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Proceedings of the

2013 HPC Fall Meeting

Friday, November 1, 2013

Sabbatini Lounge

Christian Brothers University

650 East Parkway South

Memphis, TN 38104

Members

FedEx, Medtronic, Merck Consumer Care, New-Tech Packaging, Olympus Surgical Technologies America

Plastic Ingenuity, Smith & Nephew, The Pallet Factory, Wright Medical, WS Packaging

2013 HPC Fall Meeting Friday, November 1, 2013

Sabbatini Lounge, 2nd

Floor of Thomas Center, Christian Brothers University

650 East Parkway South, Memphis, TN 38104

8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Check-in/Continental Breakfast

Poster Session

8:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Pre-Shipment Testing Trends – Field Measurements to Validate and Develop

Test Methods

Bryan Williams

Lansmont

10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Coffee Break

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon Practical Aspects of Pre-shipment Tests with Healthcare Product Emphasis

Larry Rutledge, ISTA Certified Lab Manager


12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m. Lunch

Poster Session

1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. ISTA Lab & Professional Certifications

Pong Malasri, Director of Healthcare Packaging Consortium


2:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Coffee Break

2:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Consortium History & Progress

Pong Malasri

iPhone App from Tote Study

Chad Baker

Pallet Study

Pong Malasri

Corporate Sponsor

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Registration Deadline: Friday, October 25, 2013, 12:00 noon

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Registered Participants

1. Aflaki, James Christian Brothers University

2. Ahleman, Jason Merck Consumer Care

3. Aung, Phyo Christian Brothers University

4. Baker, Chad Christian Brothers University

5. Barmer, Matt Nuvasive

6. Beal, Brandon New-Tech Packaging

7. Brown, Ray Christian Brothers University

8. Carpenter, Scott Merck Consumer Care

9. Choudhary, Divya Christian Brothers University

10. Chriswell, Rick New-Tech Packaging

11. Gilman, Jay FedEx

12. Griffith, Ike Christian Brothers University

13. Guerrero, David Christian Brothers University

14. Harvey, Mallory Christian Brothers University

15. Held, Patrick Christian Brothers University

16. Kneipp, Wayne International Paper

17. Le, Phillip Merck Consumer Care

18. Lutledge, Larry CBU Certified Test Lab

19. Malasri, Pong Christian Brothers University

20. Matos, Griselda Christian Brothers University

21. McIntyre, Shawn Nuvasive

22. Moats, Bob Christian Brothers University

23. Ohlwein, Matthew Christian Brothers University

24. Ostrowski, Michael Wright Medical

25. Pourhashemi, Ali Christian Brothers University

26. Radford, Carlton New-Tech Packaging

27. Ray, Asit Christian Brothers University

28. Sampson, Nathan Christian Brothers University

29. Schmertz, Bill Merck Consumer Care

30. Shiue, Paul Christian Brothers University

31. Siow, Alvin Christian Brothers University

32. Topinka, Matt Merck Consumer Care

33. Tune, Mike Merck Consumer Care

34. Wauford, Rebecca Christian Brothers University

35. Williams, Bryan Lansmont

36. Worthy, Freddie Christian Brothers University

37. Zhou, Joe FedEx

Abstracts

2013 HPC Fall Meeting, November 1, 2013, Memphis, Tennessee, USA

Pre-Shipment Testing Trends – Field Measurements to Validate and

Develop Test Methods

Bryan Williams1

Abstract: Distribution simulation tests are most effective when the laboratory evaluation correlates with the hazards

that will be experienced in the field. One of the best methods for confirming or validating distribution simulation

methods is to collect real world data and compare those actual dynamic levels against the test specifications. For

certain distribution scenarios, it is possible that some handling and vehicle dynamics are not necessarily simulated

with conventional distribution test methods. Real world data recorded during these types of unique dynamics can be

used to develop new equipment and test methods to replicate these conditions in the lab.

Keywords: Pre-shipment Test; Field measurement

Presenter:

Bryan Williams – Mr. Williams has held various positions in sales and marketing at Lansmont Corporation for the

past 13 years and is currently focused on technical marketing and customer training. Bryan is an active participant in

ASTM D10 and a member of the ISTA Education committee. Bryan graduated from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo with

a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Engineering.

1 Lansmont Corporation, 17 Mandeville Court, Monterey, CA 93940, [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]


Practical Aspects of Pre-shipment Tests with Healthcare Product

Emphasis

Larry Rutledge1

Abstract: This presentation will review a variety of industry standard tests, such as ISTA test procedures [1], that

area Healthcare Packaging Consortium members/customers typically select for their product or packaging projects.

It will also discuss the drivers for packaged product testing.

Keywords: Packaged product testing; ISTA test procedures; Healthcare product package testing

Reference:

[1] ISTA Resource Book, the International Safe Transit Association, 2013.

Presenter:

Larry Rutledge – Mr. Rutledge is retired from FedEx where he managed the FedEx Packaging Design and

Development department for over 18 years. Larry earned his B.S. in Engineering Technology from Memphis State

University and M.S. in Technical Education from the University of Memphis. Larry has a diverse background in

mechanical systems design, facility planning, industrial engineering, project management, package testing and

design, and logistics solutions. Larry is past Chairman of the IoPP Transport Packaging Committee, Board of

Director for ISTA, and Board of Director for Michigan State University Consortium on Distribution Packaging.

Larry is continuing his Packaging Career as a consultant. He also serves as Manager with CBU's ISTA Certified Lab.

1 CBU ISTA Certified Packaging Lab, Christian Brothers University, 650 East Parkway South, Memphis, TN

38104, [email protected]



ISTA Lab and Professional Certifications

Siripong Malasri1

Abstract: This presentation will review requirements for ISTA certified labs and professional certifications. An

ISTA lab certification application includes an equipment verification form, a technician qualification form, and video

clips. A recertification is required every two years. ISTA certifies packaging lab professionals for three different

levels, i.e., technician, technologist, and professional. Exam topics for the professional certifications will be

discussed.

Keywords: International Safe Transit Association; Certified Packaging Labs; Certified Packaging Professionals

Presenter:

Siripong Malasri – Dr. Malasri is Professor of Civil Engineering at Christian Brothers University, where he also

serves as the Packaging Department Chair and Healthcare Packaging Consortium Director. He is a registered

professional engineer in the State of Tennessee and is an ISTA certified packaging laboratory technologist.

