Pallet Integrity Test

Why Is Checking Pallet Compliance Important?

Pallet testing evaluates a product’s resistance to shocks, vibrations, and other stresses encountered during handling and transit. Bad pallet packaging can be costly and affect a variety of things, including lost sales, product repairs, and lost customer loyalty.

The expenses incurred by online sellers rise in tandem with the expansion of the eCommerce sector. Chargebacks and prep costs are frequent occurrences for businesses. Pallet integrity package testing’s ultimate purpose is to assist you in obtaining the required certification for the product to always reach the consumer in the manner for which it was intended. Many brands, including Home Depot, Costco, HSN, TJX, etc., have requirements for shipping that must be met.

Pallet testing, when performed properly, can lead to advantages like:

• Shortened Time From Product To Market
• Assurance In The Product Launch
• Reduction Of Product Loss And Damage
• Cost-Effective Distribution
• Consumer Contentment
• Accelerated Package Development
• Protection Of Goods And Revenue

Procedure for Pallet Integrity Testing

In the same way that pallets are shipped, they are also tested. A real distribution cycle is intended to be simulated during the testing.

The manufacturer establishes pass or fail criteria before the start of the testing. This comprises:

What is the permitted damage tolerance level?

A sample is then selected. The unit being tested must be as similar to the items being shipped as possible. Following the selection of a sample, the test proceeds according to either of the test sequences listed below in ISTA 3B or ISTA 3E. 

Infinita  Pallet Testing Tools and Resources

Precision drops from various heights and angles are possible with Infinita lab’s test apparatus. Also, our package testing facility has several compression testers and shakers that can move up to 12 kips.

More than 20 climatic chambers, ranging in size from reach-in to huge walk-in chambers up to 1,300 cubic feet, are used by us. These thermal chambers are large enough to fit heavy machinery and complete cars. All sizes and shapes of flexible and rigid packages can be tested by Infinita.

Packaged Goods for Less Than Truckload, ISTA 3B

This standard tests a package’s capacity to withstand risks associated with transit. ISTA 3B analyses when various kinds of packed goods are delivered by truck in more detail. Mixed loads from various shippers with various planned destinations are not unusual. This is known as LTL (Less-Than-Truckload).

Units that are palletized or skidded are subjected to a 13-step test procedure by ISTA 3B.

Atmospheric preconditioning test sequence 1: temperature and humidity

Test Sequence 2: Regulated temperature and humidity for atmospheric conditioning

Shock – Tip/Tip over in Test Sequence 3

Test Sequence 4: Rotational drop and shock

Test Sequence 5: Shock, optional free-fall drop, incline or horizontal impact

Test Seq. 6: Random Vibration

Test Sequence 7: Focused impact and shock

Test Sequence 8: Shock – Handling of forklifts

Test Sequence 9: Shock – Handling of forklifts

Test Sequence 10: Shock – Handling of forklifts

Test Sequence 11: Handling Shock – Fork Life

Test Sequence 12: Rotational drop and shock

Test Sequence 13: Shock, optional free-fall drop, incline or horizontal impact

Unitized Loads for Truckload Shipping, ISTA 3E

An advanced test called ISTA 3E is used to assess a product’s and package’s capacity to withstand distribution dangers. Real or institutionally packaged goods that have been sent from one producer to a distribution hub may be found in similar packages.