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ISTA is one of the international standards widely adopted around the world for the evaluation testing of packaged goods, similar to ISO and ASTM. In recent years, its presence has particularly increased in Southeast Asia and China, with more companies adopting ISTA testing standards as their internal standards. Additionally, the international standard for sterilization packaging in medical devices, ISO11607 (JIS T8041), recommends ISTA testing as one of the options for evaluating packaging performance. Our testing lab was accredited by ISTA in December 2010 and conducts packaging tests tailored to customer needs in accordance with the testing sequences specified by ISTA. ▼ For more details, please download the PDF document (recommended). ▼ For urgent inquiries, please contact us using the 'Contact Us' link below.

Overview: - It applies to individually packaged products weighing 150 lb (68 kg) or less. - The ISTA 1A test is not a packaging test that simulates the transport environment. - Users can utilize the ISTA 1A test as a consistent screening test. - The test items consist of fixed displacement vibration and shock tests (drop or tilt or horizontal). In the fixed displacement vibration test, the frequency at which the cargo bounces is explored, and this frequency is applied to the test time calculation formula to determine the vibration time. - In the shock test (drop), a drop height of 760 mm is applied for a total weight of 0 to 10 kg. The drop height is specified according to the total weight of the cargo, but there is no level classification like JIS or ISO. - After conducting the fixed displacement vibration and shock tests consecutively, the box is opened to check for damage. (In the case of ISTA certified tests, the box cannot be opened for inspection during the test.) - The criteria for pass/fail judgment after the test are defined clearly and quantitatively from two perspectives: product damage and external appearance damage of the box, based on inspection items and standards before the test. - Since 2017, a pre-treatment requiring storage in a lab environment for 12 hours has been mandated.

Overview of the ISTA 1B Test: - It applies to individually packaged products weighing over 150 lb (68 kg). The ISTA 1B test is not a packaging test that simulates the transportation environment. Users can utilize the ISTA 1B test as a consistent screening test. - The test items consist of Preconditioning, Fixed Displacement Vibration, and Impact Testing. - In Preconditioning, the test samples are left in the test room environment for 12 hours before testing. - In Fixed Displacement Vibration, the frequency at which the cargo bounces is explored, and this frequency is applied to the test time calculation formula to determine the vibration duration. - In the Impact Test, cargo that can fall from the top surface is dropped from a height on all six sides. For cargo where top surface dropping is not realistic, an inclined impact test or horizontal impact test is conducted, followed by a corner drop test. - In the inclined and horizontal impact tests, impacts are applied to the cargo from four directions. After all tests are conducted consecutively, the box is opened to check for damage. - The pass/fail judgment after testing is defined in a clear and quantitative manner from two perspectives: product damage and external appearance damage of the box, with inspection items and standards clearly outlined.

Overview of the ISTA 1C Test: - It applies to individually packaged products weighing 150 lb (68 kg) or less. (An extended test of ISTA 1A) The ISTA 1C test is not a packaging test that simulates transportation environments. - The test items consist of compression tests, vibration tests (either random or fixed displacement), and impact tests. In the compression test, the compression load value is determined using the load calculation formula according to ISTA standards. There are two methods for compression: "Apply and Release (AR)" and "Apply and Hold (AH)." For the vibration test, either fixed displacement vibration or random vibration can be selected. - If fixed displacement vibration is chosen, the frequency at which the cargo bounces is explored, and that frequency is applied to calculate the vibration time. The test is conducted in four directions: bottom, top, sides, and ends. The vibration time for the bottom direction is half of the total test time, while for the other surfaces, it is one-sixth of the total test time. - In the impact test (drop), a total weight of 0 to 10 kg results in a drop of 760 mm. For a total weight of 45 kg to 68 kg, the drop is 200 mm. The drop height is specified according to the total weight of the cargo.

Overview of the ISTA 1D Test: - It applies to individually packaged products weighing over 150 lb (68 kg). (Extended test of ISTA 1B) - The ISTA 1D test is not a simulation of the transportation environment. The test items consist of compression tests, vibration tests, and impact tests (drop or tilt or horizontal). - In the compression test, the compression load value is determined using the load calculation formula according to ISTA standards. There are two methods for compression: "Apply and Release (AR)" and "Apply and Hold (AH)." - In the vibration test, either random vibration or fixed displacement vibration can be selected. - In the impact test, for cargo that can be dropped from the top, it is always dropped from a height of 150 mm regardless of the weight of the cargo. For cargo where top dropping is not realistic, inclined impact or horizontal impact is conducted, followed by edge drop. In the inclined and horizontal impact tests, an impact of 1.7 m per second is applied to the cargo from four directions. - After conducting the compression test, vibration test, and impact test consecutively, the box is opened to check for damage. (In the case of ISTA certified tests, the box cannot be opened for inspection during the test.)

