Before the run
Drop and crush testing before the full run
Make sure your packaging survives shipping before you print the full run. We can drop- and crush-test your custom boxes and inserts before mass production; ask with your quote and your account manager will confirm the details.
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What is drop and crush testing before the full run?
Drop and crush testing checks how your custom box and insert hold up to shipping drops and warehouse stacking weight before the full production run begins. A drop check evaluates how corners, edges, and panels protect your product on impact, while a crush check evaluates how box walls handle vertical pressure. At CubitPack, you can request drop and crush testing with your quote before approving bulk production.
What you get
What you get with drop and crush testing
Pre-run drop checks
Check how your box and insert protect heavy or breakable products against drops during parcel handling.
Pre-run crush checks
Check how corrugated walls and folding cartons hold up under stacking pressure in storage and transit.
Box and insert tested together
Pair testing with an engineered card, EVA foam, or EPE foam insert built around your product.
Physical prototypes available
Hold a physical prototype priced per product before the full run to inspect board stock and product fit.
Free 3D mockup before you pay
Every order includes a free custom dieline, flat digital proof, and 3D mockup before payment.
Transit damage reprint promise
When your finished order ships, we reprint boxes damaged in transit for free (report with photos within 14 days).
How it works
Request a quote with drop and crush testing
Tell us what you’re packing and how many. Your dedicated account manager sends tailored pricing for each quantity.
Prefer to talk? or see how ordering works.
How it works
Drop and crush testing, step by step
- 01
Ask with your quote
Tell us what your product is, its weight, how it ships, and that you want drop and crush testing.
- 02
Your account manager confirms
Your dedicated account manager replies in 15 minutes, 24/7, and confirms testing options with your quote.
- 03
Check structure and fit
Review your free 3D mockup, and add a physical prototype or pre-run testing before bulk production.
- 04
Approve for the full run
Production takes 10–14 business days after proof approval and payment, with free shipping to all 50 states.
What to send
What to send us
A rough start is fine: we ask for anything missing.
- Your product’s dimensions, weight, and material (such as glass, ceramic, metal, or electronics)
- How many items go inside one box
- The box style, board stock, and any card, EVA, or EPE foam insert you want to use
- How the box ships: individual parcel mailers or stacked master cartons
- Your target order quantity
Is it for you?
When to use drop and crush testing
You ship glass jars, bottles, candles, or electronics by parcel carrier
Ask for drop and crush testing with your quote so you can check how your box and insert handle transit before the full run.
Your product needs a custom cavity to stop movement inside the box
See Structural design: we design custom box shapes and card, EVA, or EPE foam inserts that hold your product in place.
Structural designYou want to hold a single box and check the fit in your hand first
See Prototypes: order a physical prototype priced per product, or a printed sample credited to your order.
PrototypesYou only need a flat dieline template to lay out your artwork
See Free dielines: we make a free custom dieline in PDF and AI for every order, with free templates for common styles.
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Ways to check box strength and product fit before mass production
| Service | What it checks | When to ask for it | How it is quoted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drop and crush testing | How boxes handle drops and stacking weight before the full run | Fragile, heavy, or parcel-shipped products | Ask with your quote |
| Structural design | Custom box shapes and card, EVA, or EPE foam inserts | Products that need a tailored cavity or new box structure | Ask with your quote |
| Prototypes | Physical box size, board feel, and product fit in your hand | Before approving a new box size or printed run | Priced per product (printed sample credited to order) |
| Free design help | Artwork resolution, bleed, dieline fit, and 3D panel preview | Every order | Free |
Ready to start? Request a quote.
Send a rough idea: a product, a size and up to 3 quantities to compare.
Examples
Examples
Example designs for made-up brands, to show what you get.
A honey jar shipper with a corrugated cradle
A food brand paired a double-wall corrugated insert with a shipping carton to protect glass honey jars.
A candle box cushioned in dense EPE foam
A candle maker held heavy glass tumblers inside a shock-absorbing EPE foam cavity for parcel delivery.
A stackable corrugated mailer for outdoor gear
An outdoor brand used crisp E-flute corrugated mailers with internal dividers for warehouse stacking.
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Custom EPE Foam Inserts
Custom die-cut EPE closed-cell polyethylene foam inserts for electronics, glass and tools.
