Schedule E: Vehicle Vibration

Vibration during transportation can cause products to move inside their packaging, creating repeated contact between components and protective materials. Over time, these movements may lead to abrasion, loosening of connections, deformation, or damage to the product and packaging. Vehicle vibration testing helps identify potential weaknesses in the packaging design and evaluate how effectively the packaging system protects the product against vibration-related stresses. Unlike loose load vibration testing, which focuses on repeated impacts caused by unsecured packages, vehicle vibration testing evaluates the effects of vibration profiles representative of transportation environments.

Packaged samples are placed on a vibration testing system and exposed to defined random vibration profiles. Test intensity, duration, and sample orientation are determined based on the selected distribution cycle, assurance level, and applicable test requirements.

After testing, the packaging and product are inspected for damage, deformation, abrasion, or displacement of internal components. The findings are compared against predefined acceptance criteria to evaluate the packaging system's protective performance.

ASTM D4169 — Schedule E: Vehicle Vibration

ASTM D4728 — Standard Test Method for Random Vibration Testing of Shipping Containers

Test conditions are selected based on your product characteristics, packaging design, and expected distribution environment.

Contact us to discuss your transport testing needs.