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ISTA 2 Series ISTA, Distributing Confidence, Worldwide™

Partial
Simulation ISTA 2 Series tests are a combination of basic test elements from ISTA 1 Series (Non-Simulation Integrity Performance Testing)
Performance and advanced test elements from ISTA 3 Series (General Simulation Performance Testing).
Test  They challenge the capability of the package and product to withstand transport hazards, but
Procedure  They only simulate some actual transport hazards, and
 They do not necessarily comply with carrier packaging regulations.
When properly applied, ISTA procedures will provide tangible benefits of:
 Shortened packaged development time and confidence in product launch
 Protection of products and profits with reduced damage and product loss
VERSION  Economically balanced distribution costs
DATE  Customer satisfaction and continued business.
Last
TECHNICAL There are two sections: Overview and Testing
Change:  Overview provides the general knowledge required before going into the testing laboratory and
JANUARY  Testing presents the specific instructions to do the testing in the laboratory.
2011
Two systems of weights and measures are presented in ISTA test procedures. They are the English system (Inch-Pound) and the
Last international system SI (Metric). Inch-Pound units are shown first with Metric units in brackets, except in some tables where they
EDITORIAL are shown separately.
Change:  Either system may be used as the unit of measure (standard units), but
JULY  The standard units chosen shall be used consistently throughout the procedure.
2022  Units are converted to two significant figures and
 Not exact equivalents.

For complete VERY IMPORTANT:

listing of
Procedure The entire document shall be read and understood before proceeding with a test.
Changes and
Version Dates
go to OVERVIEW OF PROCEDURE 2C
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Test Procedure 2C is a partial simulation test for individual packaged furniture products (Case Goods). Although the traditional
Preface furniture definition of case goods is for hard goods and not upholstered furniture, it can be used for any furniture transported in a
container.
 It can be used to evaluate the performance of a packaged-product.
 It can be used to compare relative performance of package and product design alternatives.
 It should be considered for the evaluation of packaged-products intended for international distribution.
 The package and product are considered together and not separately.
 Some conditions of transit, such as moisture, pressure or unusual handling, may not be covered.

Other ISTA Procedures may be appropriate for different conditions or to meet different objectives.

Specific suggestions:
 Consider ISTA General Simulation Performance Test Procedure 3A or 3E.

Refer to Guidelines for Selecting and Using ISTA Procedures and Projects for additional information.

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 2C OVERVIEW OF PROCEDURE 2C
Scope Test Procedure 2C covers testing of individual packaged-products of furniture (Case Goods) for shipment.

Product Damage The shipper shall determine the following prior to testing:
Tolerance and  what constitutes damage to the product and
Package  what damage tolerance level is allowable, if any, and
Degradation  the correct methodology to determine product condition at the conclusion of the test and
Allowance  the acceptable package condition at the conclusion of the test.

For additional information on this determination process refer to Guidelines for Selecting and Using ISTA Procedures and Projects.

Samples Samples should be the untested actual package and product, but if one or both are not available, the substitutes shall be as
identical as possible to actual items.

Number of samples required:

One sample is required for the tests in this procedure.

Replicate Testing Recommended:

To permit an adequate determination of representative performance of the packaged-product, ISTA:
 Requires the procedure to be performed one time, but
 Recommends performing the procedure five or more times using new samples with each test.

NOTE:
Packages that have already been subjected to the rigors of transportation cannot be assumed to represent standard conditions. In
order to insure testing in perfect condition, products and packages shipped to certified laboratories for testing must be:
 over-packaged for shipment to the laboratory or
 repackaged in new packaging at the laboratory.

Test Sequence The tests shall be performed on each test sample in the sequence indicated in the following table:

Sequence # Test Category Test Type Test Level For ISTA Certification
1 Atmospheric Temperature and Humidity Ambient Required
Preconditioning
2 Atmospheric Controlled Temperature and Temperature and Humidity Optional
Conditioning Humidity chosen from chart
3 Vibration Random Calculated Top Load Required
Under Dynamic Load differs for Distribution
Channel, package size
and configuration.
Random vibration
spectrum differs for
Distribution Channel.
4 Shock Drop Height varies with Required
(Alternative methods packaged-product weight
allowed – select one and Distribution Channel
test type)
Exception One and Two Impact Velocity varies with
Incline-Impact (Conbur) packaged-product weight
Horizontal Impact Impact Velocity varies with
packaged-product weight

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 2C OVERVIEW OF PROCEDURE 2C
Equipment Atmospheric Preconditioning:
Required  Temperature recording apparatus complying with the apparatus section of ASTM D 4332.
Atmospheric
Conditioning  Humidity recording apparatus complying with the apparatus section of ASTM D 4332.

