Carton Drop Test Standard

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Carton Drop Test Standard
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• Take a full packed random carton from the master
  cartons as testing sample, test it on area with a
  flat and hard floor. Drop the carton from the
  selected height 10 times from different sides.The
  products must be checked for defects before
  testing to ensure normal functionality and
  packaging.
• Usually, ISTA 1A (International Safe Transit
  Association) is widely adopted, its standard
  suits as below
• Scope For all products with regular master
  cartons
• Testing method 1 corner(weakest corner- 1), 3
  edges for the same corner (2,3,4), 6 faces
  (5,6,7,8,9,10).

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• Drop Height Standards
• ISTA 1A suits for package weight 68kg or less,
  drop test height per below chart

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• Checking after Drop Test
• Open the carton to verify the condition of
  products and packaging inside the carton.
• Pass No damage or breakage to packaging. No
  functionality or safety issues found with the
  product.
• Fail Deformation, scratches, dents or other
  damage to products inside,products are not
  functional after drop test.
• Pending Damage to export cartons/ inner/retail
  boxes, but the product remains intact.
• Carton drop test is very valuable when done on
  your first shipment and it can be performed as
  part of the pre-shipment inspection. By including
  it in your pre-shipment inspection, you can help
  ensure that the cartons you use are less likely
  to rupture and cause damage to your products and
  packaging during transit and rough handling.