Recently, he has been named by Cloud Publications as Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Advanced

Packaging Technology. Dr. Malasri is a member of NSPE, IoPP, and TAPPI.

1 Healthcare Packaging Consortium, Christian Brothers University, 650 East Parkway South, Memphis, TN 38104,

[email protected]



Consortium History & Progress

Siripong Malasri1

Abstract: This presentation will provide a brief history of the Healthcare Packaging Consortium. It has also

provided an excellent opportunity for undergraduate research for engineering students at Christian Brothers

University. The consortium reputation has elevated from local to international level as it has adopt the International

Journal of Advanced Packaging Technology as its official journal. In addition its supporting certified lab facility

continues to grow.

Keywords: Healthcare Packaging Consortium; Undergraduate Research; Packaging Lab; Packaging Journal

Presenter:





Packaging Technology. Dr. Malasri is a member of NSPE, IoPP, and TAPPI.


[email protected]



iPhone App from Tote Study

Chad Baker1

Abstract: An iPhone application has been in development based on a recent plastic tote study [1]. The app starts by

showing the setup of a shock recorder. The user enters a peak impact acceleration obtained from a shock recorder

during a distribution route. The app outputs an estimated drop height and predicts the impact acceleration

experienced at the bottom of a plastic tote based on equations generated from the graphs shown below. The app will

be available soon for free as a way to promote the Healthcare Packaging Consortium. This presentation will cover

the process of an iPhone app development, which is strictly controlled by Apple.

y = 0.5243x – 3.4853

Figure 1. Drop Height Estimation

y = 4.1854x + 146.68

Figure 2. Impact Acceleration at Tote Bottom Prediction

Keywords: Plastic totes; impact acceleration; drop height

References:

[1] S. Malasri, W. Siow, M. Harvey, P. T. Aung, R. Jordan, P. Shiue, and R. Brown, “Estimating Tote Drop Height

& Impact Acceleration from a Transportation Recorder,” IoPP Journal of Packaging, Institute of Packaging

Professionals, January 2013.

Presenter:

Chad Baker – Dr. Baker received a BS in Electrical Engineering from Christian Brothers University in 1967, a MS

in Electrical Engineering from Duke University in 1970, and PhD from Duke University in 1971. After postdoctoral

training at Texas A&M University in 1971 he joined the Electrical Engineering faculty at CBU in 1972. In 1992, he

left teaching full time to work in scheduling and data warehousing at FedEx. He continued to teach part time at CBU

until he retired from FedEx in 2008. He is currently teaching part time at CBU as professor emeritus in the Electrical

and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, and Information Management areas. He has also taught an

Introduction Computer Science course at Rhodes College. He is a Life Member of the IEEE and is a member of

Sigma Xi and Tau Beta Pi.

1 Electrical & Computer Engineering Department, Christian Brothers University, 650 East Parkway South,

Memphis, TN 38104, [email protected]



Pallet Study Progress Report

Siripong Malasri1

Abstract: This presentation will provide a summary of the pallet study at Christian Brothers University as of date.

The aspects that have been studied already are water absorption [1], the effect of water content [2], and the effect of

wet-dry cycles [3]. The aspects that are currently being studied include the effect of temperature, the effect of

cushioning, forklift handling, and the dynamic behaviors of wooden pallets put under shock and vibration.

Keywords: Wooden pallets; temperature; impact; shock; vibration, water absorption

References:

[1] S. Malasri, A. Pourhashemi, P. Aung, M. Harvey, and R. Moats, “Water Absorption of Wooden Pallets,”

International Journal of Applied Science and Technology, Vol. 2, No. 9, pp 1 – 10, November 2012.

[2] S. Malasri, J. Aflaki, A. Pourhashemi, R. Moats, M. Harvey, P. Aung, K. Godwin, W. Siow, R. Jordan, J.

Laney, N. Sampson, L. Garcia, and R. Stevens, “Effect of Water Content on Compressive Strength and Impact

Properties of New Softwood Pallets,” International Journal of Advanced Packaging Technology, Vol. 1, No. 1,

pp 1 – 10, January 24, 2013.

[3] S. Malasri, M. Harvey, R. Moats, J. Aflaki, A. Pourhashemi, G. Matos Martinez, and P. Held, “Effect of Wet-

Dry Cycles on Compressive and Impact Properties of New Softwood Pallets,” International Journal of

Advanced Packaging Technology, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp 15 – 21, October 1, 2013.

Presenter:





Packaging Technology. Dr. Malasri is also a member of NSPE, IoPP, and TAPPI.


[email protected]

http://www.ijastnet.com/journals/Vol_2_No_9_November_2012/1.pdf

http://technical.cloud-journals.com/index.php/IJAPT/article/view/Tech-39





Slides

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Pre‐Shipment Testing Trends:Field Measurements to Validate and

Develop Test Methods

Presented by:

Bryan [email protected]

Who We Are…

Founded in 1971, Lansmont provides state of the artengineering services, manufacturing and test andmeasurement products to the world’s leadingtechnology companies, government laboratories andeducational institutions.

• Headquartered in Monterey, California

• Global Sales and Support

• Employee Owned Company (ESOP)

• Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOSB)

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What We Do…

Lansmont designs and manufactures products used toboth measure real world dynamics and simulate them inlaboratory environments.

Design & Manufacture:

• Controls and Instrumentation

• Shock Test Systems

• Vibration Test Systems

• Compression Test Systems

• Impact Test Systems

• Drop Test Systems

• Field Instruments

What We Do…

Lansmont designs and manufactures products used toboth measure real world dynamics and simulate themin laboratory environments.

Services & Support:

• Engineering & Design Services

• Data Analysis Services

• Equipment Operator Certification

• Training & Consulting

• Preventative Maintenance

• Calibration

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What We Do…

We help our customers: • Prevent Damage

• Improve Quality

• Reduce Costs

• Meet Regulations

ENVIRONMENT

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Shipping Environment

Dynamic and environmental conditions that occur during shipping and handling are potentially harmful to your products:

• Shock

• Vibration

• Compression

• Temperature

• Relative Humidity

• Atmospheric Pressure

The three categories of laboratory tests for Package Performance Testing are:

INTEGRITY TESTS

GENERAL SIMULATIONS

FOCUSED SIMULATIONS

Package Testing

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Package Testing

GENERAL SIMULATIONS:

The most commonly used General Simulation Test procedures are governed by International Standards Organizations.

