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Product

Bottle Drop Tester for Plastic Bottles & Containers

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Focusing on packaging and material testing technology, we are committed to quality control in industries such as healthcare, pharmaceuticals, food, packaging, textiles, and new materials. Our products are widely used in enterprises, testing institutions, universities, and research institutes.

Category:

Packaging and Printing

Impact Resistance

Bottle Drop Tester for Plastic Bottles & Containers

Functions

Evaluate the drop resistance and structural integrity of plastic bottles, containers, and rigid plastic packaging.

Simulate real-world transportation and handling drops to identify potential leakage, cracking, or bursting points.

Determine the critical failure height and impact orientation for quality control and R&D validation.

Working Principle

The specimen (filled or empty bottle) is secured by pneumatic clamping cylinders mounted on a motorized lifting platform. The operator adjusts the tilt mechanism to set the desired drop attitude — horizontal, angled, or vertical. The control system automatically corrects the drop height based on the tilt angle to ensure the target impact point hits the ground first. The motor drives the platform to the specified height (up to 2000 mm). Upon release, the pneumatic clamps open instantly, allowing the bottle to fall freely. The operator observes damage, records the outcome, and evaluates the drop performance.

Compliant Standards

ASTM D2463 — Standard Test Method for Drop Impact Resistance of Blow-Molded Thermoplastic Containers

ISO 8317 — Child-resistant packaging — Requirements and testing procedures for reclosable packages(drop/impact resistance context)

ISTA 1A / 2A — Performance Test Procedures for Packaged Products(drop test reference)

QB/T 1870 — Polyethylene blow-molded containers

QB 2357 — Polyester (PET) blow-molded bottles

QB/T 1868 — Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) carbonated beverage bottles

GB/T 17876 — Packaging containers — Plastic anti-theft closures(closure drop reference)

GB/T 14485 — Plastics — Determination of impact resistance by free-falling weight(historical reference)

Key Features

Wide Height Range: Motorized lift adjusts from 150 mm to 2000 mm with 0.1 mm resolution, covering everything from low-level tip-over to high-drop warehouse simulations.

Adjustable Drop Attitude: The tilt mechanism sets clamping angles at 0°, 30°, and 90° (optional), enabling corner, edge, and side impacts as specified by ASTM D2463.

Automatic Height Correction: The control system compensates for the tilt angle, ensuring the target impact point contacts the ground at the precise programmed height — no manual calculation required.

Pneumatic Clamping & Release: Two clamping cylinders secure the bottle firmly and release instantly with zero retention, guaranteeing a true free fall without drag.

Impact Protection Device: A reinforced impact barrier (optional) catches rebounding fragments, protecting operators and surrounding equipment.

Three-Column Guide Rod: Triple linear guides ensure stable, wobble-free platform movement for consistent drop accuracy.

Intelligent Operation: LCD display with digital input, micro-printer for test data output, and automatic return-to-home function after each drop.

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Test Height Range	150 – 2000 mm
Height Resolution	0.1 mm
Impact Energy Resolution	0.001 N·m (calculated)
Maximum Sample Volume	0 – 4.5 L
Clamping Angles	0°, 30°, 90° (optional)
Clamping Mode	Pneumatic (dual cylinders)
Lift Mode	Automatic (motor-driven)
Standard Steel Ball	500 g (optional, for auxiliary impact testing)
Gas Pressure	0 – 0.7 MPa (user-supplied)
Gas Connector	Φ6 mm Polyurethane tube
Overall Dimensions	600(L) × 900(B) × 2400(H) mm
Net Weight	174 kg
Power Supply	AC 220/110V, 50/60 Hz

Standard Configuration

Main testing machine (host unit)

Motorized lifting platform with three-column guide rods

Pneumatic clamping cylinders (dual)

Tilt adjustment mechanism (0° / 30° / 90°)

500 g steel ball (optional auxiliary use)

Impact barrier (optional)

LCD control panel with micro-printer

Operation manual and calibration certificate

Application Industries & Scenarios

Beverage & Food Packaging

Carbonated Drink PET Bottles: Test burst resistance and base-cup integrity under drop impact per QB/T 1868.

Water & Juice Bottles: Evaluate side-wall and shoulder strength after filling and capping.

Edible Oil Containers: Validate drop performance of large-format HDPE bottles (up to 4.5 L).

Pharmaceutical & Healthcare

Oral Liquid PET Bottles: Assess drop resistance of medicine containers for safe transport.

Cough Syrup HDPE Bottles: Test closure retention and bottle integrity during accidental drops.

Vitamin & Supplement Jars: Evaluate wide-mouth container drop performance.

