Why Angle Drop Testing Is Challenging — And How Large Packaging Drop Tester GT-LC09 Solves It
Jan 14, 2026
Why Angle Drop Testing Is Challenging
And How Large Packaging Drop Tester GT-LC09 Solves It
During transportation and logistics, large packages often face the most severe drop risks. Among them, angle drop testing is widely recognized as one of the most challenging test items. Corners are the most vulnerable parts of a packaging structure.
This article provides an in-depth analysis of the technical difficulties of angle drop testing and explains how the Large Packaging Drop Tester GT-LC09 solves the pain points of traditional testing methods through innovative structure and safety design.
I. What Is Angle Drop Testing
This Packaging Drop Tester adopted dual motors control with 2 beams. "A" and "B". It can evaluate the impact strength of the package's surface, angle and edges. such as:
Package tilting and falling during forklift handling
Unstable stacking causing the corner to hit the ground first
Loss of balance during manual loading and unloading
Compared with face drop and edge drop tests, angle drop testing causes the greatest structural damage to packaging and is also a key test item in international packaging testing standards such as ISTA.
II. Why Is Traditional Angle Drop Testing So Difficult?
Although angle drop testing is critical, it presents multiple challenges in practical operation:
1. Difficulty in Precisely Fixing the Angle
Operators need to manually adjust the sample angle, which is time-consuming and results in poor angle repeatability, seriously affecting test consistency.
2. Large packages prone to centre-of-gravity instability
For bulky, heavy packaging, angle-fixing procedures often result in displacement or slippage, posing safety hazards while compromising test accuracy.
3. Low Testing Efficiency and Poor Repeatability
Angular drop tests frequently require multiple adjustments and recalibrations, resulting in inefficient testing that struggles to meet the high-frequency testing demands of laboratories and quality inspection bodies.
III. How Does GT-LC09 Packaging Drop Tester Solve the Challenges
The Large Packaging Drop Tester GT-LC09 is specifically designed for large packages and high-standard drop testing.
1. Dual Motors + Dual Crossbeam Structure
It can do face and edge testing when “A” and “B” in the same level. And do angle testing if “A” and “B” in the different level.
This design eliminates the need for complex fixtures or manual adjustments, allowing precise control of the drop angle and significantly improving test consistency and repeatability.
2. Multiple Safety Protections
Adding 3 protection functions to keep safety of people. If one of them isn't open, the landing gear doesn't work.
3. Compliant with ISTA standards
GT-LC09 Large Packaging Drop Tester Designed in strict compliance with ISTA packaging transport testing standards to meet international testing requirements.