American Society for Testing and Materials International

International Safe Transit Association

Package Testing

GENERAL SIMULATIONS:

• Simulate identifiable dynamic hazards (individually or in combination).

• Hazards are tested in a sequence that matches real world conditions.

• Test procedures are specific to the packaging type and/or the transportation mode.

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Package Testing

FOCUSED SIMULATIONS

Rather than using generalspecifications that may not replicateyour specific environment, use actualdata taken in the FIELD and simulatethose conditions in the LAB.

Focused Simulation

FOCUSED SIMULATIONS:

Simulating environmental and dynamic conditions atthe same time for more realistic testing scenarios.

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Test Method Validation

FIELD MEASUREMENTS:

• Which general simulation is most appropriate?

• Field measurements take guesswork out of test selection process.

• When general simulation is not appropriate, field data can supplement or replace specification‐provided data.

What’s my Environment?

Measurement and continuous monitoring of yourdistribution and handling environment is the onlyway to confidently understand what your productand packaging system must endure.

Field Measurements

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Field Data Recorders are designed to evaluate shipping conditions:

• self‐powered

• low power consumption

• on‐board memory / data processing

• durable, weather resistant

• small footprint

• lightweight

Field Measurements

Field Data Recorders measure:

• Shock / impact

• Drop heights (calculated!)

• Vibration

• Temperature

• Relative Humidity

• Atmospheric Pressure

Field Measurements

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Measurements – vehicles

Attaching data recorders directly to thetransport vehicle allows you to recordthe dynamic conditions generated bythat vehicle’s movements duringshipment.

Field Measurements

Measurements – packaging

To understand how your packagingresponds to dynamic conditions duringshipment, attach data recorders directlyto your packaging. Use decoys to recordthe dynamic response of an individualbox.

Field Measurements

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PACKAGING DECOYS:

• Measurements taken directly from vehicles are not always feasible.

• In‐package measurements determine input dynamics to product.

• Decoy is mounting platform for the data recorder.

• Designs need to be rigid.

Field Measurements

Field Measurements

PRODUCT DECOYS:

• Products decoys are used in various industries.

• Polycarbonate polymers can be machined into precise replicas.

• On‐board electronics record shock measurements.

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Field Measurements

MEASUREMENT CONSIDERATIONS:

SHIPPING LANES

• Manufacturing Distribution

• Distribution “Customer”

• Unitized loads

• Small parcel

• Vehicle types / # of “handlings”

Field Measurements


SHIPPING LANES

• Geographic regions

• Worst case (highest damage)

• Longest routes

• Shipment frequency / volume

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Field Measurements


DATA COLLECTION MATRIX

• Actual shipments or “simulated” destinations

• Packaging configurations

• “Reverse shipments”

• Measurement blocks

• Multi‐recorder shipments

Field Measurements


DATA COLLECTION MATRIX

• Overall environment evaluation

• Specific conditions

• Single file analysis

• Multi‐file analysis

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DATA ANALYSIS:

VIBRATION

• PSD profiles

• X, Y, Z directions

• Travel time

• Summary average (50%)

• Profile comparison (real time vs. accelerated)

Field Measurements

DATA ANALYSIS:

SHOCK

• Acceleration amplitudes

• Velocity change values

• X, Y, Z directions

Faces, edges, corners

• EFFDH range

Field Measurements

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Truck data vs. ISTA 3A profiles

Test Method Validation

VIBRATION PROFILE COMPARISON:

Test Method Development

SIMULATING HANDLING:

• ASTM / ISTA predominantly simulate “handling” dynamics through impact tests.

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• ASTM / ISTA predominantly simulate “handling” dynamics through impact tests.



• Vibration simulations relate to transport vehicles, not handling equipment.

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• Fork truck handling courses (per ASTM 6055) are utilized for some testing simulations.



• Field Data Recorders measure both impact and vibration conditions that occur during transport.

• Take measurements from handling equipment to develop data files that replicate handling dynamics.


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• New equipment design developed to simulate handling dynamics.

Vibration System + Lift Attachment = Handling Simulator




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Conclusions

• Field measurements are needed to quantify the dynamic characteristics of the shipping and handling environment.

• Real world data can be used to select appropriate general simulation tests or facilitate development of focused simulations methods.

• Using new equipment designs, it is possible to simulate specific handling dynamics based on field data.

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Introduction toIntroduction to

ISTA TestsISTA Tests

Package Testing is your recipe for success.

Selecting the right ingredients guarantees desired results.

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• A non-profit technical trade association,

focused entirely on issues related to

transport packaging and distribution for

over 60 years

• 775 member companies in 32 countries

• “Helping members control costs,

damage and resources during the

distribution of packaged-products”

ISTA TestsISTA TestsIntroduction toIntroduction to

ISTA’s MISSION

• Provide economic and environmental benefits by

controlling product damage and over-packaging

during the physical distribution of products

• By creating, advocating, and providing

� Performance testing procedures

� Certification: labs, packages, people

� Education and training

� Member support

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ISTA MEMBERS

Product ShippersEnter goods into distribution

(Brand Owners)

Package Testing LabsIndependent laboratories, testing in

accordance with ISTA standards

SuppliersSupply materials, products, or

services relating to distribution of

goodsEducational & Research

InstitutionsUniversities, colleges, schools,

packaging institutes, research

organizations

RetailersReceive goods for resale

CarriersTransportation and physical

distribution of goods

• The foundation of what ISTA does is

the creation and publishing of

Preshipment Testing Procedures

ISTA TEST PROCEDURES

• There are currently 29

Testing Procedures

covering different

applications, package

types, distribution

modes, and products

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PERFORMANCE TESTSPERFORMANCE TESTSfor Packagedfor Packaged--ProductsProducts

• ISTA tests are organized into Series,based on cost/complexity and effectiveness

� Major categories are• Non-Simulation Integrity

• General Simulation

• Focused Simulation

� Combination categories• Partial Simulation

• Enhanced Simulation

� Member Performance Tests

� Package Development Tests

• Simplest, lowest cost

• In most basic form, require only

� Drop tests

� Repetitive shock “vibration”

tests

NONNON--SIMULATION INTEGRITY TESTSSIMULATION INTEGRITY TESTSISTAISTA 11--SeriesSeries

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• Effectiveness of Non-Simulation Tests

