Do you want to ensure that your products are durable and can withstand the rigors of high falls during shipping and transportation? Are you tired of receiving customer complaints about damaged products or returns due to inadequate packaging? If you are facing these challenges, then you should invest in a high-quality lab testing instrument known as a drop strength tester. This is one of the high-quality lab testing equipment that will accurately calculate the force at which the product ruptures when dropped from a height.
It comes with the provision to uplift the test platform with a guided mechanism and provides highly accurate lab testing results. In this article post, we'll explore the top 5 reasons why Presto Drop Tester is essential for your product testing process. From saving time and money to improving customer satisfaction, one can accurately test the drop strength of packages.
But before, that, let’s discuss the top challenges packaging manufacturers face during product shipping and transportation.
Top challenges packaging manufacturers face during product shipping and transportation
As a packaging manufacturer, dealing with product drops can be quite challenging. It's frustrating when you have carefully designed and produced packages for your clients only to find out that their products have been dropped off during transportation or handling. The effects of product drops go way beyond the damaged packages as they can lead to high financial losses.
Below we have listed other challenges that most packaging manufacturers face during product shipping and transportation:
- Ensuring Adequate Cushioning: One of the top challenges for packaging manufacturers is selecting and implementing the right cushioning materials to protect products from drops. Balancing the need for sufficient protection with cost-effective solutions can be a constant challenge.
- Designing Impact-Resistant Packaging: Creating packaging that can withstand the impact forces of drops is a significant challenge. Manufacturers must consider factors such as material strength, structural integrity, and effective shock absorption to minimize the risk of product damage during transportation and handling.
- Customizing Packaging for Various Product Types: Different products have unique shapes, sizes, and fragility levels. Packaging manufacturers face the challenge of designing customized packaging solutions that can accommodate a wide range of products while maintaining drop resistance. Flexibility and adaptability in packaging design are crucial in this regard.
- Meeting Regulatory Compliance: Packaging manufacturers must comply with various industry standards and regulations related to drop tests and product safety. Meeting these requirements can be challenging, as regulations can vary across industries and regions. Keeping up with the evolving compliance landscape adds another layer of complexity.
- Balancing Packaging Efficiency and Sustainability: While ensuring drop resistance, packaging manufacturers must also consider the environmental impact of their products. Balancing packaging efficiency with sustainability goals, such as reducing material waste and using eco-friendly materials, poses a significant challenge in the face of drop test requirements. Finding innovative solutions that meet both durability and sustainability criteria is an ongoing challenge for packaging manufacturers.
Elevate your packaging standards against higher drops with the Presto drop tester
Elevate your packaging standards to new heights and conquer the challenges posed by higher drops with the advanced technology of the Presto Drop Tester.
Designed to simulate real-world drop scenarios, this state-of-the-art testing equipment ensures that your packaging can withstand the rigors of transportation and handling.
With Presto's Drop Tester, you can accurately assess the impact resistance and durability of your packaging, enabling you to make informed decisions in enhancing product protection. With the use of this quality testing instrument, manufacturers can
test the drop tolerance of delicate items.
The manual model of this
quality testing instrument has been made with robust construction and an easy-to-use design that provides highly accurate and repeatable lab testing results. Whether you need to test the flexibility of packages against higher drops, at one angle or multiple angles, this high-quality
drop testing machine makes it easy for you.
From fragile electronics to delicate glassware, Presto empowers you to fine-tune your packaging designs, selecting the most effective materials and structures to withstand even the most demanding drop situations. Stay ahead of the competition and gain the confidence to deliver your products intact with Presto's reliable and precise carton drop strength tester.
Now, let us discuss the features and technical specifications of this quality testing instrument.
Features of Presto drop tester
The Presto Manual Drop Tester empowers you to enhance your packaging designs, improve product protection, and meet the highest quality standards. Below we have listed the features of this high-quality lab 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
Technical specifications of Presto drop tester
- Height: 1.8 meters (Adjustable)
- Load: Up to 50 kg.
- Minimum Drop Height: 770mm (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.
- Type of tests:
- Straight Drop
- Angular Drop
- Safety: Locking pin
- Standards: IS:7028 Pt IV
With these high-end features and technical specifications, one can accurately test the drop strength of packages and ensures that quality material will be delivered to the customers. You can follow these 3 easy steps to
conduct a carton drop test on packages with a Presto drop tester.
To have a
FREE sample testing session for the use of this quality testing equipment, give us a call at
+91 9210 903 903 or email us at
info@prestogroup.com. Our team of technical experts will consult you regarding all your needs and queries.