Upside Down Drop Tester for Can End

Applications

The Upside Down Drop Tester for Can Ends is a precision testing instrument designed for quality control in the food and beverage packaging industry to evaluate lid deformation under impact. This device verifies the structural integrity of can lids when subjected to drop tests at specified heights and angles.

Test process:

1. Insert the pressurized can upside down into the drop guide assembly at the top. Position the can so that it sits in the guide rails, held by the release handle clamp, with 1,067 mm (42 inches) between the top of the can lid and the top of the drop angle fixture. The last 203 mm (8 inches) of this distance is a “free fall” (i.e., below the bottom of the guide rails). The orientation of the pull tab on the can end should be randomized.

2. Pull the sliding release handle to allow the can to fall freely, vertically, and straight down through the drop guide chute, causing the can lid to impact the drop angle base.

3. Lift the splash guard and remove the can from the apparatus.

4. Visually inspect the can end and observe any damage to the lid. Analyze the results accordingly.

Advantages

1. Fully enclosed bottom structure – Prevents lateral leakage from panel joints during testing.
2. Quick-change clamping fixtures – Enables rapid switching between different can types to increase testing throughput.
3. High-transparency front and rear windows – Allows for clear, real-time observation of the impact moment.
4. Quick-attach/detach drainage port – Simplifies cleaning and maintenance procedures.
5. Rapid-release handle – Ensures consistent, smooth operation for repeatable test results.
6. Vertical smooth guide rails – Minimizes kinetic energy loss to ensure accurate impact force.

Technical Parameter

• Dimension: 500mm (L) x 300mm (W) x 1400mm (H)
• Weight: 20kg
• Environmental requirement: Relative air humidity: ≤85%, Indoor temperature: 0℃-40℃