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ISTA 6-SAMSCLUB Packaging Transport Testing
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ISTA 6-SAMSCLUB is a test protocol for packaged products destined for shipment through the SAMSCLUB distribution system to locations across the United States. Within this system, packaged products typically travel from the manufacturer or producer through one or more distribution centers (DCs) before arriving at SAMSCLUB club locations (stores). Various types of handling may occur at the distribution centers, including manual handling, forklift, clamp truck, and others.
ISTA 6-SAMSCLUB stipulates that the original shipping configuration may be altered at the distribution center to accommodate system needs and club (store) requirements. Final shipments to club locations are typically palletized. This test was released as an ISTA project in October 2010.
The ISTA 6-SAMSCLUB test defines four packaging types based on product characteristics, packaging, loading configuration, and other factors:
Type A : Non-perishable products initially shipped on pallets. Type A is further subdivided into shipments arriving at the club (warehouse) with the same pallet load configuration and shipments arriving at the club (warehouse) with a changed pallet load configuration.
Type B : Non-perishable packaged products weighing 50 lb or more, initially floor-loaded
Type C : Non-perishable packaged products weighing less than 50 lb, initially floor-loaded
Type D : Perishable products initially shipped on pallets
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Type A– Products that are not easily perishable and were initially transported on pallets. |
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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, 12h |
Essential |
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2 |
Atmospheric regulation |
Controlled temperature and humidity |
Select the temperature and humidity from the list provided by the standard, based on the actual conditions. |
Optional |
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3 |
Impact |
Tilted or horizontal impact |
42 in/sec (3.5 ft/sec) (1.1 m/sec) Impact speed or higher |
Essential |
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4 |
Impact |
Rotational plane drop |
6 inch (150 mm)( Domestic transportation )； |
Essential |
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5 |
Vertical compression |
Top uses standard pallets. |
Calculate the holding force according to the formula and perform the test. 1h |
Essential |
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6 |
Vibration |
Random |
Overall Grms The level is 0.46， 3h |
Essential |
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7 |
Impact |
Rotating edge drop |
4 inch (100mm)( Domestic transportation )； |
Essential |
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8 |
Push horizontally |
Push the pallet load using the tip of a fork-shaped blade. |
In 2-3 Push in seconds 40 inch (1 rice ) |
Requirements apply only to goods on custom pallets. |
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If the club has not changed the number of pallet loads, stop the test; if the club has changed the number of pallet loads, continue the test by selecting three samples from the top, middle, and bottom layers of each load, and all samples must pass the test. |
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9 |
Horizontal compression |
Simulated gripping |
Calculate according to the formula and clamp in multiple directions as instructed. |
Only required in certain distribution scenarios. |
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10 |
Impact |
Free fall |
15 inch (380 millimeter )( Domestic transportation )； |
Each sample 3 Next fall |
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11 |
Vibration, vertically stacked |
Randomly, three samples are stacked vertically. |
Overall Grms The level is 0.55，1 hour |
Applicable only to certain product types and distribution scenarios. |
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12 |
Impact |
Concentrated edge impact |
12 inch (300 millimeter )( Domestic transportation ) |
For flat packaging only |
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13 |
Impact |
Bridge Impact Test |
12 inch (300 millimeter )( Domestic transportation ) |
Only for elongated packaging |
Tilt Impact Test
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Type B– It is not easily perishable and was initially loaded onto the floors of transport vehicles or shipping containers; the club is a large‑size product measured in boxes or individual units. |
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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, 12h |
Essential |
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2 |
Atmospheric regulation |
Controlled temperature and humidity |
Select the temperature and humidity from the list provided by the standard, based on the actual conditions. |
Optional |
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3 |
Impact |
Tilted or horizontal impact |
42 in/sec (3.5 ft/sec) (1.1 m/sec) Impact speed or higher |
Essential |
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4 |
Impact |
Rotational plane drop |
7 inch (180 mm)( Domestic transportation ) |
Essential |
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5 |
Vertical compression |
Top uses standard pallets. |
Calculate the holding force according to the formula and perform the test. 1h |
Essential |
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6 |
Vibration |
Random |
Overall Grms The level is 0.46，3h |
Essential |
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7 |
Horizontal compression |
Simulated gripping |
Calculate according to the formula and clamp in multiple directions as instructed. |
Only required in certain distribution scenarios. |
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8 |
Impact |
Rotating edge drop |
5 inch (130 mm)( Domestic transportation ) |
Essential |
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9 |
Impact |
Concentrated edge impact |
12 inch (300 millimeter )( Domestic transportation ) |
For flat packaging only |
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10 |
Impact |
Bridge Impact Test |
12 inch (300 millimeter )( Domestic transportation ) |
Only for elongated packaging |
Vibration testing
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Type C– It is not easily perishable and was initially loaded onto the floors of transport vehicles or shipping containers; the club count refers to small items packaged in boxes or individual units. |
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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, 12h |
Essential |
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2 |
Atmospheric regulation |
Controlled temperature and humidity |
Select the temperature and humidity from the list provided by the standard, based on the actual conditions. |
Optional |
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3 |
Impact |
Free fall |
6 Next fall |
Essential |
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4 |
Vertical compression |
Test multiple directions |
Calculate the holding force according to the formula and perform the test. 1h |
Essential |
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5 |
Vibration, vertical |
Random vibration, top load 0.0035lbs/in2， (0.96 kg/m³) |
Overall Grms The level is 0.46，3h |
Essential |
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6 |
Horizontal compression |
Simulated gripping |
Calculate according to the formula and clamp in multiple directions as instructed. |
Only required in certain distribution scenarios. |
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7 |
Impact |
Free fall |
6 Next fall |
Essential |
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8 |
Impact |
Concentrated edge impact |
12 inch (300 millimeter )( Domestic transportation ) |
For flat packaging only |
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9 |
Impact |
Bridge Impact Test |
12 inch (300 millimeter )( Domestic transportation ) |
Only for elongated packaging |
Vertical Compression Test
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Type D– Perishable; initially transported on pallets. |
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Test sequence |
Test Type |
Test Content |
Test level |
Note |
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1 |
Atmospheric regulation |
Controlled temperature and humidity |
Select the appropriate cool, cold, or frozen mode from the table. |
Optional |
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2 |
Impact |
Rotating edge drop |
4 inch (100mm)( Domestic transportation ) |
Required: test the entire pallet. |
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3 |
Vertical compression |
From top to bottom |
Holding force calculated by the formula 30 Seconds, release |
Required: test the entire pallet. |
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Select three samples from the top, middle, and bottom layers inside the load; all samples must pass the test. |
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4 |
Impact |
Free fall |
15 inch (380 millimeter )( Domestic transportation ) |
Required, each sample 3 Next fall |
Atmospheric Regulation Test
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