The Slingshot is the first of its kind to be installed in the UK and unique to Samson Pallet Stability. The Samson Nano Slingshot is a horizontal pallet testing table that replicates the inertia of a vehicle and ascertains whether the load will potentially displace in transit with acceleration and deceleration forces.
Testing starts from 0.1G to the EUMOS;40509 standard of 0.8G. From the pallet data entered, the maximum deformation of the load is calculated to create a pass or fail. If a pallet fails the test, the wrapping process is adjusted until a pass is received. This gives clients reassurance that their goods will arrive safely and securely.
Pallet stability and safety are crucial to manufacturers, who not only want their goods to reach their destination in perfect condition, but also need to keep their warehouse teams, logistics operators and the wider public safe from displaced loads. The cost of a displaced load can sometimes be more than the cost of the goods themselves, and manufacturers can be at risk of logistics operators refusing to take their goods if health and safety concerns arise for operators.
EUMOS are aiming to reduce the number of fatalities to Zero by 2050 instilling safer working practices throughout the supply chain and have created standards which are industry recognised.
By using the Samson Nano Slingshot, customers can guarantee compliance with the EUMOS:40509 2020 safety standards.
