Certification and Registration
ISTA 6-Amazon-SIOC Type D Test Method
Category:
Package
Amazon Type D testing applies to individual packaged products weighing less than 100 lb (45 kg) or with a girth greater than 165 inches (4.19 m) that are shipped via less-than-truckload (LTL). These products use the standard handling shipping method. Girth is calculated as L + 2(W + H).
Less-than-truckload (LTL) refers to a shipping method where a shipment's weight or volume is insufficient to fill an entire truck (not meeting full truckload requirements), and therefore shares a truck with other cargo.
The standard handling shipping method is also referred to as floor-loaded, and applies to products received at Amazon fulfillment centers as individual packages without pallets, or multiple packaged products on a single pallet but sold to consumers without the pallet.
Type D testing is specifically designed for standard packaged products in LTL shipment. Both elongated and flat packaged products are included in this category. All packages that qualify for this test type are not loaded on pallets or slip sheets.
The purpose of Amazon packaging test Type D is to evaluate the protective performance of product packaging and obtain ISTA 6 Amazon SIOC certification. The packaged product will be subjected to vibration, impact, and other stress-related tests that simulate the hazards encountered during transportation to the customer.
Products that pass the test sequence listed in the table below may qualify for Amazon SIOC (Ships in Own Container) certification.
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Type D – Individually packaged products weighing 100 pounds (45 kg) or less, intended for less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation. |
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Test sequence |
Test Type |
Test Content |
Test level |
Note |
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1 |
Atmospheric Preprocessing |
Temperature and humidity |
Laboratory environment, 12 hours |
Essential |
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2 |
Atmospheric regulation |
Controlled temperature and humidity |
Select temperature and humidity from the list provided by the standard, taking into account the actual conditions. |
Optional |
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3 |
Impact |
Overturn |
Use a tilt angle of 22°. |
For packaged products with a height of ≥48 in. (1.2 m) and a base dimension on any side less than half that height; or with a height of ≥30 in. (760 mm) and a center‑to‑bottom vertical distance greater than half the package height. |
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4 |
Impact |
Free fall |
6 Drop height – up to 18 in (460 mm) |
Essential |
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5 |
Vertical compression |
Test in the product’s intended direction of transport or its most stable orientation. |
Calculate the holding force according to the formula, and test for 1 hour. |
Essential |
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6 |
Horizontal compression |
Simulated gripping |
Calculate according to the formula and clamp in multiple directions as instructed. |
Any two axes with a width dimension ≥ 24 in (610 mm) and < 75 in (1905 mm) |
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7 |
Vibration |
Random vibration with load |
The overall Grms level is 0.54. |
Essential |
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8 |
Impact |
Free fall |
6 Drop height – up to 32 in (810 mm) |
Essential |
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9 |
Impact |
Full-rotation plane drop |
Based on the product packaging and changes in product dimensions |
Necessary for elongated and flat-shaped packaging |
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10 |
Impact |
Bridge Impact Test |
Drop height: 16 in (406 mm) |
Only strip-shaped packaging is required. |
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11 |
Impact |
Concentrated Edge Impact Test |
Drop height: 16 in (406 mm) |
Only flat packaging is required. |
Note:
① Elongated Package Product
A packaged product with the longest dimension measuring 36 inches (910 mm) or greater, and the other two dimensions each measuring less than 20% of the longest dimension.
②Flat packaging
A packaged product with the shortest dimension measuring 8 inches (200 mm) or less, and the second-longest dimension measuring at least 4 times the shortest dimension. The package volume is 800 cubic inches (13,000 cm³) or greater.
| Random Vibration Test Equipment |
Random Vibration Testing Process |
ISTA and Amazon have identified the following advantages of packaging testing:
◉ Shorten time-to-market
◉ Increase confidence in product launches
◉ Reduce product damage and loss
◉ Balance distribution costs
◉ Enhance customer satisfaction and help increase market share
Recertification is required when any of the following occurs:
◉ Any change to the packaging
◉ Any change to the product design
◉ Damage is observed by Amazon during the delivery of products to customers
SATISFY provide authoritative SIOC certification reports recognized by Amazon. Contact SATISFY Customer Service for more information on Amazon packaging testing.
Note: The above test methods are derived from ISTA 6-Amazon.com-SIOC and are shared for reference purposes only.
Related Links:
◉ ISTA 6 Amazon Packaging Testing
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