Impact Indicator Overview – A Simple Guide to Choosing the Right SpotSee Device
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Impact indicators are simple, tamper-evident devices that show when a shipment has been dropped, mishandled, or exposed to damaging force. While they all detect impact, each one is designed for a specific application. As an authorised SpotSee partner, Good Life Innovations supports UK businesses with expert advice and precision monitoring solutions.
Why Use Indicators?
The presence of a bright yellow SpotSee label significantly reduces mishandling by couriers. It transitions your shipment from "just another box" to a monitored asset.
Safe Transit: Window remains white.
Impact Detected: Window turns red.
1. Carton-Level Indicators
- ShockWatch Label: Always-live indicator.
- ShockWatch 2: Field-armable.
- ShockWatch RFID: UHF RFID enabled.
Case Study: Medical Logistics
For a £50,000 centrifuge, we recommend a ShockWatch 2 for courier accountability, a TiltWatch XTR for orientation, and a Clip inside for internal tracking.
Technical Selection: ShockWatch 2 Grid
| Weight (lbs / kg) | 5-15 ft³ 0.14-0.42m³ |
15-50 ft³ 0.42-1.42m³ |
50-100 ft³ 1.42-2.83m³ |
100-250 ft³ 2.83-7.08m³ |
250-500 ft³ 7.08-14.16m³ |
500-1000 ft³ 14.16-304.8m³ |
1,000+ ft³ 304.8m³ + |
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Related SpotSee Guides
- Shipping Damage Protocol and Indicator Selection Guide
- Impact Indicator Overview – A Simple Guide to Choosing the Right SpotSee Device
- ShockWatch 2 – When to Use the Field-Armable Impact Indicator
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