ISTA 1A: Integrity Testing for Packaged-Products weighing 150 lb (68 kg) or…
ISTA 1A is a quick screening test for an individual packaged product of 150 lb or less. It checks whether the pack survives basic handling and transport inputs, without trying to mimic a particular route.
At a glance
| Publisher | ISTA |
|---|---|
| Designation | ISTA 1A |
| Full title | Integrity Testing for Packaged-Products weighing 150 lb (68 kg) or Less |
| Type | Series 1: non-simulation integrity test |
| Covers | 150 lb (68 kg) or less |
| Mode | Any |
When to use it
- Early in design, to catch a pack that clearly fails
- Comparing two pack options on the same bench
Not for: It does not simulate a real distribution route; use series 2 or 3 for that.
This summary is Packgent's own. It does not reproduce the procedure: get the current edition from ISTA before testing.