In recent years, packaging has taken on a crucial role in companies’ logistics and marketing strategies, driven by the exponential growth of online sales and the international market. Packaging not only provides physical protection for products, but it also ensures that customers receive their purchases in the best possible condition, increasing trust in the company and satisfaction with the purchase. Products endure long journeys, and transportation conditions can be harsh. Therefore, it is essential to provide safe and resilient protection, anticipating all possible scenarios.
Packaging must withstand numerous challenges: vibrations during transportation by truck or airplane, compressions from warehouse storage, and extreme climatic conditions during sea shipping. For this reason, companies need to invest in packaging that is efficient and optimized for the entire distribution chain.
The Key Standards and Tests: ISTA and ASTM D4169
The two internationally recognized standards for assessing the quality of packaging are the ISTA (International Safe Transit Association) test series and the ASTM D4169 standard.
ISTA Tests: Designed to simulate real transport conditions, they include various test series that assess the integrity of packaging through tests such as drop, compression, and vibration.
ASTM D4169 Tests: Developed by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), these tests evaluate packaging’s ability to protect its contents from damage during transportation and handling. The ASTM D4169 standard allows for the selection of specific test scenarios based on the type of shipment and transport method, such as delivery by truck, rail, or air. The tests include vibration, drop, compression, horizontal impacts, and simulations of humidity and altitude.
The ISTA and ASTM D4169 standards are essential tools to ensure that packaging can withstand the challenges of modern transportation.
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