Quest Engineering Solutions is a leading provider of drop testing, and many other testing services.
Drop testing is a critical shock test used to evaluate the resilience and durability of packaged products. This test simulates the impacts and forces a product might encounter during domestic and international shipping via truck, sea, and air. For instance, delicate products such as electronic devices require drop testing to ensure they remain functional after accidental drops during transit. High-quality drop testing is complex and requires precise, repeatable methods. Standards like ASTM D5276 specify the exact angles and surfaces for these tests to ensure consistency and reliability, as well as the requirements for the drop testing apparatus.
Such equipment is especially required for testing of large sample sizes, as it is crucial for statistical confidence requirements, such as in the case of meeting FDA approval for medical products. This testing demands specialized equipment to guarantee accuracy, repeatability, and consistency.
The term drop testing is often used to refer to a full sequence of tests performed on shipping containers that include vibration, shock, compression, and temperature/humidity tests, and involves more than just a drop test event. Quest performs comprehensive tests, including truck ride vibration, temperature, altitude, compression, and sterile package integrity tests, to ensure the survivability of shipping containers and their contents through all distribution channels.
Check out a video of one of our drop testing machines in action below!