Checking the transportability of loading units according to ISTA 3E

Whether this is done by ship, rail, truck, airplane or transporter is not important for the test procedures at BFSV. What is important is that the loading units selected by the customer withstand the transport stresses and accompany the product, whatever its nature, to its destination intact and in working order.

To ensure that a cream does not become too foamy during transport, a display remains intact and the electronics still function, we expose the selected loading units to all kinds of conditions and simulate their transport: With the shaker (rated load 1.35 tons), movements and vibrations are simulated, for example potholes or movement on the open sea. Overstacking, i.e. stacking one loading unit on top of another, is also possible here.

On the inclined plane, we have the load unit move horizontally against a buffer stop at a defined speed, and in the tipping case procedure, rough handling in logistics is simulated. Another variant of the loading unit test: In our Climate chambers we prepare the loading units for shipment to tropical or cold countries.

In order to submit the appropriate offer, we need the following information:

• Length / width / height of the loading unit
• Loading unit weight
• Is overstacking taking place? (Whether in the warehouse or during transport)
• Which modes of transport should be mapped and from "where" to "where"?