ISTA-3A包装测试标准.doc

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ISTA 3 Series

General Simulation

Performance

Test Procedure

3A2

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Packaged-Products for Parcel Delivery System Shipment

70 kg (150 lb) or Less

ISTA 3A 2006 - Page 2 of 25

OVERVIEW OF PROCEDURE 3A

Test Procedure 3A is a general simulation test for individual packaged-products shipped through a parcel delivery system.

The test is appropriate for four different types of packages commonly distributed as individual packages, either by air or

ground. The types include standard, small, flat and elongated packages. 3A includes an optional combination of a Vibration

and Vacuum (high altitude’s lowered air pressure) test. This tests the container’s (whether primary package or transport

package) ability to hold a seal or closure and the retention of contents (liquid, powder or gas) without leaking.

STANDARD packaged-products shall be defined as any packaged-product that does not meet any of the definitions below

for a small, flat or elongated packaged-product. A Standard packaged-product may be packages such as traditional

fiberboard cartons, as well as plastic, wooden or cylindrical containers.

SMALL packaged-products shall be defined as any packaged-product where the:

volume is less than 13,000 cm3 (800 in3), and

longest dimension is 350 mm (14 in) or less and

weight is 4.5 kg (10 lb) or less.

FLAT packaged-products shall be defined as any packaged-product where the:

shortest dimension is 200 mm (8 in) or less and

next longest dimension is four (4) or more times larger than the shortest dimension, and

volume is 13,000 cm3 (800 in3) or greater.

ELONGATED packaged-products shall be defined as any packaged-product where the:

longest dimension is 900 mm (36 in) or greater and

both of the package’s other dimensions are each 20 percent or less of that of the longest dimension. NOTE:

If a packaged-product is both Flat and Elongated, the package should be tested as Elongated

Testing can be used to evaluate the protective performance of a packaged-product related to vibrations, shocks and

other stresses normally encountered during handling and transportation in a parcel delivery system.