Household & Industrial Chemicals

Detergent & Cleaner Bottles: Validate squeeze-bottle integrity under repeated handling drops.

Automotive Fluid Containers: Test HDPE bottles for motor oil, coolant, and washer fluid.

Agrochemical Bottles: Evaluate pesticide container drop resistance to prevent leakage hazards.

Cosmetics & Personal Care

Shampoo & Conditioner Bottles: Test drop durability of custom-shaped HDPE/PET bottles.

Lotion & Cream Jars: Assess wide-mouth jar drop performance with screw caps.

R&D and Quality Assurance

New Bottle Design Validation: Compare drop performance of different neck geometries, base designs, and material grades.

Production Line QC: Routine drop sampling to verify consistent bottle quality.

Third-Party Testing Labs: Issue ASTM D2463-compliant drop test reports for brand owners and retailers.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is the difference between this Bottle Drop Tester and a Drop Ball Impact Tester?

A: A Drop Ball Impact Tester drops a small steel ball onto a stationary specimen to measure localized material impact resistance. A Bottle Drop Tester drops the entire filled or empty bottle from a set height to simulate real-world transportation and handling accidents. This instrument tests the complete package - bottle body, base, neck, and closure together.

Q2: Which international standard should I reference?

A: The primary international standard is ASTM D2463 (Drop Impact Resistance of Blow-Molded Thermoplastic Containers). For child-resistant packaging, ISO 8317 includes drop-test requirements. For packaged-product shipment testing, ISTA 1A/2A provides drop-test protocols.

Q3: Can I test bottles with liquid inside?

A: Yes. The pneumatic clamps can secure filled bottles. However, ensure the clamping pressure is set appropriately to avoid deforming the bottle before the drop. Always wear safety goggles and use the optional impact barrier when testing liquid-filled containers.

Q4: How does the automatic height correction work?

A: When you tilt the clamping platform to a non-horizontal angle (e.g., 30° or 90°), the distance from the impact point to the ground changes. The control system automatically calculates and adjusts the platform height so that the programmed drop height corresponds exactly to the impact point — no manual math needed.

Q5: What is the maximum bottle size?

A: The machine accommodates bottles up to 4.5 L in volume. For larger containers (e.g., 5-gallon water jugs), a heavy-duty drop tester with a wider clamping range would be required.

Q6: Is the 500 g steel ball required for bottle drop testing?

A: The 500 g steel ball is an optional accessory. It is not needed for standard bottle drop tests per ASTM D2463, but can be used for auxiliary impact testing or as a calibration reference.

Q7: What gas supply is needed?

A: The pneumatic clamps require a clean, dry compressed air source at 0 – 0.7 MPa. Connection is made via a standard Φ6 mm polyurethane tube. An in-line filter-regulator is recommended.

Function：
The drop resistance of plastic bottles and various hard plastic materials was tested.
Principle:
Two sample clamping cylinders on the lifting platform fix the sample on the lifting platform. Adjust the tilt mechanism to fix the horizontal inclination of the sample. The control mechanism corrects the drop height information according to the inclination angle, and the motor drives the lifting platform to the specified drop height; the sample clamping cylinder releases the sample, and the sample falls freely; the damage of the sample is observed, the dropped result is recorded, and the drop performance of the sample is evaluated.
Standards：QB/T 1870、GB/T 17876、 QB 2357、 QB/T 1868、 GB/T14485.
Characteristics:
- With a wide range of test height, the motor can automatically lift the sample to the specified drop-down position or the position required by the test standard.
- pneumatically clamp/release specimens.
- The falling attitude (horizontal clamping angle) of the sample can be adjusted, and the height position can be automatically corrected.
- Falling object impact protection device to ensure personnel safety.
- Three column guide rod to make sure stable lifting.
- LCD, digital input, and intelligent operation.
- Using microprint to print test data.
Specification
- Test height： 150-2000 mm.
- Height resolution： 0.1 mm.
- Impact resolution： 0.001 N.m.
- Mass of steel ball： 500 g（optical）.
- Clamping mode： Pneumatic.
- Sample volume： 0-4.5 L.
- The clamping angle： 0°、30°、90°（optical）.
- Lift mode： automatic
- Gas pressure： 0-0.7MPa （Self supply of gas source）.
- Gas connector： Ф6mm Polyurethane pipe（Self supply of gas source）.
- Size： 600mm(L)Ⅹ 900mm(B) Ⅹ2400mm(H).
- Power supply： AC220/110V 50/60Hz.
- Net weight： 174kg.
Configuration：Principle machine, 500g steel ball, Impact barrier（optical）.
Configuration：Principle machine, 500g steel ball, Impact barrier（optical）.

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