Testing Standard:
ISTA 1H Integrity Testing for Packaged-Products Weighing Over 150 lb (68 kg) Utilizing Random Vibration; ie. ISTA Procedure 1H Packaged Products
Standard Number
ISTA 1H
Standard Title
Packaged-Products Over 150 lb (68 kg) (Random Vibration)
Overview for ISTA Procedure 1H Packaged Product:
ISTA Procedure 1H Packaged Products is a basic procedure of non-simulation integrity performance testing.
ISTA 1H is a standard test method that outlines procedures for conducting integrity testing on packaged-products weighing over 150 lb. The purpose of this test is to determine if the package is capable of protecting the contents during transportation and handling.
The test involves subjecting the package to different types of forces and conditions that it may encounter during transportation. This includes vibration, shock, compression, and atmospheric testing.
During the test, the package is placed on a test platform and is subjected to a series of drops, vibrations, and compression testing. The package is also subjected to changes in temperature and humidity levels. The package is observed for any signs of damage or deformation, and the contents are inspected to ensure they have remained intact throughout the testing process.
The results of the test are used to evaluate the effectiveness of the packaging for the intended product and transportation method. This information can then be used to make any necessary improvements to the packaging or transportation methods to better protect the products during shipment.Â
This procedure could be used as a starting point for comparing various package design types. Purple Diamond Testing offers ISTA 1H Testing as part of our packaging distribution testing services.
Rationale for ISTA Procedure 1H Packaged Product:
ISTA 1H – Packaged-Products Over 150 lbs. (68 kg) (Random Vibration). Can be used to compare relative performance of package and product design variations using random vibration and shock tests (drop or incline impact). The procedure is used to create harsh worst-case hazards in a laboratory environment while comparing multiple design variation packaging systems.
Key Points:
- Evaluates the performance of a packaged-product
- Provides a guide to evaluate packaging systems in the laboratory environment
- Use ISTA 1H for testing unitized loads in a non-simulation environment
- If a general-simulation test is to be utilized, see ISTA 3B or ISTA 3E
Related Standards:
- ASTM D880 – Test Method for Impact Testing for Shipping Containers and Systems
- ASTM D4728 – Test Method for Random Vibration Testing of Shipping Containers
- ASTM D5276 – Test Method for Drop Test of Loaded Containers by Free Fall
- ASTM D5487 – Test Method for Simulated Drop of Loaded Containers by Shock Machines
- ASTM D6179 – Test Methods for Rough Handling of Unitized Loads and Large Shipping Cases and Crates
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- ASTM D642
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- ASTM D3103
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- ASTM D4169
- ASTM D4332
- ASTM D4728
- ASTM D5265
- ASTM D5276
- ASTM D5277
- ASTM D5487
- ASTM D6055
- ASTM D6179
- ASTM D6344
- ASTM D6653
- ASTM D7386
- ASTM F88
- ASTM F1140
- ASTM F1886
- ASTM F1929
- ASTM F1980
- ASTM F2096
- ASTM F2250
- ASTM F3039
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