Packaging Lab
Consult the Signode Packaging Labs to optimize your packaging. Our teams can propose and validate the proper packaging solutions in one of our industry-certified labs.
Why Visit the Signode Packaging Lab
- Real-world transit conditions are simulated in a controlled lab environment for actionable, data-driven decision making.
- Prior to purchase, Signode’s solutions can be demonstrated for full customer confidence.
- All testing is tailored to your specific product and distribution environment to ensure your products will be protected.
Tests in Signode Packaging Lab
Replicates real-world transit conditions to optimize and validate packaging performance. As the industry's marquee transit packaging testing facility, Signode's Packaging Lab allows customers to test the resiliency and efficacy of different packaging protocols. Standard tests conducted by the lab include:
Drop Testing
Recreates conditions that may occur in handling a parcel during warehousing and delivery
Load Stability Testing
Determines the effectiveness of packaging in protecting a product during changes in velocity
Incline Impact Testing
Tests sudden horizontal impact often associated with railcar coupling and truck docking
Environmental Testing
Tests the impacts of extreme temperature and humidity
Random Vibration Testing
Reproduces vertical vibration that packaged products experience during shipping and handling
Rough Handling Course
Determines the stability and durability of palletized loads when handled by a fork truck
Packaging Labs Around the World
We have multiple testing facilities around the world. Book your visit to a Signode packaging lab today.
You can find us:
Americas
- Roselle, IL USA
- Danville, VA USA
EMEA
- Sonderborg, Denmark
APAC
- Kuala Lumpar, Malaysia
We adhere to the top industry standards.
Signode Customer Experience Center
Visit the Customer Experience Center and join us at our facilities to show our full product range in the Product Showroom, Packaging Lab and Reliability Services University.
