ISTA Test Series Overview
International Safe Transit Association (ISTA) standards validate packaging resilience:
| Series | Application | Key Tests |
|---|---|---|
| ISTA 1 | Basic integrity (non-simulated) | 1A (≤150 lbs), 1B (>150 lbs), 1G/1H (vibration) |
| ISTA 2 | Partial simulation | 2A/2B (weight-based), 2F/2G (distribution) |
| ISTA 3 | Full simulation | 3A (parcel), 3B (LTL), 3K (air), 3L (sea) |
ISTA-Compliant Testing Equipment
Select equipment by test requirement:
1. Vibration Testing
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Random Vibration Testers
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For: ISTA 1G/1H, 3A, 3B, 3K
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Simulates: Road/rail/sea transport
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Capacity: 50kg–5,000kg
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Fixed-Frequency Vibration Testers
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For: ISTA 1A, 1B, 2A
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Range: 3–100 Hz (±25mm amplitude)
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2. Impact Testing
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Drop Testers
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For: ISTA 1A, 3A, 3B
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Adjustable height: 300–2,000mm
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Horizontal Impact Machines
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For: ISTA 3B, 3E
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Simulates: Braking/coupling impacts (0.5–2.7m/s)
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3. Compression Testing
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Compression Testers
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For: ISTA 1D, 1E, 3E
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Force range: 0.5–50kN
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Box Compression Testers (BCT)
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For: ISTA 2A, 3A
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Capacity: 500–5,000kg
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4. Environmental Testing
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Temperature/Humidity Chambers
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For: ISTA 3K, 3L
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Range: -40°C to +85°C | 20–95% RH
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Low-Pressure Chambers
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For: ISTA 3K (air freight)
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Minimum pressure: 0.6 atm
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Why ITM-LAB for ISTA Testing?
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26+ years manufacturing ISTA-compliant equipment
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Custom configurations for unique package sizes/weights
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Full lab setup support & calibration services
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