Equipment required for Optional Atmospheric Conditioning

 Chamber and Control apparatus complying with the apparatus section of ASTM D 4332.

Equipment Vibration Under Dynamic Load Test:

Required
 Random Vibration Test System complying with the apparatus section of ASTM D 4728.
Vibration
Under  Top-Load apparatus of one, two or four separate loading systems
Dynamic Load

Equipment The following alternatives are acceptable for the equipment required for the Shock Test:
Required
Shock Type of Shock Test Equipment In compliance with the apparatus section of:
Drop Test Free fall drop tester ASTM D 5276
Vertical Shock Test Shock test machine ASTM D 5487
Incline Test Incline-impact tester (conbur) ASTM D 880
Horizontal Test Horizontal impact test system ASTM D 4003
Rotational Edge Test Rotational drop ASTM D 6179

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 2C BEFORE YOU BEGIN PROCEDURE 2C
Identification Prior to beginning the tests identify the faces, edges and corners according to the procedure below.
of Faces,
Edges and Step Action
Corners
1 Place the packaged-product in its intended shipping position as determined by shipper. If the shipping
position can be variable, place the packaged-product so that the primary shipping label location is on the
top face.
2 Does the packaged-product have only six faces (2 sides, 2 ends, top and bottom)?
 If Yes, then go to Step 5.
 If No, continue to next Step.
3 Develop a method to identify each face, edge and corner and document with a diagram.
4 Go to next page for further Before You Begin details.
5 Is the package a corrugated container?
 If Yes, continue to next Step.
 If No, then go to Step 8.
6 Does the package have a manufacturer's joint connecting a side and an end face?
 If Yes, continue to next Step.
 If No, then go to Step 8.
7 Turn the packaged-product so that you are looking directly at a face with the manufacturer’s joint on the
observer’s right and go to Step 9.
8 Position one of the smallest width faces of the packaged-product directly in front of you.
9 Identify faces according to the diagram below.
1 6

Edge 1-2

2
4

5 Manufacturer’s Joint

3 Corner 2-3-5

10 Identify edges using the numbers of the two faces forming that edge.
Example: Edge 1-2 is the edge formed by face 1 and face 2 of the packaged-product.
11 Identify corners using the numbers of the three faces that meet to form that corner.
Example: Corner 2-3-5 is the corner formed by face 2, face 3, and face 5 of the packaged-product.
12 Go to next page for further Before You Begin details.

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 2C BEFORE YOU BEGIN PROCEDURE 2C
Packaged- You shall know the packaged-product’s:
Product  gross weight in pounds (kg), and
Weight and  outside dimensions of Length, Width and Height (L x W x H) in inches (mm or m)
Size
Measurement

Before You TEST LEVELS VARY

Begin There are different hazard levels for case good furniture packages associated with various channels of distribution. You shall
Test Levels select a level of testing from one of the following three levels and follow that level throughout the entire test:
 LEVEL ONE for product-packages shipped via small parcel delivery systems.
 LEVEL TWO for product-packages shipped via general commodity motor carrier.
 LEVEL THREE for product-packages shipped via specialized furniture carrier.
NOTE:
Level One shall be used if the channels of distribution are not known. If more than one channel is possible, the lowest level
number of those possible channels shall be used.

Before You Required Preconditioning:

Begin The packaged-product should be stored prior to climate conditioning at laboratory ambient temperature and humidity for twelve
Atmospheric (12) hours.
Conditioning
Optional Conditioning Recommended (to be performed after the required preconditioning):
To permit an adequate determination of packaged-product performance at anticipated atmospheric limits and where it is known
that the atmospheric extremes are detrimental to the product, ISTA:
 Requires the highest temperature and humidity limits of the product be used, but
 Recommends that both the highest and lowest atmospheric conditions be used.

Condition packaged-products according to one or more of the conditions listed in the table below.
 Remaining test requirements should be performed as soon as possible after removing the packaged-product from
environmental conditioning apparatus.
 If more than one conditioning sequence is selected, a new and complete test should be performed following each sequence.

