
Why Package Testing
Applied Technical Services offers package testing within our environmental testing laboratory. Packages are designed to protect their contents from many harmful factors during shipping and handling, including varying temperatures and humidity, being dropped or pushed, and experiencing vibrations. Fortunately, package testing services from labs such as ATS can methodically test packages to ensure that they meet the right standards. The reliability and efficiency of successful packaging design can save companies a significant amount of time, effort, and expense.
ISTA Testing
ATS performs package testing in accordance with the International Safe Transit Association (ISTA)’s standards. The ISTA is an international leader in developing testing protocols and design standards to ensure satisfactory performance from packaging materials. Our environmental testing lab offers an array of ISTA tests, including ISTA 3A testing – a standard designed for simulating real-world conditions that individually packaged products under 150 pounds and shipped by either ground or air may experience during their journey.
Compression
Shock
- Free-fall Drop
- Drop onto Hazard
- Concentrated Edge Impact
- Bridge Impact
- Rotational Flat Drop
- Rotational Edge Drop
- Tip-over
- Full Rotational Drop
Vibration
Atmospheric
ATS and Package Testing
For over 50 years, Applied Technical Services has centered its services on proven scientific and engineering principles, along with excellence in customer service. ATS’ experienced technicians quickly and accurately perform package testing to identify strengths and weaknesses in your packaging materials. Contact us today for more information about our package testing services. ATS – We take a closer look!