� ISTA estimates these tests have been

conducted over 500,000 times

� 60 year history of helping to prevent

damage in shipment

� But not simulations of the distribution

environment: “Not designed to simulate

environmental occurrences”[ISTA “Guidelines”][ISTA “Guidelines”]

NONNON--SIMULATION INTEGRITY TESTSSIMULATION INTEGRITY TESTSISTA ISTA 11--SeriesSeries

NONNON--SIMULATION INTEGRITY TESTSSIMULATION INTEGRITY TESTS

ISTA ISTA 1A, 1G1A, 1G

♦ Packaged products

• weighing 150 lb (68 kg) or less

♦ Basic Requirements:

• Fixed (1A) or random displacement (1G)

vibration

• Shock testing

• (Note: Compression not required)

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• Generalized test protocols which are

more complete

� Tailors tests to different transport modes

and situations

� Covers all typical damage-producing hazards

(shock, vibration, compression, atmospheric)

� Specifies the hazards in realistic sequence

� Generally simulates real-world intensities and

conditions

GENERAL SIMULATIONGENERAL SIMULATIONISTA ISTA 33--SeriesSeries

• Requires greater range and sophistication

of equipment, more test time


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• Effectiveness of General Simulation

� 20+ year history of helping to control both

packaging costs and transport damage

� Can be effective in “subtle” situations –

hidden damage, marginal designs,

product fragility issues, etc.

� Can be used to assess possible over-

packaging


GENERAL SIMULATIONGENERAL SIMULATION

ISTA ISTA 3A3A

♦ Packaged products for parcel delivery system

shipments weighing 150 lb (68 kg) or less


• Atmospheric conditioning

• Shock Testing

• Random displacement vibration

• Shock Testing (rotational edge, full rotational flat, and

hazard impact)

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GENERAL SIMULATIONGENERAL SIMULATION

ISTA ISTA 3H3H

♦ Unitized loads of same product



• Shock Testing (horizontal impact)

• Shock testing (rotational flat, rotational edge)

• Random displacement vibration

• Shock Testing (horizontal impact)

• Shock testing (rotational flat, rotational edge)

• More powerful, and more demanding

approach

� No test protocols as such, only guides for

defining and configuring a test series

� Hazards, sequence, intensities,

conditions determined by field

observation and measurement

� Made practical by today’s portable

field data recorders

FOCUSED SIMULATIONFOCUSED SIMULATIONISTA ISTA 55--SeriesSeries

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• Test equipment requirements much like General Simulation tests, but test parameters developed from measurements/observations


• Effectiveness of Focused Simulation

� Has the possibility of “near-perfect” correlation

to the specific transportation / distribution

environments

� Appropriate for use with high-value products,

in high-liability situations, or when a more

thorough approach is desired and justified

� Potentially the best tool for reducing damage

and environmental impacts, controlling costs


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• Partial Simulation, ISTA 2-Series

� Non-Simulation tests, plus one or more

General Simulation elements

• Enhanced Simulation, ISTA 4-Series

� General Simulation tests, plus one or more

Focused Simulation elements

COMBINATION TESTSCOMBINATION TESTSISTA ISTA 22--SeriesSeries, ISTA , ISTA 44--SeriesSeries

COMBINATION TESTSCOMBINATION TESTS

ISTA ISTA 22--SeriesSeries, ISTA , ISTA 44--SeriesSeries

♦ Packaged products

• weighing 150 lb (68 kg) or less



• Compression Testing

• Fixed or random displacement vibration

• Shock Testing

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• A web-based test plan generator

� Define the product and package

� Define the Distribution Sequence

� Supply details regarding handling,

transportation, and storage

� A complete Test Plan is then generated

• For more information…http://www.ista.org/pages/procedures/4AB.php

ENHANCED SIMULATIONENHANCED SIMULATIONISTA Project ISTA Project 4AB4AB

UserUser--defined Distributiondefined Distribution

Sequence for the Sequence for the

packagedpackaged--productproduct

With detailed descriptions of With detailed descriptions of

each Distribution Element each Distribution Element ––

Handling, Transportation, Handling, Transportation,

and Storageand Storage

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Resulting in a Detailed Test PlanResulting in a Detailed Test Plan

All shock/drop/impact detailsAll shock/drop/impact details

Vibration spectra, times, orientationsVibration spectra, times, orientations

Compression forces and timesCompression forces and times

• Test protocols created by ISTA members

� To meet particular purposes and applications

� Generally modifications of published tests

� ISTA reviews, advises, and accepts

� Primary responsibility is with originating

member. Example: FedEx Test Procedures

MEMBER PERFORMANCE TESTSMEMBER PERFORMANCE TESTSISTA ISTA 66--SeriesSeries

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• Not tests of packaged-products

• Tests of the packages only

• Used to compare different designs

• Not intended to evaluate protective

performance

PACKAGE DEVELOPMENT TESTSPACKAGE DEVELOPMENT TESTSISTA ISTA 77--SeriesSeries

• ISTA is currently the only international packaging organization which certifies

� Laboratories

� Packages

� People

• Provides the credibility of a third-party, professional packaging organization

� The equipment is suitable and in good working order

� The people are skilled and knowledgeable

� The packages have been tested properly

ISTA CERTIFICATIONISTA CERTIFICATION

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TESTING LABORATORY TESTING LABORATORY

CERTIFICATIONCERTIFICATION

There are over 340 ISTAThere are over 340 ISTA--Certified labs, in 23 countriesCertified labs, in 23 countries

• Third-party or in-house labs(shipper, carrier, supplier)

• Only ISTA-member labs may be certified

• Requires equipment appropriate for theconduct of ISTA tests

� Depending upon equipment, labs may be certified for only certain ISTA procedures

• Requires tangible demonstration that the equipment is in proper working order



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• Supplied information and lab video are

carefully reviewed

• Certification letter and official certificate

sent to lab

• All certified labs are listed in ISTA

Resource Book and on the ISTA web site



CBU TESTING LABORATORYCBU TESTING LABORATORY

Healthcare ProductsHealthcare Products

♦♦ Medical DevicesMedical Devices

♦♦ Consumer care Consumer care

productsproducts

♦♦ Medical SuppliesMedical Supplies

♦♦ Home Medical Home Medical

ProductsProducts

♦♦ DiagnosticsDiagnostics

♦♦ Prescription ProductsPrescription Products

♦♦ PharmaceuticalsPharmaceuticals

♦♦ Safety EquipmentSafety Equipment

♦♦ Nutritional/DietaryNutritional/Dietary

♦♦ Personal HygienePersonal Hygiene

♦♦ Imaging EquipmentImaging Equipment

♦♦ Electronic MonitorsElectronic Monitors

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Healthcare ProductsHealthcare Products

♦ Top 5 Reasons for performing Package Testing?

