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Title

Transportation simulation vibration

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Objective
1. To evaluate the performance of the complete packaging system.
2. To determine the maximum speed that suitable for the box that contain aluminium
can.
3. To study a durable cushioning that had design.

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Apparatus & Material

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Product that had package aluminium can (1.12 kg)

Transportation simulation machine
Polystyrene board

Knife
Tape
Procedures

1. Aluminium can be packaged into a box that had cushion inside.

2. Before that the box that had pack must be weighing.
3. The box was put on transportation simulation machine with flat position, then on the
switch.
4. The timer was set (2 minutes) and we will increase the speed to 40km/hour, and
thenchange the speed after two minute until the box move from the line on the
machine.
5. Repeat step 4 to side position of box.

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Result

5.1 BOX PLACED SYNCHRONOUS MOTION (PA)

T(s)
20
40
60
80
100

NOT MOVE
X
X

MOVE
X
X
X

RPM
65
119
176
236
306

PUMPING

RPM
64
118
182
235
312

PUMPING

X
X

BOX PLACED SYNCHRONOUS MOTION (PB)

T(s)
20
40
60
80
100

NOT MOVE
X

MOVE
X
X
X
X

5.2 BOX PLACED VERTICAL LINEAR MOTION (PA)

T(s)
20
40
60
80
100

NOT MOVE
X
X

MOVE
X
X
X

RPM
50
110
167
220
313

PUMPING

RPM
49
108
166
219
312

PUMPING

BOX PLACED VERTICAL LINEAR MOTION (PB)

T(s)
20
40
60
80
100

NOT MOVE
X

MOVE
X
X
X
X

5.3 BOX PLACED 30 DEGREE MOTION (PA)

T(s)
20
40
60
80
100

NOT MOVE
X
X

MOVE
X
X
X

RPM
50
110
170
221
229

PUMPING

RPM
49
109
169
220
228

PUMPING

BOX PLACED 30 DEGREE MOTION (PB)

T(s)
20
40
60
80
100

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NOT MOVE
X

MOVE
X
X
X
X

Discussion

1. What is the purpose of distribution or transport simulation tests conducted?

The purpose of a distribution or transportation simulation test is to evaluate the
performance of the complete packaging system. However, such testing is a
conditioning element, as there is no specific or variable result derived from these
tests. It simply subjects the test specimen to dynamic hazards (e.g., shock, vibration,
or compression) inherent to the transport and distribution of products to the end-user.
The testing performed on the interior packaging after the 'conditioning' identifies
whether the package system passes or fails. The pass-fail criterion (e.g., package
leakage, loss of sterility, product breakage, etc.) for the package system design
performance validation must be established prior to testing.

2. What is design cushion for vibration protection?

The process for vibration protection (or isolation) involves similar considerations as
that for shock. Cushions can be thought of as performing like springs. Depending on
cushion thickness and load-bearing area and on the forcing vibration frequency, the
cushion may

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Conclusion

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not have any influence on input vibration,

amplify the input vibration at
Isolate the product from the vibration. Proper design is critical for cushion
performance.

Understand the specific test procedure that you will use to evaluate your shipping
configuration for validation.
Perform feasibility testing prior to executing a full blown performance test
(shipping/environmental study).
Use a test procedure that is going to best simulate your distribution environment.
Understand the percent of defects that you are acquiring in shipping your sterile
samples to the customer / end user.
Provide adequate time to perform a thorough validation. This is single biggest
problem that I come across.

Reference
1. https://www.nelsonlabs.com/Test/Transportation-and-Distribution-Simulation-Studies
2. http://www.pmpnews.com/article/package-performance-testing-conundrum-solved
3. http://www.astm.org/COMMIT/presentationfiles/DistributionSimulationTestingPresen
tation.pdf