Shock Sensors Prevent Damage to Fragile Goods
Ship your fragile, sensitive, perishable, or calibrated goods without surrendering control of their handling. Prevent mishandling every step of the way with ShockWatch Impact Indicators.
Affixed directly to your goods or packaging, our shock sensors detect and record impact and mishandling of fragile, sensitive, or calibrated products during transportation.
Thousands of the best-known companies in the world trust their shipments to ShockWatch everyday. No other shock sensor product is more recognised by carriers or offers a better reliability record.
These effective, attention-getting devices act as a strong visual deterrent to unacceptable handling, no matter what you're shipping. |
 
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ShockWatch Labels, Clips, and Tubes:
These innovative, proprietary ShockWatch devices contain a tube filled with red liquid held in suspension. When the device is subjected to an impact exceeding a specified G-level, the shock disrupts the surface tension of the liquid, releasing the highly visible red dye into the length of the tube — creating a permanent and immediate indication of mishandling. Normal movement or road shock won't affect the device — only the specific impacts for which it is designed. Once activated, the device cannot be reset.
Available in label, clip, or tube form, these devices can be affixed to product packaging, directly onto the product itself, or incorporated into the product design, giving you the flexibility to prevent damage on virtually any goods requiring care during shipping and handling. Use the ShockWatch Labels, Clips, and Tubes to conduct quality assurance inspections designed to promote zero-defect shipping. By monitoring your goods, these devices can be used to prevent warranty abuse.
As an education tool, these products can influence the behaviour of handlers during the manufacturing and shipping process. They can also aid in assuring product integrity and serve as a testing mechanism in comparing packaging.
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ShockWatch Impact Indicator products include: |
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Label: Available in five sensitivities, as indicated by the five different colours — simply match the sensitivity of the label to the level of impact the product and packaging can withstand. Activation indicates an impact beyond the predetermined level.
Click here to learn which label is right for your product
Shockwatch Companion Label:
Combine the label with a Shockwatch Companion Label to add an additional visual warning and instructions with what to do if mishandling occurs. Affix the Shockwatch Companion Label to the package and then place the Shockwatch Label on the corresponding footprint (size of Companion Label is 23 cm (L) x 15 cm (W) ).
Please use our Shockwatch Labels Damage Prevention Program Implementation Guide (link below) to assist with the selection and use of the Shockwatch Label as part of your damage prevention program
Shockwatch Labels Damage Prevention Program Implementation Guide (PDF) |
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Clip: Designed to mount directly onto a product or container, the clip is compact and economical — providing damage reduction whenever and wherever your products are handled.
Click here for a ShockWatch Clip selection guide. |
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Double Clip: Similar to the Clip, this device provides 360 degree impact detection.
Click here for a ShockWatch Clip selection guide. |
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Mini-Clip: Using the same technology as the Clip, the Mini-Clip offers a reduced footprint – providing reliable impact detection to smaller products, allowing you to pinpoint areas of concern during the shipping and handling process.
Click here for a ShockWatch Clip selection guide. |
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Mini-Clip Double: Designed with minimum footprint for use on smaller products, the Mini-Clip Double gives maximum 360° degree impact detection.
Click here for a ShockWatch Clip selection guide. |
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Multi-G Clip: A version of the clip product, the ShockWatch Multi-G Clip is a unique, cost-effective shock diagnostic tool for packaging engineers, distribution analysts, product designers, and manufacturing engineers. It is designed for determining package sensitivity during drop testing. The clear acrylic housing incorporates three tube sensitivities into a single unit to indicate a customisable low, medium, and high sensitivity to impact.
Click here for a ShockWatch Multi-G Clip selection guide. |
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Tube: Designed to be used where space is limited. The ShockWatch tube can be incorporated directly into a product's design.
Click here for a ShockWatch Tube selection guide. |
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MAG 2000 Products |
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MAG 2000 — This cost-efficient, resettable, reusable, and tamper-proof device monitors the handling of fragile goods and freight containers over 136kgs. When an impact occurs, the device records the direction and angle of impact.
