Impact Indicator Product Selection Guide
Using This Selection Guide:
This selection guide and sensor activation table should always be used as a starting point. Packaging design and construction may affect the correlation between drop height and ShockWatch activation.
This guide is for reference only. We recommend that you speak to a ShockWatch representative before placing an order.
Two things you need to know to select a ShockWatch sensitivity:
ShockWatch Label Selection Guide
Drop Height at Which to Expect Label Activation
Drop Height at Which to Expect Label Activation / Metric
MC, CX = clip with one window
MCD, CXX = clip with two windows
This selection guide and sensor activation table should always be used as a starting point. Packaging design and construction may affect the correlation between drop height and ShockWatch activation.
This guide is for reference only. We recommend that you speak to a ShockWatch representative before placing an order.
Two things you need to know to select a ShockWatch sensitivity:
- Cubic feet of shipment (height × width × depth)
- Weight of shipment
ShockWatch Label Selection Guide
Drop Height at Which to Expect Label Activation
| Color Label | Yellow L-65 | Purple L-55 | Red L-47 | Orange L-35 | Green L-30 |
| Less than 100 lbs. | — | 12 – 18" | 12 – 24" | 24 – 36" | 36" + |
| Greater than 100 lbs. | 6 – 12" | 8 – 16" | 12 – 18" | — | — |
Drop Height at Which to Expect Label Activation / Metric
| Color Label | Yellow L-65 | Purple L-55 | Red L-47 | Orange L-35 | Green L-30 |
| Less than 45 kg | — | 0.3 – 0.48 M | 0.3 – 0.6 M | 0.6 – 0.91 M | 0.91 M + |
| Greater than 45 kg | 0.15 – 0.3 M | 0.2 – 0.4 M | 0.3 – 0.48 M | — | — |
NOTE: Packaging and construction may affect the correlation between drop height
and ShockWatch
activation. This table is intended as an approximate guide only.
Minimal testing is suggested.
ShockWatch Clip, Multi-G, and Tube Selection Guide
All product is rated at 50 milliseconds| Product Name | Sensitivity | Activation Height (on hard surfaces) |
| CX85 and CXX85 Clip & Tube Only |
10G | Activates at 2" / 50.8mm to 4" / 101.6mm |
| CX75 and CXX75 Clip & Tube Only |
15G | Activates at 3" / 76.2mm to 6" / 153.4mm |
| 65MC, CX65 and 65MCD, CXX65 Clip & Tube Only |
25G | Activates at 4" / 101.6mm to 8" / 203.2mm Most commonly used clip. |
| 55MC, CX55 and 55MCD, CXX55 Clip & Tube Only |
37.5G | Activates at 6" / 153.4mm to 14" / 355.6mm |
| 47MC, CX47 and 47MCD, CXX47 Clip & Tube Only |
50G | Activates at 8" / 203.2mm to 4" / 203.2mm |
| 35MC, CX35 and 35MCD, CXX35 Clip & Tube Only |
75G | Activation trends at 19" / 482.6mm to 24" / 609.6mm |
| 30MC, CX30 and 30MCD, CXX30 Clip & Tube Only |
100G | Activation trends at 24" / 609.6mm to 30" / 762mm |
| Multi-G Clip | 25G, 50G, 75G (standard) | Activates at three different levels |
MAG 2000 Selection Guide
Low Fragility Zone: Applicable in situations in which both visible and hidden damage is possible, and a single extreme impact would cause damage to product. Pertains to products transported via a variety of modes.
Average Fragility Zone: Applicable in situations in which there is a moderate degree of stability and survivability built into the product, and in which a standard mode of transportation is used.
High Fragility Zone: Applicable in situations in which hidden damage is the key concern. Typically, these products will be constructed of low-tolerance components, such as data storage drives, optical lenses, or any other products that require precise alignment. Pertains to most products that require specialized modes of transportation, such as air-ride vans or extended travel in hydro-cushion railcars.
Average Fragility Zone: Applicable in situations in which there is a moderate degree of stability and survivability built into the product, and in which a standard mode of transportation is used.
High Fragility Zone: Applicable in situations in which hidden damage is the key concern. Typically, these products will be constructed of low-tolerance components, such as data storage drives, optical lenses, or any other products that require precise alignment. Pertains to most products that require specialized modes of transportation, such as air-ride vans or extended travel in hydro-cushion railcars.
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ShockWatch Label G-Force Guide
| Yellow Label = 25G | |
| Purple Label = 37G | |
| Red Label = 50G | |
| Orange Label = 75G | |
| Green Label = 100G |