Package Drop Tester

Standard: ASTM D 5276

This test is intended for use in evaluating the capability of a container to withstand the sudden shock resulting from a free fall or to evaluate the capability of a container and its inner packing to protect its contents during the sudden shock resulting from a free fall. This test method may also be used to compare the performance of different package designs. This test method may also permit observation of the progressive failure of a container and the damage to its contents.

The test help assess :

• The durability of internal packages.
• Effectiveness of Partitioning and Cushioning arrangements.
• Product Fragility
• Drop Failure Height (which can be used to specify the max storage height of the product).

Test Method :

Individual Unit Packages or Secondary Packages are dropped at different heights and different orientations to assess for durability.

The test height is generally the expected height the product can be dropped from in real life or slightly higher. Heavier packages are generally handled at lower heights and hence dropped from lower heights. Likewise, lightweights products are placed higher in shelves or stacked higher, hence they need to be dropped from higher heights.

SPECIFICATION

Standard Model

Side Arm Drop Type.

Manual height adjustment and locking.

Manually operated release lever.

For small packages up to 5-6 kg.

With Replaceable Wedges to hold bottles 15-20° angle and jars 45° angle

Drop Height (Cradle Height):             0.7 – 1.5 mt (Adjustable)

Regular Cradle Platform Size :           200 x 200 mm