Packing and shipping ISTA 3A

Mondo Gastronomy Updated on 2024-02-29

DefinitionsThe 3a test is a test that performs a comprehensive simulation test of a single package shipped in a parcel form, and is applicable to 4 different types of packages transported in a single package, including air and land transport.

Type: Standard packs, small packs, flat packs, long packs, etc.

Standard packs: All packages that do not belong to the following types of packaging (small, flat, long) are collectively referred to as standard packaging. For example: corrugated boxes, plastic containers, wooden packaging or cylindrical containers, etc. The following is an example:

Small packs: The following three conditions are met at the same time.

Volume less than 13000 cm3 (800 in3);

The size of the longest edge is not more than 350mm (14in);

The mass is not greater than 45kg(10 lb);

The following is an example:

Flat packs: The following three conditions are met at the same time.

The shortest edge size is not more than 200mm (8in);

The size of the second short edge shall not be less than 4 times the size of the shortest edge:

The volume is not less than 13000 cm (800 in);

The following is an example:

Strip packs: The following two conditions are met at the same time.

The size of the longest edge is not less than 900 mm (36 in);

The length of the remaining two axial edges is not greater than 20% of the longest edge.

The following is an example:

Scope: Suitable for individual packs with a mass of up to 70kg (150lbs) shipped in parcels.

Test procedures

Mandatory items are mandatory, optional items can be done or not, and usually we do must-do items.

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