What is mechanical shock?
When glassware comes in sudden contact with any hard surface or object, whether it’s another glass, the countertop, or a beer tap, small abrasions are created which weaken the surface and increase the chance of breakage and chipping. To avoid mechanical shock… • Never pick up glasses in bouquets. • Never stack glasses. Avoid glass to glass contact in all instances. • Never scoop ice with a glass. Use a plastic scoop. • Separate glassware, silverware and china in bus trays. • Do not use glassware for storage of silverware.
