Many products that are subject to handling during transport, installation or repair must be able to withstand impact such as that which would be experienced when dropping the item from the average height of a table (approx 30 inches) or more. Criteria vary by product type and industry. For example, telecommunications equipment covered under the GR-63-CORE standard must meet the drop methods and shock (height) criteria for containerized and unpackaged equipment. The drop testing methods include free fall, corner and edge drops. Likewise, MIL-STD-810 Procedure IV (Transit Drop) examines material outside of, or within the transit case as it is being loaded, unloaded, moved from a rack or being placed in or removed from a transit case. The test simulates an accidental drop, or bump shock, and depending on the package weight and size it requires a free fall from 18 to 48 inches . Testing methodology involves five to 26 drops and utilizes either a quick release tester or a fixture that elevates, and then drops one side of the package.
NTS perform all types of drop testing, from commercial to telecommunication, military or a combination. Additional standards performed include IEC60068 and ASTM specifications for drop testing. We also perform drop tests at high/low temperature, altitude or other extreme environments. Contact us today to learn more about how our drop tests can meet your needs.
