What is ISTA testing?
ISTA tests range from those utilized early in the design process as a screening tool (1-Series) to tests that are general simulations of the hazards typically found in a specific shipment type (3-Series), and ensuring you select the correct one for your desired outcome is important.
What are ISTA standards?
ISTA sets the standard for optimizing packages that are survivable, sustainable, and successful. With ISTA package testing, manufacturers improve products and packages, which protects their reputations and their bottom lines. ISTA helps ensure that transported products arrive safely.
What is ISTA 1A testing?
ISTA Test Procedure 1A covers testing of individually packaged products weighing 150 lb (68 kg) or less when prepared for shipment. The test procedure consists of both vibration and shock, with the vibration test being fixed displacement. The shock test consists of drop, incline impact and horizontal impact.
What is ISTA 3A test?
ISTA 3A package testing is a general simulation test for individual packaged-products shipped through a parcel delivery system. The ISTA 3A test procedure is appropriate for four different types of packages commonly distributed as individual packages, either by air or ground.
What is ISTA 2A testing?
Test Procedure 2A is a partial simulation test for individual packaged-products. It can be used to evaluate the performance of a packaged-product. It can be used to compare relative performance of package and product design alternatives.
What is ISTA 3E?
ISTA 3E is the test of a unitized load of the same product. It is used for simulating shipping environments for pallet shippers. Micom offers ISTA 3E testing as part of our Package testing services. We can test pallets up to 60” by 96” and 5,000 lbs.
What is transit test?
Transit or Packaging Testing offers retailers and manufacturers the best means to anticipate how products will perform in shipping and strengthen customer satisfaction. Testing can evaluate whether sustainability changes have jeopardized the protective quality of the packaging.
What is the difference between ISTA 2A and 3A?
ISTA 2A, Packaged-Products 150 lb (68 kg) or Less. ISTA 3A, Packaged-Products for Parcel Delivery System Shipment 70 kg (150 lb) or Less. ASTM D4169-05 is currently an FDA-recognized standard.
What is ASTM D4169?
ASTM D4169 is a standard practice for performance testing of shipping containers and systems. It is a practice for packaging distribution that allows us to simulate many distribution environments. Micom Laboratories offers ASTM D4169 testing as part of its Packaging testing solutions.
What is ISTA 2A?
Test Procedure 2A is a partial simulation test for individual packaged-products. It can be used to evaluate the performance of a packaged-product. Specific suggestions: For packaged-products that may be transported in a small parcel delivery system consider ISTA General Simulation Performance Test Procedure 3A.
What is ISTA 7E?
ISTA 7E is a new version of the 7-Series tests that evaluates the effects of external temperature exposures of individually packaged products shipped through a parcel delivery system. When used as a stand-alone standard, it is useful for general testing and qualification of insulated shipping containers.
What is the ISTA 2A protocol?
The ISTA 2a protocol is composed of the following tests: Atmospheric preconditioning at room temperature / humidity. Atmospheric conditioning at controlled temperature and humidity levels based on detailed guidelines. Machine apply and release (calculated test force x 1.4)
What is ista 6 and Ista 7?
ISTA 6 Series: This is the ISTA member performance test. It includes the Amazon ISTA test and other companies as well. ISTA 7 Series: It tests the package’s conditioning to withstand varied humidity and temperature. What makes the ISTA standards useful is that they are easy to understand and adequately explained.
What is ista testing on Amazon?
Amazon has a series of tests known as Amazon ISTA tests that check if the seller complies with all the requirements when shipping packages. The goal of these tests is to optimize the delivery of goods and ensure they are free from damage.
What is International Safe Transit Association (ISTA)?
ISTA (International Safe Transit Association) is an organization that develops testing protocols and design standards that define how packages should be in order to guarantee the protection of their content during the transportation cycle.