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Rotational Drop Test
Scope	The purpose of this test is to ensure the packaged product will survive rotational drop test during worldwide warehousing and distribution.
Reference	ASTM D4332, ASTM D6179
Test Procedure	The test specimens should be conditioned per standard WATER-GDC-T099. Raise one end of the case or crate and set it upon a 100 mm (4”) timber or other support, placed at right angles to the length of the case or crate. The height of the support shall be sufficient to ensure that there will be no support for the base between the ends of the test item when dropping takes place, but should not be high enough to cause the test item to slide on the support when the drop end is raised for the drop. Raise the impact edge 150 mm (6”) high off impact surface while opposite edge is supported on 100 mm (4”) tall timber. Release case or crate to-fall freely to impact surface. See image below: Repeat drop on each of four edges - specific order is not important. Where test items are tall or top heavy, provision must be made to prevent the test item from tipping over after the drop is made. Perform pass/fail assessment and prepare report.
Evaluation	After the test evaluates the test specimens and assemblies should not have permanent deformations or cracks. There should not be any damage on packaging.
Level of Acceptance / Success Criteria	After the test evaluates the test specimens and assemblies should not have permanent deformations or cracks. There should not be any damage on packaging. All test specimens should pass the test.