Drop drum testing machine
MP-F06.38

for determining the mechanical strength of electrical devices or device components.

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According to:

IEC 60068-2-31:2008-05 § 5.3.2, 5.3.3 & 6. Annex A, Fig. A.1

The drop drum testing machine essentially consists of the drop drum and the frame. The dimensions of the drop drum comply with the relevant regulations. The frame contains the drive and the electrical control system. The drop drum is equipped with a door for holding the test specimens. On the right-hand side, the drop drum is mounted directly on the stub shaft of a geared motor.

On the left-hand side there is a fixed pin for support. A flanged ball bearing attached to the drop drum rotates around this journal. There is a slip clutch on the shaft end of the geared motor. This allows the drop drum to be turned by hand when the motor is at a standstill. The drop drum can also be stopped easily when the motor is running.

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The drop drum test is a special form of test that is used to check the resistance of products, especially packaging, to mechanical shocks and vibrations. In this test, the object to be tested is placed in a drum, which then rotates and repeatedly bounces it against the walls of the drum. This process simulates the conditions to which the object could be exposed during transportation and handling.

Standards for drop drum testing:

One of the best-known standards that defines the drop drum test is:

ISO 2248: Packaging - drop drum test

This standard describes the method for conducting a drop drum test specifically aimed at testing the ability of a package or product to withstand mechanical shock and vibration during transportation.
This standard specifies how the product should be positioned in the drum and how the test should be performed to test the durability of the packaging or product.