Tiltwatch Plus

When you need to know if a shipment has been just tilted or completely fallen over in transit

Attach the Tiltwatch Plus directly to a package's exterior surface to monitors the 'care in handling' of any shipment or other product movement situation. Applied in the same fashion as a 'peel and stick', pressure sensitive label, Tiltwatch Plus is actually three separate registers in a single, indicator unit measuring just 4.63" x 4.63"x .25" thick. One register indicates starting angle. The second register indicates exact angular amount of tilt endured and the third register indicates whether or not the unit was completely inverted(total overturn). Together the three registers of a Tiltwatch Plus indicator unit provide inexpensive 360° tilt monitoring for the entire duration of shipping transit and an unalterable record of damaging excesses.

The simple presence of Shockwatch's new Tiltwatch Plus units often serve to lower the incidence of rough handling as well as providing documented proof for damage claims when required. The indicator units measure angles of container tilt in 10° increments from vertical plumb(with a guaranteed accuracy of plus or minus 5°). Unit construction features non-magnetic stainless steel register balls in a clear P.E.T.E. housing and they are certified to operate accurately within temperature tolerances from &endash;40°F to +140°F at 5% to 99% humidity.

Shockwatch, Inc., conceived Tiltwatch Plus as a transportation monitor for such 'sensitive to ship' items as precious artwork, statuary, unfinished/raw products, work-in-process, large furniture, electrical appliances, heavy machinery, computers, batteries, photocopiers, hazmat vessels, chemical tanks and other delicate or dangerous product containers.

Field tested to 100 percent reliability and priced as the affordable solution to monitoring and controlling the shipping attitudes of:

Product Features

• Exact Angle Tilted - Once activated, the Tiltwatch Plus is specially designed to indicate exactly how many degrees a product has been tilted from its axis.
• Simple & Foolproof - Tiltwatch is a state-of-the-art indicator that will indicate if your container has been tilted on its side or completely upended. Normal movement or road shock will have no effect. Tiltwatch will not activate due to acute take-off angles in aircraft.
• Moistureproof - Tiltwatch will not be hampered by moisture or other adverse environmental conditions. Safe for ocean shipments where your shipment may be exposed to a variety of humid conditions.
• Tamperproof - The self-stick backing utilizes a 5 mil high tack acrylic adhesive, assuring a permanent bond even on rough wood surfaces. Unauthorized tampering will leave telltale evidence.
• Non-Resetable "Auto-Arm" Feature - Tiltwatch features a simple one step application. Removing the adhesive backing automatically arms the device. Once activated, the Tiltwatch cannot be reset.

How the program works

Generally the procedure for using Tiltwatch Plus is as follows:

1. A Tiltwatch Plus label is affixed to the exterior of each carton that contains tilt vulnerable goods and will follow the following monitoring cycle. In addition, the maximum tilt angle allowed should be noted on the companion label.
2. All shipments bearing a label will additionally be identified with an alert sticker or notification on the bill of lading.
3. In the event the carton is tipped beyond acceptable handling limits, the indicator ball bearing will move from its original position to position that indicates the exact level of tilt.
4. Once in this state, the monitor cannot be altered, thus providing you with a permanent indication that a tilt has occurred beyond a desired level during transit.
5. Those cartons delivered with the Tiltwatch Plus label in its original position will normally indicate a safe trip. However, those shipments that arrive with the indicator ball bearing in different position from the companion label should note on the billing of lading, and inspect the package for possible damage. In all cases, standard procedures for claims should be followed.

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