ISTA TEST PROCEDURE 3A (2008)

(STANDARD PACKAGES)

EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE 12 PACK SHIPPERS

PURCHASE ORDER #: 26960

TEN-E QUOTE #: 28550

TEST REPORT #: 15-MN10251

TESTING PERFORMED FOR:

ACH FOAM TECHNOLOGIES

4001 Kaw Drive
Kansas City, KS 66102

ATTN: Keith Baechle

TESTING PERFORMED BY:

TEN-E PACKAGING SERVICES, INC.

1666 County Road 74
Newport, MN 55055
Phone: (651) 459-0671
Fax: (651) 459-1430

August 26, 2015

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

OBJECTIVE ............................................................................................................................................. 3 
INDUSTRY STANDARD REFERENCES ................................................................................................. 3 
TEST SAMPLE DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................... 4 
TEST PROCEDURES AND RESULTS .................................................................................................... 5 
PRECONDITIONING ................................................................................................................ 6 
SHOCK - DROP (FREE FALL IMPACT) .................................................................................... 7 
RANDOM VIBRATION WITH DYNAMIC LOAD (OVER THE ROAD)........................................ 8 
RANDOM VIBRATION (PICK-UP AND DELIVERY VEHICLE) ............................................... 10 
SHOCK - DROP (FREE FALL IMPACT): ................................................................................. 11 
TEST SUMMARY ................................................................................................................................... 12 
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES .......................................................................................................... 13 
MATHEMATICAL CALCULATIONS...................................................................................................... 14 

Appendix I
- Preconditioning Veriteq Historical Data Report 1-2 *

*Note: As numbered by Secured Veriteq Software

ISTA ADDRESS
Note: This report may be submitted to ISTA at the following address:

ISTA
1400 Abbott Road, Suite 160
East Lansing, MI 48823-1900

Email: ista@ista.org
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OBJECTIVE

To conduct ISTA 3A testing on three (3) expanded polystyrene 12 pack shippers containing twelve (12)
750 mL wine bottles

According to Industry Standards

INDUSTRY STANDARD REFERENCES

General Procedure for Packaged Products for Parcel Delivery System
ISTA 3A (2008):
Simulation Shipment 150 Lbs. (70 Kg) or less.
ISTA: Conditioning
Climatic
Conditioning: Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or Packaging
ASTM D4332:
Components for Testing
ISTA: Drop Testing
Shock:
ASTM D5276: Test Method for Drop Test of Loaded Containers by Free Fall
ISTA: Vibration Test
Vibration: Test Method for Random Vibration Testing of Shipping
ASTM D4728:
Containers

International Safe Transit Association (ISTA)

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

These test(s) are accredited under the laboratory’s ISO/IEC 17025

accreditation issued by the ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation
Board. Refer to certificate and scope of accreditation AT-1800.

AT-1800
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TEST SAMPLE DESCRIPTION

SAMPLE SIZE: Three (3) expanded polystyrene 12 pack shippers
TEST CONTENTS: Twelve (12) 750 mL wine bottles
32 ECT, Single-wall, Corrugated Kraft Fiberboard
SHIPPING CARTON: C-Flute
Glued Manufacturer’s Joint (Inside Lap)
CLOSURE METHOD: 2” 3M #375 Clear Pressure-Sensitive Tape
AVERAGE PACKAGE GROSS WEIGHT: 15.241 Kg (33.6 Lbs.)
OVERALL DIMENSIONS: 18-1/4”L x 14-1/4”W x 16-1/4”H
The samples were prepared for testing by ACH
PACKAGE SAMPLE PREPARATION:
Foam Technologies personnel
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TEST PROCEDURES AND RESULTS

TESTING SEQUENCE
Sequence: 1 Preconditioning
Sequence: 2 Shock (Drops)
Sequence: 3 Random Vibration
Sequence: 4 Shock (Drops)

LABORATORY CONDITIONS (BLDG B)

START END
Date: August 24, 2015 Date: August 25, 2015
Time: 1:00 PM Time: 10:05 AM
Temperature (°C): 22.81°C Temperature (°C): 23.08°C
RH (%): 40.1% RH (%): 46.6%

IDENTIFICATION of FACES, EDGES and CORNERS (STANDARD PACKAGES)

EQUIPMENT
All inspection, measuring and test equipment that can affect product quality is calibrated and adjusted
at prescribed intervals, or prior to use, and is traceable to NIST, using ANSI Z540 as an overall guide
for calibration certification.
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PRECONDITIONING

EQUIPMENT:
 Building B
 Veriteq Data Logger #B232T
Calibration Due: November 2015

Relative
Chamber Temperature Minimum Start Stop
Step Humidity
ID C Duration (Date & Time) (Date & Time)
%
1 Bldg B Ambient Ambient 12 Hours 08/23/15 @ 0800 08/24/15 @ 0800

