ISTA 2A is an intermediate level test protocol used for testing packages. It tests packaged products weighting 150 pounds or less. It combines basic elements of ISTA 1A and advanced elements of series 3. Micom offers ISTA 2A testing as part of its Package testing services.

1. ISTA 2A
ISTA 2A is an intermediate level test protocol used for testing packages. It
tests packaged products weighting 150 pounds or less. It combines basic
elements of ISTA 1A and advanced elements of series 3. Micom offers ISTA
2A testing as part of its Package testing services.
ISTA 2A use and factors to be considered
ISTA 2A is a partial simulation test for individually packaged products
weighing 150 lbs or less. It can be used to compare the relative performance
of various packages solution for a specific payload. It is a useful test method
for evaluating a packaged product resistance for international shipping.
Alternately, ISTA 3A and ASTM D4169 should also be considered.
When specified, test samples can be tested under specific atmospheric transit
conditions such as moisture, low temperature or low pressure (altitude).
Should you have any question or need help; our experts will be happy to work
with you to tailor the best possible test plan given your needs.
A minimum of 1 sample is required to test to ISTA 2A. For final packaging
design purposes a higher number of samples is recommended (ideally 5 or
more). However only testing one is mandatory to establish compliance.
Test sequence for ISTA 2A test
The tests shall be performed on each test sample in the sequence indicated
below:
Atmospheric conditioning
Compression
Vibration
Shock
Vibration (second round)

2. Typical experimental parameters:
Number of specimens/product: 1 (min.)
Maximum sample weight: 150 lbs
Other related test methods:
This test is related to additional tests categories such as ISTA Testing,
Package Testing or ASTM Packaging.
We hope that you found the information above about the ISTA 2A test
valuable. If you have any questions about packaging testing or if you would
like to discuss a custom package test for your products, we invite you to
contact us today. It will be our pleasure to answer your questions.
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