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Why an Impact Indicator?
Damage rates drop up to 70% when impact indicators are visible on shipments.
- Visible Shock Monitoring — Deters rough handling and flags possible damaging impact.
- Cuts Hidden Damage Risk — Supports faster inspection and reduces transportation-related loss.
- Peel, Stick, and Monitor — No power required; simple to apply and interpret.
- Better Logistics Visibility — Helps identify repeated mishandling in transit.
- Supports Claims — Strengthens inspection, accountability, and freight claim support.
- Serialized and Tamper-Resistant — Improves authenticity and traceability.
- ISO 9001:2015 Certified — Built under certified quality standards.
FAQ’s - Impact Indicators & Shock Indicators
What are impact and tilt indicators?
Impact and tilt indicators are visual shipment-monitoring devices designed to show when a package or product experiences a defined handling event. Impact indicators respond to shock above a specified sensitivity, while tilt indicators show when a shipment has been tipped beyond its intended orientation. They provide an immediate visual indication that can help trigger inspection at receiving.
What is the difference between an impact indicator and a tilt indicator?
An impact indicator monitors shock or impact, while a tilt indicator monitors orientation. A shipment can experience excessive impact without tipping, or it can be tilted without experiencing a severe impact. For sensitive products vulnerable to both conditions, impact and tilt indicators can be used together as part of the same shipment-monitoring program.
How do I choose the correct G-force sensitivity for an impact indicator?
The correct sensitivity depends on factors including product fragility, packaging, shipment size and weight, mounting location, transportation environment, and the level of impact considered potentially damaging. A lower G rating generally indicates greater sensitivity. ThermLogix can help evaluate your application and identify an appropriate impact indicator for testing.
Where should impact and tilt indicators be placed on a shipment?
Placement depends on the indicator and application. Impact indicators are typically positioned where they can appropriately monitor shock transmitted through the shipment, while tilt indicators should be mounted in the orientation specified by the product instructions. Always follow the installation instructions for the specific indicator being used. ThermLogix can also help with placement questions for your application.
Can impact and tilt indicators prevent shipping damage?
Impact and tilt indicators do not physically prevent damage, but they can make potentially damaging handling events visible. That visibility can encourage more careful handling and help support receiving inspection, damage investigations, packaging evaluation, carrier accountability, and shipping-quality programs.
Are impact and tilt indicators reusable?
Most visual shipment impact and tilt indicators offered by ThermLogix are designed as single-use monitoring devices. Once an indicator has been triggered, the visual indication provides evidence of the monitored event and the device should be replaced for the next shipment. Always confirm the specifications of the individual product.
Is WAN-YO a ShockWatch® alternative?
Yes. WAN-YO impact and tilt indicators can be evaluated as alternatives to SpotSee® ShockWatch® products for many shipment-monitoring applications. ThermLogix offers multiple impact sensitivities and visual tilt-monitoring solutions. If you're currently using ShockWatch, send us the product or part number, sensitivity, shipment information, application, and quantity, and we'll help identify an appropriate WAN-YO option for evaluation.
Should I use an impact indicator, a tilt indicator, or both?
Use an impact indicator when excessive shock or rough handling is the primary concern. Use a tilt indicator when the shipment must remain upright or within an acceptable orientation. For products vulnerable to both shock and tipping — such as sensitive equipment, machinery, electronics, medical devices, laboratory instruments, and precision systems — using both can provide broader visibility into shipment handling.
What products and industries use impact and tilt indicators?
Impact and tilt indicators are commonly used with medical and diagnostic equipment, electronics, industrial machinery, laboratory and scientific instruments, aerospace components, precision equipment, sensitive replacement parts, furniture and fixtures, crated products, and other high-value or fragile shipments. The appropriate indicator should be selected according to the product and shipping application.
Can ThermLogix help me choose the right impact or tilt indicator?
Yes. Tell us what you're shipping, the product's approximate size and weight, packaging method, transportation environment, known fragility or G-force requirement, orientation requirements, and estimated quantity. ThermLogix can help identify an appropriate impact, shock, tilt, or combined monitoring approach for your application.
Industries We Serve.
Medical & Diagnostic Equipment
Protect sensitive medical devices and lab equipment from drops, shock, and tilt.
Laboratory & Scientific
Protect precision Instruments that can lose calibration from excessive handling.
Electronics & Semiconductors
Protect critical components. Electronics, control panels, servers. and related components are affected by drop, shock, and tilt in handling.
Industrial & Automation
Protect mission critical motors, pumps, drives, actuation, & machinery shipping LTL where downtime is not an option.
Appliances & White Goods
Refrigerators and both Residential & commercial appliances are susceptible to handling damage.
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Aerospace & Defense
Automotive & EV Parts
Glass & Specialty Displays
Furniture
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