Testing Standard:
ISTA 6-FEDEX-B FedEx Procedures for Testing Packaged Products Weighing Over 150 lbs
Standard Number
ISTA 6-FEDEX-B
Standard Title
Testing Packaged Products Weighing Over 150 lbs
Overview:
ISTA 6-FEDEX-B is a general simulation test for individual packaged-products shipped through FedEx’s delivery system. This procedure utilizes general simulation of actual transport hazards by either ground or air with various types of packages. This method also includes hazards for international shipments. Purple Diamond Testing offers ISTA 6-FEDEX-B testing as part of our packaging distribution testing services.
Rationale:
ISTA 6-FEDEX-B – Testing Packaged Products Weighing Over 150 lbs. Can be used to evaluate the protective performance of a packaged-product related to shocks, compression, vibrations, and other stressors normally encountered in a FedEx® delivery system. The procedure is used to create general simulation hazards in a laboratory environment that is 100% repeatable. ISTA 6-FEDEX-B is also required to process claims if there are damages in the field using FedEx’s distribution system.
Key Points:
- Evaluates the performance of common types of packages
- Provides a guide to evaluate packaging systems in the laboratory environment
- Consider ISTA 6-FEDEX-A for packaged-product up to 150 Lbs
- Consider ISTA 3E to if you need to test unitized loads outside of the ISTA 6-FEDEX-B scope
Related Standards:
- ASTM D642 – Test Method for Determining Compressive Resistance of Shipping Containers, Components, and Unit Loads
- ASTM D4332 – Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or Packaging Components for Testing
- ASTM D4728 – Test Method for Random Vibration Testing of Shipping Containers
- ASTM D5265 – Test Method for Bridge Impact Testing
- ASTM D5276 – Test Method for Drop Test of Loaded Containers by Free Fall
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