Test, Ship, & Deliver with Confidence

Ensuring Product Integrity & Package Durability

Package Testing Solutions from Purple Diamond

Put Your Packaging to the Test

Can your product and packaging withstand the dangers of distribution? Purple Diamond’s comprehensive package testing ensures that you can ship with confidence, knowing your products are protected every step of the way.

Shipping products through parcel delivery systems can expose them to a variety of hazards, from shocks and vibrations to temperature fluctuations and drops. These dangers pose a threat not only to your products but to your bottom line and customer satisfaction. 

At Purple Diamond, we offer comprehensive package testing, guided by standards like ISTA 3A, to help you meet industry standards, reduce damage claims, and ensure safe delivery to your customers. By simulating real-world conditions, we can ensure your products are protected throughout their journey. 

What is Package Testing?

Package testing is the process of evaluating the durability, safety, and performance of packaging materials to ensure they can protect products during storage, handling, and transportation. The types of tests conducted can vary depending on the nature of the product being shipped and the mode of transportation being used. Some of the tests include drop, vibration, compression, and environmental exposure to ensure packaging meets industry standards and protects the product from damage.

Why Package Testing?

Reduced Product Loss

Improved Customer Satisfaction

Optimized Package Design

Cost Savings

Faster Time to Market

Regulatory Compliance

Purple Diamond is your accredited partner in comprehensive package testing, with expertise across ISTA and ASTM standards.

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ISTA 3A: The Standard for Small Parcel Package Testing

ISTA 3A Small Parcel Procedure is a general simulation test for individual packaged products shipped through a parcel delivery system. This procedure uses a general simulation of actual transport hazards by either ground or air with four types of packages that include standard, small, flat, and elongated. Big box retailers, like Walmart, recommend a passing ISTA 3A score for all products, while UPS requires a report before filing claims for damaged products.

To help get your products to market intact, Purple Diamond offers ISTA 3A Testing as part of our packaging distribution testing services.

ASTM D4169

Our Process for ISTA 3A Package Testing

Package testing with ISTA 3A puts your product packaging through a variety of tests, all meant to stimulate the rigors of parcel shipping and handling. These tests work together to evaluate a package’s ability to protect your product across all shipping scenarios, from routine transportation to extreme conditions. Here are a few key tests our experts conduct:

Drop Testing

Multiple free-fall drops from various heights, depending on package weight.

Vibration Testing

Simulates vibrations encountered during transportation.

Atmospheric Conditioning

Testing your packages in controlled temperatures & humidity.

Leak Testing

Required for packages that will contain liquids during transport.

Concentrated Impact Testing

This test stimulates accidental bumps and jostling for flat packages.

Rotational/Corner Drop Testing

Testing how the product's various corners withstand drops.

Types of Packages Tested

ISTA 3A testing encompasses several distinct package types: standard, elongated, and flat. Each category undergoes a specific series of tests tailored to its characteristics. At Purple Diamond, our state-of-the-art testing lab can test all package types, ensuring your product…no matter its size…is delivered to its consumer safely. 

ISTA 3A standard box

Standard

Cardboard boxes and/or plastic, wooden, or cylindrical containers. Typically subjected to atmospheric preconditioning, drop tests, & random vibration tests.

elongated box

Elongated

When the package’s longest dimension is 900 mm or greater. They require bridge impact & flat drop tests, among others. 

ISTA 3A flat box

Flat

When the package’s shortest dimension is 200 mm or less. They require special tests, like rotational drop tests and concentrated impact tests. 

Ready to protect your product and meet industry standards? Contact us today to schedule your ISTA 3A testing or request a quote and let us help you ensure safe delivery every time!

Industries Served

At Purple Diamond, we understand that no two industries are alike, which is why our ISTA 3A package testing solutions are tailored to meet the specific demands of each sector. With advanced methodologies and a team of experts dedicated to addressing the intricacies of your packaging needs, we are well-equipped to help you navigate the complexities of your industry and ensure your products meet the highest standards of quality and safety.

Cosmetics

Food & Beverage

Pharmaceuticals

Consumer Goods

Medical Devices

Why Purple Diamond?

With top-tier laboratory accreditations and a deep understanding of ISTA standards, our team at Purple Diamond is equipped to evaluate the protective performance of your packaging and help you get your product to market safely and efficiently.

With extensive experience across industries, a consultative approach, and an unwavering commitment to delivering 100% accurate results, Purple Diamond is your ideal partner for packaging solutions that minimize product damage and enhance shipping efficiency.

Ready to safeguard your products and optimize your packaging? Contact us today for a consultation and let’s get your packaging ready for any challenge.

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