Available packaging tests
Find the packaging tests you need.
Find the packaging tests
you need.
All testing conducted at our lab is exclusively for FedEx customers. While most of our customers' packaging issues can be resolved through complimentary testing, we also offer advanced, bulk, and expedited testing to meet specific needs. We charge a nominal fee for these additional services.
Complimentary distribution testing
Advanced testing
| FedEx Express or FedEx Ground up to 150 lbs. |
FedEx Express 150 lbs. or more |
FedEx Freight® LTL |
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| Testing packages for FedEx small parcel networks* | Testing packages for FedEx freight networks* | Testing packages for FedEx freight networks* |
*Complimentary tests
| FedEx Express or FedEx Ground up to 150 lbs. |
FedEx Express 150 lbs. or more |
FedEx Freight® LTL |
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| Testing packages for FedEx small parcel networks* Instrumented Drop Test |
Testing packages for FedEx freight networks* Instrumented Drop Test |
Testing packages for FedEx freight networks* Instrumented Drop Test |
*Complimentary tests
| FedEx Express or FedEx Ground up to 150 lbs. |
FedEx Express 150 lbs. or more |
FedEx Freight® LTL |
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| 90 Degree Peel Test Shear Test Loop Tack Test |
90 Degree Peel Test Shear Test Loop Tack Test |
90 Degree Peel Test Shear Test Loop Tack Test |
| FedEx Express or FedEx Ground up to 150 lbs. |
FedEx Express 150 lbs. or more |
FedEx Freight® LTL |
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| 90 Degree Peel Test Shear Test Loop Tack Test |
90 Degree Peel Test Shear Test Loop Tack Test |
90 Degree Peel Test Shear Test Loop Tack Test |
| FedEx Express or FedEx Ground up to 150 lbs. |
FedEx Express 150 lbs. or more |
FedEx Freight® LTL |
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| Burst Test Edge Crush Test Material Analysis |
Burst Test Edge Crush Test Material Analysis |
Burst Test Edge Crush Test Material Analysis |
| FedEx Express or FedEx Ground up to 150 lbs. |
FedEx Express 150 lbs. or more |
FedEx Freight® LTL |
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| Not applicable for network or shipment type |
Testing packages for FedEx freight networks* Containment measurement |
Testing packages for FedEx freight networks* Containment measurement |
| FedEx Express or FedEx Ground up to 150 lbs. |
FedEx Express 150 lbs. or more |
FedEx Freight® LTL |
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| Tensile Test Tear Test Falling Dart Impact Test |
Not applicable for network or shipment type |
Not applicable for network or shipment type |
| FedEx Express or FedEx Ground up to 150 lbs. |
FedEx Express 150 lbs. or more |
FedEx Freight® LTL |
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| Stiffness Test Burst Test |
Not applicable for network or shipment type |
Not applicable for network or shipment type |
| FedEx Express or FedEx Ground up to 150 lbs. |
FedEx Express 150 lbs. or more |
FedEx Freight® LTL |
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| Testing packages for FedEx small parcel networks* | Testing packages for FedEx freight networks* | Testing packages for FedEx freight networks* |
*Complimentary tests
| FedEx Express or FedEx Ground up to 150 lbs. |
FedEx Express 150 lbs. or more |
FedEx Freight® LTL |
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| ISTA 7E Winter Custom Thermal Test |
ISTA 7E Winter Custom Thermal Test |
ISTA 7E Winter Custom Thermal Test |
| FedEx Express or FedEx Ground up to 150 lbs. |
FedEx Express 150 lbs. or more |
FedEx Freight® LTL |
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| ISTA 7E Summer Custom Thermal Test |
ISTA 7E Summer Custom Thermal Test |
ISTA 7E Summer Custom Thermal Test |
| FedEx Express or FedEx Ground up to 150 lbs. |
FedEx Express 150 lbs. or more |
FedEx Freight® LTL |
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| ASTM D6653 Altitude Test | Unavailable | Unavailable |
Packaging containing dangerous goods or hazardous materials cannot be tested. Exceptions are packages that contain dry ice as the only dangerous goods component.
Instead, simulate hazardous materials using sand, water, or dummy products in the exact same configuration, same weight, and same packaging as the normal shipment. However, substitution tests do not meet any regulatory compliance or certification requirements for hazardous materials.
Packaging design services are not available for dangerous goods, clinicals, or hazardous materials.
FedEx offers help and tools for packaging dangerous goods. You can also call 1.800.463.3339 and say “dangerous goods.”
Testing packages for FedEx small parcel networks — FedEx Express & FedEx Ground
Testing packages for FedEx freight networks — FedEx Express (Air Freight)
Testing packages for FedEx freight networks — FedEx Freight (LTL)
See details on free tests for FedEx account holders.
(For Testing packages for FedEx small parcel networks , Testing packages for FedEx freight networks, and Testing packages for FedEx freight networks )
Send up to 40 packages and your results will typically arrive within our standard four–six business-day turnaround. For bulk testing of more than 40 packages, turnaround time will be longer. Request a quote for bulk distribution testing.
Get results on a small parcel test within two business days.
Get results on freight tests within three business days.
Non-simulation Integrity Performance Tests
ISTA 1A (packages less than 150 lbs)
ISTA 1B (packages 150 lbs. or more)
Partial Simulation Integrity Performance Tests
ISTA 2A (packages less than 150 lbs.)
ISTA 2B (packages 150 lbs. or more)
General Simulation Integrity Performance Test
ISTA 3A (packages less than 150 lbs.)
Custom Distribution Channel Performance Test
ASTM D4169
Freight Tests per NMFC standards for LTL shipping
NMFC Rule 180 (freight)
NMFC Rule 181 (furniture)
Package design services are complimentary to FedEx account holders. Depending on your needs, the service can include written recommendations or a prototype sample with CAD drawings.
Use the organization links below for more details on packaging tests.
International Safe Transit Association (ISTA)
American Society for Testing and Materials/ASTM International (ASTM)
National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA)
Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI)
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