Quest provides package testing services independent of the companies that are designing and selling packaging to you. We test existing or proposed package designs to ensure the contents will survive the hazards of domestic and international shipping. Our package testing services result in lower packaging costs, fewer product losses and quality issues as a result of shipping, and improved product performance. Quest has been performing package testing for over 25 years. Our engineers have extensive expertise in performing shipping validations studies and will guide you through the shipping testing process.
Transportation Simulation Testing
- Vibration
- Repetitive Shock
- Bump and Drop Tests
- Compression
- Sea Level Altitude Simulation
- High Pressure Altitude Simulation
- Low Pressure Altitude Simulation
- Rapid Decompression
- Fragility
Package Testing Standards
- International Safe Transit Association (ISTA) Standards (See ISTA Testing page)
- EIA, ISO and IEC
- ASTM D999
- ASTM D4169
- ASTM D7386
- MIL-STD-810
- ASTM D5276
- ASTM D5487
- ASTM D4728
- Limited UN 38.3 Testing
Quest’s Package Testing Equipment
- Truck Ride Simulator
- Maximum Size: 1.8 meters wide by 1.8 Meters Long
- Maximum Displacement: 1″ peak to peak
- Vibration Table Motion: Linear or Circular Synchronous
- Frequency Range: 2 to 5 Hz
- Drop Testers
- Automated dropping to ensure consistency and repeatability
- Maximum Height: 48 inches
- Maximum Test Sample Weight: 150 lbs
- Compression Tester
- Max Force: 15,000 lbs
- Capable of performing “Apply and Hold”, “Apply and Release”, or “Stepped Compression” tests
- Capable of output graph of stress-strain
- Platen Size of 48″ x 48″, with capability to test samples as tall as 78″
- Fixed/floating platen, providing the ability to either lock the platen during testing, or allow it to swivel as the test item deforms and/or fails.
- Vibration Table
- 60″ x 60″ Test Table
- Capable of 8,500 pounds of force
- A top load, or weight can be placed on the sample during vibration to increase severity
- Table can perform all random vibration shipping profiles including all ISTA and ASTM profiles
- Horizontal Impact Barrier
- For palletized or crated test samples – Velocity at impact can be controlled to standard or custom specifications
- Forklift Test Course
- Testing is designed for palletized or crated test samples
- Includes ISTA 3 Series and ASTM D4169 floor-anchored test course obstacles
- Forklift test course includes a forklift which can be used to maneuver around the test course while lifting a test sample
- Environmental Testing Chambers
- Our chambers range in size from 1 cubic foot, up to walk-in chambers exceeding 1,000 cubic feet in volume
- Includes humidity, Gaseous Nitrogen purge, dry air, and fast-ramp capability
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