Cushion Tester
The Cushion Tester is a fully automated system that simulates vertical impacts to evaluate the cushioning performance of materials such as foams, elastomers, and felts. It drops a mass from adjustable heights to generate precise cushioning curves in compliance with ASTM D1596, helping optimize packaging design and minimize product damage during transportation.
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The Cushion Tester is a high-performance drop testing system designed to analyze the cushioning behavior of materials like foams, elastomers, and felts. It simulates controlled vertical impacts by releasing a customizable seismic mass from adjustable heights onto the test sample.
Equipped with high-precision sensors, it provides reliable cushioning curves essential for verifying the effectiveness of protective packaging solutions. Perfect for R&D laboratories, packaging validation facilities, and manufacturers seeking to minimize shipping damage and enhance material performance.
Why choose the Safe Load Testing Tecnologies Cushion Tester?
Adjustable drop height up to 1500 mm
- Recreates real-world transportation shock conditions with adjustable intensity.
Interchangeable ballast kits (up to 125 kg)
- Easily adapts to different material densities and packaging weights.
400 × 400 mm impact base
- Compatible with standard cushioning material samples.
External accelerometer input
- Allows high-resolution data capture of shock absorption performance.
Repeatable single and multi-drop modes
- Features programmable delay time and automatic return positioning.
Impact test suported
- ASTM D1596
* This is a representative list of standard tests the machine can perform. Others may be available – contact our sales team for more information.
Technical specifications
- Machine type: Electric and pneumatic system with fully automated control
- Maximum drop height: 1500 mm (59 in), adjustable
- Impact mass range: From 0.5 kg to 125 kg, using interchangeable ballast kits
- Impact base dimensions: 400 × 400 mm (16 × 16 in)
- Control interface: touchscreen with multi-language support
- Test modes: Single drop and repeated drop with programmable wait time
- Sensors: External accelerometer, laser distance sensor, pressure and position sensors
- Anti-rebound system: Automatic pneumatic braking to prevent secondary impacts
- Safety features: Emergency stop, acoustic and light warnings, safety interlocks
Optional
- Adjustable Static Loads for Damping Curve Analysis: Supplied with Ballast Kit I (0.5–10 kg / 1–22 lb) for standard testing of cushioning materials. Optional Ballast Kits II and III extend the load capacity up to 125 kg (276 lb) for advanced applications.
The Automatic Anti-Rebound System uses advanced pneumatic braking to stop the impact mass instantly after each drop, eliminating secondary rebounds. It ensures clean, single-impact results, delivering the precision, consistency, and reliability required for high-quality packaging validation and research.
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