Impact, Tilt, Damage & Temperature Indicators
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Fragile and sensitive products are not solely liquids or gels – they can be breakable goods that have the potential of shattering on impact. For many fragile items, the impact of being dropped can be more damaging than that of being tipped too far. So, instead of using damage tilt indicators for your package, shipping impact indicators may be applied to determine whether there may be concealed damage to the product.
Impact and Damage Indicators at LPS Industries:
Similar to tilt indicators, impact and damage indicators are special labels placed on the outside of goods and packages that will indicate if they’ve been impacted or dropped with an unacceptable level of force. We have three types of shipping impact indicators at LPS – Shockwatch impact and tilt products, Drop N Tell warning labels, and DropSpot impact indicators.
Shockwatch Impact and Tilt Products:
Shockwatch impact and tilt products will sense if a package is handled improperly and turn bright red to indicate any concealed damage. There are five label variations that will each react to a different level of impact force. Which you choose depends on the dimensions and weight of the package.
Drop N Tell Warning Labels:
Drop N Tell warning labels are slightly different in that they measure whether a container experiences a shock exceeding a specified range of G force. They are available in six different G ranges and can be reset up to 50 times, making them perfect for continued use.
DropSpot Impact Indicator:
DropSpot impact indicators will turn bright red when it senses that a package has been improperly handled. These indicators are also bidirectional, making it simple to assess and detect the damage upon opening the package. There are three DropSpot models differentiated by color that each reacts to a different force level. The size and weight of the package will determine which model to use.
Impact & Damage Indicators:
Shockwatch Impact & Tilt Products
Detect concealed damage when shipping fragile items. The label’s sensing indicator turns bright red if your package is improperly handled. This fosters claims recovery and damage reduction. The five Shockwatch models are differentiated by color, and the ingenious sensor device on each reacts to a different force impact. The weight and size of the package determines which model to use.
Our Customer Service reps can help you select the right model or use the Shockwatch selection guide below:
SHOCKWATCH SELECTION GUIDE
Cubic Feet = Height x Width x Depth
DROP HEIGHT AT WHICH TO EXPECT LABEL ACTIVATION
Note: Packaging and construction may affect the correlation between drop height and Shockwatch activation.
Use this chart to select the most appropriate label sensitivity. Simply intersect the point in weight and cubic feet that describe your shipment.
Drop N Tell® Warning Labels
Spot concealed shipment damage at the time of receipt of delivery with the Drop ‘N’ Tell impact indicator. Easily mounted, the sensor displays a blue arrow if the container receives a shock exceeding a specified G range.
The device comes in six G ranges, from 5 to 100, and can be reset up to 50 times. Each indicator comes with a two-part label. The first is affixed to the shipping carton and announces that Drop (N) Tell is present on your shipment, and the second affixes to the bill of lading or other shipping documents.
25 sets per case.
Typical Drop-N-Tell Usage Chart
The Chart shown above should be used only as a basic guide.
Drop-N-Tell activation depends upon the type and amount of cushioning used to protect a product in transit.
Drop height will also affect activation.
DropSpot Impact Indicator
Detect concealed damage at lower sensitivities when shipping heavier goods. The DropSpot sensing indicator turns bright red if your package is improperly handled. It’s highly visible indicator window has a bi-directional response. Each individual DropSpot is marked with a serial number so the goods can be tracked. And, they are field armable. These unique features foster claims recovery and damage reduction. The three DropSpot models are differentiated by color, and the ingenious sensor device on each reacts to a different force impact. The weight and size of the package determines which model to use.
Our Customer Service reps can help you select the right model or use the
DropSpot selection guide below:
DROPSPOT SELECTION GUIDE
Cubic Feet = Height x Width x Depth
Use this chart to select the most appropriate label sensitivity. Simply intersect the point in weight and cubic feet that describe your shipment.
Impact & Damage Indicators:
Many sensitive products, such as liquids and gels, need to be shipped upright and remain that way through their journey. If they don’t, serious spills may occur, resulting in the need for extensive cleanup. Once the product is packaged though, how do you know if it has been tipped far enough to result in a spill? That’s where tilt indicators come in.
Tilt Indicators at LPS Industries
Tilt indicators are special labels that are placed on the outside of a package to be shipped that will indicate if the package has been tipped past a certain angle while being shipped. At LPS Industries, we provide our customers with two tilt indicator options – the TiltWatch XTR indicator and the Tip N Tell tilt label.
TiltWatch XTR Tilt Indicators
When affixed to your goods or packaging, the TiltWatch XTR tilt indicators will detect and record unacceptable tilting on products that must remain upright. If unacceptable tilting has been detected, the tilt sensor will turn red to indicate that the contents may have spilled or been disturbed. These labels use an aggressive adhesive to ensure that they cannot be reset or removed once applied.
Tip N Tell Tilt Label
Just like our TiltWatch XTR tilt indicators, our Tip N Tell tilt labels will identify when a product has been tilted. In the case of this shipping tilt indicator, two blue beads are present, and it is evident that the product or package has been tipped when the blue beads break through past a marked line into the top section.
