ISTA 3A: Parcel Delivery System Shipments 150 lb (70kg) or Less
ISTA 3A simulates the hazards of parcel delivery for an individual pack of 150 lb or less, sent by air or ground parcel service. It is the usual choice for ecommerce boxes going straight to a customer.
At a glance
| Publisher | ISTA |
|---|---|
| Designation | ISTA 3A |
| Full title | Parcel Delivery System Shipments 150 lb (70kg) or Less |
| Type | Series 3: general simulation test |
| Covers | 150 lb (70 kg) or less |
| Mode | Parcel, air or ground |
When to use it
- Ecommerce and direct-to-consumer boxes
- Checking a right-sized box still protects the product
Not for: It is not for palletized LTL loads; see 3B or 3E.
This summary is Packgent's own. It does not reproduce the procedure: get the current edition from ISTA before testing.
Source
Last reviewed . See all sources and how Packgent computes.