Tips & Advice

One key consideration for Drop Testers is their ability to deliver “flatness of drop.” That means if I place a package on a drop tester in an orientation, I want it to impact the floor (or baseplate) on that same orientation - without any change in orientation during the drop or free fall.  Flatness of drop is specifically called out within ASTM D5276 (Standard Test Method for Drop Test of Loaded Containers by Free Fall).

Coefficient of Friction (COF) testing measures the static and kinetic friction values to help determine the quality of the final product. It involves measuring not only the peak force as surfaces begin to rub against each other, but also the average force as they continue to, over a period of time or length.

When shipping products from one location to another, you want high confidence that upon arrival, the product has maintained its original integrity without experiencing any damage along the way. Shock and vibration hazards are always present in the supply chain.

When moving products through the supply chain, it’s important to understand the climatic and dynamic hazards present within that system. Those hazards possess a variety of damage potential.

Simple test methods such as the Edge Crush Test (ECT) enable businesses to understand the maximum weight a box can withstand and the overall stacking strength. ECT gives a good picture of overall strength, enabling cardboard and box manufacturers to better maintain and improve quality control testing, during formulation, processing and production.

Packaging testing refers to the systematic evaluation and analysis of packaging materials, components, and the overall packaging systems, including primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging, to ensure their effectiveness, safety, and compliance with regulatory standards. It involves a series of tests that assess various aspects such as durability, strength, integrity, protection, and environmental impact.