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Customer Satisfaction

Mandatory company/department …

Regulatory requirement

Packaging innovation development

Industry "Best" Practices

Business SOP

Proven Performance Benefits

Sustainability Initiative

Supplier validation

Brand protection

Cost Reduction

Other


ISTA Test Type SummaryISTA Test Type Summary

Distribution

Type

Package Type

Individual PackagesUnitized Bulk Re-useable

150 lbs or less Over 150 lbs.

Any 1A 1C 1G

2A 2C

1B 1D 1H

2B 2C1E 3E 3H 3J 1F 3J

Parcel Delivery2C 3A

3G 5B2C

Small, Bagged 3D

DC to Retail 3F

Specialized

Carrier

2G

FedEx 6A

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CBU Customer Test Requests CBU Customer Test Requests

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

1C 3A 2C/FedEx 2C 1C/2A Other 1A 2B

Total Tests

Total Pkgs


CBU Customer Test Results CBU Customer Test Results

CBU Test - Pass/Fail

Test Type Pass Fail

FedEx (ISTA 6) 82% 18%

ISTA 1C 62% 38%

ISTA 3A 36% 64%

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Healthcare Product EmphasisHealthcare Product EmphasisComparison: 1C vs 3A

For packages less than 70 lbs.

HazardHazardHazardHazard 1C1C1C1C 3A3A3A3A

Drop Height 30 inches18 inches with one drop at 36"

and last drop at 18" on a hazard

Number of Drops 10 drops18 drops at 18"

and 2 drops at 36"

Vibration 3 orientations

3 orientations with dead load on

top if package calculated load

factor exceed 25 lbs

CompressionLoad applied

& released

incorporated with vibration

test.


Healthcare Product EmphasisHealthcare Product Emphasis

♦ ISTA 3A – Vibration + Compression

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Failure ExamplesFailure Examples


ASTM and Other TestsASTM and Other Tests

♦ ASTM D-4169

♦ Standard practice for performance testing

of shipping containers and systems

♦ Basic Requirements:• Shock Testing

• Compression Testing

• Fixed or random displacement vibration

• Shock Testing

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ASTM and Other TestsASTM and Other Tests

♦ Medical Packaging Testing

• The ISO 11607-01 standard is a

guidance document for validating

packaging for terminally sterilized

medical devices.

• Shelf Life Real-time Aging Test

• ASTM D774 Mullen Burst Test


with Healthcare with Healthcare with Healthcare with Healthcare with Healthcare with Healthcare with Healthcare with Healthcare Product EmphasisProduct EmphasisProduct EmphasisProduct EmphasisProduct EmphasisProduct EmphasisProduct EmphasisProduct Emphasis

♦Summary

• Develop a test plan that will provide best

results

• Consider pre-test options when

developing new packaging

• Define Test Expectations

• What is your definition of damages or

failure?

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with Healthcare Product Emphasiswith Healthcare Product Emphasiswith Healthcare Product Emphasiswith Healthcare Product Emphasiswith Healthcare Product Emphasiswith Healthcare Product Emphasiswith Healthcare Product Emphasiswith Healthcare Product Emphasis

www.ista.orgwww.ista.orgwww.cbu.edu/packaging/overview.html

QUESTIONS? COMMENTS?


Future Development IdeaFuture Development Idea

♦ Handling Force Test Measurement Device

THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE.

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ISTA Certifications

Siripong Malasri


November 1, 2013

International Safe Transit Association

Three types of certifications:• Packages• Labs• People www.ista.org

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ISTA Membership

• Membership without a lab ‐ $600/year• Membership with a lab ‐ $800/year for 1‐series; and/or 2D and 2E only; or 7D only… $850

for 1‐ and 2‐series (any combination)… $900/year for 1‐, 2‐, 3‐, 4‐, 6‐Series (any combination)

• Associate ‐ $100/year• Individual ‐ $150/year (Retired or self employed or will not certifying a lab and will not be

using ISTA Certification Mark)

• Student ‐ $10/year for member university… $30 for non‐member university

Package Certification

• For Shipper members• ISTA Transit Tested Certification Mark shows that a

package has passed ISTA pre‐shipment lab testing performed by an ISTA certified lab and reviewed by ISTA.

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Lab Certification

• ISTA Certified Testing Lab• Certified by test procedures• Recertification every two years

• ISTA Certified Thermal Transport Lab

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Equipment Verification Form

• One form for each equipment• Fixed Displacement Vibration; Vertical Linear/Random

Vibration; Inclined Impact Tester; Horizontal Impact Sled; Free Fall Drop Tester; Shock Test System; Compression Tester; Environmental Condition Chamber

• No need to have all pieces. Only certified for procedures with available equipment

• Important! Calibration/maintenance records

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Lab Technician Form

• Having a CPLP is a plus but not a requirement.

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CPLP Requirements

Certified Packaging Lab Professionals• Level I – Technician

• Minimum of 6 months employment in packaging industry• Only for ISTA members• Passing two‐hour exam• Recertification every three years

• Level II – Technologist• Minimum of 1 year employment in packaging industry• Technician certification• Passing two‐hour exam• Recertification every three years

• Level III – Professional• Based on a resume of industry participation and

achievements• Technician and technologist certifications• Minimum of 3 years employment in the packaging industry• Lifetime certification – No recertification

CPLP Contents

Technician Level

• Basic laboratory operations• Procedures & protocols• Conduct of the essential ISTA shock/drop/impact, vibration,

compression, and atmospheric tests

Technologist Level

• Advanced procedures & protocols including those from other organizations

• Random vibration• Dynamic material testing• Instrumentation• Enhanced simulation (ISTA 4AB)

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Professional Level

Category Scoring Max

1. Number of years engaged in activities related to transport packaging

5‐10 points for each full year (no credit for partial years), highest points for responsible activities most directly related to packaging laboratories and testing.

