Can You Build Displays That Support Heavy Products (e.g. Full Bottles)?

A load-bearing POP display is essential when showcasing glass bottles, candles, or other weighty products. This guide by Samtop covers structural engineering, material choices, and safety testing — helping your next retail display stay strong and elegant.

Visual merchandising is more than just aesthetics.

If your display collapses, breaks, or can’t handle product weight, you're risking:

❌ Damaged products
❌ Angry store staff
❌ Expensive rework
❌ Brand damage

• Beautiful designs crack under load
• Thin materials warp or break
• Wobbly stands undermine trust
• Shipping damage from poor structure

Samtop engineers custom load-bearing POP displays that are tested to hold 2× their intended weight — and stay flawless across rollout.. Here's how.

✅🧩 Why Strength Matters in Retail Display

If your POP display can’t support your product, you risk:

• Damaged goods in transit or store
• Poor customer impressions
• Broken structures mid-campaign
• Return shipments & lost time

🎯 Display beauty means nothing without display strength.

✅ Real Products We’ve Supported

We’ve created retail displays for heavy products like:

💄 Tester trays (50+ items)

🧴 100ml+ perfume bottles (glass)

🧃 1–2kg drink bottles

🕯️ Luxury candles & stone jars

⌚️ Metal watch podiums

🧠 5 Key Engineering Factors That Ensure Load Capacity

✅ Example: A 2kg product? We test for at least 4kg.

🛠️ Best Materials for Load-Bearing Displays

💡 We avoid low-density foam or PVC in high-weight zones.

🧪 Load Testing Process at Samtop

To validate your POP display weight capacity:

• CAD stress simulations
• Real load testing
• Tilt/balance/impact tests
• Drop + vibration transport checks

📸 You receive all test reports during sampling.

🔧 Optional Load-Bearing Features

📦 Shipping Considerations for Heavy Displays

Heavy products need:

• Reinforced packaging + foam
• Wooden crates for props over 10kg
• Clear lift/team labeling
• Setup instructions to avoid damage

✅ Learn more: ISTA Packaging Safety Standard

📍 Real Case: Skincare Display with 18 Jars (7.2kg Total)

Goal: Minimal, stable design for heavy skincare jars
Challenge: Each jar = 400g, riser needs to hold 18 (7.2kg total)
Solution: MDF base + metal legs, EVA cut-outs, tested to 10kg

🎯 Result: 120 stores rolled out with zero incidents in 6+ months

🎯 Conclusion: Beauty Needs Backbone

Your display must not just look premium — it must also be:

✔️ Structurally sound
✔️ Tested for weight
✔️ Built with load-capable materials
✔️ Packed for safety

📩 Need to Check If Your Display Can Hold Product Weight?

Send us:

• Product specs (size, weight)
• Display design idea
• Use type (freestanding, shelf, window)
• Quantity + timing

📧 sales@samtop.com

❓ FAQ: Load-Bearing POP Displays

What’s the max weight a retail display can hold?

Samtop tests displays to 1.5–2× the intended load, ensuring safe use in-store.

Can I use acrylic for heavy perfume bottles?

Yes, but we recommend 8mm+ thickness with MDF or metal support underneath.

Is load testing included in sampling?

✅ Yes — with photos, CAD data, and improvement advice.

Are load-bearing displays still easy to install?

Yes. We apply tool-free systems and label everything clearly.

ASTM D1037 – Testing Wood-Based Panels

POPAI Global Retail Display Guidelines