ISTA 1B
ISTA 1B is an integrity test for individual packaged products that weigh over 150 pounds (68 kg). The test requires a combination of vibration and shock testing. Keystone Compliance is an ISTA-certified 1B test lab with significant experience testing products to ISTA-1B.
ISTA 1B contains three sections:
- Overview provides the general knowledge required before going into the testing laboratory.
- Testing presents the specific instructions to do the testing in the laboratory.
- Report indicates what data shall be recorded to submit a test report to ISTA.
The test sequence for ISTA Procedure 1B includes the following:
Test Block 1: Vibration – Fixed Displacement.
Test Block 2: Shock – Drop or Impact.
Test Block 3: Shock – Impact and Rotational Edge Drop.
The chart below is from the standard and provides more guidance on the testing procedure and requirements:
| Sequence # | Test Category | Test Type | For ISTA Certification |
| 1 | Vibration | Fixed Displacement | Required |
| 2 | Shock | Required | |
| 3 | Drop | Inclined Impact | Required when not testing face 1 |
| Horizontal Impact |
As an ISTA-certified package testing lab, Keystone Compliance can meet your package testing needs, including ISTA 1B. By providing quick turnarounds, competitive pricing and engineering assistance, Keystone Compliance has become a leader in the package test lab industry. Receiving a quote to complete ISTA-1B testing is as easy as completing our online quote form or calling us at (724) 657-9940.