ISTA Standard Different Testing Equipment Should Meet

19 min readDec 20, 2022

ISTA standards, the International Safe Transit Association, is an organization focused on the specific concerns of transport packaging. It is one of the most important industry developer of testing protocols and design standards that define how packages should perform to ensure protection of their contents during the ever changing risks of the global distribution environment.

ISTA Shock Testing Standard Standards
Packaged Products Weighing ≤ 150 lbs(68kg): ISTA 1A, 2A, 3A, 1C,1G Packaged Products Weighing > 150 lbs.: ISTA 1B, 2B,3B,1H Unitized Loads (Palletized): ISTA 1E,3B,3E Furniture: ISTA 2C European Consumer Goods: ISTA 3K An ISTA-certified horizontal impact tester is able to simulate the horizontal shocks produced by various means of handling and transportation that may affect the load. There are a number of ISTA procedures that require this simulation machine, including ISTA 1A, B, C, E, G, H; 2A, B, C; 3B, E, K; 4 Series; 6-SAMSCLUB, 6-AMAZON. COM.

ISTA 1 Series Non-Simulation Integrity Shock Testing Standard

These are the most basic category of performance tests. Challenge the strength and robustness of the product + package. These series are not designed to simulate environmental incidents. Useful as screening tests, particularly when used as a consistent benchmark over time.

Classification

Standards

Shock Testing

Packaged Products Weighing ≤ 150 lbs (68 kg)

ISTA 1A

Vertical Shock Test machine: accord with ASTM D 5487 Horizontal impact test system: ASTM D 4003

ISTA 1C

Impact Velocity varies with packaged-product weight

ISTA 1G

Similar to 1A

Packaged Products Weighing > 150 lbs (68 kg)

ISTA 1B

Horizontal impact: 69 in (1.7 m) per second velocity change

ISTA 1D

Similar to 1B

ISTA 1H

Similar to 1B

Unitized Loads (Palletized)

ISTA 1E

Similar to 1B

ISTA 2 Series: Partial Simulation Shock Testing Standard

These series are a combination of basic test elements from ISTA 1 Series and advanced test elements from ISTA 3 Series: tests with at least one element of a 3 Series type General Simulation performance test (atmospheric conditioning or mode-shaped random vibration) as well as basic elements of a 1 Series type Non-Simulation Integrity test.

Classification

Standards

Shock Testing

Packaged Products Weighing ≤ 150 lbs (68 kg)

ISTA 2A

A horizontal impact test using an ad hoc horizontal impact system that complies with the specifications outlined in the ASTM D4003 standard. ISTA 2A protocol requires the performance of a few tests to verify the resistance of the product-packaging system to shock. Specially designed transport simulation systems must be used for this purpose.

Packaged Products Weighing > 150 lbs (68 kg)

ISTA 2B

Similar to 1B

Furniture Packages

ISTA 2C

Horizontal: lmpact Velocity varies with packaged-product weight

ISTA 3 Series: General Simulation Shock Testing Standard

Classification

Standards

Shock Testing

Packaged Products Weighing ≤ 150 lbs (70 kg)

ISTA 3A

Standard: Shock TEST BLOCK 12: Concentrated impact: Hazard Box dropped 400 mm (16 in)
Shock TEST BLOCK 13: Bridge impact: Hazard Box dropped
400 mm (16 in)

Packaged Products Weighing ≤ 200 lbs (91 kg)

ISTA 3B

≤ 200lb(91kg: Shock TEST BLOCK 10: Concentrated impact: impact mass free-fall drop, guided drop, or pendulum, 15 in (380 mm) Required only for Non-Rigid Containers

Shock TEST BLOCK 17: Bridged Impact: Hazard Box dropped 16 in (410mm) Required only for Elongated packages

Shock TEST BLOCK 18: Concentrated Edge Impact: Hazard Box dropped 16 in (410mm) Required only for Flat packages (over 200lb(91kg) :

1. Concentrated impact: impact mass free-fall drop,guided drop, or pendulum,15 in (380 mm) -Non-Rigid Containers

2. Concentrated Edge impact: Hazard box dropped 16 in (410 mm) -Flat packages

3. Bridged lmpact:16 in (410 mm)-Elongated packages

Cylindrical: Bridged lmpact:16 in (410 mm)-Elongated packages

Palletized or skidded: Concentrated impact: impact mass free-fall drop, guided drop, or pendulum,15 in (380 mm) -Non-Rigid Container

