Vibration Test

What is the goal of a vibration test?

The aim of a vibration and shock test during transport simulation is quality assurance. By testing your product packaging's ability to withstand vibrations and shocks, weak points in the packaging can be identified. By detecting damage such as chafing, abrasion, tears in the corrugated cardboard or deformation, conclusions can be drawn about the quality of the packaging system. This ensures that your product reaches the end consumer without damage. It also ensures that all necessary standards and requirements for your product packaging are met.

What happens during a vibration test with your product?

Packaging is subjected to controlled vibrations with various types of testing equipment, for example hydraulic vibration platform. Sinusoidal and random vibrations (noise) are generated to simulate the various loads to which your packaging could be exposed.

It enables you a precise assessment of resistance to static loads as well as dynamic factors that may occur during transportation, such as stacking during the journey.

During the testing process, precise measurements and observations are made to document the reaction of your packaging system to the simulated loads. This helps to evaluate the performance and safety of the packaging and, if necessary, to make improvements in the design of transport pallets or packaging systems.

In which area are vibration tests used?

The test can be used in all areas where customers might expect sensitivity to vibration loads. Our transport simulation mainly tests packaging systems.

Customers contact us with specific problems, such as a high rate of returns due to transport damage. The cause of such damage can be determined through our tests. This involves simulating worst-case scenarios with realistic vibrations and loads.

Our devices cover a range from 1 to 3,000 Hz. The maximum amplitude of our hydraulic shakers is 4 inches (10cm). The range of testable packaging systems extends from small packages to transport pallets weighing up to 800 kg.

Standards ASTM D4728, ASTM D4169, ISTA-Serie, DIN EN 2247, DIN EN ISO 13355

In addition to the transportation sector, crush pressure tests are also used in the automotive and aviation industries. Accurate evaluation of sensitive automotive parts and components ensures that the packaging provides adequate protection for these high-value products during transportation.

Standards ASTM D642; DIN EN ISO 12048, DIN 55440-1