Anticipated Conditions Time in Hours Temperature in °C 2C (°F 4F) Humidity in %

Extreme Cold, 72 -29C (-20F) uncontrolled RH
Uncontrolled RH
Cold, Humid 72 5C (40F) 85 RH 5
Controlled Conditions 72 23C (73F) 50 RH 5
Hot, Humid 72 38C (100F) 85 RH 5
Hot, Humid 72 38C (100F) 85 RH 5
then then then then 30 RH 5
Extreme Heat, Moderate 6 60C (140F)
RH:
Elevated Temperature, 72 50C (120F) uncontrolled RH
Uncontrolled RH
Extreme Heat, Dry 72 60ºC (140ºF) 15% RH +/- 5%
Severe Cold, 72 -18ºC (0ºF) uncontrolled RH
Uncontrolled RH
User Defined High Limit 72 Based upon known conditions Known conditions
User Defined Low Limit 72 Based upon known conditions Known conditions
User Defined Cycle 72 Based upon known conditions Known conditions

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 2C BEFORE YOU BEGIN PROCEDURE 2C
Before You CAUTION:
Begin When using a Top-Load apparatus use extreme care to prevent injury.
Vibration
Under CAUTION:
Dynamic Load
A restraining device or devices shall be used with the vibration test system to:
 prevent the Top-Load from moving off the package being tested and
 prevent the test specimen from moving off the platform and
 maintain test orientation of the stack, but
 the device or devices shall not restrict the vertical motion of the test specimen during the test.

The packaged-product is tested

 in all three axes
 with a top-load calculated for each axis
 for 20 minutes in each axis

Exceptions to Vibration Under Dynamic Load:

You do not conduct a compression/vibration test, but run a vibration test as detailed in the compression/vibration test without any
concentrated dead load, if:
 the packaged-product is 72 in (1.8 m) or taller in height and
 has a definite, outside of the package, skid or pallet

You test in only one axis for 60 minutes if:

 the packaged-product is 60 in (1.5 m) or taller in height or
 for any height packaged-product that has definite orientation markings or
 the packaged-product is on a visible skid or pallet

NOTE:
This vibration under dynamic load test requirement is:
 a performance test, but not
 a predictor of warehouse stacking capability.

Top-Load
Test Level… Top-Load simulates assorted freight on top of a floor loaded shipping unit in a 108-in
(2.7 m) trailer at.…
Level One 12 lb/ft3 (190 kg/m3)

Level Two 10 lb/ft3 (160 kg/m3)

Level Three 8 lb/ft3 (130 kg/m3)

The Top-Load apparatus container(s) shall be

 Larger than the test specimen, but
 Shall not overhang the specimen by more than 1.5 in (40 mm) and
 Shall distribute the calculated Top-Load (TL) evenly over the test specimen.

Continued on next page

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Continued from previous page

Before You To determine if more than one Top-Load apparatus is required, follow the instructions below:
Begin If the packaged-product
Vibration top surface exceeds
Under 18 in (500 mm) in… Then there shall be…
Dynamic Load
Continued only one dimension two Top-Load apparatus of equal sizes and weights along the long edge
both dimensions four Top-Load apparatus of equal sizes and weights
 One possible system would be container(s) with the following specifications:
 RSC – style corrugated container and
 33 lb/Msf (160 g/sqm) minimum basis weight corrugated facings and
 0.5 in (13 mm) minimum thickness plywood pieces covering the entire area of the bottom inside flaps of the container,
and
 Plastic bags of sand.
Familiarity with the following formulas is required:
Using the Test Level determined in the Test Level Selection Block and the packaged-product size and weight from the
Packaged-Product Weight and Size Measurement Block calculate a Top-Load with the appropriate formula from the
table below.
If the packaged-product is… Then use the Top Load Formula corresponding to Test Level

Small and Light : TpLd English Units (Pounds) Metric Units (Kilograms)
 2 ft3 (0.06 m3) or less in size TpLd1= 0.007 x (108 - H) x L x W 190 x (2.7 - H) x L x W
and TpLd2= 0.006 x (54 - H) x L x W 160 x (1.4 - H) x L x W
 less than 30 lb (14 kg) in weight
TpLd3= 0.005 x (54 - H) x L x W 130 x (1.4 - H) x L x W

Large or Heavy packaged-products: TpLd English Units (Pounds) Metric Units (Kilograms)
 Greater than 2 ft3 (0.06 m3) in size or TpLd1= 0.007 x (108 - H) x L x W 190 x (2.7 - H) x L x W
 30 lb (14 kg) or more) in weight TpLd2= 0.006 x (108 - H) x L x W 160 x (2.7 - H) x L x W
TpLd3= 0.005 x (108 - H) x L x W 130 x (2.7 - H) x L x W
Where
TpLd Top-Load Pounds (lb) Kilograms (kg)
Level 1 Average density of freight 0.007 lb/in3 190 kg/m3
Level 2 Average density of freight 0.006 lb/in3 160 kg/m3
Level 3 Average density of freight 0.005 lb/in3 130 kg/m3
Half Height Height stacked above shipping unit 54 in 1.4 m
Full Height Height stacked above shipping unit 108 in 2.7 m
H Height of shipping unit Inches Meters
L Length of shipping unit Inches Meters
W Width of shipping unit Inches Meters