Unitized Loads (Palletized)

ISTA 3E

Shock test. Horizontal impact: 69 in (1.7 m) per second velocity change It is mandatory to choose between an inclined impact and a horizontal one. In both cases, the acceleration must be 1.1 meters per second (or 42 inches per second)

Packaged Products Weighing ≤ 100 Ib (45kg)

ISTA 3F

Bulk

ISTA 3H

Horizontal lmpact:2 mph (0.9 m/s) 15 ms half-sine

4 and 6 mph(1.8 and 2.7 m/s)300 ms Trapezoidal-Required for Rail Shipments Only

European Retail Supply Chain

ISTA 3K

8 impacts at 1.35m/s(optional)

4 impacts at 0.91m/s(required) ISO 2244 or ASTM D 4003

ISTA 4 Series Shock Testing Standard

ISTA Series

Classification

Standards

Testing Standards

ISTA 4AB

Handling:More than 50 handling tables

ISTA 6 Series Shock Testing Standard

ISTA Series

Classification

Standards

Testing Standards

6-FEDEX

≤ 150 lb (68 kg)

6-FEDEX-A

Concentrated Impact Test-Elongated Bridge Impact Test-flat (free-fall drop tester）

> 150 lb (68 kg)

6-FEDEX-B

Side Impact/Tip Test /Bottom Impact Test/Raised Edge Impact Test/Raised Corner Impact Test

6-AMAZON COM-SIOC

≤ 50 lb ( 23 kg ) & Girth up to 165 ( 4.19 m)

Type A

1. Concentrated impact: Hazard Box dropped 16 in (400 mm)- Flat packages 2.Bridge impact: Hazard Box dropped 16 in (400 mm) -Elongated packages

Type D

similar to Type A

50 Ib ( 23 kg ) to Less than 100 lb ( 45 kg)

Type B

similar to Type A

100 b(45 kg)or Greater

Type C

similar to Type A

Type E

similar to Type A

Other

Type F

Concentrated impact: Hazard Box dropped 16 in (410 mm)- Flat packages

6-AMAZON COM-OBO

6-SAMS

Non-perishable

Type A

Type A-C: 1. Concentrated impact: Hazard Box dropped 12 in (300 mm) (domestic) 15 in (380 mm) (int’l) 2.Bridge impact: Hazard Box dropped 12 in (300 mm) (domestic) 15 in (380 mm) (int’l)

Type B

Type C

Perishable

Type D

ISTA Series Drop Testing Standards

ISTA 1 Series Non-Simulation Integrity Drop Testing Standard

Classification

Standards

Drop Testing

Packaged Products Weighing ≤ 150 lbs (68 kg)

ISTA 1A

Among the test to be performed is the ISTA 1A drop test. This is a shock test and can be carried out with a Free fall Drop Tester

ISTA 1C

ISTA 1C drop test establishes a sequence depending on the orientation of the drop (corner, edge, or face) and the specific face, edge or corner to be tested

ISTA 1G

Similar to 1A, the difference between both procedures resides in the vibration test type, but all the sequences and the test are the same, including ISTA 1G drop test. The drop testing involves 10 separate sequences. There is one corner drop and three edge drops. The package is also dropped on each of the six faces of the package.

Packaged Products Weighing > 150 lbs (68 kg)

ISTA 1B

As in ISTA 1A, this procedure also includes a shock test that could be performed using a drop tester

Drop test: 6 in (150 mm)
Rotational Edge Drop: 8 in (200 mm)

Rotational Edge Drop: 8 in (200 mm)
In both cases, the drop height and impact velocity have to be determined before the shock testing.

ISTA 1D

ISTA 1D includes a shock test to be performed with other tests.
The shock test category includes two drop tests: Drop test: 6 in (150 mm)
Rotational Edge Drop: 8 in (200 mm)
Both tests could be performed with a Free fall drop tester following the sequence determined by ISTA regarding the orientation (face) and the specific face of the packaged product that should be tested.

ISTA 1H

Similar to 1D

Unitized Loads (Palletized)

ISTA 1E

Rotational Edge Drop: 8 in (200 mm)

Rotational drop: ASTM D 6179

ISTA 2 Series Non-Simulation Integrity Drop Testing Standard

Classification

Standards

Drop Testing

Packaged Products Weighing ≤ 150 lbs (68 kg)

ISTA 2A

In ISTA 2A drop test height varies with package-product weight. A free fall test using a Drop Tester that complies with the ASTM D 5276 standard.

