Summary

Procedure 3F is a general simulation test for packaged-products that are shipped as an individual package from a distribution center to a retail outlet in a mixed pallet configuration.

Test Details

Requirements may include:

  1. Atmospheric conditioning
  2. Compression
  3. Random vibration
  4. Shock testing

Types of packaging tested under this method

  1. Packaged products weighing 100 lb (45 kg) or less

Please Note: The information outlined above is to be used as reference for ISTA 3F. Please refer to  ISTA's  website for full details.

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