PDT 80M
Precision Drop Tester
A low cost precision drop tester, the PDT 80M consists of a drop leaf assembly housed in a cast aluminum structure.
Drop testing determines the ability of a package to withstand the impacts prevalent in the distribution environment.
This process is vital for ensuring that products travel to customers safely and securely, eventually arriving damage free. In turn, drop test systems help companies save money and maintain positive brand-owner reputations by helping to design packaged products that will deliver products with their intended inherent quality intact. Lansmont Drop Test Systems are the gold standard for accurate and repeatable drop testing. Every drop tester we manufacture is factory-tested to ensure it meets flatness-of-drop requirements and exceeds industry specifications.
You’ll find various drop testing systems available at Lansmont that you can choose from based on your individualized needs. Each of our solutions offers different configurations, features and handling capabilities suited for shipments of all shapes and sizes.
Test methods
A drop tester creates freefall and sudden impact conditions, across various heights and angles. Methods for performing drop tests will depend on the test standard or regulation to which your business complies.
Each standard will specify drop testing procedures and inputs, from organizations such as ISTA, ASTM, ISO, FedEx and US Department of Transportation, commonly focusing on:
- Drop height
- Specimen orientation
- Number of drops
We develop drop testers to exceed industry specifications and every unit is factory tested to ensure it meets strict 'flatness of drop' requirements.
System overview
Key components of a drop test system
A drop tester enables product and packaging designers to examine how a product behaves when dropped from different heights, simulating various drop scenarios in a lab environment.
Explore the core components of a Lansmont drop testing system.
Control system
This includes the software and hardware used to configure test parameters, such as drop height and impact force.
You should look for a tester with precise drop mechanisms and accurate measurement instrumentation to ensure reliable results.
Hoist
Mechanical or motorised drop height adjustment
The hoist provides precise drop height adjustment, enabling you to set and adjust the height from which the item will be dropped, allowing for different impact scenarios.
Motorised systems provide greater precision and repeatability, saving time and manual effort.
Controller
For motorised systems a handheld controller for Lansmont Precision Drop Testers (PDTs) is a plug-and-play device with a straightforward setup and calibration routine.
A digital display simultaneously indicates current and desired drop height settings, with simple controls for setting drop heights.
The controller is lightweight and durable for laboratory environments.
Drop platform
The drop platform, also known as a 'drop leaf', is where the product or package to be tested is placed.
It can be flat or used with specific fixtures to hold the item at varying orientations for different impact scenarios.
When selecting a drop tester it is important to check that the drop platform and tester has an appropriate payload capacity to accommodate your items.
Base plate
The base platform provides the basic impact surface when drop testing.
Higher capacity (larger payload) drop testers are frequently installed into a recessed floor, making it safer and easier to position unit loads for testing.
Varying fixtures can be used for testing different impact scenarios.
The maximum weight the tester can accommodate should be suitable for the products or packages you intend to test.
PDT 80
Precision Drop Tester
Our most popular precision drop tester, with handheld controller and electric hoist for drop testing of specimen of upto 177 lbs (80 kgs) from heights of 1-72 in (2.5-183 cm).
PDT 300
Precision Drop Tester
Ideal for drop testing applications of large products and packages, including returnable bulk containers, crated products, or palletized products upto 661 lbs (300 kg) from heights of 1-72 in (2.5-183 cm).
PDT 700
Precision Drop Tester
The PDT 700 facilitates precision drop testing of large test items weighing up to 1540 lbs. (700 kg).
QR 3000
Quick Release Drop Tester
The QR 3000 Quick Release Drop Tester allows you to test larger, bulkier items weighing up to 3000 lbs. View a complete list of features and specs here!
Case studies
Investigating last-mile grocery delivery in suburban areas with Lansmont measurement and test equipment
Undergraduates of Virginia Tech have undertaken a compelling investigation into last-mile grocery delivery suburban environments.
Lansmont test and measurement solutions: Ensuring safe transport of lithium-ion batteries
Batteries have become an integral part of our daily lives, powering devices that keep us connected and entertained. To ensure the safe transport of lithium-ion batteries, they must be tested to comply with international shipping standards per UN/DOT specifications. Lansmont has the expertise and equipment to enable you to perform these tests, including UN/DOT 38.3's T3 (Vibration), T4 (Shock), and T6 (Impact) tests.
Heavyweight drop testing with the PDT 700
Lansmont introduces a heavyweight drop tester to our product line with the PDT 700 Precision Drop Tester, for payloads up to 1,540 lbs (700 kg), developed for common ASTM, ISTA and ISO test standards.
