Jerry cans that carry lubricants or solvents are dangerous goods packaging, and each design must prove it can survive a drop, a stack and a bumpy road. Plants seeking jerry cans testing instruments manufacturers in India can order the complete rig set from us, and our suppliers in India service ships it to blow moulding plants and packaging labs.
UN-style performance tests make up the core of this range. The free-fall drop machine, the stacking rig, the hydraulic internal pressure bench and the air leakproofness tester each correspond to a recognised test for plastic jerry cans. Cold conditioning is handled by a low temperature chamber, since drop tests are often run at minus 18 deg C.
Day-to-day production checks are quicker: the dual element ultrasonic thickness gauge, the closure torque tester and the handle pull and carrying load tester. Additional rigs cover chemical compatibility soaking and vibration on a transport simulation table. These rigs are large and filled with liquid, so layout, drainage and operator safety should be planned with the equipment list.
Last updated: November 2026
Compressed air leak tester that pressurises empty jerry cans under water or with soap solution to spot pinholes at the neck, handle weld and seams. Used for 100 percent screening and UN leakproofness test of plastic cans.
Temperature controlled cabinet that stores jerry cans filled with the intended product or standard liquid at 40 deg C for weeks to check swelling, mass change and permeation. Used for UN compatibility qualification of HDPE packaging.
Ultrasonic gauge with a dual-element probe that measures wall thickness of thick extrusion blow moulded jerry cans without cutting. Used to check corner, handle and base wall distribution and to control resin weight.
Tensile frame with a hook adapter that lifts filled jerry cans by their handle to confirm handle weld and attachment strength. Used by plastic can manufacturers to qualify handle design before large production.
Electronic torque tester with a heavy-duty chuck that records tightening and opening torque of 32 to 70 mm jerry can caps. Used by can and cap makers to check thread design and seal liner performance.
Pump-driven hydraulic bench that applies set internal water pressure to plastic jerry cans for 5 or 30 minutes to check strength and leak tightness. Used by UN packaging approval laboratories and can manufacturers.
Walk-in capable cold chamber that conditions filled jerry cans to -18 deg C before drop impact tests as required for UN plastic packaging. Used by test laboratories and can producers for cold brittleness checks.
Dead-weight stacking rig that applies a calculated compressive load to filled HDPE jerry cans for 24 hours at controlled temperature. Used by jerry can makers and chemical packers for UN type approval and design qualification.
Free-fall drop test machine with a motorised lift and positioning release that drops filled jerry cans onto a steel impact base from UN specified heights. Used by packaging and chemical companies for type approval of plastic jerry cans.
Vertical vibration table with a platform and restraint straps that simulates road transport on filled jerry cans and packed pallets. Used for UN vibration testing and distribution trials of plastic can designs.
| Function | Products | What to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| UN performance tests | UN Drop Test Machine for Jerry Cans, Stacking Load Test Rig for Filled Jerry Cans, Hydraulic Internal Pressure Test Bench for Jerry Cans, Air Pressure Leakproofness Tester for Jerry Cans | Drop height range, maximum can volume (5 to 60 litres), stack load calculation, test pressure and hold time, and the dangerous goods standard. |
| Conditioning | Low Temperature Conditioning Chamber for Jerry Can Drop Testing, Chemical Compatibility Soak Test Cabinet for Jerry Cans | Chamber volume and lowest temperature, cooling time, cabinet temperature range, material of construction and fluid handling. |
| Production checks | Dual Element Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge for Jerry Cans, Heavy Duty Closure Torque Tester for Jerry Can Caps, Handle Pull and Carrying Load Tester for Jerry Cans | Thickness probe range and velocity setting, torque range for large caps, tensile frame capacity and hook adapter design. |
| Transport simulation | Vibration Table for Transport Simulation of Filled Jerry Cans | Platform size and payload, vibration frequency and amplitude, timer and whether can restraint is supplied. |
HDPE bottle instruments are built for smaller consumer and pharma containers: squeeze, column crush, child-resistant closure and induction seal tests. Jerry cans are large, heavy and carry hazardous liquids, so this range emphasises UN drop and stacking tests, heavy-duty torque, large-volume pressure benches and cold conditioning. A blow moulder making both would use each range for its own product family.
See also: HDPE Bottles Testing Instruments
The complete Jerry Cans Testing Instruments range (10 products), in alphabetical order:
Check the maximum filled weight and can size, the height range, usually up to 1.8 m or more, and the release mechanism that allows flat, edge and corner drops without imparting spin. The machine should have an impact surface that meets the standard and safe guarding. Ask for orientation fixtures and how drop height is read.
The test load is based on the height of cans stacked above the bottom can over a period, often 24 hours, at a raised temperature. The rig must carry the calculated dead weight with even distribution on the can. Provide can weight, volume and stack height and we will confirm the rig dimensions and weight set.
Confirm pressure range against the standard, the pump type, speed of pressure rise, hold timer and the can clamping fixture. The enclosure and drain matter because cans can burst. Check also whether the bench accepts air or water and whether separate fittings for different neck sizes are supplied.
Blow moulders of jerry cans and drums, lubricant, paint and agrochemical packers, dangerous goods packaging certifiers, resin suppliers who evaluate container grades, and packaging R and D labs buy this range. A moulder generally buys the thickness gauge, torque tester and leak tester first, then adds the drop machine and stacking rig when it needs to produce UN performance reports for customers.
Yes. We manufacture and supply these rigs within India and abroad. Provide the can sizes, filled weight, standards and voltage so the machine and fixtures can be matched.
Plastic becomes brittle in cold conditions, so a can that survives at room temperature can crack when dropped at minus 18 deg C. The standard calls for conditioning cans in a cold chamber before the drop to prove performance in winter transport.
The empty, closed can is pressurised with air under water or with a pressure decay sensor, and any leak is detected through bubbles or a pressure drop. It is a quick production check, while the hydraulic test is used for type approval.
Drop machines have tall frames and need ceiling height, a firm concrete floor and safe working space. We supply a dimension drawing with the quotation so that you can plan the room.
The platform can carry several cans or a pallet, depending on size and payload. Please tell us the number of cans per run and the total weight, and we will confirm the table size.
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