100

2. College or university degrees

5‐30 points for undergraduate degree, 10‐30 additional points for advanced degree, 10‐40 additional points for doctorate. Highest points for packaging degrees.

100

3. Other formal education related to transport packaging or associated subjects

3‐10 points for each successfully‐completed semester‐ or term‐length course. Highest points for packaging courses.

40

Category Scoring Max

4. Attendance at transport‐packaging‐related short courses or seminars, or at major transport‐packaging‐related educational events or conferences

3 points for each successfully‐completed seminar or course relating to transport packaging

45

5. Attendance at major packaging shows or exhibitions (Pack Expo, Westpack/Eastpack/Southpack/Midpack, Interpack, Tokyo Pack, etc.).

1‐3 points for each event attended. Highest points for high levels of responsibility regarding attendance, exhibiting, results, etc.

20

6. Presentations at packaging‐related meetings or conferences. Can range from short presentations at local technical society meetings or similar to major presentations at national or international conferences

2‐10 points for each, depending on presentation. Highest points for transport‐packaging presentations at national or international conferences with large audiences.

60

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Category60 Scoring Max

7. Publication of papers, articles, etc. related to transport packaging

2‐10 points for each, depending on publication. Highest points for sole authorship of major articles in major publications.

60

8. Membership in packaging professional organizations or technical societies

1‐20 points per year, depending on participation and responsibility. Highest points forhigh offices in national or international organizations.

60

9. Packaging‐related honors, awards, certifications, competitions entered/won, patents, etc

3‐15 points for each, depending on commendation. Highest points for national or international recognition.

60

Category60 Scoring Max

10. Teaching or lecturing at Packaging‐related classes or seminars

3‐30 points for each, depending on class/seminar. Highest points for sole responsibility for major courses and large classes.

100

11. Other activities and accomplishments related to transport packaging not otherwise covered above, or other factors for consideration (i.e. expert witness, media appearance regarding packaging, public newspaper articles on packaging, education not covered above, advisory boards, etc.).

Additional points awarded at the discretion of ISTA's Certification Committee

50

A minimum score of 320 is required for CPLP Professional certification.320 of 695 = 46%

695

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61 pages

1. ISTA Test Procedures and Protocols –An Overview

2. Test Laboratory Operations3. Drop and Shock Testing4. Vibration Testing5. Compression Testing6. Atmospheric Conditioning and Testing

Test Standard Organizations

• International Safe Transit Association

• ASTM International

• International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

• American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

• Hazardous Materials (Dangerous Goods) regulation organizations

• The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA)

• United States Government

• Other National and International Organizations

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Distribution Hazards

• Handling Drop and Impact

– Shock test

• Drop, inclined impact, horizontal impact, vertical impact

• Transportation Vibration

– Vibration test

• Fixed displacement, variable displacement, random

• Stacking Load

– Compression test

• Static load, machine (apply/release, apply/hold), dynamic load under vibration

• Atmospheric Condition

– Atmospheric test

• Temperature, humidity, pressure

ISTA Procedures & Projects

• A procedure is a test that has been implemented and fine‐tuned over the years.

• A project is a new test in its first years of implementation. It is closely monitored and subject to change. A project may turn into a procedure in the future after a minimum of one year trial period.

• Sections in a procedure or projectOverview, Equipment Required, Before you Begin Testing, Test Sequence, and Test Report

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Test Categories/Types

Non‐Simulating Integrity Tests• Best for finding potential problems

General Simulation Tests• Handle diverse environments in complex logistic mixes

Focused Simulation Tests• Powerful in fine tuning overall costs and tradeoffs

18 pages

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Equipment Maintenance and Calibration

• Follow equipment manufacturer recommendations or company policy/practice.

• ISTA also gives the following recommendations which are similar to CBU Packaging Lab Equipment Practice.

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Sample of ISTA Test Report Form

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• Given: Drop height = 18 inches or 1.5 feet

• Impact Velocity

ghVi 2

ft/sec 8.9)5.1)(2.32)(2(

in/sec 9.117)18)(1.386)(2(

i

i

V

V

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• Free‐fall drop machines are usually used to test small to medium size packages. They are designed to release the package cleanly for accurate control of drop orientation and repeatability.

• Could also use slings around the package and use quick release hooks.

• Free fall and rigid surface are important.

• Simple “hand” drops (hold and release) are generally not acceptable.

Free Fall Drop

Quick Release Hook

Horizontal Impact

Incline Impact

Shock Machine

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www.cbu.edu/packaging

• Frequency is commonly expressed in cycles/minute or cycles/second

• Hertz (Hz) = Number of cycles per second

t

x

A

B

A

C

A

Period

PeriodFrequency

1

• Period = second/cycle

• Thus, Frequency = cycles/second

• If Period = 0.1 sec

• Then Frequency = 1/0.1 = 10 cycles/sec = 10 Hz

t

aPeriod

Period

Peak Acceleration

Zero-PeakAmplitude

t

xPeriod

Period

Peak-PeakAmplitude

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• Given a mass‐spring system, then give the mass some displacement and let the mass oscillates. The mass will vibrate at its natural frequency.

• The amplitude may vary depending on the displacement given. But the period of natural period remains the same.

t

x

Period

• In a forced vibration, the system is moved with the support movement at any set frequency.

• If the set frequency matches with its natural frequency, resonance occurs, where the system over responds and amplifies the motion of the support.

• Resonance is the principal cause of vibration related damage in transport.

• Vibration in transportation is a mixture of frequencies and amplitudes called random vibration.

• Typical frequencies are in the range from 3 – 100 Hz, but could go as low as 1 Hz and as high as 500 Hz.

• Resonance can come from suspension, tire, etc.

PSD = Power Spectral Density

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FedEx

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Corrugated boxes

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Simplified McKee Formula

• Estimate corrugated box compressive strength

• BCT (KN, lb) – Box Compressive Strength

• ECT (KN/m, lb/in) – Edge Crush Test Value

• P (m, in) = Inside Box Perimeter

• Z (m, in) = Board Thickness

ZPECTBCT 87.5

Example: How high can a corrugated box be safely stacked in a warehouse if it must carry entire load? Given: Box with products gross weight = 32 lb, inside dimensions = 18”x12”x10” (H=10”) , board “C” flute, 200 psi burst, 40 lb/in ECT, and board thickness = 0.160”. Use safety factor = 4.5.

