Drop Tester (Drop Leaf)
The Drop tester is designed to simulate drops and impacts that products weighing up to 100 kg may experience during handling, transportation, and distribution. Its precision-engineered design provides accurate and repeatable results, allowing companies to assess product and packaging performance under realistic impact conditions before products enter the supply chain.
Simulating real-world drops to validate packaging performance
The Drop Tester combines a precision-engineered drop leaf system with accurate control and repeatability to simulate the real-world drops and impacts that packaging and products experience throughout the distribution cycle.
Meticulously engineered to perform rigorous drop testing while meeting the requirements of internationally recognized testing standards.
- Performs multiple drop types: flat, edge, corner, rotational, and impact-focused
- Accurate height measurement using integrated wire encoder
- Smooth pneumatic lifting system for consistent and interference-free drops
- Intuitive touchscreen interface with customizable test settings
- Compatible with various test accessories, including hazard blocks and foundation kits
- Engineered for repeatability, safety, and long-term durability
- Ideal for R&D, quality control, and third-party testing environments
Benefits of Drop Testing
Key features
- Maximum load weight: 100 kg (220 lbs)
- Maximum package dimensions: 800 x 800 mm (31.5 x 31.5 in)
- Maximum drop height: 1250 mm or 2000 mm (depending on model)
- Minimum drop height: 300 mm (standard) or 50 mm (with foundation kit)
- Supported drop types: flat, edge, corner, rotational, hazard, concentrated impact
- Drop mechanism: pneumatic-powered guided free-fall system
- Drop height measurement: laser distance sensor (±2 mm accuracy)
- Control system: independent HMI touchscreen with manual and automatic modes
- Impact surface: steel base
- Air pressure requirement: 8–9 bar (20L compressor recommended)
- Power supply: electric and pneumatic
- Noise level: under 75 dB(A), depending on environment and sample
Engineered for impact: master every drop scenario
Based on a controlled free-fall impact methodology, the Drop Tester can perform the following drop test configurations:
- Flat, edge, and corner drops
These standard tests evaluate how well a package can absorb impacts on its main surfaces and structural points. - Rotational and hazard drops
Using optional accessories like angled or rounded hazard blocks, the DP100 can simulate more dynamic and unpredictable drop scenarios, such as those caused by mishandling or sharp obstacles during shipping. - Concentrated impact tests
Designed for rigid containers, heavy units, or palletized goods, these tests focus force on a specific point to assess resistance to punctures or concentrated loads. - Customizable drop heights and test sequences
Operators can configure the exact height and sequence of each drop to match product requirements, packaging formats, or internal protocols.
Key factors to considerbefore buying a Drop Tester
Before choosing a drop tester, it’s important to understand the physical and operational requirements of your packaging tests. The right system must align with the size, weight, and testing conditions of the specimens you work with—both now and in the future.
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Package size
Ensure the machine can accommodate the full dimensions of your packaging. The test area must allow for safe and stable positioning of the specimen without interfering with the free-fall motion or impact surface. -
Package weight
The tester must support the total load of your product and packaging, including any internal components or protection materials. A mismatch in weight capacity can compromise test results or damage the equipment. -
Drop height(s)
Consider the range of drop heights required by your products or test protocols. Some items may require low-level drops (e.g., fragile or small electronics), while others may need to simulate severe impacts from greater heights. A flexible system offers height configurations from as low as 50 mm (with foundation kit) up to 2000 mm.
In addition to evaluating the core physical parameters, it’s equally important to consider the overall functionality, flexibility, and usability of the system. A drop tester is not just a mechanical platform; it’s a tool that should streamline your testing process, adapt to future challenges, and ensure consistent, high-quality results across different packaging types and testing protocols.
For that reason, it’s worth assessing whether the system also offers:
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Accurate and repeatable drops, guaranteed by a guided free-fall mechanism and laser-controlled height adjustment
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Support for multiple drop types, such as flat, edge, corner, rotational, hazard, and concentrated impact, to cover a wide range of packaging scenarios
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A user-friendly and safe interface, typically via a touchscreen control panel that simplifies test configuration and operation
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Modular accessories, which allow you to upgrade or adapt the system as your testing requirements evolve over time
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A compact and quiet design, which ensures the equipment can be easily integrated into existing lab spaces or production lines without causing disruption
These added-value features enhance the performance and practicality of the drop tester, making it a smarter long-term investment for your packaging testing strategy.
Drop testing applications
From lab to production, drop test systems deliver controlled, repeatable impact testing that ensures packaging meets safety, performance, and durability benchmarks.
- ISTA: 1A, 1B*, 1C, 1D*, 1E*, 1G, 1H*; 2A, 2B*, 2C*; 3A*, 3B*, 3E*, 3F, 3H*, 3K, 3L*; 4*; 6-FEDEX-A*, 6-FEDEX-B*, 6-SAMSCLUB*, 6-AMAZON.COM-SIOC*, 6-AMAZON.COM-OB*
- ASTM: D5276, D6344, D4169, D7386
- ISO: 2248, 2244, 8611*
- MIL-STD: 810G, 202
- EN: 71-1, 15552
Full compliance with some standards may require additional accessories.
* This is a representative list of standard tests the machine can perform. Others may be available – contact our sales team for more information.
Optional accessories
Drop testing equipment can be equipped with a variety of optional accessories to enhance testing capabilities and adapt to specific product or packaging requirements.
Foundation Kit
Support Blocks (2 units)
Rotational Drop Blocks (2 units)
Hazard Box
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Products of the innDrop family
Drop Testing Machines for Reliable Impact Assessment. During distribution, packaged products may suffer drops that affect their integrity. The innDrop Family is designed to evaluate impact resistance and ensure packaging protection.
Industries
Our machines are designed to meet the testing needs of a wide range of industries, helping ensure product safety, quality, and performance thanks to their versatility and precision.
