Package Testing Standards FedEx Package Testing

FedEx Package Testing

TEN-E performs FedEx package testing at our Minnesota and North Carolina lab locations. The tests confirm that packaging survives the drop, vibration, and compression conditions of the FedEx distribution environment, with procedures set by package weight.

What FedEx Package Testing Covers

FedEx package testing confirms that packaging performs through the FedEx small-parcel and freight distribution environment. The FedEx tests evaluate packaging against the drop, vibration, and compression hazards representative of FedEx handling, with two procedures divided by package weight: Testing FedEx Small Parcel Networks and Testing Packages for FedEx freight networks.

FedEx Testing

Select a procedure to expand its details, including what it evaluates and how TEN-E performs it. The right procedure depends on package weight. For the full list of procedures we test to, see Test Methods.

FedEx Small Parcel Packaged Products Less Than 150 lbs. Confirms that packaging for products weighing 150 lbs. or less performs through the FedEx distribution environment.

Issuing Body FedEx

Test Standard FedEx Small Parcel

Test Type Drop, Vibration, Compression

Overview

Runs a packaged product weighing 150 lbs. or less through drop, vibration, and compression sequences that represent the FedEx small-parcel handling environment. The procedure confirms the packaging protects the product through sorting, transport, and delivery. Passing gives the certified evidence that packaging meets FedEx performance expectations for products in the lighter weight class.

Key Parameters

Weight Class The procedure applies to packaged products 150 lbs. (68 kg) or less.

Drop Impact sequences represent small-parcel handling and sortation.

Vibration A transport vibration profile represents the FedEx line-haul environment.

Compression Stacking loads represent transport and storage stacking.

Documentation typically covers the procedure performed, the drop, vibration, and compression sequences applied, the measurements recorded, and pass or fail findings against the procedure's acceptance criteria.

FedEx Freight Packaged Products Greater Than 150 lbs. Confirms that packaging for products weighing greater than 150 lbs. performs through the FedEx distribution environment.

Issuing Body FedEx

Test Standard FedEx Freight

Test Type Drop, Vibration, Compression

Overview

Runs a packaged product weighing greater than 150 lbs. through drop, vibration, and compression sequences that represent the FedEx handling environment for heavier freight. The procedure accounts for the mechanical handling that larger and heavier packages receive, and confirms the packaging protects the product through transport and delivery. Passing gives the certified evidence that packaging meets FedEx performance expectations for products in the heavier weight class.

Key Parameters

Weight Class The procedure applies to packaged products greater than 150 lbs. (68 kg).

Drop or Tip and Tilt Handling Handling sequences represent the mechanical handling heavier packages receive.

Vibration A transport vibration profile represents the FedEx line-haul environment.

Compression Stacking loads represent transport and storage stacking for heavier units.

Documentation typically covers the procedure performed, the handling, vibration, and compression sequences applied, the measurements recorded, and pass or fail findings against the procedure's acceptance criteria.

Not Sure Where to Start?

Let our experts confirm which FedEx procedure applies to your product and what the FedEx test involves.

Frequently Asked Questions

The two procedures divide by package weight. Testing packages for FedEx Small Parcel Networks applies to packaged products 150 lbs. (68 kg) or less, reflecting small-parcel handling and sorting. Testing packages for FedEx Freight Networks applies to packaged products greater than 150 lbs., reflecting the mechanical handling heavier freight receives. Both procedures evaluate drop, vibration, and compression performance. Tell us your package weight, and we’ll confirm which procedure applies.

Each standard reflects its own distribution environment. The Amazon programs (SIOC, FFP, PFP, and Over Boxing) address Amazon fulfillment and qualify packaging for Amazon programs. The FedEx procedures address the FedEx carrier environment and divide by package weight. The right test depends on which carrier or retail channel your product ships through.

ISTA 3A is a general simulation test for parcel delivery, and the FedEx procedures are tests specific to the FedEx environment. A product may need the FedEx member test when a customer or program specifies it, even when the packaging has passed an ISTA. Contact us with your requirements, and we’ll confirm which procedures apply.

The report documents the FedEx procedure performed, the drop, vibration, and compression sequences applied, the measurements taken at each step, and pass or fail results against the procedure’s acceptance criteria.