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Les crash tests sont des essais effectués pour évaluer la sécurité des véhicules et d’autres équipements en simulant des collisions. Ils sont conçus pour reproduire les conditions d’un accident afin de mesurer les performances en termes de protection des occupants et de résistance structurelle..
En effet, les crash tests sont des outils essentiels pour garantir la sécurité des véhicules et d’autres équipements, en permettant aux constructeurs et aux autorités de régulation d’identifier les domaines à améliorer pour réduire les risques d’accidents et de blessures..
Bien que les crash tests soient souvent associés à l’industrie automobile en raison de leur importance cruciale pour évaluer la sécurité des véhicules, ils sont également appliqués à de nombreux autres produits et équipements. Cette démarche vise à garantir la sécurité des utilisateurs dans divers contextes..
Afin de mieux comprendre ce qu’est un crash test : https://fastercapital.com/fr/contenu/Crash-test—dans-les-coulisses—comprendre-l-importance-des-crash-tests.html#La-science-des-crash-testsHere are some examples of products subjected to crash tests :
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- Electronic devices : Smartphones, tablets, laptops and other electronic devices can be drop-tested to assess their impact resistance and durability.
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- Sports facilities : Bicycle helmets, protective sports equipment and leisure equipment such as children’s bicycle seats are often subjected to crash tests to assess their ability to protect users against impacts and shocks.
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- Baby furniture and equipment : Pushchairs, baby car seats, cots and other products for infants and young children are regularly crash tested to ensure their safety in the event of an accident or fall.
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- Medical products : Medical devices such as prostheses, wheelchairs and diagnostic equipment can be crash-tested to ensure they are shock-resistant and safe for use by patients.
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- Packaging and containers : Packaging, containers and crates can be subjected to drop and impact tests to assess their ability to protect their contents during transport and handling.
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- A significant cost : returns can quickly become a budget drain:
In addition to the cost of dispatch, you have to add the cost of re-dispatch and the time spent processing the parcels (packaging, wrapping, restocking).
- A significant cost : returns can quickly become a budget drain:
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- Dissatisfied end customers : a dissatisfied customer lets you know 10 times faster than a satisfied customer. Your company’s or your customer’s image and online reputation are impacted.
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- Disrupted processes for the logistics platform : Penalisation of the order chain, delays in deliveries for standard orders, disruption to the management of goods stocks and inventories.
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- A significant ecological impact : Disputes in e-commerce can have an indirect but significant environmental impact by exacerbating certain aspects of the product life cycle, such as returns, overproduction and the use of resources.
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- Fragile objects
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- Heavy objects
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- Blunt objects
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- Simulation of sudden braking of the delivery vehicle
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- Simulation of a load in the hold
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- Simulation of parcel unloading on delivery (in certain cases)
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- A summary and analysis of the test.
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- Validation confirmed or not for each result, to provide the manufacturer with a constructive understanding of the characteristics of its product in relation to these tests.
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En somme, les crash tests ne se limitent pas aux seuls véhicules automobiles, mais sont utilisés dans de nombreux domaines pour garantir la sécurité des produits et des utilisateurs. Ils permettent d’identifier les points faibles des produits et d’apporter des améliorations pour réduire les risques de blessures et d’accidents.And what about the packaging ?
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La fonction première d’un emballage étant la protection des objets qu’il transporte il est tout naturel de s’y pencher plus en détail..
Pourquoi s’assurer qu’un calage se doit d’être performant ?It may be tempting to try to minimise costs when buying packaging, but this can be counterproductive and even extremely damaging.
A brief overview of the impact of a damaged parcel on arrival :
Now that we’re well aware of the impact of poor protection, let’s move on to crash tests on packaging, in particular that used for cushioning, i.e. the inside of the parcel.
To understand this better, we are going to look at the Protection Efficiency® label, developed by the consultancy Photosynthèse.
This agency has developed a complete crash test protocol specifically dedicated to cushioning solutions.
Why this choice ?
Because before designing Blocbox, it was essential to incorporate a reliable protocol to validate the technical specifications of our solutions and why not refine them even further !
What are the tests involved in obtaining the Protection Efficiency® label ?
These tests have been designed to simulate the stresses to which packages may be subjected during transport. This approach minimises the risk of damage to the items being transported, thereby reducing the number of disputes.
To cover a wide range of situations, each test is divided into three distinct categories :
The tests are systematically carried out on a constant perimeter, using a standard container with a density defined by the manufacturer.
There are five separate tests, each repeated five times, to simulate as closely as possible the different scenarios that a package may encounter during transport.
Test 1 : CRASH TEST CONTROL
Example : The parcel falls
The impacts simulate three common shipping situations :
Test 2 : CRASH TEST CONTROL [EXTREME MODE]
Example : Stressing the material by centrifuging.
Test 3 : PERFORATION TEST
Example : This test reveals the ability of a cushioning material to protect the container from the blunt material being transported.
Test 4 : SETTLING TEST
Example : The purpose of this test is to measure the percentage of settling during vibration.
Test 5 : RESILIENCE TEST
Example : The aim of this test is to demonstrate the ability of the cushioning material to return to its original volume after compression.
The report for each test naturally includes :
After following a strict, well-defined protocol, if the results of the tests carried out on the cushioning meet the required standard, the tested cushioning can be awarded the Protection Efficiency® label.
This label therefore has the virtue of clearly identifying a viable cushioning solution.
To find out more about the label : https://www.agencephotosynthese.com/labelliser-vos-emballages
Cushioning materials that have been certified by the label “Protection Efficiency” : https://www.blocbox.fr/blocbox-matiere-de-calage/
This, combined with good preparation, should ensure that your disputes are kept to a minimum – and that’s all to the good !
In conclusion, understanding the importance of packaging testing is essential to minimise the risk of damage in transit, reduce litigation and ensure customer satisfaction. Through protocols such as the Protection Efficiency® label, companies can ensure that their packaging solutions meet the highest safety standards, contributing to a positive customer experience and reducing their environmental impact. By investing in robust, well-tested packaging, companies can not only avoid the costs associated with litigation, but also enhance their reputation and commitment to sustainability.
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