Spotsee launched the Shockwatch 2 Impact Indicator in 2014. You probably see lots of customers use shockwatch 2 25G & shockwatch 2 50G on their shipment. Although the number of customers continues to increase, then why do some customers tend to use the first-generation Shockwatch label?
In fact, prevent activation during transit gives the shockwatch 2 a big advantage, but it could have some doubts about impact detection.
Shockwatch 2, How to Work?
In our previous article, we discuss how impact indicators of different brands work in markets. The Shockwatch 2 is a structural change. Please refer to the following dismantling video.
The Spotsee Shockwatch 2 is made of plastic and stickers. There is a red plastic block with a certain weight in the middle of the product and it is stuck by an on-off switch, and it is matched with two plastic springs. When the switch is removed and if impacted, the red plastic block with a certain weight is moved.
Functional Test on Shockwatch 2
Now, you understand how Shockwatch 2 works – red plastic block and spring move in one direction, and this is the problem!
Shokcwatch 2 is limited by the product design. Shockwatch 2 can only detect the impact is from up or down, left or right, front or back. The following link is to do a test for traditional impact indicator and shockwatch 2.
To solve the problem of limit detection, Spotsee proposed to apply three or six shockwatch 2 to cargo, but the rising cost is the side effect.
Shockwatch 2 Price
Shockwatch 2 is relatively easy to come by in the market, so the price is cheaper than the traditional Shockwatch Label. For moew detailed prices, please refer to Shockwatch 2 Price.
| Company | Product | Price (USD) |
| SpotSee | ShockWatch | $ 1.8 – $ 4.9 |
| ShockWatch 2 | $ 1.6 – $ 3.9 | |
| WAN-YO | Impact Label | $ 1.5 – $ 3.1 |
| Dual Impact Label | $ 2.5 – $ 3.9 | |
| Impact Tube | $ 1.0 – $ 2.3 | |
| Index | Drop N Tell | $ 2.3 – $ 5.6 |
| Others | $ 1.5 – $ 3.5 | |
Impact Indicator Market Price
＊The above prices are the result of big data statistics. In fact, the price may vary according to different countries, freight and taxes. This table is for reference only.
Although the price of a single Shockwatch 2 product is cheap, to reach 360° detection, it is necessary to use 3 pieces or 6 pieces Shockwatch 2 for cargo. After conversion, the traditional Shockwatch Labels seems to be more cost-effective.
Shockwatch 2 25G & Shockwatch 2 50G
Shockwatch 2 25G & Shockwatch 2 50G are currently the most widely used models on the market.
．Shockwatch 2 25G
Shockwatch 2 25G can detect minor collisions, most of which are used in large equipment or products that are easily damaged.
Suitable for large packaged goods and the following situations:
● Fragile items
● The total weight of the cargo is very heavy
● The volume after packaging is very large
● No slight collisions
● The height of your product fall down cannot exceed 15~30cm
● Wooden packing
● Cannot use manual handling
．Shockwatch 2 50G
Shockwatch 2 50G is a medium-sensitive product, can be applied to large and small goods.
Applicable to household appliances, commercial machinery and equipment, etc. and the following situations:
● Can accept slight collisions or vibrations
● Unacceptable excessive drop or impact
● The height of your product fall down cannot exceed 30~60cm
Summary
Although Shockwatch 2 can solve the problem of damage caused by transportation in delivery. (Note: it’s not about the damaged delivery when the shockwatch 2 applied to cargo.) However, from the user’s point of view, accidental damage to the product during transportation should be responsible for the shipper.
If your goods do not use pieces of Shockwatch 2 due to cost concerns and unfortunately happen to be damaged during transportation, some disputes are possible.
So, does Shockwatch 2 really help you?