P = 18+12+18+12=60 in, Z = 0.16 in, ECT = 40 lb/in

BCT = 5.87x40x(60x0.16)^0.5 = 727.5 lb

Safe Load = BCT/F.S. = 727.5/4.5 = 161.7 lb

Boxes above the bottom box = 161.7/32 = 5.05 boxes. Use 5 boxes above the bottom box.

Stack height = 5 + 1 = 6 boxes (or 10”X6 = 60 inches)

ZPECTBCT 87.5

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Compression Tables

Atmospheric Pressure at Sea Level

• Barometer is used to measure atmospheric pressure

• At sea level, the height of a column of mercury from standard atmospheric pressure = 29.92 inches (760 mm)

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Altitude (feet above sea level)

Altitude (meters above sea level)Pressure (mm Hg)

Pressure (psi –absolute)

Wet & Dry Bulb Temperatures (WBT & DBT)

• WBT is measured using a thermometer that has its bulb wrapped in a wet wick.

• DBT is measured with a thermometer without the wick.

• Wet Bulb Depression = DBT –WBT. It is directly related to the amount of moisture in the air. It is zero when the atmosphere is saturated.

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Hygrometer or Psychrometer

• A psychrometer is simply two identical thermometers, one with wet wick and the other without. Passing air over the bulbs is needed to produce cooling effect on the web bulb.

• A sling psychrometer (shown) using whirling action to provide air movement.Examples

DBT = 15C, WBT = 14C, DBT – WBT = 1, RH = 90%



Note: DBT – WBT = 0 Saturated

Psychrometric Chart

WBT = 20C & DBT = 23C RH = 70%RH = 50% & DBT = 27C WBT = 20C

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Environmental Chambers

• They allow temperature/moisture/pressure controls.

Humidity/Temp Chamber

Walk‐in Humidity/Temp/Altitude Chamber

Altitude Chamber

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Consortium History & Progress

Siripong Malasri


November 1, 2013

Consortium History

• Established June 1, 2010• 1st cycle (2010‐11): Evergreen Packaging, FedEx, Medtronic, Merck, Plastic Ingenuity, Smith & Nephew, Wright Medical

• 3rd cycle (2012‐13): Pallet Factory, Olympus, and WS Packaging

• 4th cycle (2013‐14): New‐Tech Packaging

• Adopt International Journal of Advanced Packaging Technology as its official journal in October 2013.

2010‐2011 2011‐2012 2012‐2013 2013‐2014

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Research Projects

• Peel Test Analysis• The Impact of 100% Recycled Packaging Content to Performance

• Distribution Tote Testing• Correlation Between Burst Testing & Peel Testing• Performance of Different Pallet Materials and Styles Under Diverse Handling and Environmental Conditions

• Real‐Time Monitoring System for Package Testing• Burst Tester Improvement• Injection‐Molded Plastic Totes

Publications

Calendar Year Journal Articles Conference Papers Total Publications

2010 0 0 0

2011 0 3 3

2012 2 8 10

2013(As of 10/28/13)

5 6 11

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

2010 2011 2012 2013

Number of Publications

Calendar Year

Journal

Conference

Total

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Student Coauthors

Excellent undergraduate research opportunity!

2010 2011 2012 20131 Lawrence, Anthony Archer, John Aung, Phyo2 Aung, Phyo Garcia, Luis3 Edwards, Evan Godwin, Katie4 Harvey, Mallory Harvey, Mallory5 Moser, Katy Held, Patrick6 Powers, Kalli Jordan, Rhett7 Tsai, Sam Laney, James8 Warren, Matthew Matos, Griselda9 Powers, Kalli10 Sampson, Nathan11 Siow, Alvin12 Stevens, Ryne13 Warren, Matthew

Consortium Official Journal

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New Lab Equipment

Elvis TS‐122 Vibration Test System from Lansmont

Payload Capacity = 800 lbs

Purchased from Michigan State Packaging Lab

Gaynes Incline Impact Tester

Donated by FedEx

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More than 100.000 lay colleagues, teach over 1.000.000 students in 80 countries.

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The Global LasallianPackaging ConsortiumThe Global LasallianPackaging Alliance

IPHONE APP FROM TOTE STUDY

DEVELOPED BY STUDENTS AT CBU TAKING ECE484, MOBILE COMPUTING

IPHONE APP FROM TOTE STUDY

Abstract: An iPhone application has been in development based on a recent plastic tote study [1]. The app starts by showing the setup of a shock recorder. The user enters a peak impact acceleration obtained from a shock recorder during a distribution route. The app outputs an estimated drop height and predicts the impact acceleration experienced at the bottom of a plastic tote based on equations generated from the graphs shown below. The app will be available soon for free as a way to promote the Healthcare Packaging Consortium. This presentation will cover the process of an iPhone app development, which is strictly controlled by Apple. y = 0.5243x – 3.4853 Figure 1. Drop Height Estimation Keywords: Plastic totes; impact acceleration; drop height References: y = 4.1854x + 146.68 Figure 2. Impact Acceleration at Tote Bottom Prediction [1] S.Malasri,W.Siow,M.Harvey,P.T.Aung,R.Jordan,P.Shiue,andR.Brown,“EstimatingToteDropHeight & Impact Acceleration from a Transportation Recorder,” IoPP Journal of Packaging, Institute of Packaging Professionals, January 2013.

THE TOTE

SHOCK RECORDER IN CORRUGATED BOX

BOX WITH FILLER TO PREVENT MOVEMENT OF RECORDER

APP REQUIREMENTS Description of the Healthcare Packaging Consortium Background info App description

Setting

Calculations

References

Disclaimer Development team

HEALTHCARE PACKAGING

CONSORTIUM The Healthcare Packaging Consortium was founded on June 1, 2010, at Christian Brothers University (Memphis, Tennessee, USA) by major corporations. Its mission is to advance the knowledge related to healthcare packaging through education and research. For more information: www.cbu.edu/HPC

BACKGROUND INFO

Healthcare products are often shipped in partially-filled plastic totes from a distribution center to a retail store. Product damages have often occurred during this phase of the distribution process. Monitoring tote handling is an area that would help in preventing product damages. Two useful pieces of information are: (1) when and how high a tote was dropped during the distribution and (2) what the maximum impact acceleration was during the distribution. The first allows the shipper to pin point mishandling locations, thus improvements can be made, such as proper handling training. The second could be useful for cushion/package design.