Overview of the ISTA 1E Test: - This test applies to packaged products, either a single package or multiple packages, that are loaded on a pallet or skid and secured as a single palletized cargo, for example, with stretch film or bands. - This test does not take into account temperature, humidity, or atmospheric pressure that may occur during transportation, and it is not a packaging test that simulates the transportation environment. Users can utilize it as a consistent screening test. - The test consists of Preconditioning, Vibration, Shock, and Corner Drop tests. During Preconditioning, the test samples are left in the test chamber environment for 12 hours before the test. - If fixed displacement vibration is selected, the frequency at which the cargo bounces is explored, and the frequency is applied to a formula to calculate the excitation time. - If random vibration is selected, it is excited in the vertical direction only for 60 minutes. - For the shock test, an impact of 1.7 m per second is applied to the cargo from four directions. - After a series of vibration tests, shock tests, and corner drop tests are conducted consecutively, the box is opened to check for damage. - The criteria for pass or fail after the test are to be defined before the test.

Overview of the ISTA 1G Test: - It applies to individually packaged products weighing 150 lb (68 kg) or less. - This test is not a simulation of the transportation environment. - Users can utilize the ISTA 1G test as a consistent screening test. - The items involve changing the fixed displacement vibration from the 1A test to random vibration, consisting of random vibration and shock. - In random vibration, excitation is applied in four directions for a total of 60 minutes under specified conditions. - The overall Grms for random vibration is 1.15, with a maximum amplitude of 22.45 mm p-p. - For shock, a drop of 760 mm is applied for total weights of 0 to 10 kg. A drop of 200 mm is applied for total weights of 45 to 68 kg. For total weights over 68 kg, ISTA 1H is applied. - If inclined shock or horizontal shock is selected, a velocity change of 3.9 m/s is applied in four directions for total weights of 0 to 10 kg, and a velocity change of 2.0 m/s for total weights of 45 to 68 kg. - After conducting random vibration and shock continuously, the box is opened to check for damage. - The criteria for pass/fail judgment after the test are to be defined before the test.

Overview of the ISTA 1H Test: - It applies to packaged products weighing over 150 lb (68 kg). - ISTA 1H does not consider temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, or handling shocks that occur during transportation; it is not a packaging test that simulates the transport environment. - Users can utilize ISTA 1H as a consistent screening test. - The items consist of a change from fixed displacement vibration in the 1B test to random vibration, comprising random vibration and shocks. - The overall Grms for random vibration is 1.15, with a maximum amplitude of 22.45 mm p-p. - For shocks, cargo that can be dropped from the top will be dropped from a height of 150 mm on all six sides. For cargo where top dropping is not realistic, inclined or horizontal shocks will be conducted, followed by edge drop from a single support. - Inclined and horizontal shocks will apply an impact of 1.7 m/s in four directions on the cargo. - In the edge drop from a single support, the edge of the bottom surface is placed on a support bar at a height of 90-100 mm, and one side is lifted to drop from a height of 200 mm. - After conducting random vibration and shocks continuously, the box is opened to check for damage.

We will conduct ISTA transportation packaging tests in accordance with Amazon's Frustration-Free Packaging guidelines, as well as tests based on your specific conditions. ▼ For more details, please download the PDF document (recommended). ▼ If you need assistance urgently, please contact us using the 'Contact Us' link below.

