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Shock Sensors Prevent Damage to Fragile Goods

Ship your fragile, sensitive, perishable, or calibrated goods without surrendering control of their handling. Prevent mishandling every step of the way with ShockWatch Impact Indicators.

Affixed directly to your goods or packaging, our shock sensors detect and record impact and mishandling of fragile, sensitive, or calibrated products during transportation. Thousands of the best-known companies in the world trust their shipments to ShockWatch everyday. No other shock sensor product is more recognized by carriers or offers a better reliability record. These effective, attention-getting devices act as a strong visual deterrent to unacceptable handling, no matter what you're shipping.

ShockWatch Labels, Clips, and Tubes

These innovative, proprietary ShockWatch devices contain a tube filled with red liquid held in suspension. When the device is subjected to an impact exceeding a specified G-level, the shock disrupts the surface tension of the liquid, releasing the highly visible red dye into the length of the tube — creating a permanent and immediate indication of mishandling. Normal movement or roadshock won't affect the device — only the specific impacts for which it is designed. Once activated, the device cannot be reset.

Available in label, clip, or tube form, these devices can be affixed to product packaging, directly onto the product itself, or incorporated into the product design, giving you the flexibility to prevent damage on virtually any goods requiring care during shipping and handling. Use the ShockWatch Labels, Clips, and Tubes to conduct quality assurance inspections designed to promote zero-defect shipping. By monitoring your goods, these devices can be used to prevent warranty abuse.

As an education tool, these products can influence the behavior of handlers during the manufacturing and shipping process. They can also aid in assuring product integrity and serve as a testing mechanism in comparing packaging.

MAG 2000 Products

Label: Available in five sensitivities, as indicated by the five different colors — simply match the sensitivity of the label to the level of impact the product and packaging can withstand. Activation indicates an impact beyond the predetermined level.
Click here to learn which label is right for your product

Clip: Designed to mount directly onto a product or container, the clip is compact and economical — providing damage reduction whenever and wherever your products are handled.
Click here for ShockWatch clip selection guide

Double Clip: Similar to the Clip, this device provides 360 degree impact detection.
Click here for a ShockWatch Clip selection guide.

Mini-Clip: Using the same technology as the Clip, the Mini-Clip offers a reduced footprint – providing reliable impact detection to smaller products, allowing you to pinpoint areas of concern during the shipping and handling process.
Click here for a ShockWatch Clip selection guide.

Mini-Clip Double: Designed with minimum footprint for use on smaller products, the Mini-Clip Double gives maximum 360° degree impact detection.
Click here for a ShockWatch Clip selection guide.

Multi-G Clip: A version of the clip product, the ShockWatch Multi-G Clip is a unique, cost-effective shock diagnostic tool for packaging engineers, distribution analysts, product designers, and manufacturing engineers. It is designed for determining package sensitivity during drop testing. The clear acrylic housing incorporates three tube sensitivities into a single unit to indicate a customizable low, medium, and high sensitivity to impact.
Click here for a ShockWatch Multi-G Clip selection guide.

Tube: Designed to be used where space is limited. The ShockWatch tube can be incorporated directly into a product's design.
Click here for a ShockWatch Tube selection guide.

MAG 2000 Products

MAG 2000 — This cost-efficient, resettable, reusable, and tamper-proof device monitors the handling of fragile goods and freight containers over 100 lbs. When an impact occurs, the device records the direction and angle of impact.

The MAG 2000 utilizes two highly sensitive magnets triggered when a shock or vibration is strong enough to disrupt the magnetic attraction. This causes the upper magnet to move from its home position and appear in a new visible position within the unit. The position of the upper magnet clearly indicates the angle of impact.

A special key is supplied to unlock the cover on the unit. This allows the product to be reset after activation, and prevents tampering.
The activation point is factory set, with 10 standard activation values; 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, 6G, 7G, 10G, 11G, 16G, and 20G. Special values are available for custom order.
Click here to view a selection guide.

ShockWatch MAG 2000 Impact Date/Timer — Similar to the MAG 2000, this device monitors the shipping and handling of fragile goods and freight containers over 100 lbs. When an impact occurs, the device also records the date and time the impact occurred.

Features Designed for Maximum Performance


ShockWatch shock sensors features include:
* Impact detection for a wide array of product types and sizes
* User-specified detection threshold
* Highly visible “red alert” indicates mishandling
* Tamper-proof design prevents concealment of activation without obvious evidence of interference
* Easy-to-use adhesive backing requires no tools or assembly to install (MAG 2000 products include optional bracket mounting)
* MAG 2000 products are resettable and reusable
* MAG 2000 Impact Date/Timer features a resettable digital clock for display of date and time of impact

The ShockWatch Program


A key element in the success of ShockWatch Impact Indicators is the companion tools available. Used in conjunction with the indicator labels, these tools include alert stickers, caution tape, posters, and supporting documentation.The complete product offering constitutes a highly effective damage reduction and prevention program.

Implementation of this damage prevention program provides psychological reinforcement of proper handling procedures and changes the behavior of material handlers. It provides a highly visible deterrent to mishandling throughout the supply chain.

This program is most successful with collaboration from the carriers: the shipping, warehousing, and packaging departments.

The ShockWatch program includes the following:

* Alert Sticker: Affixed to the Bill of Lading, it cautions the carrier and consignee that the shipment is monitored
* Companion Label: Provides an additional visual warning and instructions on what to do if mishandling occurs
* Caution Tape: Provides a visual warning against mishandling
* Posters: Provides communications to carriers and customer receiving docks on the program elements
* Consultation: A ShockWatch representative will assess your specific requirements and work with you to develop strategies for success
* Ongoing Customer Support: ShockWatch representatives are always available to assist you in defining your program and ensuring its success

ShockWatch alert stickers and caution tape available separately. Contact us for refills.

Contact Us


To learn more about any of our Shipping & Handling Monitors or other damage prevention products, please contact us.
 

Additional Information

Impact Indicators
Product Specifications
Product Selection Guide
Technical Briefs
Compliance Information
Downloads
Impact Indicators
Benefits for a More Profitable Business

ShockWatch shock sensors:
  • Reduce product damage and loss incurred during transportation

  • Protect fragile, sensitive, or calibrated goods in transit

  • Provide indisputable evidence of mishandling

  • Act as visual deterrent to improper handling

  • Alert recipient to inspect contents before acceptance

  • Ensure chain of accountability for all product handling

  • Protect against/reduce warranty claims

  • Confirm effectiveness of packaging

  • Identify trouble spots in production process and transportation

  • Lower production yield losses

  • Ensure quality of product from dock to dock

  • Increase customer satisfaction and provide a visible marketing edge

Impact Indicator Applications
  • Automotive components
  • Commercial appliances
  • Semiconductor devices
  • Computer hard drives
  • Lab equipment
  • Storage media
  • Glass products
  • Electronics
  • Furniture
  • And much more



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