Droptest
Transportation carton drop test standard:
Take a full packed random carton from the master cartons as testing sample, test it on area with a flat and hard floor. Drop the carton from the selected height 10 times from different sides.The products must be checked for
defects before testing to ensure normal functionality and packaging.
Usually, ISTA 1A (International Safe Transit Association) is widely adopted, its standard suits as below:
Scope: For all products with regular master cartons
Testing method: 1 corner(weakest corner), 3 edges for the weakest corner, 6 faces.
Drop Height Standards:
ISTA 1A suits for package weight 68kg or less, drop test height per below chart:
|
English |
Metric |
|
Package Weight |
Drop Height |
Package Weight |
Drop Height |
|
1-20lb |
30 inches |
1-9kg |
76cm |
|
21-40lb |
24 inches |
10-18kg |
61cm |
|
41-60lb |
18 inches |
19-27kg |
46cm |
|
60-100lb |
12 inches |
28-45kg |
30cm |
|
101-150lb |
8 inches |
46-68kg |
20cm |
ISTA 1B suits for package weight over 68kg, drop test at fixed height per below chart:
|
English |
Metric |
|
Package Weight |
Drop Height |
Package Weight |
Drop Height |
|
Over 150lb |
5.9 inches |
Over 68kg |
15cm |
Checking After Drop Test:
Open the carton to verify the condition of products and packaging inside the carton.The carton drop test FAILs if any of the following are found after the drop test:
1.Damage to export cartons/ inner/retail boxes.
2.Deformation, scratches, dents or other damage to products inside.
3.Products are not functional or have problems related to functionality.