Packaged Products Weighing > 150 lbs (68 kg)

ISTA 2B

For ISTA 2B drop test, the test level determined 6 in (150 mm) Rotational Edge Drop: 8 in (200 mm).

Furniture Packages

ISTA 2C

In the case of the ISTA 2C drop test, the height of the drop varies for the package-product weight (and Distribution channel). less than 50 lb (23 kg), 50 lb (23 kg) to 100 lb (45 kg) and greater than 100 lb (45 kg).

ISTA 3 Series Non-Simulation Integrity Drop Testing Standard

Classification

Standards

Shock Testing

Packaged Products Weighing ≤ 150 lbs (70 kg)

ISTA 3A

Free fall drop tester: ISO 2248 or ASTM D 5276

Rotational Edge Drop:200 mm (8 in) ISO 2876 or ASTM D 6179

Full Rotational Flat Drop: Varies with packaged-product dimensions

The drop tester simulates drops and rotational impacts that affect the packages and products during handling and distribution. In order to perform the drop tests outlined in the procedure, we will also need certain hazards, such as a block or a box.

Standard: Shock TEST BLOCK 3: Drop: 9 Drops — height varies with packaged-product weight Shock TEST BLOCK 9 Drop: 8 Drops — height varies with packaged-product weight. includes drop-on hazard
Shock TEST BLOCK 10: Rotational Edge Drop: 200 mm (8 in) (Required for FLAT and ELONGATED)

Shock TEST BLOCK 11: Full Rotational Varies with packaged- Required for FLAT and ELONGATED

SMALL Packaged-Product Test: Shock TEST BLOCK 3

Drop (not in a bag): 9 Drops — height varies with packaged-product weight
Shock TEST BLOCK 9
Drop (in a bag): 7 Drops — height varies with packaged-product weight

Packaged Products Weighing ≤ 200 lbs (91 kg)

ISTA 3B

≤ 200lb(91kg: Shock TEST BLOCK 3: Free-Fall Drop: 6 drops-height varies with packaged-product weight

Shock TEST BLOCK 11: Free-Fall Drop: 6 drops-height varies with packaged-product weight

Shock TEST BLOCK 16: Full Rotational Drop: 2 drops, Required only for Elongated packages

(over 200lb(91kg) : Rotational Drop:9 in.(230 mm) Rotational edge and corner drops Full Rotational drop:1 drop-Elongated / 2 drops-Flat

Cylindrical: Free-Fall Drop: 6 drops-height varies with packaged-product weight

Palletized or skidded: Rotational Drop: Rotational edge and corner drops: Height varies with packaged-product weight

Unitized Loads (Palletized)

ISTA 3E

Rotational drop shock from a height of 200mm or 8 inches. This is a mandatory test.

Packaged Products Weighing ≤ 100 Ib (45kg)

ISTA 3F

12 and 30 in(310 and 760 mm)

18 and 24 in(460 and 610 mm)

Bulk

ISTA 3H

Rotational Flat Drop:4 in (100 mm)

Rotational Edge Drop:4 in (100 mm)-ASTM D 6179

European Retail Supply Chain

ISTA 3K

Placement drop:5 impacts in various orientations,150mm

Drop-on: impacting top of the lower package, base of upper package, 150/300mm

Flat drop:1 drop from 60mm ISO 2248 or ASTMD 5276

ISTA 4 Series Drop Testing Standard

ISTA Series

Classification

Standards

Testing Standards

ISTA 4AB

ISTA 6 Series Drop Testing Standard

ISTA Series

Classification

Standards

Testing Standards

6-FEDEX

≤ 150 lb (68 kg)

6-FEDEX-A

Free-Fall Drop Test Procedures: We employ a free-fall drop tester* to drop packages onto a flat, firm, nonyielding steel base. We vary the drop height based on the package weight shown in the chart. For international products, we conduct a second sequence of free-fall drop tests following the vibration test.

