What are Shock and Tilt Indicators?
Shock and tilt indicators are mechanical devices that can be used to show evidence of mishandling during transit. These impact indicators can help ensure the best treatment of your equipment because handlers may be held responsible for any equipment damage if the indicators trigger whilst they are dealing with the package.
The monitoring mechanisms are very simple and can be easily installed on packages containing medical equipment, automotive, semi-conductor equipment, IT servers, and more. Shock and tilt indicators true value relies on their visibility, did you know that if handlers see the indicators on the package, they tend to handle the package more carefully? This is because they know they could face the costs of any damages caused on the package as the indicators show clearly if damage or mishandling occurred during the transport process.
Shock and tilt indicators provide an easy and cost-effective method to monitor mishandling and we really recommend them to avoid the high costs that can come with having to replace equipment that is damaged in transit.
- Tilt Indicators: record the tilt degree and can make handlers, consignees, or shippers act accordingly. They include arrows to remind handlers to keep one side up, a serial number to prevent tampering, and a brand name. If the package is tilted more than what has been selected, the middle of the label will change colour.
- Shock Indicators: Detect and record shock during transportation or in storage. Once it exceeds the set G value, the indicator will change from white to red and cannot be reset, providing clear evidence of mishandling. They can stick to your package directly or onto a product inside.
Shock and Tilt Indicator Benefits
Shock and Tilt Indicators provide many benefits to your packaging operations as they allow you to ship your goods and rest assured knowing that your indicators will detect and record the impact of any mishandling of the fragile items. They also reduce the chances of product damage and loss during transport and storage. So, what are the other benefits of both Shock and Tilt Indicators?
- Protects fragile, sensitive, or calibrated products.
- Identifies weaknesses in the supply chain, from production to transportation and to storage.
- Enhances your business image with customers and restores faith in your ability to deliver products safely.
- Alerts carriers that careful handling is mandatory.
- Provides clear evidence of mishandling.
- Customer inspection time is reduced.
- Reduced time spent processing damaged product claims with shipping companies and customers.
- They are tamper-proof.
- The easy-to-use adhesive backing requires no tools or assembly to install.
On top of these benefits, the shock and tilt indicators do not require you to make any changes to your packaging, products, or shipping methods. No need to worry about having to do any re-designs either, just simply stick them onto your packaging and they are good to go!
