Shock Indicators
Detect Impact Damage with Colour-Changing Technology - Safeguard Your Valuable Assets with Impact Indicators
At Colour Changing, we are experts in smart materials and their remarkable ability to react to the world around them. For over 30 years, we have been developing and manufacturing innovative solutions, including shock-activated products designed to reveal hidden impacts and provide valuable insights into the handling of your valuable assets. We offer a full range of services, from supplying these incredible materials to providing expert consultancy and R&D, ensuring you find the perfect solution for your needs.
Our Top Sellers: SpotSee Shockwatch & Shockwatch 2
Looking for reliable and easy-to-use impact indicators? Our top-selling SpotSee Shockwatch and Shockwatch 2 are trusted by businesses worldwide to monitor and protect valuable goods during transit and storage. These indicators provide clear visual evidence of impact, helping you:
- Reduce damage and associated costs
- Improve handling practices throughout your supply chain
- Enhance accountability and identify mishandling
What are Shock-Activated Materials?
Shock-activated materials, also known as shock indicators or impact indicators, are smart materials that undergo a visible colour change in response to mechanical stress, impact, or pressure. This colour change acts as an immediate visual alert, signalling that a shock event has occurred. This capability is invaluable across various applications, helping to:
- Ensure product integrity and prevent damage
- Improve safety and identify potential hazards
- Monitor sensitive equipment and valuable assets
How Do They Work?
These fascinating materials utilise mechanochromic technology. The force of an impact triggers a reversible change in the material's molecular structure, modifying how it absorbs and reflects light. This results in a clear colour shift that is impossible to miss.
Applications Across Industries
- Supply Chain: Integrate shock-activated labels into your packaging to monitor goods in transit and identify mishandling.
- Engineering: Monitor stress and strain in structures, bridges, and buildings to identify potential weaknesses.
- Museums & Galleries: Protect delicate artefacts and art installations during transportation and display.
- Healthcare: Safeguard sensitive medical equipment and ensure it arrives in perfect working order.
- Aerospace: Monitor the integrity of space equipment and aviation components during transport and operation.
Why Choose Colour Changing?
- Over 30 years of experience in smart materials and colour-changing technology.
- Custom solutions tailored to your specific needs and applications.
- Expert consultancy and R&D services to help you find the perfect solution.
- Wide range of colours and sensitivities available to suit various requirements.
Contact us today to discuss your application and discover how our shock-activated products can benefit you.
