Tracking your goods through the entire journey
When transporting fragile high-value goods on long distances, even small mishandling can result in costly damage and disputes. Indicator seals such as tilt indicators and shock indicators provide a simple, visible, and tamper-proof way to prove how your shipment was handled. You can simply attach these labels to cartons, pallets, or crates, to monitor whether products stayed upright or if an impact exceeded a safe threshold. The result: fewer damages, faster claim resolutions, and greater accountability across the supply chain.
How indicator seals works?
Indicator seals are single-use, adhesive labels that change appearance when a shipment experiences conditions outside safe limits. They cannot be reset or hidden once activated, which means both shippers and receivers get reliable evidence of improper handling.
- Tilt indicators trigger if a package is tipped beyond a defined angle (usually 30°–80°).
- Shock or impact indicators activate when goods are dropped or exposed to an impact measured in G-forces (commonly 15g to 75g).
Unlike standard “fragile” stickers, indicator seals act as deterrents: handlers know that any rough treatment will be visible to the receiver. This preventive effect often reduces mishandling before it even occurs.
Tilt vs. shock indicators usecases
Choosing the right indicator labels depends on the type of product and how it must be transported:
- Tilt indicators
- Best for goods that must remain upright: refrigerators, medical equipment, glass panels, lab instruments, and chemicals.
- They help verify compliance with “This Side Up” requirements.
- Useful for monitoring long-haul shipments where packages may be moved multiple times.
- Shock indicators
- Recommended for sensitive electronics, calibration devices, and items that can fail or break if dropped.
- Available in different G-ratings, so you can match the sensitivity of the product.
- Provide evidence in case of concealed damage—when a carton looks fine from the outside but the product inside has suffered an impact.
In some cases, companies apply both tilt and shock indicators to a shipment for full monitoring coverage.
Key industries using indicator seals
SealValue security producs are widely adopted across industries where damage prevention. Who are using indicator seals:
- Electronics & high-tech – servers, semiconductors, instruments
- Medical devices & healthcare – imaging machines, diagnostic devices, vaccines
- Pharmaceuticals & chemicals – liquids and substances that must stay upright
- Heavy equipment & machinery – pumps, engines, turbines
- Consumer appliances & furniture – refrigerators, washing machines, glass tables
- Art & high-value goods – sculptures, antiques, or museum exhibits requiring careful handling
In each sector, the indicator seals labels can act as an extra layer of protection against both physical damage and disputes over liability. Explore SealValue indicator seals products to complement your shipment protection strategy.