TEMPERATURE AND RELATIVE HUMIDITY PROFILE

For the above graph the Temperature is in RED and the Relative Humidity is in GREEN
Date Completed Date Reviewed
08/24/15 08/26/15
Completed: By: Reviewed: By:

Refer to Appendix I for the secured Veriteq historical data report

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SHOCK - DROP (FREE FALL IMPACT)

NUMBER OF DROPS: EQUIPMENT:

 9  L.A.B. Accu Drop 160 #B301

Drop Orientations Drop Height Drop Orientations Drop Height Drop Orientations Drop Height
1 Edge 3-4 18” (460 mm) 4 Corner 3-4-6 18” (460 mm) 7 Edge 1-2 18” (460 mm)
2 Edge 3-6 18” (460 mm) 5 Corner 2-3-5 18” (460 mm) 8 Face 3 36” (910 mm)
3 Edge 4-6 18” (460 mm) 6 Edge 2-3 18” (460 mm) 9 Face 3 18” (460 mm)

DROP TEST SET-UP PHOTOS

Drop 1 Drop 2 Drop 3

Drop 4 Drop 5 Drop 6

Drop 7 Drop 8 Drop 9

Date Completed Date Reviewed

08/24/15 08/26/15
Completed: By: Reviewed: By:
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RANDOM VIBRATION WITH DYNAMIC LOAD (OVER THE ROAD)

VIBRATION SPECTRUM: EQUIPMENT:

 Over the Road  LAB FT-60 Vibration System #511
Dytran Accelerometer #517
Calibration Due: October 2015

INTENSITY REPRESENTATIVE POWER SPECTRAL DENSITY – PROFILE

Frequency (Hz) PSD Level, g²/Hz Acceleration Profile

1 0.0007
3 0.02
1x10 -2
5 0.02
7 0.001
Acceleration (G²/Hz)

12 0.001 1x10 -3

15 0.004
24 0.004 1x10 -4

28 0.001
36 0.001
1x10 -5
42 0.003
75 0.003
200 0.000004 Control
1x10 -6
1 10 100 200
Demand Frequency (Hz)
Overall Grms Level of 0.53
Date Completed Date Reviewed
08/25/15 08/26/15
Completed: By: Reviewed: By:

ORIENTATION DURATION ACTUAL LOAD APPLIED ACTUAL LOAD

PER SAMPLE APPLIED
1. Face 3 Resting on Platform 60 Minutes 85.0 Lbs. 255.0 Lbs.
2. Face 4 Resting on Platform 30 Minutes 98.3 Lbs. 295.0 Lbs.
3. Face 6 Resting on Platform 30 Minutes 73.3 Lbs. 220.0 Lbs.

Refer to the mathematical calculations section for the test load determination and calculation
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RANDOM VIBRATION WITH DYNAMIC LOAD (OVER THE ROAD) CONTINUED

RANDOM VIBRATION WITH DYNAMIC LOAD TEST SET-UP

Orientation 1 – Face 3 Orientation 2 – Face 4 Orientation 3 – Face 6
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RANDOM VIBRATION (PICK-UP AND DELIVERY VEHICLE)

VIBRATION SPECTRUM: EQUIPMENT:

 Pick-Up and Delivery Vehicle  LAB FT-60 Vibration System #511
Dytran Accelerometer #517
Calibration Due: October 2015

INTENSITY REPRESENTATIVE POWER SPECTRAL DENSITY – PROFILE

Frequency (Hz) PSD Level, g²/Hz Acceleration Profile

1 0.001 1x10-1

3 0.035
4 0.035
7 0.0003 1x10-2
Acceleration (G²/Hz)

12 0.0003
15 0.001
1x10-3
24 0.001
29 0.0001
50 0.0001 1x10-4

70 0.002
100 0.002
1x10-5
200 0.00005 Control
1 10 100 200
Demand Frequency (Hz)
Overall Grms Level of 0.46
Date Completed Date Reviewed
08/25/15 08/26/15
Completed: By: Reviewed: By:

ORIENTATION DURATION
1. Face 3 Resting on Platform 30 Minutes

RANDOM VIBRATION TEST SET-UP

Orientation 1 – Face 3
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SHOCK - DROP (FREE FALL IMPACT):

NUMBER OF DROPS: EQUIPMENT:

 8  L.A.B. Accu Drop 160 #B301
 1” x 6” x 36” Hardwood Block with top edges
rounded to 1”

Drop Drop Drop

Drop Orientations Drop Orientations Drop Orientations
Height Height Height
10 Edge 3-4 18” (460mm) 12 Edge 1-5 18” (460mm) 14 Corner 1-2-6 18” (460mm)
11 Edge 3-6 18” (460mm) 13 Corner 3-4-6 18” (460mm) 15 Corner 1-4-5 18” (460mm)
Face 3 on a
16 Most Critical or Damage-Prone Flat Orientation 36” (910mm) 17 18” (460mm)
Hazard

TYPICAL DROP TEST SET-UP PHOTOS

Drop 10 Drop 11 Drop 12 Drop 13

Drop 14 Drop 15 Drop 16 Drop 17

Date Completed Date Reviewed

08/25/15 08/26/15
Completed: By: Reviewed: By:
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TEST SUMMARY

Upon completion of the ISTA 3A testing, the only visible damage to the package samples was minor
deformation on the impact corners and edges which is inherent to the testing. There was minor damage
to the foam inserts. Testing met the client’s acceptance criteria of no broken and/or leaking wine bottles.

