The design of the 2N2 handle was thoroughly tested side-by-side
against a standard die cut handle using a "jog"
test, also called a "jolt" test. The "jog"
test is an up and downward repetitive motion simulating
a consumer picking up and placing down a bag. It is a worst
case test in that the downward movement is very fast, like
a "jolt", whereas the upward movement is much
slower.
Initial
testing was completed comparing a 9 mil gauge nylon / polyethylene
bag with a standard die cut handle (control group) versus
a 5 mil gauge polyester / polyethylene bag using a 2N2 handle
(test group); both bag groups used the same overall dimension.
Twenty (20) bags of each were tested. The control group
tested an average of 8 jogs before the die cut handle broke
and the bag fell off the machine. The test group tested
and average of 100 jogs and did not break, tear or fall
from the machine. In fact, the test was stopped each
time. A few of the test group bags were even tested
up to 1,000 jogs and did not break.
Jog
Test Data
|
Standard
Die Cut Handle |
2N2
Handle |
|
Ave. |
8.05 |
100 |
| SDEV |
11.77 |
0 |
| Range |
90 |
0 |
|
Testing
was stopped at 100 jogs for the 2N2 Handle; no breakage!
CONCLUSION:
Able to down gauge material thickness while increasing
strength, convenience, & comfort. Handle pays
for itself in the cost savings of the material!
|
Videos of Jog Tests
(You
will need to have QuickTime installed to play the videos
below.)
Standard
Die-Cut Handle Failure (11.3M file)
2N2
Handle Test (9.9M file)
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