In-House ISTA Testing Lab
ISTA Testing Available at Nelson Container
| Series 1 | 1A | 1B | 1D |
|---|---|---|---|
| Series 2 | 2A | 2B |
Series 1: Non-Simulation Integrity Performance Tests
- Procedure 1A: Packaged products weighing 150 lb (68 kg) or less
Basic Requirements: fixed displacement vibration and shock testing - Procedure 1B: Packaged products weighing over 150 lb (68 kg)
Basic Requirements: fixed displacement vibration and shock testing - Procedure 1D: Extended testing for individually packaged products weighing over 150 lb (68 kg)
Basic Requirements: fixed displacement or random vibration, shock testing, and compression
Series 2: Partial Simulation Performance Tests
- Procedure 2A: Packaged products weighing 150 lb (68 kg) or less
Basic Requirements: atmosphere conditioning, compression, fixed displacement or random vibration, and shock testing - Procedure 2B: Packaged products weighing over 150 lb (68 kg)
Basic Requirements: atmosphere conditioning, compression, fixed displacement or random vibration, and shock testing
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ISTA Testing
Categories:
| Distribution Hazard | Major Test Category | Associated Test Types |
|---|---|---|
| Handling Drop Impact | Shock | Drop Incline Impact Vertical Impact |
| Transportation Vibration | Vibration | Fixed Displacement |
| Stacking Load | Compression | Static (Dead Load) |
| Atmospheric Conditions | Atmospheric | Temperature Humidity |
**ISTA information and PDF documents above originally from ISTA website, and republished on Nelson Container for the purpose of informing customers/potential customers as to the merits of testing
Nelson Container boasts an in-house ISTA (International Safe Transit Association) testing lab. Our testing lab gives us the edge over the competition by letting us be more efficient in package design and approval.
Advantages of In-House ISTA Testing:
- Reduction of damage
- Improved packaging performance
- Reduction in packaging costs
- Assurance in your supply chain
Every time we make a container, we can test it right here. With in-house ISTA testing, Nelson Container eliminates the costs of sending your packaging to a third-party ISTA testing facility. The chances of your product being damaged in transit are dramatically reduced by using ISTA testing prior to shipping your product.
ISTA
Testing Photos:
ISTA vertical impact drop testing
ISTA transportation vibration partial simulation performance test
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