POST TESTING PHOTOS

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DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

TEN-E PACKAGING SERVICES, INC. certifies that the previously described testing services have been
performed in accordance with standard good laboratory practices and ISTA Test Procedure 3A. The
results included within this test report relate only to the items tested. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY THAT THE PACKAGING TESTED IS
MERCHANTABLE, FIT FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR IN COMPLIANCE WITH ANY FEDERAL
OR STATE REGULATIONS, ARE DISCLAIMED. In no event shall TEN-E Packaging Services, Inc.
liability exceed the total amount paid by ACH Foam Technologies for services rendered.

In the event of future changes to the above referenced test procedure, it is the responsibility of ACH
Foam Technologies to determine whether additional testing or updating of past testing is necessary to
verify that the packaging we have tested remains in compliance with those standards.
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MATHEMATICAL CALCULATIONS
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APPENDIX I: PRECONDITIONING VERITEQ HISTORICAL DATA REPORT

 Appendix I
Test Report #: 15-MN10251

TEN-E Packaging Services, Inc.

1666 County Road 74
Newport, MN 55055
651-459-0671

PROGRAM SUMMARY
Program: Veriteq vLog 4.3.0.47

GRAPH SUMMARY
Graph File Name: Unsaved
Title:
File Start Time: 11/7/2014 11:59:40 AM (M/d/yyyy h:mm:ss tt)
File End Time: 8/26/2015 12:59:40 PM (M/d/yyyy h:mm:ss tt)
Report Start Time: 8/23/2015 8:00:00 AM (M/d/yyyy h:mm:ss tt)
Report End Time: 8/24/2015 8:00:00 AM (M/d/yyyy h:mm:ss tt)
Time Zone: Central Time
Security: Secure

LOGGER 1 SUMMARY
Logger File Name: Z:\Veriteq Instruments\ViewLinc 3.4\Transfers\B232T\2015\B232T-2015-08-26-10082013.spl
Logger File ID Number: 1857393805
Serial Number: 10082013
Description: B232T
Hardware Model: 2000 20R VL
Hardware Revision: 6.02
Firmware Version: 3.37.25
File Start Time: 11/7/2014 11:59:40 AM (M/d/yyyy h:mm:ss tt)
File End Time: 8/26/2015 12:59:40 PM (M/d/yyyy h:mm:ss tt)
File Sample Count: 585 samples per channel
Report Start Time: 8/23/2015 12:59:40 PM (M/d/yyyy h:mm:ss tt)
Report End Time: 8/24/2015 12:59:40 AM (M/d/yyyy h:mm:ss tt)
Report Sample Count: 2 samples per channel
Sample Interval: 12 hours
Security: Secure
Created By: viewLinc
Creation Time: 8/26/2015 1:24:23 PM (M/d/yyyy h:mm:ss tt)
Last Calibrated By: Vaisala Canada Inc
Last Calibration Date: 11/3/2014 (M/d/yyyy)
Next Calibration Date: 11/3/2015 (M/d/yyyy)
Channel 1 Description: BLD B Temp
Channel 1 Units: C
Channel 2 Description: BLD B RH
Channel 2 Units: RH

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TEN-E Packaging Services, Inc.

1666 County Road 74
Newport, MN 55055
651-459-0671

Logger/Channel: 1/1 1/2

Serial Number: 10082013 10082013
Description: B232T B232T
Channel Units: C RH

8/23/2015 8:00:00 AM CHANNEL SUMMARY

8/24/2015 8:00:00 AM
Max Value: 22.44 48.6
Avg Value: 22.22 48.6
Min Value: 22.00 48.6
Max Value - Min Value: 0.44 0.0
Max Value - Avg Value: 0.22 0.0
Avg Value - Min Value: 0.22 0.0
Standard Deviation: 0.22 0.0
Max Value Date: 8/23/2015 8/23/2015
Max Value Time: 12:59:40 PM 12:59:40 PM
Min Value Date: 8/24/2015 8/24/2015
Min Value Time: 12:59:40 AM 12:59:40 AM

8/23/2015 12:59:40 PM 22.44 48.6

8/24/2015 12:59:40 AM 22.00 48.6

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