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What are the advantages of performing a package drop tests?

21-7-2022

1What is a package drop test and why you should perform it?

In today's world, almost everything we purchase comes in some sort of packaging. And while this packaging is often just thrown away, it actually plays a vital role in ensuring that our products arrive safe and sound. That's why, if you're involved in the packaging industry, it's important to make sure that your cartons are up to the task. To do this, you'll need to determine their ability to withstand the rigors of shipping. This can be done by taking a package drop test. This is one of the essential quality control tests that will help you to test the durability of cartons when dropped from a certain height. This lab test will allow the manufacturers to evaluate the package stability to protect it against shipments. Presto is a leading manufacturer of drop strength tester and allows you to perform drop tests on cartons with ease.

Here in this blog, we are going to provide you with the advantages of performing package drop tests on cartons. But before that, we will discuss brief information about the package drop test and why you should perform it. So, let us get started!

What is a package drop test and why you should perform it?

A carton drop test is important to ensure that the right package will be delivered to your customers without any shipping rigors. By conducting a carton drop test, you will be able to determine the maximum load that a certain type of packaging can endure before it fails. This information is critical in helping you choose the right packaging for your products. Presto carton drop strength tester has been designed to conduct the carton drop test with ease. It comes with an angular drop arrangement that will help you to accurately ascertain the transport worthiness of the package from all angles.

The most important thing to remember when conducting a carton drop test is to use a consistent drop height and weight. This will help you to obtain accurate results that you can use to compare different types of packaging. By using this lab testing instrument, you will test the transport worthiness of the package with ease. You can also withstand your package against higher drops with this testing instrument.

Features of Presto drop strength tester

The Presto drop strength tester is a reliable and easy-to-use instrument that can help you determine the dropping strength of a box. This drop tester is suitable for testing the dropping strength of all types of paperboards, including corrugated boards, chipboard, and cardboard.

The Presto drop strength tester is available in different models, each of which is designed for use with a specific type of paperboard. Below we have listed the features of the Presto drop tester:

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 rugged structure
Type of tests:
Straight Drop
Angular Drop
Safety: Locking pin

With these features, it will be easy for you to determine the drop strength of packages with ease. Now, let us discuss the technical specifications of this lab testing instrument.

Technical Specifications of Presto drop strength tester

Height: 1.8 meters (Adjustable)
Load: Up to 50Kg.
Minimum Drop Height: 750mm (0.75 m)
Maximum Drop Height: 1800mm (1.8 m)
Maximum sample Weight: 50 Kg
Sample Mounting table: 465 * 445 mm
An adjustable angle holder is provided with the device.
Safety: Locking pin
Standards: IS:7028 Pt IV

With these features and technical specifications, it will be easy for you to conduct a drop strength test on the packages with ease. You can also read about how Presto drop testing instruments will help to decrease the damage of products during shipment.

Now, let us discuss the advantages you will get with the Presto drop strength tester.

Advantages you will get with Presto drop strength tester

Carton drop tests are essential in order to test the durability and strength of cartons. In this test, the carton is dropped from a certain height onto a hard surface. This simulates how the carton will be handled during shipping and delivery. The results of this test will help determine if the carton can withstand the rigors of transportation. In addition, the results of the carton drop test can also help to identify any potential weak points in the design of the carton. As such, this test is an important part of ensuring that cartons are able to withstand the rigors of shipping and delivery.

To get a FREE sample testing session on this lab testing instrument give us a call at +91 9210903903 or email us at info@prestogroup.com. We will assist and guide you regarding this testing instrument.

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