Keep Your Shipment Packaging Strong with Drop Tester

For any manufacturer that is producing products that will be delivered overseas, the packaging is one of the most important concerns, as only good quality packaging can provide the desired strength and protection to the products and keep them from getting damaged during transportation and storage. Corrugated boxes are stacked at different heights, and there is always a risk of dropping from such heights. This drop can damage the products if the packaging box does not have that strength. Manufacturers must test their packaging materials using proper testing instruments such as drop tester for corrugated boxes.

What is a drop test?
Drop test is a testing procedure in which the test specimen is tested for the impact on the structure of the specimen when it falls freely from different heights. This simulates the actual conditions in which the corrugated boxes are supposed to have a drop. This test procedure is used in both manufacturing as well as paper and packaging industries for measuring the drop strength of packaging boxes. The heights from which the specimen will fall are dependent on the standards being followed for the test and the weight of the box. After the test is commenced, the dropped box is assessed for the damage and on the basis of these findings, the decision is taken about whether to increase or decrease the strength of the box.

Steps for Drop Test
To take a drop test, the following steps are followed:

• The first step is adjusting the drop height by adjusting the platform height.
• Once the height is set, it’s time to place the specimen on the platform. The specimen must be placed at the center of the platform.
• Now, the platform gate is opened, and the box drops on the floor.
• This specimen is then checked for damages.

This way, you can easily determine whether the corrugated box strength is enough to protect the products during transit, handling, and storage.

Best Drop Tester for Packaging Testing
Pacorr is one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of highly precise and robust drop tester for packaging boxes. The instrument comes loaded with features such as powder powder-coated steel body for extra longevity. It also comes with a motorized mechanism that helps in adjusting drop height according to the standards. You can use this single machine to perform straight and angular drop tests. The machine is available in different sizes according to specific requirements. All the international standards have been followed to design and fabricate this apparatus. This simple yet accurate machine by Pacorr can help you ensure the best quality of packaging for shipping products overseas.

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