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No nC o nt r o ll e d Co pyHPQMTitle: Vibration TestPK-2-TM 4 Page 1 of 5Signature ApprovalEffective Date Originator Carl Ruhl Jody McKeanFebruary 4, 2008Vibration Test________________________________________________________________1. Purpose:Design a test to confirm that a shipping carton will adequately protect product and primary packaging against vibration damage that may occur during multiple handling and shipping environments.2. Policy:All products and gift sets manufactured or assembled for Bath and Body Works will be tested to this procedure, or a suitable replacement.3. Definition & Abbreviation:None.4. Reference:• ISTA Preshipment Test Procedures, Part 1, dated April, 1996.5. Roles and Responsibilities• BA Package Engineering is responsible for implementation andenforcement of this procedure.________________________________________________________________Continued on next pageN o n Co nt ro l l e d Co pyTitle: Vibration Test PK-2-TM 4 Page 2 of 5Vibration Test, cont.________________________________________________________________6. Procedure:If both Vibration and Shipper Drop Tests are to be performed on thepackaged product sample, conduct the vibration test first, followed by thedrop test.Topic SeePageEquipment 2Samples Required 2Examination Prior to Testing 3Vibration Test 3Examination After Vibration 4Analysis of Results 4Reporting Results 5Re-assembly for Drop Test 5Equipment •Vibration Machine: Complying with ASTM D999, (Method A1 or A2)capable of operating with synchronous motion and a total platformexcursion of one (1) inch (2.54 cm.).•Tachometer or Suitable Indicator: Determines the vibration frequency ncycles per minute (CPM) or cycles per second (Hz.)•Stopwatch or Automatic Timer•Metal Shim: Size 1/16 inch thick (0.159 cm.), approximately (2) inches(5.08 cm.) wide and at a convenient length.•Three stacked business cards can be used as a substitute for the shim.________________________________________________________________Samples Required •Design Stage: One complete shipper container.•Production Stage: Two complete shipper containers randomly selected from the shipment lot.________________________________________________________________Continued on next pageN o n Co nt r ol l e dC op yTitle: Vibration Test PK-2-TM 4 Page 3 of 5 Vibration Test, cont.________________________________________________________________Examination Prior to Testing •Examine the product, primary and secondary packaging components of the test shipper and note any existing damage.•Confirm that all decorations are securely attached to product as required in the product approval samples.•After examination of the shipper and its contents, seal the shipper.Vibration TestStep Action1 •Place the shipper in its stable “shipping position” on the vibration table.2 •Set the vibration frequency at the minimum frequency to cause the packagedproduct to leave the platform momentarily so that the shim may be insertedbetween the bottom to the packaged product and the surface of the platform.•The metal shim should be capable of being intermittently moved along oneentire edge of the longest dimension of the packaged product.3 •Procedure 1A: Vibrate the packaged product for a total of 14,200 vibratoryimpacts.•Determine the total duration in minutes to meet this requirement by dividing14,200 by the cycles per minute frequency at which the table is vibrating asshown by either a tachometer on the machine, or by using a stopwatch to timethe cycles per minute.See the example chart below:Total Test Time in Minutes:CPM Hz Procedure 1A in minutes150 2.5 95180 3.0 79210 3.5 68240 4.0 59270 4.5 53300 5.0 47________________________________________________________________Continued on next pageNo nC o nt r o ll e dCo pyTitle: Vibration Test PK-2-TM 4 Page 4 of 5Vibration Test, cont.________________________________________________________________Vibration Test continuedStep Action 4 • After accomplishing one half of the vibrations, turn the carton onto one of itsside panels for the remaining vibrations.• If turning the carton on its side is not practical, turn the carton 180° horizontally.• If a vertical linear motion vibrator is used, no package rotation is required.Examination After Vibration After completion to the vibration test, reduce the frequency to zero, and examine the contents of the shipper for the following:• Damage to the secondary packaging; • Damage to the primary packaging; • Damage to the decoration;• Torque decay of filled products;• Fall out of the primary containers from platforms; vacuum formed trays, or other package components.Analysis of ResultsThe product / primary shipper fails the vibration test if one (1) or more of the following conditions are found during the examination:• The product shows any damage that will make it unable to be sold;• Cartons: One (1) or more of the printed cartons show scuffing or damage in over 1% or more of its entire surface area.• Label: Shows visual scuffing on 2% or greater of its entire surface.Continued on next pageo n t r ol l e dC op yTitle: Vibration Test PK-2-TM 4 Page 5 of 5 Vibration Test, cont.________________________________________________________________ ReportingResultsReport the results to BA Package Engineering.Re-assembly for Drop Test If this shipper is to be used for the Drop Test, SOP PK-1-TM, reassemble the contents and seal the container.________________________________________________________________ 7. Addenda None.________________________________________________________________8. Reason for Revision:•December 17, 2007, Version 4: Replaced BBW/WBCC with BA. •12/17/2004 Replaced BBW with BA.•4/20/01. Re-typed in new format.Concurrence Signatures These written or typed signatures indicate concurrence with the document. Written signatures shall be retained in the master copy file.Date Signed Director, Packaging Operations Carl RuhlDirector, Technical Validation Services Joe RomanoN on C。