Compression testing is most commonly performed as part of an ISTA Package Testing series. Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏÂÛ̳'s product testing facilities include certified package testing labs by ISTA (International Safe Transit Association). Compression tests can be performed with temperature/humidity/pressure atmospheric pre-conditioning, prior to compression.Â
Compression testing, crush tests can also be used to determine behavior of materials under crushing loads or stackable weight limits. (Stacking load tests: dynamic and static). This can include plastics, composites, metals, concrete and even ceramics.Â
Other Common Compression/Crush Test Protocols Include:
- UL 2054: Household and Commercial Batteries - Mechanical Tests, Crush TestÂ
- ASTM D642: Test Method for Determining Compressive Resistance of Shipping Containers, Components, and Unit LoadsÂ
- TAPPI T 811 & 839: Edgewise Compressive Strength of Corrugated Fiberboard
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