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ISTA 6-FEDEX Packaging Transport Testin
Category:
Package
FedEx Corporation is one of the largest express transportation companies in the world today. To improve the efficiency of FedEx package delivery and reduce customer complaints, FedEx has established a packaging transport testing and evaluation program, ISTA 6-FEDEX. FedEx's packaging test program is based on industry data and standards from the International Safe Transit Association (ISTA) to provide reliable packaging transport testing.
ISTA 6-FEDEX divides packaging into two types by weight: packages weighing 150 lb or less, and packages weighing over 150 lb.
ISTA 6-FEDEX-A : FedEx test procedure for packaged products weighing up to 150 lb
A general simulation procedure for testing packaged products weighing up to 150 lb. The test requirements include various combinations of the following tests: free fall, concentrated impact, bridge impact, compression, rotational vibration, and random vibration.
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Not exceeding in weight 150 Pound-sized packaged products |
US. Transportation |
International Transportation |
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Electronic devices, power systems, medical supplies |
Other items |
All items |
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Routine |
Flat |
Long strip |
Routine |
Flat |
Long strip |
Routine |
Flat |
Long strip |
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Drop test |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
| Concentrated Impact Test |
X |
X |
X |
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Bridge Impact Test |
X |
X |
X |
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Compression test |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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Rotational Vibration Test |
X |
X |
X |
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| Random Vibration Test – U.S. |
X |
X |
X |
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Random Vibration Test - International |
X |
X |
X |
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Second drop test |
X |
X |
X |
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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.
② Flat 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.
③ Regular Package
Any package that is defined as neither an elongated package nor a flat package.
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Concentrated Impact Test |
Bridge Impact Test |
6-FEDEX-B : FedEx test procedure for packaged products weighing over 150 lb
A general simulation procedure for testing packaged products weighing over 150 lb. The test requirements include various combinations of the following tests: side impact, bottom impact, tip-over test, raised edge impact, raised corner impact, compression, rotational vibration, and random vibration.
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Weight exceeds 150 Pound-sized packaged products |
US. Transportation |
International Transportation |
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Electronic devices, power systems, medical supplies |
Other items |
All items |
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Side Impact Test |
X |
X |
X |
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Bottom Impact Test |
X |
X |
X |
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Tipping test |
X |
X |
X |
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Edge Lift Impact Test |
X |
X |
X |
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Raising-angle impact test |
X |
X |
X |
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Compression test |
X |
X |
X |
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Rotational Vibration Testing |
X |
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Random Vibration Testing |
X |
X |
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Concentrated Impact Test |
Compression test |
Benefits of packaging testing for products:
◉ Reduce customer returns
◉ Minimize packaging waste
◉ Reduce product damage and loss
◉ Balance distribution costs
◉ Enhance customer satisfaction and help increase market share
SATISFY provide FedEx transport test reports issued by ISTA-accredited laboratories. Contact SATISFY Customer Service for more information on packaging testing.
Note: The above test methods are derived from ISTA 6-FEDEX and are shared for reference purposes only.
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