, including dimensions, structural and material specifications of the test specimen and its
fittings, cushioning, blocking, closure and reinforcing arrangements, gross mass of the test specimen and mass
of the contents in kilograms;

j) a description of the contents and if simulated or substituted contents were used, full details shall be given;

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k) the relative humidity, the temperature and time of conditioning, the temperature and relative humidity of the test
area at the time of test, and whether these values comply with the requirements of ISO 2233;

l) the attitudes in which the test specimen was tested, using the method of identification given in ISO 2206;

m) the velocity at impact, and if required, the peak deceleration;

n) the position and description of any interposed hazard, if used;

o) the type of apparatus used;

p) any deviation from the test method described in this International Standard;

q) a record of the result, including any observations which assist in the correct interpretation of the results.

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I NESO 22:4402( 20E)

Annex ZA
(normative)

Normative references to international publications

with their relevant European publications

This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other
publications. These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the
publications are listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of
any of these publications apply to this European Standard only when incorporated in it by
amendment or revision. For undated references the latest edition of the publication referred to
applies (including amendments).

NOTE Where an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated
by (mod.), the relevant EN/HD applies.

Publication Year Title EN Year

ISO 2206 1987 Packaging - Complete, filled transport EN 22206 1992

packages - Identification of parts when
testing

ISO 2233 2000 Packaging - Complete, filled transport EN ISO 2233 2001
packages and unit loads - Conditioning
for testing

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