Shock Sensors Prevent Damage to Fragile Goods

Thousands of the best-known companies in the world trust their shipments to ShockWatch every day. 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 — it is only activated by 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 ensuring product integrity and serve as a testing mechanism in comparing packaging.

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.
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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 a ShockWatch Clip selection guide.

Double Clip: Similar to the Clip, this device provides 360° impact detection.
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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.
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Mini-Clip Double: Designed with minimum footprint for use on smaller products, the Mini-Clip Double gives maximum 360° impact detection.
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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 for use where space is limited. The ShockWatch tube can be incorporated directly into a product’s design.
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MAG 2000 Products

MAG 2000: This cost-efficient, resettable, reusable, and tamper-proof device monitors the handling of fragile goods and freight containers greater than 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 MAG 2000 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 greater than 100 lbs. When an impact occurs, the device also records the date and time the impact occurred.

ShockWatch DropSpot^®

This device provides a high level of sensitivity and clearly indicates mishandling, even from a distance.

Features Designed for Maximum Performance

• Impact detection for a wide array of product types and sizes
• User-specified detection threshold
• Highly visible “red alert” to indicate 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 includes optional bracket mounting)
• Ability to reset and reuse MAG 2000
• Resettable digital clock for display of date and time of impact (MAG 2000 Impact Date/Timer)

The ShockWatch Program

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

Implementation of this damage prevention program leads to 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
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Alert Tape:
Provides a visual warning against mishandling


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

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