The MAG 2000 utilizes two highly sensitive magnets triggered when a shock or vibration is strong enough to disrupt the magnetic attraction. This causes the upper magnet to move from its home position and appear in a new visible position within the unit. The position of the upper magnet clearly indicates the angle of impact.
A special key is required to be purchased to unlock the cover on the unit. This allows the product to be reset after activation, and prevents tampering.
At least two MAG2000 are required on each shipment mounted on adjacent sides to monitor all planes.
The activation point is factory set, with 10 standard activation values;
2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, 6G, 7G, 10G, 11G, 16G, and 20G.
Special values are available for custom order.
MAG2000 Companion Label:
Affix a MAG2000 Companion Label next to the mounted MAG2000 to provide an additional visual warning and instructions on what to do if mishandling occurs.
Click here to view a selection guide.
How does the MAG2000 Work? |
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MAG 2000 Impact Date/Timer
Similar to the MAG 2000, this device monitors the shipping and handling of fragile goods and freight containers over 136 kgs. When an impact occurs, the device also records the date and time the impact occurred.
The Date/Timer is only available in G forces up to 16G.
MAG2000 Date/Timer Companion Label:
Affix a MAG2000 Date/Timer Companion Label next to the mounted MAG2000 Date/Timer to provide an additional visual warning and instructions on what to do if mishandling occurs.
Click here to view a selection guide.
How does the MAG2000 Work? |
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ShockWatch DropSpot™ |
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This device provides a high level of sensitivity and clearly indicates mishandling, even from a distance.
Designed to monitor larger shipments up to 14m3 and weighing up to 4500kgs.
3 types of Drop Spot are available:
Features of the Drop Spot:
- Ability to monitor at lower sensitivities
- Ability to monitor heavier shipments
- Field armable
- Bi-directional response
- Requires displacement to activate
- Highly visible indication window
- Tamperproof
Combine the label with a Companion Label to add an additional visual warning and instructions with what to do if mishandling occurs.
Click here to view a selection guide. |
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Features Designed for Maximum Performance
ShockWatch shock sensors features include:
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Impact detection for a wide array of product types and sizes
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User-specified detection threshold
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Highly visible “red alert” indicates mishandling
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Tamper-proof design prevents concealment of activation without obvious evidence of interference
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Easy-to-use adhesive backing requires no tools or assembly to install (MAG 2000 products include optional bracket mounting)
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MAG 2000 products are resettable and reusable
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MAG 2000 Impact Date/Timer features a resettable digital clock for display of date and time of impact
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The ShockWatch Program
A key element in the success of ShockWatch Impact Indicators is the companion tools available.
Used in conjunction with the indicator labels, these tools include alert stickers, caution tape, posters, and supporting documentation.The complete product offering constitutes a highly effective damage reduction and prevention program.
Implementation of this damage prevention program provides psychological reinforcement of proper handling procedures and changes the behaviour of material handlers. It provides a highly visible deterrent to mishandling throughout the supply chain.
This program is most successful with collaboration from the carriers: the shipping, warehousing, and packaging departments.
The ShockWatch program includes the following:
Alert Sticker:
Affixed to the Bill of Lading, it cautions the carrier and consignee that the shipment is monitored
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Companion Label:
The Companion Labels provide an additional visual warning and instructions on what to do if mishandling occurs. The Shockwatch Label, DropSpot or the MAG2000 is placed on the corresponding footprint printed on the labels.
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Shockwatch Companion Label for Shockwatch Label and DropSpot |
MAG2000 Date/Timer Companion Label |
MAG2000
Companion Label |
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All Companion Labels footprints are 23 cm (L) x 15 cm (W) |
Caution Tape:
Provides a visual warning against mishandling
Tape is 50mm (W) x 66m (L)
Posters:
Provides communications to carriers and customer receiving docks on the program elements
Consultation:
A ShockWatch representative will assess your specific requirements and work with you to develop strategies for success
Ongoing Customer Support:
ShockWatch representatives are always available to assist you in defining your program and ensuring its success
ShockWatch alert stickers and caution tape available separately. Contact us for refills.
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Contact Us
To learn more about any of our Shipping & Handling Monitors or other damage prevention products, please contact us |
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