Maximum TL for a package in the face 3 down orientation: English Units Metric Units
60 in (1.5 m) or less in height 400 lb 180kg
over 60 in (1.5 m) in height 120 lb 55 kg
Maximum TL for a package in the face 4 down orientation: 120 lb 55 kg
Maximum TL for a package in the face 6 down orientation: 120 lb 55 kg

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 2C BEFORE YOU BEGIN PROCEDURE 2C
Before You For LEVEL ONE Random Vibration:
Begin The following breakpoints shall be programmed into the vibration controller to produce the acceleration versus frequency profile
Vibration (spectrum) below with an overall Gr m s level of 0.51. The theoretical stroke required to run this vibration profile is 24.13 mm (0.950
Testing in) peak to peak.
Frequency (Hz) PSD Level, g2/Hz R a n d o m V ib r a t io n S p e c t ru m

2 0.00036 0 .1
4 0.036
5 0.036
7 0.0016
0 .0 1
11 0.013224

PSD, g /Hz
2
15 0.008004
21 0.008004
0 .0 0 1
50 0.00032
100 0.00032

0 .0 0 0 1
1 10 100
F re q u e n c y, H z

For LEVEL TWO Random Vibration:

The following breakpoints shall be programmed into the vibration controller to produce the acceleration versus frequency profile
(spectrum) below with an overall Gr m s level of 0.54. The theoretical stroke required to run this vibration profile is 45.13 mm (1.777
in) peak to peak.
Frequency (Hz) PSD Level, g2/Hz
ISTA Steel Spring Truck
1.0 0.00072 Random Vibration Spectrum
3.0 0.018
0.1
4.0 0.018
6.0 0.00072
0.01
12.0 0.00072
16.0 0.0036
PSD, g /Hz
2

25.0 0.0036 0.001

30.0 0.00072
40.0 0.0036
0.0001
80.0 0.0036
100.0 0.00036
200.0 0.000018 0.00001
1 10 100 1000
Frequency, Hz
For LEVEL THREE Air-Ride Truck Random Vibration:
NOTE:
This Level assumes your carrier uses Air-Ride trucks, if this is incorrect use the Level Two Random Vibration.
The following breakpoints shall be programmed into the vibration controller to produce the acceleration versus frequency profile
(spectrum) below with an overall Gr m s level of 0.28. The theoretical stroke required to run this vibration profile is 54 mm (2.14 in)
peak to peak.
Frequency (Hz) PSD Level, g2/Hz ISTA Air Ride Random Vibration Spectrum 2011

1.0 0.0009 1.000000

2.0 0.009
0.100000
3.0 0.0072
5.0 0.00036
0.010000
PSD, g2/Hz

10.0 0.00036
15.0 0.0018
0.001000
30.0 0.00054
50.0 0.00108
0.000100
100.0 0.00018
0.000010
0.1 1 10 100 1000
Frequency, Hz

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 2C BEFORE YOU BEGIN PROCEDURE 2C
Before You Shock testing is conducted using a drop tester unless the package-product qualifies for either EXCEPTION ONE or
Begin EXCEPTION TWO.
Shock
Testing The height of the drop test varies for packaged-products that weigh:
 less than (<) 50 lb (23 kg),
 50 lb (23 kg) to 100 lb (45 kg) and
 greater than (>) 100 lb (45 kg).

According to the selected Test Level, find the appropriate drop height from the following chart.

