Shock rate meaning

In all specifications for Rockwell equipment there is a shock rating, what does it means?

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In all specifications for Rockwell equipment there is a shock rating, what does it means?

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Shock rating is a numerical value given to an equipment to indicate its durability when physically dropped or subjected to another force. Shock rating is typically described as the acceleration of gravity (G) over a given time, typically in milliseconds (ms). For example, a shock rating of 100-200 Gs/1 ms, equivalent to a drop of less than a foot, indicates that a device dropped from less than a foot will still operate as normal. A shock rating of 2,000 Gs indicates a device will operate after a 10-foot drop.