Package Drop Tester as per ASTM D 5276

An important requirement for packaging is to be able to bear accidental drops which are the most common effects of incorrect handling practices.

Unit packs may get subjected to drops during various stages of production, packing and even while being loaded on store shelves by the store staff or while being picked up from the shelf by the consumer. The package must keep the contents intact.

Similarly, the Secondary or Transport Packs may get subjected to accidental drops during transport and warehousing activities.

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 :

• 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 Standard : ASTM D 5276

Small Package Drop Tester / Bottle Drop Tester.            

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 mtr (Adjustable)

Regular Cradle Platform Size :           200 x 200 mm

Medium Package Drop Tester (Manual Release).            

Standard Model  (Manual Release)

Bottom Flap Opening Type. (2 flaps at bottom will open / swing down to release sample)

Manual height adjustment and locking.

Manually operated release lever.

For light packages up to 25 kg. (Which can be lifted manually and kept on the cradle)

Drop Height (Cradle Height):             0.7 – 1.7 mtr (Adjustable)

Regular Cradle Platform Size :           600 x 600 mm

Max. Package Size :                               550 x 550 x 400 mm

Medium Package Drop Tester (PNEUMATIC RELEASE).            

Delux Model (Pneumatic Release)

Bottom Flap Opening Type. (2 flaps at bottom will open / swing down to release sample)

Manual height adjustment and locking.

Pneumatically operated release lever. (Compressed air @ 5-6 kg/cm2 from your source)

For light packages up to 25 kg. (Which can be lifted manually and kept on the cradle)

Drop Height (Cradle Height):             0.7 – 1.7 mtr (Adjustable)

Regular Cradle Platform Size :           600 x 600 mm

Max. Package Size :                           550 x 550 x 400 mm

Heavy Package Drop Tester (ELECTROMAGNETIC RELEASE).            

Electromagnetic Model with Motorised Lifting

With Battery backup to prevent accidental drops during power failures.

For Heavy packages up to 50 kg. (or more)

Drop Height :                          0.1 – 1.7 mtr (Adjustable)

Regular Platform Size :          1000 x 1000 mm

Max. Package Size :               800 x 600 x 600 mm

Other sizes also available.