> 150 lb (68 kg)

6-FEDEX-B

6-AMAZON COM-SIOC

≤ 50 lb ( 23 kg ) & Girth up to 165 ( 4.19 m)

Type A

Free-Fall Drop: 8/9 drops; Rotational Edge Drop: 9 in (230 mm)

Type D

Free-Fall Drop: 6 drops — 18 in (460mm)max; 6 drops — 32 in (810mm) max

50 Ib ( 23 kg ) to Less than 100 lb ( 45 kg)

Type B

similar to Type A

100 b(45 kg)or Greater

Type C

Rotational FLAT Drop: 9 in (230 mm); Rotational EDGE Drop: 9 in (230 mm)

Type E

similar to Type C

Other

Type F

Rotational FLAT Drop: 9 in (230 mm) Rotational EDGE ; Drop: 9 in (230 mm) Rotational CORNER; Drop:9 in (230 mm)

6-AMAZON COM-OBO

8/9 drops. ln compliance with the apparatus section of ISO 2248 and ASTM D 5276

6-SAMS

Non-perishable

Type A

Type A: 1.Rotational FLAT Drop:6 in (150 mm)(domestic) 8 in (200 mm) (int’I) 2.Rotational EDGE Drop:4 in (100 mm) (domestic) 6 in (150 mm) (int’I) 3.Free-Fall Drop Bottom Orientations:15 in (380 mm)(domestic) 18 in (460 mm) (int’I)

Type B

Type C

Perishable

Type D

Type D: Rotational EDGE Drop:4 in (100 mm) (domestic) 6 in (150 mm) (int’I) Free-Fall Drop Bottom Orientations:15 in (380 mm)(domestic) 18 in (460 mm) (int’I)

ISTA Vibration Testing Standards

ISTA 1 Series Non-Simulation Integrity Vibration Testing Standard

Classification

Standards

Vibration Testing

Packaged Products Weighing ≤ 150 lbs (68 kg)

ISTA 1C

Overall Grms level of 1.15 Random Vibration Test System complying with the apparatus section of ASTM D 4728

ISTA 1G

During vibration integrity testing, the package is placed on four different faces. The test duration for each face is called out in the ISTA 1G test procedure. Overall Grms level of 1.15 Random Vibration Test System complying with the apparatus section of ASTM D 4728

ISTA 1D

Similar to 1C

ISTA 1H

Similar to 1C

Unitized Loads (Palletized)

ISTA 1E

Alternative Random: Overall Grms level of 1.15 Random Vibration Test System complying with the apparatus section of ASTM D 4728

ISTA 2 Series Non-Simulation Integrity Vibration Testing Standard

Classification

Standards

Vibration Testing

Packaged Products Weighing ≤ 150 lbs (68 kg)

ISTA 2A

Overall Grms level of 1.15 Random Vibration Test System complying with the apparatus section of ASTM D 4728. The vibration system must meet the ASTM D999 standard when performing the fixed displacement test, and the ASTM D4728 standard when performing random vibrations. The vibration test reproduces the vibration motions that might be experienced during goods transportation, both in the vehicle and during loading & unloading. Performing it requires the use of a vertical vibration system, which can go one step further and achieve results that are closer to real transportation conditions. In addition, the method indicates that the operator may opt to perform random vibrations during both tests or run one test with random vibrations and another one with a fixed displacement system. In all cases, the type of vibrations that have been tested for must be specified in the test result records.

Packaged Products Weighing > 150 lbs (68 kg)

ISTA 2B

Overall Grms level of 1.15 Random Vibration Test System complying with the apparatus section of ASTM D 4728

Furniture Packages

ISTA 2C

The next test sequence in ISTA 2C testing is vibration testing. This test sequence requires random testing under a dynamic load. The top-load simulates freight on top of a floor-loaded shipping unit in a 108-inch trailer.
There are three levels of top-load test levels. Level one is 12 pounds per foot cubed. Level two is 10 pounds per foot cubed. Level three is eight pounds per foot cubed. The level three method assumes that the carrier uses air-ride trucks.
There are several requirements for the top load. It must be larger than the test specimen. However, it must not overhang the specimen by more than one and a half inches. It must also spread the weight out evenly across the entire test unit.

ISTA 3 Series Non-Simulation Integrity Vibration Testing Standard

Classification

Standards

Vibration Testing

Packaged Products Weighing ≤ 150 lbs (70 kg)

ISTA 3A

Random With and Without Top Load: frequency:1–200Hz

1. Overall Grms level of 0.53 / 47.12 mm (1. 855 in)

2. Overall Grms level of 0.46 /58.72 mm (2.312in)

3. Low pressure:2–300Hz, Grms level of 1.05, 7.52mm(0.296in) accord with IS0 13355 or ASTM D4728

Random vibration system: This machine must comply with the equipment section of ISO 13355 or ASTM D 4728. Using the vertical vibration system, the vibrations that take place during the package distribution cycle, whether by road or sea, can be simulated.