This document introduces the basic knowledge of packaging testing. It provides a detailed explanation of the fundamental roles, causes of packaging cargo accidents, and packaging tests using images and graphs. Feel free to download it if you are interested. [Contents] ■ About packaging ■ The necessity and role of packaging ■ Hazard factors in the distribution process ■ Transportation packaging testing standards (general testing methods) ■ Main types and purposes of packaging tests *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

When reflecting on the logistics environment from some time ago, it seems that there was a relatively high volume of transportation of large packaged goods through business-to-business (B to B) transactions. However, with the recent proliferation of the internet leading to transactions between companies and individual consumers (B to C) through online shopping and e-commerce sites, as well as the expansion of transactions between individual consumers (C to C) via flea market apps and auction sites, the logistics environment has undergone significant changes, including a rapid increase in small parcel mixed cargo. In addition to receiving products packaged in cardboard boxes, it is likely that opportunities to package and ship products yourself have also increased. Many of you may have had the experience of carefully protecting and packaging a product to ensure it does not break, and feeling relieved when it arrives safely. *For more detailed information, please refer to the attached PDF document. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.*

The protection of contents plays an important role in preventing damage to products during transportation. In addition to protecting products and goods from damage caused by drops and vibrations during transport, handling, and storage, it also includes protection from heat, humidity, and odors. Moreover, it serves to protect products from not only physical factors but also human factors such as vandalism, chemical factors like oxidation and corrosion, and biological factors such as insects and bacteria. *For more detailed information, please refer to the attached PDF document. Feel free to contact us for further inquiries.*

The "Guidebook on Basic Knowledge of Packaging Testing" is a comprehensive guide that consolidates important information regarding distribution and packaging testing, including hazard factors encountered during the distribution process. It clearly explains the necessity and role of packaging, as well as the types of damage in domestic transport cargo, using graphs and tables for better understanding. If you are interested, please feel free to download it. 【Contents (excerpt)】 1. What is "packaging"? 2. The necessity and role of packaging 3. Hazard factors in the distribution process (risk factors) 4. What is "packaging testing"? 5. Main types and purposes of packaging testing

There are not a few cases where damage occurs during the distribution process of packaged goods until they arrive at their destination. Among the damages to transported goods within Japan, a significant portion, accounting for 77%, is caused by dynamic stress believed to result from substantial external forces applied to packaged goods, such as "breakage, bending, denting, and deformation." To reduce the risk of damage to packaging and products during the general distribution process (both domestic and international) and to improve product reliability, it is important to conduct packaging tests in advance to confirm the appropriateness of packaging specifications and the strength of the products themselves. *For detailed information, please refer to the attached PDF document. For more information, feel free to contact us.*

Packaging testing refers to the evaluation of the durability of products and packaged goods against physical impacts such as drop shocks, vibrations, and compression from stacking, as well as changes in temperature, humidity, and atmospheric pressure during the distribution process (transportation). It is conducted to verify product quality in advance and to prevent damage during actual transportation. Since it can assess the strength and durability of packaging necessary to protect products during transport, it is used in many industries. Packaging testing comprehensively applies transportation load stresses such as "drop shocks," "vibrations," and "compression" that are encountered in the series of transport environments from shipment to delivery, in order to confirm the appropriateness of packaging specifications and the protective nature of the products. It is generally conducted in accordance with official packaging testing standards. *For detailed information, please refer to the attached PDF document. For further inquiries, please feel free to contact us.*

We would like to introduce the transport packaging testing standards (general principles of testing methods). There are various transport testing standards widely adopted around the world, similar to ASTM and ISTA standards, such as "ISO 4180 Packaging Cargo - General Principles of Performance Testing Methods" and "JIS Z0200 Packaging Cargo - General Principles of Performance Testing Methods," which specify testing methods for packaging materials. We recommend understanding the specified test items and test conditions, and selecting testing standards that can achieve comparable load conditions in light of your company's transport environment. 【Transport Packaging Testing Standards】 ■ ASTM D4169・ASTM D7386 General Principles of Testing Methods ■ ISTA Standards ■ ISO 11607-1 ■ ISO 4180 Packaging Cargo - General Principles of Performance Testing Methods ■ JIS Z0200 Packaging Cargo - General Principles of Performance Testing Methods ■ MIL-STD-810 *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce the main types and purposes of packaging tests. There is the "drop test" to evaluate the durability of packaging against impact, the "vibration test" to assess the effects of vibrations during transportation on products and packaging, the "compression test" to evaluate durability against compressive forces, and the "temperature and humidity test" to assess how well packaging materials and products can withstand changes in temperature and humidity. Please feel free to contact us when you need our services. 【Types of Packaging Tests】 ■ Drop Test ■ Vibration Test ■ Compression Test ■ Temperature and Humidity Test *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.