All about Transport packaging tests
For those in urgent need of countermeasures against cargo damage in logistics.
What is a transport packaging test?
Definition of transport packaging tests.
Cargo in transit is continuously exposed to external forces such as vibration, shock and compression.Therefore, if the packaging is not designed appropriately, problems such as deformation of the box and damage to the product can occur.In many cases, over-packaging is used to avoid these problems.
Transport packaging tests are tests that assess the durability of a product or cargo against environmental factors such as physical shocks, vibrations and temperature changes to which it may be subjected during transport.They are carried out to maintain product quality and prevent damage during transport.
Importance of transport packaging tests.
Transport packaging testing is important to ensure that products are not damaged during delivery and to improve customer satisfaction.Damaged products delivered can damage a company’s reputation and increase costs associated with returns and replacements.Transport packaging testing can reduce these risks and increase business efficiency.
Causes and effects of luggage damage
Mechanisms of luggage damage due to vibration.
Vibration-induced luggage damage occurs when repetitive vibrations caused by trucks, aeroplanes, ships and other forms of transport place stress on the luggage.This can cause the contents of the luggage to move, resulting in collisions and wear and tear.If the vibrations exceed a certain frequency or intensity, they can also cause cracking and deformation of product components and packaging materials.
The following breakages are of particular concern in the food and cosmetics industries, where they have a direct impact on product quality
Food Industry
Liquid leakage, damage to packaging and deformation or collapse of foodstuffs may occur.In particular, glass jars, tins and delicate foodstuffs (e.g. chocolate and fruit) may move, break or change shape as a result of vibration.Temperature-sensitive foodstuffs are also at increased risk of storage conditions deteriorating and spoiling due to packaging damage caused by vibration.
Cosmetics
Cosmetics are also often packed in glass containers or plastic cases, which are at risk of cracking due to vibration or caps coming loose and leaking their contents.Vibration can disrupt the uniformity of liquid lotions, creams and powdered make-up products in particular, affecting their feel and quality.
In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of cases where products have been damaged due to vibrations that occur during transport on trolleys.Even customers who carry out tests in accordance with transport standards often do not envisage vibration tests on bogies.
We have developed our own data for bogie vibration testing, which can be used to reduce the risk of damage due to vibration.
For more information on purchasing data or testing services, please contact us.
Impact of damaged luggage on business.
Damaged parcels can have a significant impact on a company’s reputation and profits.First, delivering damaged goods to customers can damage trust, leading to the loss of repeat customers and the spread of bad publicity.It also increases the cost of returns and reshipments, resulting in wasted time and resources.
Types and methods of transport packaging tests.
Types and methods of transport packaging tests.
There are many types of transport packaging tests that simulate the different environmental factors a product faces during transport to check its durability and quality.
Typical types of testing are listed below.
vibration test
Vibration tests reproduce the vibrations to which products are subjected during transport by trucks, aeroplanes and ships, to check their durability.
Vibrations of a certain frequency and amplitude are applied to assess whether the product or packaging can withstand the vibrations.This test reduces the risk of damage during transport.
Drop impact test
Impact testing replicates the momentary forces and drops to which a product is subjected during transport.
This is done to verify whether the packaging material and the product itself can withstand the impact and to prevent damage that could occur during actual handling.
compression test
Compression tests are carried out to check whether a product can withstand loads and pressures from above during transport and storage.
Evaluate the durability of products when they are stacked or placed under heavy loads to ensure they do not crush or deform.
Temperature and humidity tests
Temperature and humidity tests assess a product’s resistance to changes in temperature and humidity that it may experience during transportation.
This test is particularly important for products sensitive to changes in temperature and humidity, such as food, cosmetics and electronics.It checks how sudden changes in temperature and high humidity affect the quality and function of the product.
Salt spray test
Salt spray tests are carried out to assess the potential for products to corrode during transport.
In particular, it reproduces the effects of salt water during transport by ship and checks the corrosion resistance of metal products and electronic components.
pressure test
Pressure testing assesses the impact of changes in air pressure on products and packaging, particularly during air transport.
The objective is to check that the product functions properly in an environment with rapidly changing atmospheric pressure.
These tests verify that products and packaging can safely withstand different transport environments and ensure product quality.
Features of IMV transport packaging tests.
IMV has a number of vibration test rigs that accurately simulate the vibrations to which products are subjected during transportation.This enables companies to predict how their products will behave under real transport conditions and to make appropriate packaging and design improvements IMV’s advanced testing technology helps to improve product quality and customer satisfaction.
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