Environmental Laboratory
Accredited Laboratory according to ISO/IEC 17025
ENVIRONMENTAL AGING TESTS FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
We perform validation and reliability tests on components and subsystems in accordance with national and international standards and OEM specifications. In this laboratory, extreme weather conditions such as temperature, humidity, temperature variation, and solar radiation are simulated. We perform tests of saline fog corrosion, cyclic corrosion, condensation with constant humidity, and mixed gas corrosion (4 gases: Cl2, NO2, SO2, and H2S). We have a specific department to perform Protection Index Tests (IP’s).
TESTS AND SERVICES AVAILABLE
Environmental Laboratory
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EN IEC 60068-2-30 |
Damp cyclic heat |
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EN IEC 60068-2-38 |
Cyclical temperature / cyclic humidity test |
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EN IEC 60068-2-78 |
Damp heat, steady-state |
| IEC 60068-2-11 | Salt spray test (sodium chloride solution, test Ka) |
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ISO 9227 |
Salt spray test (sodium chloride solution, test Ka) |
| Ford – CETP:00.00-L-467 | Salt spray test |
| Renault – D17 2028 ECC1 | Salt spray test |
| Volvo – VCS 1027 | Salt spray test |
| IEC 60068-2-52 | Test Kb: Salt mist, cyclic (sodium chloride solution) |
| ISO 6270-2 | Condensation test (CH test, AHT test, AT test) |
| DIN 50017 | Condensation water test (KK test, KFW test, KTW test) |
| ISO 11997-1 | Cyclic corrosion test |
| VDA 621-415 | Cyclic corrosion test |
| PV 1210 | Corrosion test |
| MIL-STD-810G | Corrosion test |
| RTCA DO160G | Corrosion test according to RTCA |
| IEC 61439-1 | Corrosion resistance test |
| IEC 61439-5 | Corrosion resistance test |
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EN IEC 60068-2-1 |
Cold |
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EN IEC 60068-2-2 |
Dry heat |
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EN IEC 60068-2-14 |
Thermal shock |
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DIN 75220 |
Solar Simulation |
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EN IEC 60068-2-42 |
Test Kc: Sulphur dioxide test for contacts and connections |
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EN IEC 60068-2-60 |
Test Ke: Flowing mixed gas corrosion test (4 gases: Cl2, NO2, SO2, and H2S) |
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ISO 20653 |
Degrees of protection (IP-Code) – Protection of electrical equipment against foreign objects, water and access |
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IEC 60529
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Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code) |
ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING AND EXPERIENCES BASED ON CUSTOMER REQUIREMENTS
Our experience and knowledge allow us to develop new test methods in the laboratory, adapting effectively to changes in increasingly demanding regulations, and thus be able to respond to the requirements of new materials and components. We have the latest equipment to carry out complete validation of components that integrate the following generalizations: smart, ecological, sustainable, recyclable, and autonomous vehicles.
EXAMPLES OF CUSTOM TESTS
CLIMATIC LOADS
- Low/High Temperature Storage
- Thermal Shock
- Salt Spray
- Humid Heat Cyclic (with or without frost)
- Damp Heat
- Sealing Test
- IP’s
- Endurance in Humid and Polluted Atmosphere
- Harmful Gases Test
- Multi-Stage Temperature
MECHANICAL LOADS
- Free Fall
- Gravel Test
- Dust Test
- Mechanical Shock
- Vibration Test
ELECTRICAL LOADS
- Dielectric Strength
- Insulation Resistance
- Long Term Overvoltage
- Transient Overvoltage
- Jump Start
- Load Dump
- Superimposed Alternating Voltage
- Slow Decrease
- And Increase of the Supply Voltage
- Reset Behavior
- Short Interruptions
LIFE TESTS
- High Temperature Endurance Test
- Temperature Cycle Endurance Test
CHEMICAL LOADS
- Resistance to Chemicals
Environmental Chambers in Function 
Protection Index Ambiental Chamber (IP) 
Corrosion to Salt Spray Testing Chamber 
Climatic Aging Chambers 
Laboratory Tecnicians Programming Environmental Chambers 
Mixed Gas Corrosion Chamber 
Environmental Laboratory