Drop Chart Drop Heights

Packaged-Product Level One Level Two Level Three
Weight
lb kg in mm in mm in mm

< 50 < 23 30 760 24 610 18 460

50-100 23-45 20 510 16 410 12 310
> 100 > 45 12 310 10 250 8 200

Before You EXCEPTION ONE for Shock Testing - Individual packaged-products with a:
Begin  Package configuration that makes dropping impractical and
Shock  Mass of 100 lb (45 kg) or more or
Testing  Height over 60 in (1.5 m) or
EXCEPTION  Total dimensions (L + W + H) more than 108 in (2.7 m).
ONE
If EXCEPTION ONE for Shock Testing is applicable, use the following chart to determine the appropriate impact velocity for an
incline or horizontal test according to packaged-product weight:

EXCEPTION ONE Impact Velocity

FOR SHOCK TESTING
Packaged-Product Level One Level Two Level Three
Weight
lb kg ft/s m/s ft/s m/s ft/s m/s

< 50 lb < 23 13 3.9 11 3.5 10 3.0

50-100 23-45 10 3.2 9.3 2.8 8.0 2.5
> 100 > 45 8.0 2.5 7.3 2.2 6.6 2.0

Before You EXCEPTION TWO for Shock Testing - Individual packaged-products with a:
Begin  Definite skid bottom on which the unit is intended to be shipped and
Shock  With Markings that sufficiently identify the bottom and
Testing  Mass of 150 lb (68 kg) or more or
EXCEPTION  Height over 60 in (1.5 m) or
TWO  With the total dimensions (L + W + H) more than 130 in (3.3 m).

If EXCEPTION TWO for Shock Testing is applicable, 42 in per second (1.1 m per second) is the impact velocity used for the Incline
or Horizontal Test Method.

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SHOCK TEST SHOCK TEST DETERMINATION
BLOCK (DETERMINE TEST BLOCKS TO BE USED)
DETERMINATION
Step Action
1 Determine if shock testing is going to be by drop test or impact test according to the Before You Begin
Shock Testing.
IF testing is going to be by … THEN the Shock TEST BLOCK to use will be…
Drop Test TEST BLOCK 3 (Shock– Drop).
EXCEPTION ONE for Shock Testing: TEST BLOCK 4 (Shock– Impact).
EXCEPTION TWO for Shock Testing: TEST BLOCK 5 (Shock– Impact) and
TEST BLOCK 6 (Shock– Rotational Edge Drop).

The test blocks that follow contain tables that indicate the required steps for each test in the procedure.
TEST BLOCK 1
Atmospheric TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY
Conditioning Step Action
1 The packaged-product should be stored at laboratory ambient temperature and humidity for twelve (12)
hours.
2 Is optional conditioning going to be performed?
 If Yes, go to Step 6.
 If No, go to the next Step.
3 Record the ambient laboratory temperature and humidity when testing starts.
4 At the end of all testing record temperature and humidity.
5 Go to TEST BLOCK 2 (Vibration Under Dynamic Load).
6 Select an anticipated condition from Before You Begin Atmospheric Conditioning.
7 Check the conditioning apparatus to insure that the temperature and humidity are at the required levels.
8 Place the packaged-product in the conditioning.
9 At the completion of the required conditioning time period remove the packaged-product from the
conditioning apparatus.
10 Atmospheric conditioning is complete. Go to TEST BLOCK 2 (Vibration Under Dynamic Load).and perform
the remaining test sequence as quickly as possible.

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TEST BLOCK 2
VIBRATION - DYNAMIC LOAD AND RANDOM
Vibration
Under Step Action TESTING VIBRATION
Dynamic Load ORIENTATION DURATION
1 Put the packaged-product on the vibration table so that face 3 rests
on the platform.
2 Using some form of column stack fixturing, stack the Top-Load(s)
determined from Before You Begin Vibration Under Dynamic Load
on top of the test specimen.
60 MINUTES
3 Start the vibration machine to produce the random vibration or 20
FACE 3 on table
spectrum indicated in the Before You Begin Vibration Under MINUTES
surface
Dynamic Load. (Determined
in Step 4)
4 Does the packaged-product have definitive orientation markings or
Is the packaged-product 60 ins (1.5 m) or greater in height or
is the packaged-product on a visible skid or pallet?
 If Yes, then continue with the next Step.
 If No, then go to Step 7.
5 After the completion of 60 minutes, stop the vibration testing and remove the Top-Load(s).
6 Remove the packaged-product from the vibration table and go to Step 16.
7 After the completion of 20 minutes, stop the vibration testing and remove the Top-Load(s).
8 Turn the packaged-product so that either face 2 or 4 is in the down
orientation in the center of the vibration table.
9 Using some form of column stack fixturing, stack the Top-Load(s)
determined from Before You Begin Vibration Under Dynamic Load
Testing on top of the test specimen. FACE 2 or
FACE 4 on table 20 MINUTES
10 Start the vibration machine to produce the random vibration surface
spectrum indicated in Before You Begin Vibration Under Dynamic
Load.
11 After the completion of 20 minutes, stop the vibration testing and
remove the Top-Load(s).
12 Turn the packaged-product so that either face 5 or 6 is in the down
orientation in the center of the vibration table.
13 Using some form of column stack fixturing, stack the Top-Load(s)
determined from Before You Begin Vibration Under Dynamic Load FACE 5 or
Testing on top of the test specimen. FACE 6 on table 20 MINUTES
14 Start the vibration machine to produce the random vibration surface
spectrum indicated in the Before You Begin Block.
15 After the completion of 20 minutes, stop the vibration testing and
remove the Top-Load(s).
16 Vibration Under Dynamic Load testing is now complete. Go to TEST BLOCK 3 (Shock - Drop) or TEST
BLOCK 4 (Shock - Impact) or TEST BLOCK 5 (Shock - Impact).

