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ISTA/Transit TEST METHODS

 ISTA/Transit Test Methods Performed by SGS-IPS

  • Vibration
    • Random, Random without Top Load, and Vertical Vibration (ASTM D 4728)
    • Under Dynamic Load and with Top Load (ASTM D 4728 plus top-load defined in ISTA Test Method)
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  • Shock
    • Drop, Free-Fall Drop and Concentrated Edge Impact (ASTM D 5276)
    • Vertical Shock Test (ASTM D 5487)
    • Incline Impact (ASTM D 880)
    • Rotational Edge, Full Rotational, Rotational Flat, Tip/Tip Over, Rotational Corner, and Corner Drop (ASTM D 6179)
    • Bridged Impact Test (ASTM D 5265)
    • Concentrated Impact (ASTM D 6344)
    • Drop on Hazard (ISTA Test Method)
    • Drop in Bag (ISTA Test Method)
    • Forklift Handling and Flat Push (ASTM D 6055)
    • Placement drop (ISTA Test Method)
    • Drop on (ISTA Test Method)
  • Compression
    • Apply and Release, Apply and Hold, Vertical Compression and Horizontal Compression (ASTM D 642 with Fixed or Floating Platen)
    • Weight and Load Spreader (ISTA Test Method)
    • Compression Test of Fiberboard Shipping Containers – TAPPI T 804
  • Atmospheric Conditioning (ASTM D 4332)
  • Integrity
    • Leak Test (ISTA Test Method)
  • Picking
    • Pyramid Pick (ISTA Test Method)
    • Drag (ISTA Test Method)
    • Carry (ISTA Test Method)
  • ISTA 1A
  • ISTA 1B
  • ISTA 1C
  • ISTA 1D
  • ISTA 1E
  • ISTA 1G
  • ISTA 1H
  • ISTA 2A
  • ISTA 2B
  • ISTA 2C
  • ISTA 3A
  • ISTA 3B
  • ISTA 3E
  • ISTA 3F
  • ISTA 3K
  • ISTA 6-Amazon
  • ISTA 6-FedEx
  • ISTA 6-SAMS