ASTM Package Testing for Proven Performance
Validate your shipping containers and systems against the globally recognized ASTM D4169 standard. Our accredited lab provides the rigorous, data-driven performance testing you need to protect your product, reduce shipping damage, and launch with confidence.
- Prevent Costly Shipping Damage: Subject your packaging to a standardized battery of tests to ensure it can withstand the entire distribution cycle.
- Gain Data-Driven Insights: Go beyond simple pass/fail. Get the specific performance data you need to optimize your packaging design for both safety and cost.
- Meet Contractual & Regulatory Requirements: Fulfill the testing requirements mandated by commercial partners and regulatory bodies with a certified, defensible test report.
- Test with an ISO Accredited Partner: Leverage our expert engineers and calibrated equipment for precise, repeatable results that meet the highest industry standards.
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The Challenge: Can Your Packaging Withstand the Journey?
Your packaging is the only thing protecting your product from the hazards of a complex global supply chain. From drops and impacts to vibration and compression, the journey from your warehouse to your customer is filled with risks. ASTM D4169, the “Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems,” is the benchmark for proving that your packaging is up to the task. Without this validation, you risk product damage, costly returns, and a loss of customer confidence.
Comprehensive Testing to ASTM D4169
We help you navigate the complexity of ASTM D4169 by tailoring a test plan based on your unique product and distribution cycle.
- Selecting Your Distribution Cycle (DC): The standard outlines 18 different Distribution Cycles, from motor freight to export air travel. Our experts help you select the DC that most accurately represents your real-world shipping journey.
- A Sequence of Real-World Hazards: We then subject your packaging to the specific sequence of hazards defined by your chosen DC. This can include:
- Handling Tests: Drop, impact, and stability tests.
- Vehicle Tests: Vibration and rail switching simulations.
- Warehousing Tests: Compression and stacking tests.
- Atmospheric Tests: High humidity and temperature cycling.
- Assurance Levels I, II, and III: We work with you to determine the appropriate Assurance Level, which defines the intensity of the testing. Level I is the most severe and is recommended for high-value products, while Level III is ideal for standard distribution.