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
3	Drop	Horizontal Impact	Required when not testing face 1

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.