Packaged Products Weighing ≤ 200 lbs (91 kg)

ISTA 3B

Vertical vibration: Random With Top Load: Overall Grms levels of 0.54

Unitized Loads (Palletized)

ISTA 3E

Random vibration test, which is mandatory. Vertical vibration: Random With Top Load: Overall Grms levels of 0.54

Packaged Products Weighing ≤ 100 Ib (45kg)

ISTA 3F

Vertical vibration: Random With Top Load: Overall Grms levels of 0.54

Bulk

ISTA 3H

Random: Overall Grms level varies with Mode of Transport

1. For Steel Spring Truck: overall Grms level of 0.54/ 45.13 mm (1.777in) frequency 1–200Hz

2. For Air-ride Truck: Grms level of 0.28/ 82. 58 mm (3.251in) 0.6–100Hz 3.For railcar:overall Grms level of 0.13/21.26 mm ( 0 . 837in) 1–100Hz

European Retail Supply Chain

ISTA 3K

Random: Overall Grms level of 0.28 for 40 minutes followed by 0.517 for 60 seconds IS0 13355 or ASTM D4728

ISTA 4 Series Vibration Testing Standard

ISTA

Classification

Standards

Testing Standards

ISTA 4AB

Random Vibration with and/or without a Top Load: 17 vibration spectra with more being added. For Steel Spring Truck:frequency:1–200Hz

ISTA 6 Series Vibration Testing Standard

ISTA Series

Classification

Standards

Testing Standards

6-FEDEX

≤ 150 lb (68 kg)

6-FEDEX-A

Random Vibration Test Procedures. We perform the random vibration test on a vertical electrohydraulic vibration machine equipped with computerized controls. To perform this test, we use the following procedures.
1. Program the vibration system to reproduce three consecutive sequences of random vibration profiles representing the FedEx distribution environment as indicated in the spectra profiles.
• Truck vibration at 0.52 Grms (profile one).
• Air vibration at 1.06 Grms (profile two).
• Repeat truck vibration at 0.52 Grms (profile one).

> 150 lb (68 kg)

6-FEDEX-B

6-AMAZON COM-SIOC

≤ 50 lb ( 23 kg ) & Girth up to 165 ( 4.19 m)

Type A

Random With and Without Top Load:

1.Overall Grms level of 0.53 / 47.12 mm (1. 855 in)

2. Overall Grms level of 0.46 /58.72 mm (2.312in)

Type D

Random with Top Load: Overall Grms levels of 0.54 / 45.13mm ( 1.777in) peak-to-peak

50 Ib ( 23 kg ) to Less than 100 lb ( 45 kg)

Type B

similar to Type A

100 b(45 kg)or Greater

Type C

similar to Type A

Type E

similar to Type D

Other

Type F

Vertical Vibration: Random With Top Load: Overall Grms level of 0.54

6-AMAZON COM-OBO

Random: Overall Grms level of 0.53. Random Vibration Test System complying with the apparatus section of lS0 13355 or ASTMD 4728.

6-SAMS

Non-perishable

Type A

Type A: Vertical Vibration Random: Overall Grms level of 0.46 Random All 3 Specimens Stacked Vertically: Overall Grms level of 0.55 1 hour

Type B

Type C

Perishable

Type D

ISTA Transport Test Standards

ISTA 1 Series Non-Simulation Integrity Transportation Testing Standard

Classification

Standards

Testing Standards

Packaged Products Weighing ≤ 150 lbs (68 kg)

ISTA 1A

Fixed Displacement Vibration Test:
Vibration Test System with a 1 in (25 mm) peak-to-peak, fixed or controlled displacement complying with Method A1 or A2 of the apparatus section of ASTM D 999. Fixed Displacement Vibration Test: Vibration test using the 1-inch fixed displacement method, peak-to-peak, at a predetermined frequency for the ISTA 1A and 1B procedures.