APP DESCRIPTION The HPC Tote Impact app estimates drop height of a plastic tote based on the impact acceleration obtained from a transportation recorder cushioned by bubble wrap sheets. The app also estimates the impact acceleration at tote bottom when a layer of bubble wrap sheet is used. Drop height and tote bottom impact acceleration are calculated based on equations developed at the Healthcare Packaging Consortium from extensive experiment data.

SETTING Place a transportation recorder in a single-wall corrugated box with eight layers of 5/16” bubble wrap to ensure that impact acceleration will not exceed recorder capacity of typically 100g – 200g.

Cushion the four sides and top off with foams to prevent the recorder to move sideway or bounce up.

Tape the box to the bottom of a dummy tote (no other contents). Ship the box along with other totes to a destination. At the end of the trip, impact data is retrieved from the recorder. Read the peak(s) of impact acceleration from the recorder.

CALCULATIONS Variables:

•  AR = Impact acceleration read from a transportation recorder (g) •  H = Estimated drop height (in) •  AT = Impact acceleration at tote bottom (g)

Input:

• AR

Output

• H = 0.5243*AR – 3.4853 • AT = 4.1854*H + 146.68

REFERENCE S.Malasri,W.Siow,M.Harvey,P.T.Aung,R.Jordan, P.Shiue,andR.Brown,“EstimatingToteDropHeight & Impact Acceleration from a Transportation Recorder,” IoPP Journal of Packaging, Institute of Packaging Professionals, January 2013.

DISCLAIMER The Healthcare Packaging Consortium has done its best to develop equations used and validate the results of this app based on many flat-bottom drops with a drop tester. However, actual drops most likely will not be identical with those performed in lab. In addition, different totes have different properties, thus results will vary. This app only gives estimated results, which could be off significantly in some cases. The Healthcare Packaging Consortium is not responsible for any damages arising from using this app.

DEVELOPMENT TEAM Khai Nguyen, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Martin Tribo, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Dr. Chad Baker, Professor of Electrical Engineering & Computer Engineering, Christian Brothers University Dr. Siripong Malasri, Packaging Department Chair & Healthcare Packaging Consortium Coordinator

XCODE

BASIC APP CREATED AUTOMATICALLY

NAVIGATION CONTROLLER WITH TABLE VIEW

CONTROLLER

SETTING UP TABLE VIEW CONTROLLER SCREEN When app loads this function is executed to build initial screen. - (void)viewDidLoad { [super viewDidLoad]; list = [[NSArray alloc]initWithObjects:@"HPC", @"Background Info", @"About", @"Setting", @"Calculations", @"References", @"Disclaimer", @"Development Team", nil]; self.title = @"Tote Drop"; }

TABLE VIEW IN APP

ADDING SCENES TO THE BASIC APP

CODE BEHIND ADDING SCENES TO THE BASIC APP

- (void)tableView:(UITableView *)tableView didSelectRowAtIndexPath:(NSIndexPath *)indexPath { //… case 5: [self performSegueWithIdentifier:@"references" sender:self]; break; case 6: [self performSegueWithIdentifier:@"disclaimer" sender:self]; break; case 7: [self performSegueWithIdentifier:@"development" sender:self]; break; }

CALCULATION SCREEN

EXAMPLE OF CALCULATION

CODE BEHIND CALCULATE

DEVELOPER.APPLE.COM

APP DISTRIBUTION

DEVELOPER CENTER (DEVELOPER.APPLE.COM)

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Pallet Study

Siripong Malasri


November 1, 2013

CBU Wooden Pallet Study

• Water Absorption (Presented at the 2013 HPC Spring Meeting)

• Effect of Water Content (Presented at the 2013 HPC Spring Meeting)

• Mold (Presented at the 2013 HPC Spring Meeting)

• Effect of Temperature (High temperature part presented at the 2013 HPC Spring Meeting)

• Effect of Wet‐Dry Cycles• Effect of Cushion

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Effect of Temperature

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High Temperature Study

Low Temperature Study

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Current Work:

• Analytical Method (Heat Transfer)• Numerical Method (Finite Elements)• Artificial Intelligence Method (Neural Network)

Effect of Wet‐Dry Cycles

Static Compression Test

0

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20 30 40 50 60 70 80

Compressive Stress (psi)

Water Content (%)


Cycle 1

Cycle 2

Cycle 3

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Effect of Wet‐Dry Cycles


0

1000

2000

3000

4000

5000

6000

20 30 40 50 60 70 80

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Water Content (%)


Cycle 1

Cycle 2

Cycle 3

Impact Test

y1 = 0.0014x + 13.165

y2 = 0.0745x + 12.517

y3 = ‐0.0639x + 14.385

0

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Impact Acceleration (g)

Water Content (%)

Impact Test

Cycle 1

Cycle 2

Cycle 3

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Cushion Study

Vertical Drop Test

Anti Vibration Pad

No Cushion With Cushion

Avg Impact (g) 30.21 34.31

SD = 4.33 6.82

SD % of Avg = 14.35 19.86

% Change = 13.59

Incline Impact Test


Avg Impact (g) = 13.85 15.08

SD (g) = 0.57 0.69

SD % of Avg = 4.09 4.59

% Change = 8.89

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Shock Recorder

Contact Area

Uneven-Surface Wood

Shock Recorder

Cushion

Contact Area

Uneven-Surface Wood


Avg Impact (g)= 36.34 31.12SD (g)= 7.09 7.12SD % of Avg = 19.51 22.89% Change = ‐14.35

Vertical Drop Test

Smooth Aluminum Plate


Avg Impact (g)= 13.16 14.76SD (g) = 0.28 0.30SD % of Avg = 2.13 2.06% Change = 12.18

Incline Impact Test

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Cushion

Impact Force

Free-Fall Vertical Drop

ClampingForce

Cushion

Impact Force

Incline Impact

ClampingForce

End Reaction

Friction Force

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