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TEST BLOCK 3 SHOCK - DROP
Shock (FOR PACKAGED-PRODUCTS NOT QUALIFYING FOR EXCEPTIONS ONE OR TWO)
(Drop)
Step Action
1 Test the packaged-product according to the level determined in the Drop Chart in Before You Begin Shock
Testing. Follow the sequence in the table below.
Sequence # Orientation Specific face, edge or corner
1 Corner most fragile face-3 corner, if not known, test 2-3-5
2 Edge shortest edge radiating from the corner tested
3 Edge next longest edge radiating from the corner tested
4 Edge longest edge radiating from the corner tested
5 Face one of the smallest faces
6 Face opposite small face
7 Face one of the medium faces
8 Face opposite medium face
9 Face one of the largest faces
10 Face opposite large face
2 All testing is now complete.

TEST BLOCK 4 SHOCK - IMPACT

EXCEPTION ONE (FOR PACKAGED-PRODUCTS QUALIFYING FOR EXCEPTION ONE ONLY)
Shock
Step Action
(Impact)
1 Center the packaged-product on the carriage with the vertical face of the packaged-product flat against the
backstop or sail and parallel to the leading edge of the carriage.

2 Test the packaged-product according to the level determined in the EXCEPTION ONE for Shock Testing
Chart in Before You Begin Shock Testing. Follow the sequence in the table below.
Sequence # Orientation Specific face, edge or corner
1 Corner most fragile face-3 corner, if not known, test 2-3-5
2 Edge shortest edge radiating from the corner tested
3 Edge next longest edge radiating from the corner tested
4 Edge longest edge radiating from the corner tested
5 Face one of the smallest faces
6 Face opposite small face
7 Face one of the medium faces
8 Face opposite medium face
9 Face one of the largest faces
10 Face opposite large face
3 All testing is now complete.

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TEST BLOCK 5 SHOCK - IMPACT
EXCEPTION TWO (FOR PACKAGED-PRODUCTS QUALIFYING FOR EXCEPTION TWO ONLY)
Shock Step Action
(Impact)
1 Center the packaged-product on the carriage with the vertical face
of the packaged-product flat against the backstop or sail and
parallel to the leading edge of the carriage.

2 Test the packaged-product according to the level determined in the EXCEPTION TWO for Shock Testing
chart in Before You Begin Shock Testing. Follow the sequence in the table below:
Sequence # Orientation Specific face
1 Face one of the smallest vertical faces
2 Face opposite small vertical face
3 Face one of the largest vertical faces
4 Face Opposite large vertical face
3 Impact testing is now complete. Go to TEST BLOCK 6 (Shock - Rotational Edge Drop).

SHOCK - ROTATIONAL EDGE DROP

(FOR PACKAGED-PRODUCTS QUALIFYING FOR EXCEPTION TWO ONLY)
Step Action
1 Determine the drop height and support size according to the test level in the table below:
TEST BLOCK 6 IF the Test Level is… Then the drop height is… The support size is …
EXCEPTION TWO
Shock Level One 8 in (200 mm) 7.5 to 8.0 in (180 to 200 mm)
(Rotational
Level Two 8 in (200 mm) 3.5 to 4.0 in (90 to 100 mm)
Edge Drop)
Level Three 4 in (100 mm) 3.5 to 4.0 in (90 to 100 mm)
2 Place the package with face 3 down onto a flat, rigid surface such as steel or concrete
3 Test the packaged-product using a support and drop height determined in Step 1 by supporting one edge
and dropping the opposite edge so that it falls freely onto the flat, rigid surface.

4 Follow the sequence in the table below.

5 Edge Supported Edge Dropped
3-4 2-3
2-3 3-4
3-6 3-5
3-5 3-6
6 All testing is now complete.
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