Testing Standard:
ISTA 2B Packaged-Products Weighing Over 150 lb (68 kg) or ISTA Procedure 2B Packaged Products
Standard Number
ISTA 2B
Standard Title
Packaged-Products Over 150 lb (68 kg)
Overview for ISTA Procedure 2B Packaged Products:
ISTA 2B utilizes a combination of basic tests from ISTA 1 Series and advanced tests from ISTA 3 Series to conduct partial simulation performance test procedures. This procedure challenges the packaged-products to withstand transport hazards. Can be used to evaluate packaged-products intended for international distribution. Purple Diamond Testing offers ISTA 2B Testing as part of our packaging distribution testing services.
Rationale for ISTA Procedure 2B Packaged Products:
ISTA 2B – Packaged-Products Over 150 lb (68 kg). Can be used to compare relative performance of package and product design variations utilizing atmospheric conditioning, compressive force, vibration on multiple orientations (random or fixed displacement), and shock tests (drop or incline impact with rotational edge drop). The procedure is used to create harsh worst-case hazards in a laboratory environment while comparing multiple design variation packaging systems. If you are interested in having your packaged product tested then it is important you reach out to us via the contact page. You can schedule a phone call or a facility tour for an initial consultation. Bring any questions you may have, as well as a sample of your product if possible.Â
Key Points:
- Evaluates the performance of a packaged-product
- Provides a guide to evaluate packaging systems in the laboratory environment
- For packaged-products on a visible skid conduct ISTA 1E or ISTA 3E
- Utilize ISTA 3A if packaged-products may be transported in a small parcel delivery system
Related Standards:
- ASTM D642 – Test Method for Determining Compressive Resistance of Shipping Containers, Components, and Unit Loads
- ASTM D880 – Test Method for Impact Testing for Shipping Containers and Systems
- ASTM D999 – Test Methods for Vibration Testing of Shipping Containers
- ASTM D4332 – Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or Packaging Components
- 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
As always, Purple Diamond offers you the ability to either schedule an initial consultation, complimentary, OR you can book a facility tour and come on in and visit. Definitely feel free to stop in to the lab if you are close to the Lehigh Valley. The packaging and whole Purple Diamond team is here to assist you anyway that we can. The initial consultation can be either a phone call or a zoom call, whatever is more convenient for you. Reach out via the Contact Us page by either filling out the contact us form OR booking some time on the calendar below the contact form. Either way we will get back to you! Thank you so much for reading down this far and thank you for considering Purple Diamond as your dedicated testing, engineering, and design facility for all of your packaging needs.
Related Testing Standards
- ASTM D642
- ASTM D685
- ASTM D880
- ASTM D951
- ASTM D999
- ASTM D3078
- ASTM D3103
- ASTM D3285
- 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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 The APASS program was designed by Amazon to help support vendors, sellers, and manufacturers in obtaining certification of their products as Frustration Free Packaging (FFP), Ships in Own Container (SIOC), or Prep-Free Packaging (PFP).
