Purple Diamond Testing Services is certified to perform all ISTA procedures.

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Package Information
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Package Size (inches)     Length:   Width:    Height:
Gross Weight as shipped: lb
Would you like Purple Diamond to pre-inspect this package and note existing damage before testing begins? Yes     No
Post-inspection after testing is complete? Yes     No
Note: If Purple Diamond returns a package after testing without performing a post-inspection, the customer must provide written documentation stating the package passed or failed.


Pass/Fail Criteria
Briefly Describe Unacceptable Damage to the Shipping Container.
(Example: No punctures, tears or rips exceeding 1”)
Briefly Describe Unacceptable Damage to the Product.
(Example: No dents, dings, scratches, broken parts, etc.)


Return Information
Are the samples to be returned following testing? ** Yes No
If yes, please indicate method of shipment and account numbers were applicable.
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** Note: Purple Diamond Testing Services is not responsible for shipping charges either to or from Purple Diamond. Purple Diamond does not accept "collect" shipments.


ISTA 1 Test Series & Options
Choose a test series and options (if applicable).
1A Packaged Products Weighing 150 lb or Less
(Fixed Displacement Vibration and Drop Test)
1B Packaged Products Weighing Over 150 lb
(Fixed Displacement Vibration, Drop and Edge Drop Test*)
1C Extended Testing for Individual Packaged-Products Weighing 150 lb or Less
(Compression, Vibration, and Drop Tests)

Choose Vibration Type:
Fixed Displacement Vibration
Random Vibration
1D Extended Testing for Individual Packaged-Products Weighing Over 150 lb
(Compression, Vibration, Drop and Edge Drop* Tests)

Choose Vibration Type:
Fixed Displacement Vibration
Random Vibration
1E Testing of Unitized Loads: (Vibration, Incline Impact and Edge Drop Tests)

 Choose Vibration Type:
Fixed Displacement Vibration
Random Vibration
1G Packaged Products Weighing 150 lb or Less (Random Vibration and Drop Test)
1H Packaged Products Weighing over 150 lb (Random Vibration, Drop and Edge Drop Test*)
  * - may not be required depending on package type


ISTA 2 Test Series & Options
Partial Simulation Performance Tests. Tests with at least one element of a 3 Series type General Simulation performance test, such as atmospheric conditioning or mode-shaped random vibration, in addition to basic elements of a 1 Series type Non-Simulation Integrity test.
2A Packaged-Products weighing 150 lb (68 kg) or Less
Basic Requirements: atmospheric conditioning, compression, fixed displacement or random vibration and shock testing.

2B Packaged-Products weighing over 150 lb (68 kg)
Basic Requirements: atmospheric conditioning, compression, fixed displacement or random vibration and shock testing.

2C Furniture Packages
Basic Requirements: atmospheric conditioning, compression and shock testing.

2D Packaged-Products Considered Flat
Basic Requirements: fixed displacement vibration and shock testing.

2E Packaged-Products Considered Elongated
Basic Requirements: fixed displacement vibration and shock testing.

2F LTL Shipments (NMFC Item 180)
Basic Requirements: atmospheric conditioning, compression/vibration, vibration, shock testing.


ISTA 3 Test Series & Options
General Simulation Performance Tests. Designed to provide a laboratory simulation of the damage-producing motions, forces, conditions, and sequences of transport environments. Applicable across broad sets of circumstances, such as a variety of vehicle types and routes, or a varying number of handling exposures. Characteristics will include simple shaped random vibration, different drop heights applied to the sample package, and/or atmospheric conditioning such as tropical wet or winter/frozen.
3A Packaged-Products for Parcel Delivery System Shipments 70kg (150 lb) or Less (standard, small, flat or elongated)
Test Procedure 3A is a general simulation test for individual packaged-products shipped through a parcel delivery system. The test is appropriate for four different package types commonly distributed as individual packages, either by air or ground. The types include standard, small, flat and elongated packages. Basic Requirements: atmospheric pre-conditioning, random vibration with and without top load, and shock testing.

3B Packaged-Products for Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Shipment
Project 3B is a general simulation test for packaged-products shipped through a motor carrier (truck) delivery system, where different types of packaged-products, often from different shippers and intended for different ultimate destinations, are mixed in the same load. This type of shipment is called LTL (Less-Than-Truckload). Project 3B is appropriate for four different types of packages commonly distributed in LTL shipments: Standard 200 lb (91 kg) or less, Standard over 200 lb (kg), Cylindrical, and Palletized or Skidded. Requirements may include atmospheric conditioning, tip-tipover, shock and impact, random vibration with top load, concentrated impacts, and fork lift handling.

3E Unitized Loads of Same Product
Basic Requirements: atmospheric conditioning, compression, random vibration and shock testing.

3F Packaged Products for Distribution Center to Retail Outlet Shipment 100 lb (45 kg)
Basic Requirements: atmospheric conditioning, compression, random vibration and shock testing.

3H Performance Test for Products or Packaged-Products in Mechanically Handled Bulk Transport Containers
Basic Requirements: atmospheric conditioning, random vibration and shock testing.


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Purple Diamond Testing Services
2710 Lehigh Street
Whitehall, PA 18052
Phone: (610) 264-5080 / Fax: (610) 264-5083