Summary

Procedure 3H covers testing of bulk loads made up of one transport container or system consisting of the same product that because of their size and/or weight must be handled by mechanical means, for example, automotive parts in reusable racks..

Test Details

Requirements may include:

  1. Atmospheric conditioning
  2. Shock and impact
  3. Random vibration
  4. Compression.

Types of packaging tested under this method

  1. Mechanically handled bulk loads (bulk containers)

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

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