ASTM D4169 Drop Test

astm d4169 Standard Packaging Vibration Test & Drop Test (Chinese Version Available)

The ASTM D4169 standard is widely used for packaging vibration tests, transport simulation, and drop tests. It outlines testing protocols for packaged goods under various modes of transportation, including road, air, and rail. This standard helps ensure packaging can withstand the rigors of distribution and meet customer expectations for transport durability.

At JJR Testing Laboratory, we specialize in ASTM D4169 packaging vibration testing, drop testing, and transportation simulation according to the ASTM D4169 standard.

Purpose of ASTM D4169 Transport Simulation Test

The main goals of ASTM D4169 testing include:

- Assessing whether the packaging design is reasonable and identifying areas for improvement

- Determining the most effective way to package the product for optimal protection

Key Benefits of ASTM D4169 Transport Testing

1. Minimizes product damage and loss during transit caused by unexpected incidents, helping preserve product value

2. Reduces distribution costs by optimizing packaging solutions

3. Minimizes claims and disputes related to packaging failures

4. Shortens packaging development timelines, enhancing market readiness and confidence

5. Improves customer satisfaction and helps increase market share

Our Advantages

- Accredited by CNAS (China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment)

- Certified with CMA (China Metrology Accreditation) and ISTA (International Safe Transit Association)

- Laboratory operates under the ISO/IEC 17025:2005 standard for testing and calibration competency

- Capable of issuing official, impartial test reports

- Equipped with advanced facilities and strong industry resource channels

Other Packaging Test Standards Available

Besides ASTM D4169, we also provide testing according to ISTA and GB4857 standards.

ISTA Testing Standards Overview:

- Series 1: Non-simulation integrity performance tests – ISTA 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E, 1G, 1H

- Series 2: Partial simulation performance tests – ISTA 2A, 2B, 2C, 2F

- Series 3: General simulation performance tests – ISTA 3A, 3E, 3F, 3H

- Series 6: FedEx-approved performance tests – ISTA 6A, 6B

Additional Test Services

1. Climate & Environmental Reliability Testing:

- Ozone aging, gas corrosion (SO₂ / H₂S / HO₂ / Cl₂), mold tests

- Salt spray tests (neutral, copper-accelerated, acetic acid)

- High/low temperature testing, constant temperature & humidity

- Rapid temperature change, thermal shock, sweat simulation

- Failure analysis, IP dust and water resistance, UV aging

- Xenon arc aging, halogen lamp aging, carbon arc aging

- HALT (Highly Accelerated Life Test), MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures), sand & dust test, rain test

2. Mechanical & Environmental Stress Testing:

- Shock testing, vibration testing, impact testing, collision testing

- Wear resistance, durability, drop hammer impact, free-fall drop test

3. Packaging & Transport Testing:

- Full ISTA series (1, 2, 3, and 6) transport packaging tests

- Inclined impact, collision, horizontal compression, stacking

- Tipping, compression resistance, carton drop, and vibration testing