What is a Drop Tester?
A Drop Tester is a specialized testing instrument designed to simulate the impact forces that a package might experience during transport and handling. It replicates vertical drops from adjustable heights to assess the protective quality of boxes, cartons, and containers.
Pacorr’s Drop Tester is engineered with precision to deliver reliable, repeatable results. It helps packaging engineers identify weaknesses, improve designs, and comply with international packaging safety standards like ASTM D5276 and ISO 2248.
How Drop Testing Works
Drop testing involves placing a packaged product on a release platform and dropping it from a predetermined height. The purpose is to observe how the packaging absorbs shock and protects the product inside. The test is repeated across different drop orientations:
Flat Drop: Tests the top or bottom surface of the package.
Edge Drop: Assesses strength along box edges.
Corner Drop: Measures performance at the most vulnerable point of the package.
Each drop simulates a realistic handling scenario, ensuring that packaging is truly ready for the journey ahead.
Industries That Need Drop Testing
Pacorr’s Drop Tester is essential across various sectors:
E-commerce and online retail – Ensure parcels arrive safely at customers’ doors
Electronics and appliances – Prevent damage to delicate components
Pharmaceuticals – Maintain product integrity and compliance
FMCG and food packaging – Preserve quality during distribution
Automotive and industrial parts – Protect heavy or valuable shipments
No matter what your product is, if it’s being shipped, drop testing is essential.
Key Benefits of Pacorr Drop Tester
1. Enhanced Packaging Reliability
Pacorr’s Drop Tester helps you detect design flaws before your product reaches the customer. This results in fewer damaged goods and reduced return rates.
2. Consistent, Repeatable Results
The equipment is built for accuracy and supports various drop heights and orientations, making it ideal for both R&D and quality assurance teams.
3. Compliance with Global Standards
It meets key international standards such as ASTM and ISO, making it suitable for global shipping and exports.
4. Cost Optimization
Drop testing ensures that you’re not over-engineering your packaging. You can use the right amount of material for the right level of protection.
5. Improved Customer Satisfaction
When your packaging performs well, products arrive intact. That leads to happier customers and stronger brand reputation.
Why Choose Pacorr?
Pacorr is a leading manufacturer of quality testing instruments, trusted by industries across the globe. Our Drop Tester is known for:
Rugged construction
Precision-guided drop mechanism
User-friendly design
Low maintenance requirements
Long-lasting performance
With Pacorr, you not only get reliable equipment—you gain a quality partner.
Final Thoughts
Packaging is more than just presentation. It is the first line of defense for your product. With Pacorr’s Drop Testing, you can be confident that your packaging will protect your product from warehouse to customer.
Whether you’re a packaging designer, quality control specialist, or operations manager, this testing solution empowers you to deliver better, safer, and more reliable products.
Test smarter. Ship safer. Trust Pacorr.