ISTA 1C

Similar to 1A

ISTA 1G

Packaged Products Weighing > 150 lbs (68 kg)

ISTA 1B

Similar to 1A

ISTA 1D

Similar to 1A

ISTA 1H

Unitized Loads (Palletized)

ISTA 1E

Vertical Linear Fixed Displacement: Vibration Test System with a 1 in (25 mm) peak-to-peak, fixed or controlled displacement complying with Method A1 or A2 of the apparatus section of ASTM D 999.

ISTA 2 Series Non-Simulation Integrity Transportation Testing Standard

Classification

Standards

Testing Standards

Packaged Products Weighing ≤ 150 lbs (68 kg)

ISTA 2A

Vertical Linear Fixed Displacement: Vibration Test System with a 1 in (25 mm) peak-to-peak, fixed or controlled displacement complying with Method A1 or A2 of the apparatus section of ASTM D 999.

Packaged Products Weighing > 150 lbs (68 kg)

ISTA 2B

Vertical Linear Fixed Displacement: Vibration Test System with a 1 in (25 mm) peak-to-peak, fixed or controlled displacement complying with Method A1 or A2 of the apparatus section of ASTM D 999.

Furniture Packages

ISTA 2C

ISTA 6 Series Transportation Testing Standard

ISTA

Classification

Standards

Testing Standards

6-FEDEX

≤ 150 lb (68 kg)

6-FEDEX-A

Rotary Vibration Test Procedures
We perform the rotary vibration test on a mechanical rotary vibration machine. The machine will vibrate at 1.0" total displacement. Packages will be subjected to a total of 14,200 vibratory impacts

> 150 lb (68 kg)

6-FEDEX-B

ISTA Series Incline Impact Testing Standards

ISTA 1 Series Non-Simulation Integrity Incline Impact Testing Standard

Classification

Standards

Testing Standards

Packaged Products Weighing ≤ 150 lbs (68 kg)

ISTA 1A

Impact Velocity varies with packaged-product weight

ISTA 1C

Similar to 1A

ISTA 1G

Similar to 1A

Packaged Products Weighing > 150 lbs (68 kg)

ISTA 1B

Incline impact: 69 in (1.7 m) per second impact velocity

ISTA 1D

Similar to 1B

ISTA 1H

Similar to 1B

Unitized Loads (Palletized)

ISTA 1E

Similar to 1B

ISTA 2 Series Non-Simulation Integrity Incline Impact Testing Standard

Classification

Standards

Testing Standards

Packaged Products Weighing ≤ 150 lbs (68 kg)

ISTA 2A

An incline impact test using a machine that is able to simulate these kinds of impacts as per the ASTM D880 standard.

Packaged Products Weighing > 150 lbs (68 kg)

ISTA 2B

Similar to 1A

Furniture Packages

ISTA 2C

Exception One and Two impact Velocity varies with incline-Impact (Conbur)
packaged-product weight

ISTA 3 Series Non-Simulation Integrity Incline Impact Testing Standard

Classification

Standards

Testing Standards

Packaged Products Weighing ≤ 150 lbs (70 kg)

ISTA 3A

Packaged Products Weighing ≤ 200 lbs (91 kg)

ISTA 3B

lncline or Horizontal impact, optional Free-Fall Drop: 48 in/sec (4 ft/sec) (1.2 m/sec) impacts or 3 in.(76 mm) drops

Unitized Loads (Palletized)

ISTA 3E

Incline impact: 69 in (1.7 m) per second impact velocity

Packaged Products Weighing ≤ 100 Ib (45kg)

ISTA 3F

Bulk

ISTA 3H

European Retail Supply Chain

ISTA 3K

ISTA 4 Series Incline Impact Testing Standard

ISTA Series

Classification

Standards

Testing Standards

6-FEDEX

≤ 150 lb (68 kg)

6-FEDEX-A

> 150 lb (68 kg)

6-FEDEX-B

Side Impact Test Procedures
We perform the side impact test on an inclined impact tester equipped with a velocity meter.

