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How to Choose the Right Drop Tester for Your Needs?

Gaurav Malhotra

16-2-2023

In the paper and packaging industry, testing different aspects of the products is essential in ensuring that customers will not face any product rejections later on. When the corrugated boxes or cartons will be dropped from a certain height, then it will lead to damage to the product quality. Thus, we at Presto have designed a high-quality lab testing instrument known as a drop strength tester that is used to test the dropping ability of cartons and determine the transport worthiness of the materials. In this article, we are going to provide you with brief information about different factors that you must consider to choose the best drop strength tester for your packaging needs. We will also discuss a brief about different drop testing instruments provided by the experts at Presto. We are sure this guide will help you to choose the best drop-testing instrument for your needs.

Why is it important to test the drop strength of corrugated boxes?

Corrugated boxes are one of the most commonly used packaging materials as they provide protection for a wide range of products that need to be shipped and stored safely. However, to ensure that your corrugated boxes are performing as expected, you should always test their drop strength before they leave your facility.

Manufacturers will perform corrugated box drop strength testing methods to test the durability of the materials when dropped from a certain height. This test is important because it can help to ensure that the box will be able to protect its contents from damage during shipping and handling.

But do you know you can quickly conduct carton drop tests on the packages with the help of the Presto drop strength tester?

Presto is Asia’s leading drop tester manufacturer and offers this quality testing equipment at the best and most affordable prices. Let us discuss brief information about the Presto drop strength tester.

All about Presto drop strength tester

A drop strength tester is a type of laboratory testing instrument that is used to test the dropping ability of cartons and is used to stimulate the effects of shipping and handling on the products. This quality lab testing instrument has been designed to ascertain the transport worthiness of the packages from 9 different angles.

This quality lab testing equipment has been used in several industries including paper & packaging, pharmaceutical, PET & bottles, and many more.

The manual model of this quality testing equipment has been designed with the provision of an angular drop arrangement that will help to accurately transport the packages by testing them thoroughly from different angles.

Straight and angular drop tests will be performed on the materials with the help of this single lab testing instrument. You can also read about the importance of drop testing in the packaging industry. Now, let us discuss brief information about different types of drop tester models provided by the experts at Presto.

Different types of models designed for drop tester

Presto provides a variety of models of its drop tester, ranging from manual to pneumatic. The manual model of the drop strength tester has been designed with the provision to uplift the test platform with a guide mechanism while the pneumatic model of the drop strength tester is equipped with a wired remote-control mechanism to eliminate human interference.

Let us discuss brief information about these two models:

Drop tester manual model:

The drop tester manual model has been designed as per IS: 7028 Pt IV mechanism and is useful in ascertaining the transport worthiness of the packages and shipping containers. The manual drop tester is an important lab testing instrument that is designed with an angular drop arrangement to help accurately test the package from all angles. This is essential in ensuring that the package can withstand the rigors of transportation and protect its contents. The tester is easy to use and provides reliable testing results.

Below we have listed the features of this quality testing equipment:

Provision to uplift test platform by the guide mechanism
Drop Height adjustable clamp
Straight and Angular Drop tests can be performed on a single Instrument
Strong base plate with a rugged structure
Easy to use
Comes with user-friendly controls

Drop Tester Motorized Pneumatic:

A drop tester is a perfect machine to test the drop strength of corrugated cartons. It is equipped with a wired remote-control mechanism to eliminate human interference. The machine can be programmed to drop the carton from a predetermined height and at a specific speed. The results from this test can then be used to assess the strength of the carton and make necessary changes to the design.

Below we have listed the features of the Presto drop tester motorized pneumatic:

Top edge holding device with adjustable height as per the test requirement
It has a Havel grey and blue combination with zinc chromium coating for corrosion resistance.
The body is made up of mild steel for increased shelf life
It has twin flaps as a dropping platform

With these high-end features, manufacturers of different industries can test the dropping ability of materials and ensure that quality products will be delivered to the customers. Now, let us discuss briefly the factors that you must consider while choosing the best drop tester for your industry.

Factors to consider while choosing the best drop tester for your industry

When considering the type of drop tester to use for testing purposes, there are a few main factors to keep in mind. From machine accuracy to its rugged structure and angle of measurement, you can consider different factors while determining the drop strength of the materials. Below we have listed different factors to consider while choosing the best drop-strength tester:

Design & Construction:

Design and construction are considered to be important parts of quality control that help manufacturers in determining whether the machine is durable to use or not. Thus, we at Presto have designed our drop strength tester with a mild-steel powder-coated, corrosion-resistant body with an ergonomic aesthetic design. Its rugged platform base with extended load-bearing capacity will make it easy for the manufacturers to conduct drop strength tests on the materials.

Calibration:

Calibration is the process of setting up a machine accurately so that users will get highly accurate lab testing results. Presto offers easy-to-calibrate lab testing instruments with NABL-certified calibration reports (traceable). This means that our machines have been tested and certified to meet certain standards of accuracy. With Presto, you can be confident that your results are reliable.

Ease of operation:

Another important factor is the ease of operation. You will want to make sure that the drop tester you choose is easy to operate so that you can get the most out of it. Presto drop testing equipment is easy to operate and will meet your needs and provide accurate, reliable results.

Dropping height:

When you buy a drop testing machine from a manufacturer, then you can consider the dropping height of the material. Our manually operated drop strength tester has been designed with a minimum dropping height of 770 mm (0.75 m), and a maximum dropping height of 1800 mm (1.8 m). While the motorized pneumatic model of the Presto drop tester comes with a testing dropping height of a minimum of 380 mm and a maximum of 1800 mm.

With these factors, you can easily choose the best drop-testing equipment for your needs. To take a free live session for our testing instruments, you can give us a call at +91 9210903903 or email us at info@prestogroup.com. Our team of technical experts will consult you regarding all your needs and queries.