What is the purpose of drop test in packaging industry?

Have you ever thought about the sturdiness of the box against higher drops? If not, then it’s time to think about it now. The corrugated box with poor quality will not only get damaged during transit but also lead to loss of products. Thus, to ensure that your box will easily withstand the rigors of shipping and transportation, then you can easily make use of the right lab testing instrument i.e. drop strength tester.

Purpose of conducting drop strength test on packages

• The drop strength tester designed by the experts at Presto will accurately determine the durability of the cartons against higher drops. This will help to stimulate how cartons will accurately be handled during shipping and transportation.
• When the carton will be tested against higher drops, then the manufacturers will identify potential weak points that will lead to damage to the products.
• The carton drop test on the package will also let the users ensure the sturdiness of packages against higher drops.

These are some of the amazing benefits one can get with the use of this quality lab testing equipment. You can read more on the advantages of using a drop-strength tester in the packaging industry.  Now, let us discuss the brief information about the Presto drop strength tester.

All about Presto drop strength tester

The Presto drop testing instrument has been designed to easily conduct drop tests on the packages to determine their transport worthiness. With the use of this quality lab testing equipment, one can easily determine the dropping ability of cartons so that they can easily withstand the rigors of shipping. This quality lab testing equipment has been designed in accordance with industrial standards that includes IS 7028 Pt IV. This quality lab testing equipment will test how the material will be used to deliver the items accurately. You can read more about how you can easily decrease transit damage with the help of this quality lab testing equipment.

Features of 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 a rugged structure
• Easy to use
• Has been made in accordance with industrial standards

Technical Specifications of Presto drop strength tester

• Height: 1.8 meters (Adjustable)
• Load: Up to 50 kg.
• 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.

• Straight Drop
• Angular Drop

• Safety: Locking pin
• Standards: IS:7028 Pt IV