6-AMAZON COM-SIOC

≤ 50 lb ( 23 kg ) & Girth up to 165 ( 4.19 m)

Type A

Type D

50 Ib ( 23 kg ) to Less than 100 lb ( 45 kg)

Type B

100 b(45 kg)or Greater

Type C

lncline or Horizontal lmpact:48 in/sec (4 ft/sec) (1.2 m/sec) impact velocity or velocity change

Type E

similar to Type C

Other

Type F

similar to Type C

6-AMAZON COM-OBO

6-SAMS

Non-perishable

Type A

Type A: lncline or Horizontal lmpact:48 in/sec (4 ft/sec) (1.2 m/sec) impact velocity or velocity change

Type B

Type C

Perishable

Type D

ISTA Series Compression Testing Standards

ISTA 1 Series Non-Simulation Integrity Compression Testing Standard

Classification

Standards

Testing Standards

Packaged Products Weighing ≤ 150 lbs (68 kg)

ISTA 1A

ISTA 1C

Fixed or Floating platen acceptable Calculated Test Load or Force

The amount of compression is based on the size and weight of the package being tested

ISTA 1G

Packaged Products Weighing > 150 lbs (68 kg)

ISTA 1B

ISTA 1D

Similar to 1C

ISTA 1H

Unitized Loads (Palletized)

ISTA 1E

ISTA 2 Series Non-Simulation Integrity Compression Testing Standard

Classification

Standards

Testing Standards

Packaged Products Weighing ≤ 150 lbs (68 kg)

ISTA 2A

The method calls for measuring damages caused to the package by compression forces. Using a compression tester, these forces are to be applied in the press and release, press and hold and Load Spreader modes. In order for the test to be valid, the machine must comply with the ASTM D642 standard.

Packaged Products Weighing > 150 lbs (68 kg)

ISTA 2B

Furniture Packages

ISTA 2C

ISTA 3 Series Non-Simulation Integrity Compression Testing Standard

Classification

Standards

Testing Standards

Packaged Products Weighing ≤ 150 lbs (70 kg)

ISTA 3A

Packaged Products Weighing ≤ 200 lbs (91 kg)

ISTA 3B

Unitized Loads (Palletized)

ISTA 3E

Compression test. This test is mandatory, and you can choose between the machine apply and release, machine apply and hold and weight and load spreader methods.

Packaged Products Weighing ≤ 100 Ib (45kg)

ISTA 3F

Compression test. This test is mandatory, and you can choose between the machine apply and release, machine apply and hold and weight and load spreader methods.

Bulk

ISTA 3H

Compression test. This test is mandatory, and you can choose between the machine apply and release, machine apply and hold and weight and load spreader methods.

European Retail Supply Chain

ISTA 3K

Compression test. This test is mandatory, and you can choose between the machine apply and release, machine apply and hold and weight and load spreader methods.

ISTA 4 Series Compression Testing Standard

ISTA

Classification

Standards

Testing Standards

ISTA 4AB

Calculated Test Force Compression test compensation for time, temperature, humidity and stacking pattern is calculated from data-based formulas

ISTA 6 Series Compression Testing Standard

ISTA Series

Classification

Standards

Testing Standards

6-FEDEX

≤ 150 lb (68 kg)

6-FEDEX-A

Compression Test Procedures
We perform the compression test on a dynamic compression tester equipped with a computerized control system.

> 150 lb (68 kg)

6-FEDEX-B

Compression Test Procedures
We perform the compression test on a dynamic compression tester equipped with a computerized control system.

6-AMAZON COM-SIOC

≤ 50 lb ( 23 kg ) & Girth up to 165 ( 4.19 m)

Type A

Type D

1. Horizontal: Clamping Simulation Calculated from formula Clamp in multiple orientations as directed-For any of the 2 axes with a width dimension ≥ 24 in (610mm) and< 75in (1905 mm) 2.Vertical:Test in the intended shipping orientation or most stable orientation

50 Ib ( 23 kg ) to Less than 100 lb ( 45 kg)

Type B

similar to Type D

100 b(45 kg)or Greater

Type C

similar to Type D

Type E

similar to Type D

Other

Type F

Vertical: Top-to-Bottom Pallet on top Maintain force for 1 hour

6-AMAZON COM-OBO

6-SAMS

Non-perishable

Type A

Type A: Vertical: Top-to-Bottom Pallet on top Maintain force for 1 hour; Horizontal: Clamping Simulation

Type B

Type C

Perishable

Type D

Type D: Vertical: Top-to-Bottom Pallet on top: Maintain force for 30 seconds, release

CME Technology Co., Ltd. was established in 2006, specializing in the research, development and manufacturing of mechanical environment and reliability test equipment, our products including shock /bump testing machine, drop test machine, transportation simulation test table, hydraulic vibration shakers, multi-DOF motion simulation table, centrifugal constant acceleration tester, packaging test machine and etc.

ISTA Standard Different Testing Equipment Should Meet

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