Parcel Integrity Testing 

Standard: This category includes any packed item that does not fall under the definition of a tiny, flat, or elongated package. A typical packaged commodity could consist of plastic, wooden, cylindrical containers, and fiberboard cartons.

Small: The following criteria are used to characterize small packaged goods:

• Volume is 800 cubic inches or less.
• 14 inches or less is the longest dimension.
• 10 pounds or less in weight

Flat: They are any packaged product in which:

• Less than or equal to 8 inches in length.
• The next-largest dimension exceeds the smallest dimension by at least four times.
• The volume of at least 800 cu.

Elongated: These things are elongated packages:

• Larger than or equal to 36 inches in length
• The other two dimensions of the package are both 20% or less of the biggest dimension.

Parcel Integrity Testing: Why Is It Important?

Parcel package testing helps manufacturers assess the integrity of the packaging by introducing units to threats simulated in actual distribution.

Products and packaging damaged during delivery may require costly replacement costs. Companies suffer an average annual loss due to transportation damage of roughly $1 billion. Nevertheless, a tough distribution system can result in lost sales, diminished consumer loyalty, and persistent delays. With the right testing and certification, many expenditures can be considerably decreased or eliminated.

Package testing will guarantee packing integrity during shipping to reduce hazards. Benefits from properly doing parcel integrity compliance testing include:

• Shortened time from product to market
• Assurance in the product launch
• reduced product loss and damage
• cost-effective distribution
• raised client contentment and expanded market share

Procedure for Parcel Compliance Testing

The two standards, ISO 2233: Packing Components and ASTM D4332: Conditioning Containers, Packages, or Packaging Components Full, Entire Transport The samples are subjected to an ambient temperature and humidity using packages and unit loads. Moreover, conditioning is dependent on things like:

• Industry knowledge
• World Climate
• Products’ time in distribution networks

For most test processes, 1 sample is needed. Therefore, keeping two or more samples on hand is advised if a packed product is designated as fragile or liquid. Before beginning the test, acceptance criteria and locating the unit’s faces and edges must be considered.

A test procedure is made up of various tests, including:

• Bridge impact, Atmospheric Conditioning Vibration Drop, and Concentrated Impact

The following information is included in the report written when the test procedures are finished.

• Product and shipping unit descriptions
• Locations, times, and the engineer’s name who is performing the test
• assemble the test sample and test strategy.
• Security levels
• Utilized conditioning
• Acceptance standards
• Test outcomes

Testing the Infinita lab Package Integrity of Parcels Tools and Capabilities for Testing

Many thermal chambers at Infinita Lab range in size from reach-in to spacious walk-in chambers that may hold 1,300 cu. ft. Moreover, we have several compression/tensile tests and shakers up to 12 kips. Infinita Lab provides thorough testing and pack-out services for all rigid and flexible packaging types.

Single parcel delivery systems can be tested for performance according to ASTM D7386 and ASTM F2825 standards. ASTM D7386 evaluates the transportation unit’s resistance to various risks, including collision, vibration, bridging effect, and high altitude. Variations in temperature and humidity are among the climatic stressors assessed by ASTM F2825 during transportation. While dampness, pressure, or unusual handling are not included in the ISTA 3A testing, they represent real-world transportation dangers.

Video 01: Parcel Integrity Testing