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ShockWatch Clips impact indicators

Are highly visible impact indicator that alerts you if your product has been subjected to unacceptable handling. The single Clip has one tube and will provide nearly 360 degrees of detection. The double Clip has two tubes and gives a full 360 degrees of detection. Clips are mainly used either embedded or attached to the exterior of hand held and calibrated products.
ShockWatch Clips impact indicators are ideal when you need to know if product mishandling may have resulted in misalignment, loss of product calibration or warranty-related repair issues.

Lost Calibration for measurement equipment

Products such as measurement equipment, gyroscopes, weaponry or medical devices require precise calibration in order to operate properly. Impacts can result in misalignment of critical components.

Shockwatch Clips impact indicators indicate if an impact has been experienced that could potentially result in misalignment and the need for recalibration.

Warranty Abuse

Most companies offer a warranty period during which non-functioning products are repaired or replaced at no cost to the end user. Service calls involve labour costs of making repairs and overseeing administrative processes, spare parts costs and the costs associated with unhappy customers.

In order to monitor for mishandling, ShockWatch Clips can be integrated into or mounted on the product. These devices are excellent tools to improve customer handling and reduce warranty costs associated with mishandling.

Types of products that could be monitored with the Shockwatch Clip impact indicators

• Hard drives
• Sensitive electronics
• Communications equipment
• Avionics / Gyroscopes
• Handheld electronic devices
• Audio visual / Broadcast equipment
• Medical equipment
• Laboratory equipment
• HDTV equipment

Shockwatch Clip Selection

To select the proper activation levels, determine if shock specifications exist for the product to be monitored. Most complex electro-mechanical products such as hard drives, avionics, analysis instruments, etc. have been through extensive testing to establish shock damage boundary data. If this information is available, the selection process is quite simple. Select the clip type and sensitivity to match. If it is not available, please use our Shockwatch Clips Selection Guide (see Selection Guide tab) for guidance. Impact / Drop testing  can assist in selecting the most suitable g force.

A Complete Shockwatch Clip Impact Indicator Program

Success of the Shockwatch Program is measured by a reduction in damage. Preventing mishandling is the key to damage reduction.
In order to prevent mishandling, communication with everyone in the supply chain is key. Shockwatch provides letters that you can customise for your carriers and customers. These letters describe the Shockwatch Clips program and detail the steps to follow in the event a shipment is received with an activated Shockwatch Clip.

Our Shockwatch Clips Damage Prevention Implementation Guide will assist you in setting up a program to deter mishandling and reduce you damage related costs.

Benefits of using ShockWatch Clips impact indicators

	Acts as a visual deterrent to improper handling		Promotes chain of accountability for all product handling
	Reduces mishandling through awareness		Confirms effectiveness of packaging
	Provides indisputable evidence of mishandling		Helps identify trouble spots in supply chain, from production to transportation and storage
	Alerts recipient to inspect contents before acceptance		Helps increase quality of product from dock to dock