Drop Test

At ÊUROLAB, we can evaluate vehicles, products and packaging using a variety of drop test types. The drop test, an important aspect of testing for many products and materials, is an important indicator of quality and durability.

Purpose of the Drop Test

There is a risk that many products will be dropped during installation, shipping or repair. While processors are trained to care for these items, even the most experienced professionals have setbacks. The drop test ensures that the product remains in its original condition from manufacture to application.

In addition to ensuring the survival of products from point A to point B, many products are at risk of being dropped or jarred over their lifetime. These products include handheld devices and tools, laboratory equipment, personal computers, field measuring equipment, construction tools, etc. It Contains. In such cases, a drop test may be required to ensure that expensive vehicles or equipment can overcome the expected use and abuse hazards. 

Advantages of Drop Test

The drop test can provide valuable data for a wide variety of applications. Our customers use our drop test services to:

• Simulating how real-world effects affect the item.
• Evaluating a product for compliance with government, industry or company standards.
• Gather detailed data about the performance of the affected item.

Of course, it can also provide information that can be used for many other purposes, such as drop testing, product features. The intended result of the drop test depends on the manufacturer's industry and the desired results.

Drop Test for Packages and Products

During the drop test for a product or packaging, equipment in the laboratory creates free fall and sudden impact conditions at different heights and at various impact angles. The item should be based on specified conditions and undergo repeated tests until an error occurs. These procedures can help identify the types of conditions that will cause functional or cosmetic damage.

Types of Drop Test Standards for Equipment and Consumer Electronics

Most drop test items should be able to withstand impacts, such as when testing the item from the average height (about 30 inches) of a table or more. However, drop test procedures vary by product type and industry. Our team can perform fall and impact tests according to the standards set by our customers. There are two different drop test procedures that EUROLAB routinely perform:

• Telecommunication Equipment: Telecommunications equipment within the scope of GR-63-CORE standard must meet the fall methods and shock (height) criteria for containerized and unpackaged equipment. Fall test methods include free fall, corner falls and edge falls.
• Military Equipment: MIL-STD-810 is a United States Military standard that specifies environmental test conditions to determine the durability of the equipment. IV of this standard. The procedure specifies the criteria for examining the material outside or inside the transport box when loading, unloading, moving from a shelf, placed in a transport box, or taken out of a transport box. During the process, the test simulates an accidental drop or impact shock, which requires a free fall between 18 and 48 inches depending on the package weight and size. This test methodology includes 5 to 26 drops and uses a quick release tester or fixture that raises and lowers one side of the package.

Drop Test for Other Materials

The standard height for most drop tests is based on the weight of the item being evaluated and the standards used for the test. ASTM and ISTA tests, two of the most common drop test standards, provide different guidelines for the drop height by weight. In addition, the test type may vary depending on the item and the desired result. Some products, materials, and equipment must go through more than one type of test for best results. 

EUROLAB is experienced in performing all kinds of drop tests, including commercial, military or any other combination. Additional drop and impact test procedures include IEC 60068 and ASTM specifications for the drop test. We also perform drop and impact testing at high and low temperatures, high and low altitudes, or other harsh environments.