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

  • Climatic Tests

    EN IEC 60068-2-30

    Damp cyclic heat

    EN IEC 60068-2-38

    Cyclical temperature / cyclic humidity test

    EN IEC 60068-2-78

    Damp heat, steady-state
  • Salt Spray Tests
    IEC 60068-2-11 Salt spray test (sodium chloride solution, test Ka)

    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
  • Temperature Tests

    EN IEC 60068-2-1

    Cold

    EN IEC 60068-2-2

    Dry heat

    EN IEC 60068-2-14

    Thermal shock
  • Radiation Tests

    DIN 75220

    Solar Simulation
  • Flowing Mixed Gas Corrosion Tests

    EN IEC 60068-2-42

    Test Kc: Sulphur dioxide test for contacts and connections

    EN IEC 60068-2-60

    Test Ke: Flowing mixed gas corrosion test (4 gases: Cl2, NO2, SO2, and H2S)
  • Road Vehicles – Degrees of Protection (IP code)

    ISO 20653

    Degrees of protection (IP-Code) – Protection of electrical equipment against foreign objects, water and access
    IEC 60529
    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.

    Salt corrosion testing chamber

    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

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