Use LPS Industries as Your Shipping Tilt Indicator Provider
At LPS Industries, we’ve made it our mission to continue to provide our customers with access to high-end products and the benefits of cutting-edge technology. We continue to develop new products to meet the complex, everchanging packaging needs of our customers.
TiltWatch – XTR Indicator for Fragile Goods in Transport
Ship your fragile, sensitive, or calibrated goods without surrendering control of their handling. TiltWatch-XTR Indicators monitor tilting that may result in potential concealed damage during the shipping and handling process.
Affixed directly to your goods or packaging, TiltWatch-XTR indicators detect and record unacceptable tilting on goods that must remain upright. Simple, cost-efficient, and highly effective, this attention-getting device provides a visual deterrent to unacceptable handling, no matter what you’re shipping.
Removal of the adhesive backing automatically arms the devices. The self-stick backing utilizes the most aggressive 5 mil acrylic adhesive available, creating a permanent bond on all but the roughest containers – ensuring that once applied, this shipping damage indicator device cannot be reset, and the product cannot be tipped without indisputable evidence of mishandling.
This tilt sensor turns red if the container it is affixed to tips on its side or is completely upended. TiltWatch-XTR will not activate under normal handling conditions or during aircraft take-offs.
*** As an added security feature, each TiltWatch-XTR is marked with a unique serial number. You can identify every package with a number that can be listed on your shipping papers.
Additionally, the TiltWatch-XTR Indicator contains a vacuum seal that eliminates any effects of humidity or temperature changes.
Tip N Tell® Warning Labels
Identify Tipped Containers
This complete warning system consists of two labels along with the Tip (N) Tell indicator. One label is affixed to the shipping container to explain the indicator’s function, while the other is attached to the bill of lading to give notice that the shipment is being monitored.
The indicator itself is affixed to the container and registers if it has been tipped or overturned during shipment.
Temperature Indicators:
Temperature Indicator Labels for Shipping:
There are many products being shipped daily that are temperature sensitive and must remain at a stable temperature throughout the entire shipping process. Some of these products may be food, chemicals, and medical products. To ensure that a stable environment is maintained, temperature indicator labels for shipping should be placed within the package.
Types of Temperature Indicators:
Temperature indicator labels for shipping will detect changes in temperature and will alert the receiver if the temperature change has harmed the product in any way. At LPS Industries we provide our customers with two types of temperature indicators – ColdMarkTM indicators and WarmMarkTM indicators.
ColdMarkTM Temperature Indicators:
ColdMarkTM indicators contain specially formulated fluids securely encased in a cylindrical tube, which will turn from clear to a violet color when exposed to temperatures below a certain level. Available in five different activation temperatures, these are convenient for determining if goods have been exposed to unacceptable environmental conditions.
WarmMarkTM Temperature Indicators:
WarmMarkTM indicators aren’t contained in a tube but are still a reliable temperature indicator. When a shipment is exposed to temperature levels above a set level, a proprietary red dye is released onto a blotter which clearly indicates potential spoilage of the product and details the duration of exposure.
Choose LPS Industries for Your Temperature Indicators:
At LPS we understand the importance of ensuring that your products make it through the entire shipping and handling process safely and securely. We continue to develop and provide our customers with new products that help to achieve those goals while maintaining optimum product quality. Reach out to us if you have questions about how to keep your products safe from environmental conditions with our temperature indicators for shipping!
ColdMark™ Temperature Indicators for Environmentally Sensitive Goods
Monitor the temperatures that your perishable, fragile, or sensitive goods are subjected to during transit. ShockWatch Environmental Indicators monitor temperatures during shipping and storage, acting as a dependable spoilage indicator, clearly showing whether goods have been subjected to unacceptable conditions.
Encased in a cylindrical tube, specially formulated fluids turn from clear to violet when exposed to temperatures below the predetermined activation temperature level. Five activation temperatures cover a broad spectrum of applications. Simply peel the release liner off the back of the indicator and apply the pressure-sensitive adhesive backing to any dry surface to activate and apply.
See related product WarmMark for monitoring temperatures that become too warm for product preservation and integrity.
WarmMark™ Temperature Indicators for Environmentally Sensitive Goods
Monitor the temperatures that your perishable, fragile, or sensitive goods are subjected to during transit with Temperature Indicators from LPS Industries. ShockWatch Environmental Indicators monitor temperatures during shipping and storage, acting as a dependable spoilage indicator, clearly showing whether goods have been subjected to unacceptable conditions.
With this reliable temperature indicator, a proprietary red dye is released onto a blotter to clearly indicate when your shipment is exposed to temperature levels above your predetermined level, creating a permanent and immediate indication of the duration of exposure. Activation of the device is simple – remove the tab and barrier film and apply to a dry surface on your product or packaging.
Affixed directly to your products’ packaging, these reliable temperature indicators provide indisputable visual evidence of exposure to unacceptable temperature levels, protecting product quality throughout the entire shipping and handling process.
See related product ColdMark for monitoring temperatures that become too cold for product preservation and integrity.