ShockWatch Multi‑G Clip – When to Use the Multi‑Threshold Impact Indicator
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ShockWatch Multi-G Clip – When to Use the Multi-Threshold Impact Indicator
The ShockWatch® Multi-G Clip is a surface-mounted impact indicator designed to show multiple impact thresholds on a single device. Unlike standard Clips or MiniClips, which activate at one G-level, the Multi-G Clip includes three separate tubes—typically 25G, 50G, and 75G—allowing you to see not just whether an impact occurred, but how severe it was.
As an authorised SpotSee partner, Good Life Innovations helps manufacturers and logistics teams choose the right Multi-G configuration and integrate it into their quality-control and handling processes.
What Is the ShockWatch Multi-G Clip?
The Multi-G Clip is a single-use, surface-mounted impact indicator that attaches directly to the product. It contains three sealed glass tubes, each calibrated to a different G-level. When an impact exceeds one of those thresholds, the corresponding tube activates and permanently turns red.
This gives you a clear, tiered record of mishandling severity.
How the Multi-G Clip Works
The Multi-G Clip uses SpotSee’s proven reactive-liquid tube technology:
- Three tubes are mounted inside the Clip housing
- Each tube is calibrated to a different G-level
- When an impact exceeds a threshold, that tube activates
- The activation is permanent and cannot be reset
This provides a tamperproof, multi-level record of impact events.
When to Use the ShockWatch Multi-G Clip
The Multi-G Clip is ideal when you need more detailed impact information than a single-threshold indicator can provide. Typical applications include:
1. Warranty and service diagnostics
- Determining whether damage was caused by minor or severe impact
- Supporting warranty claims with clear evidence
- Identifying repeated mishandling at different severity levels
2. High-value or sensitive equipment
- Medical devices
- Optical systems
- Precision instruments
- Industrial tools
3. Products with complex handling environments
Ideal for equipment that moves through multiple stages of assembly, testing, storage, and distribution.
4. When you need more than a simple yes/no indicator
The Multi-G Clip shows which level of impact occurred, not just that an impact happened.
Multi-G Clip vs Standard Clip vs MiniClip
All three devices use the same core tube technology, but the Multi-G Clip provides additional diagnostic detail:
| Feature | ShockWatch Clip | ShockWatch MiniClip | ShockWatch Multi-G Clip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Thresholds | Single | Single | Three thresholds |
| Best For | General on-product monitoring | Small devices | Diagnostics and severity analysis |
| Mounting | Surface-mounted | Surface-mounted | Surface-mounted |
Need an embedded version?
If you need an impact indicator that mounts inside the product, see the ShockWatch Tube – When to Use the Embedded Impact Indicator.
Installation Best Practices
To ensure accurate performance:
- Mount on a rigid, non-flexing surface
- Ensure the indicator is visible for inspection
- Select the correct G-range based on product fragility
- Use secure mounting hardware or adhesive as recommended
Benefits of Using the Multi-G Clip
- Three impact thresholds in one device
- Provides detailed severity information
- Highly tamper-resistant
- Ideal for warranty and service diagnostics
- Clear, irreversible evidence of mishandling
Is the ShockWatch Multi-G Clip Right for Your Application?
Choose the Multi-G Clip if you need a surface-mounted impact indicator that shows multiple levels of impact severity for diagnostics, warranty validation, or high-value equipment protection.
Good Life Innovations, as a SpotSee partner, can help you select the right Multi-G configuration and integrate it into your manufacturing or logistics workflow.
Related SpotSee Guides
- ShockWatch Clip – When to Use the Surface-Mounted Impact Indicator
- ShockWatch Flex – When to Use the Flexible Surface-Mounted Impact Indicator
- Impact Indicator Overview – A Simple Guide to Choosing the Right SpotSee Device
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