Top 4 problems with shrink film application
Shrink film, also known as shrink wrap, is a polymer-based material that has become an essential item in the packaging and transportation of goods. This packaging system is therefore quite widespread in the industry due to its ease of use and the great stability and...
Reproduce ISTA 6-AMAZON.COM test procedures with the Amazon Lab
Since Amazon launched its ISTA 6 packaging test and the Frustration-Free Packaging program, companies that distribute their products through the e-commerce giant have had to adapt to these new requirements established by the platform. Accordingly, our Amazon Lab was...
Shipping Simulation: all you need to know
Freight can be threatened by a number of hazards while en-route: anything from vibrations, to shock or extreme weather. Shipping simulation allows for a package’s resistance to these threats to be predicted in order to guarantee that the product will arrive safe and...
Random Vibration Testing vs Sine Vibration: which one best suits your needs?
There are several methodologies and techniques to use in order to undertake vibration tests. The choice depends on what the expected outcomes or results are after performing these tests on your products or unit loads. However, the majority of vibration tests in the...
Do you know what is load testing?
There are multiple factors that can condition the safety of a load and the integrity of its protective packaging. Performing load testing implies taking into account how these hazards may affect the packaging+product system, to then plan safer systems. Here we tell...
Measurement vs Monitoring: which is better for your package testing?
When comparing measuring vs monitoring we can see that these are processes used to obtain different data, but with one same result: helping companies make decisions. Both allow companies to determine the specific risks that a product or system is exposed to and how...
EN 12195: load securing on road vehicles
The EN 12195 standard was established to address the problems resulting from an inadequate load stowage in road vehicles. Unsafe stowage in road vehicles has led to a significant number of accidents and economic losses. Indeed, it is estimated that 25% of road freight...
3 axis accelerometer vs 6 axis gyro: what is the difference?
3 axis accelerometer vs 6 axis gyro is a choice that you might face when considering which of these technologies is the most suitable to add to a device. Learn about both sensors, which types of measurements they can support and where to use them. What is a...
Vertical Vibration Table + Pitch & Roll Module vs Hexapod
Etymologically, Hexapod comes from the Greek words “Hexa” (six) and “podos” (feet). It refers to a platform that has six feet... well, six linear actuators. This is a complex system that allows for movements along the 3 Cartesian axes: movements along the vertical,...
ISTA vs. ASTM: which one suits your products best?
Many companies looking to guarantee the integrity of their goods during transportation and to optimize their packaging hesitate when it comes to choosing which procedure to use between ISTA vs ASTM to perform their performance tests. Both the ASTM standards and the...
ISO 11607: everything about it
Sterilized medical device packaging must guarantee that the contents within will remain sterile throughout the entire lifecycle of the product – from the moment it leaves the factory until the final consumer opens it to use it. The ISO 11607 standard addresses this...
Dow Chemical trusts Safe Load TT and its Horizontal Stability Tester to expand its laboratory
Dow Chemical is one of the most important multinational chemical companies in the world, offering its clients a wide range of different technology-based products and solutions focused on the packaging industry, infrastructure and consumption. Its solutions include...