Tip-Over Integrity Testing: What is it?
Tip integrity testing analyzes unitized loads, crates, or packed tall or top-heavy cases. When tilted at a specific angle, these units may topple. A crate’s resistance to impacts related to tip-over hazards will also be evaluated through tip testing.
Tip over integrity testing is crucial, and Infinita Lab, an ISTA and ISO 17025-certified lab, understands this. It can be challenging to comply with all regulatory compliance standards. We are aware of the difficulties and help businesses through them.
Infinita Lab Compliance helps in discovering solutions when packages don’t satisfy specifications. Our tried-and-true method prevents delays in product launches. A consultative approach is also used during the entire test program.
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Tip-Over Compliance Testing: Why Is It Important?
Tip testing enables the user to assess the stability and integrity of a specific load during transit. When flaws are discovered, the test also provides recommendations for improving the shipping container’s design.
During delivery, product and package damage might result in high replacement costs. A strict distribution strategy can also lead to a drop in revenue, a loss of client loyalty, and persistent delays and interruptions. With the right testing and certification, many of these expenditures can be considerably decreased or eliminated.
To reduce hazards, package testing will guarantee packing integrity during shipping. Benefits of correctly doing tip-over integrity compliance testing include:
- Shortened time from product to market
- Assurance in the product launch
- Reduced product loss and damage
- Cost-effective distribution
- Raised client contentment and expanding market share
Tip-over Methods for Package Compliance Testing
The product is set down on the floor with its planned shipment orientation as the first step in the test procedure. The item is then tipped in one of the possibly unstable directions at a 22-degree tip angle from its upright position.
The box must be permitted to fall to the ground if it continues to tip and does so before the angle reaches 22 degrees. According to ASTM D6179: Rough Handling of Crates, Cases, and Unitized Loads Method F, after the angle reaches 22 degrees, if it does not fall on its own, it should be put back upright. In contrast, Procedure G specifies that the test object is gradually tilted until it falls fully freely.
It is advisable to tilt this product in all possible unstable directions.
The following details are included in the report that is created once the tip over integrity test is finished. This list isn’t meant to be comprehensive.
- After-test condition of the test item(s)
- The test’s date, time, and the engineer’s name
- An explanation of the test’s instrumentation
- A summary of the information
- A description of the test procedures, including the drop’s angle and height.
- Case, crate, or unitized load dimensions
