Transport and packaging
The function of a cushioned package is to provide a buffer between the product and the world of distribution and handling. To design this interface we must be able to determine the types and severity of the hazards that the package will encounter.
These may encompass many things, but the most powerful include drops which occur during handling, vibration of the transportation vehicle and compressive loads encountered during warehousing.
Ideally, the package system will provide enough protection to exactly match the requirements of the product and distribution environment. There are, however, two pitfalls which may occur if a systems approach to package design is not adopted. In the first situation, the package falls short of the protection requirements and a significant amount of damage occurs during shipment.
This “under-packaging” is fairly obvious to detect, but is avoidable and easily corrected with changes to the method of shipment, package design, product design or combinations of the above. In the second situation little or no damage occurs, but the product is “overpackaged”. In effect, the package is providing more protection than is required. Just as “under-packaging” wastes money through damaged product and loss of customer goodwill, “over-packaging” siphons money directly from a company’s bottom line.
Read here the full article about the 6-step methode for cushioned package development
Products
Testpartner 3
Test Partner 3 is a powerful combination of computer software and hardware specifically tailored to the capture and analysis of transient shock events. It can acquire up to sixteen channels of acceleration data simultaneously from shock, drop, or other kinds of impact events. The .Lite version includes 4 Channels of acquisition, basic shock analysis, andreporting functions.The TP3.etc software includes all features of the .Lite software, plus…
QR-3000
Lansmont’s QR–3000 series drop tester is designed to simulate the drops and mechanical hazards that occur in distribution. It is especially suited to very large, heavy payloads which cannot be tested on conventional drop test machines.The quick release mechanism and package are then raised to a predetermined height by a forklift, winch, or other lifting device (not included). The foot switch activates a…
PDT droptest
The Precision Drop Tester Model PDT–56 is Lansmont’s most basic drop test system. The PDT–56 utilizes an unique combination of precision guiding and high-speed pneumatics for superior accuracy.The counter-balanced drop assembly makes manually changing drop heights extremely easy.