ISTA Procedure 3B has been revised. This standard is titled “Packaged-Products for Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Shipment.” It lays out test procedures for packaged products designed to be transported in mixed shipments. You can purchase the 2017 edition now from Document Center Inc.
Packaged-products must be designed to meet the individual conditions of their shipping situations. Procedure 3B lays out the specific tests for packages to be transported on a motor carrier with many other packaged-products. The other shipments typically have differing destinations. These are designated “Less-Than-Truckload” shipments.
Procedure 3B addresses a variety of packaging types. These include standard shipments over and under 200 pounds, cylindrical packages, and palletized or skidded packages. The tests are used to determine each package’s ability to stand up to the stresses of transportation. Things like vibration, shock, and temperature variation are concerns.
This thorough document describes how to test each type of package. Things like tip-over, fork-lift handling, and free-fall drop tests are covered, as well as many others. This document also specifies which apparatuses are used, laboratory conditions, and reference standards. If you’re looking to learn more about the resilience of your LTL packaged-products, this standard is the one to use.
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