Custom EVA Foam Inserts
Custom die-cut EVA foam inserts for rigid boxes, perfume, jewelry, cosmetics and electronics.
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Custom die-cut kraft honeycomb box inserts with 1 to 13+ cavities.
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Custom printed candle boxes with inserts for 8 oz, 9 oz and 3-wick glass jars and tins.
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Custom printed electronics boxes with foam or card inserts from 1,000 units.
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Custom printed wine boxes for 750 ml Bordeaux, Burgundy and sparkling bottles, club mailers and rigid gifts.
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Standards
Standards and rules
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What packaged-product drop and compression tests are in shipping
In the shipping industry, organizations such as the International Safe Transit Association (ISTA) publish background on how free-fall drop tests and compression checks simulate parcel and freight handling hazards. To ask about drop and crush testing for your order, include it with your quote request. ISTA: Transit Testing Overview
- 02
How industry distribution standards describe drop and stacking hazards
ASTM International’s ASTM D4169 standard outlines the impact drops and vehicle-stacking loads that shipping containers face in distribution, showing why outer board strength and inner inserts work together. ASTM D4169 Shipping Container Standard
Why CubitPack
One account manager, from first question to delivery.
- 1-on-1
Dedicated account manager
Work with one packaging specialist from sizing and dielines through proof approval and delivery.
- Free
AI & custom design studio
Bring print-ready files, a rough logo, or an AI-generated box idea — we rebuild every element onto your exact dieline for free.
- 3D
Approve before you pay
Review a high-detail 3D mockup and flat digital proof of every panel, flap and finish before paying a cent.
- 10–14
Business days to deliver
Counted from proof approval and payment, with free shipping across all 50 states. Rush orders ship in 4–5 days.
Our promises, in writing
- Reprint or refund. If we get it wrong, tell us within 14 days with photos and you choose.
- Pantone guaranteed. If a Pantone color is clearly off, we reprint it.
- Damaged in transit. We reprint the damaged units free and handle the carrier claim.
- Cancel free. Any time before you approve your proof, with a full refund.
Guides
Packaging guides for drop and crush testing
At a glance
Drop and crush testing at a glance
- What it is
- Your product ships and the box has to survive drops and stacking.
- Cost
- Ask with your quote
- Account support
- Dedicated account manager from quote to delivery
- Before you pay
- A digital proof and a 3D mockup
- Production
- 10–14 business days after approval and payment; rush 4–5 days
FAQ
Drop and crush testing: questions
What is drop and crush testing for custom packaging?
Drop and crush testing checks whether your boxes survive shipping before you print the full run. Drop testing checks how a box and its insert protect your product against parcel drops, while crush testing checks how box walls hold up under vertical stacking weight.
How do I ask for drop and crush testing?
Ask for it in the notes of your quote request, or tell your account manager on chat, phone, text, WhatsApp, or email. Share your product’s weight, dimensions, and how it ships so we can include testing details with your quote.
Which test standard or report applies to my order?
Ask with your quote. Tell your account manager what you are shipping and where it is going, and they will confirm the testing details for your order.
Does drop and crush testing cost extra?
Your account manager confirms with your quote based on your box, insert, and order details.
Can I test a custom box and an engineered insert together?
Yes. If your product is fragile or heavy, our structural design service can design a custom card, EVA foam, or EPE foam insert around your product so the box and insert can be checked together before the full run.
Can I hold a physical prototype before the full production run?
Yes. You can order a physical prototype priced per product, or a printed sample of your own design credited to your order, and every order includes a free digital proof and 3D mockup before you pay.
What if boxes are damaged in transit when my order is delivered?
We reprint boxes damaged in transit for free. Just report the transit damage with photos within 14 days of delivery and your account manager will arrange the free reprint. Whether you need box drop test before production, packaging crush test, shipping box transit testing, test custom box and insert or pre shipment box durability check, your account manager coordinates every step.
Sources
Sources for this page
- ISTA: International Safe Transit Association: background on what packaged-product drop and compression testing means in shipping
- ASTM International: ASTM D4169 Shipping Container Testing: background on how drop and stacking crush hazards are defined for shipping containers
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Bring a rough size, a logo, or an AI concept. One dedicated account manager guides your custom packaging from dieline and 3D proof to delivery.