Environmental Simulation – Comprehensive Validation of Automotive Products

The global environmental influences on vehicles, technical equipment, and materials are highly diverse. Kiwa Primara offers you a powerful infrastructure and many years of experience in the field of environmental simulation testing. With state-of-the-art testing technology and extensive analytical expertise, we test and validate the reliability and service life of products already at the prototype stage. We work in a solution-oriented and efficient manner, adhering to all relevant international testing standards and industry requirements.

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In our fully accredited laboratory, we carry out all common testing methods, including thermal, climatic, and mechanical tests.


Modern Testing Infrastructure for Realistic Test Scenarios

Our laboratory is equipped with extensive facilities for precise environmental testing:

  • Temperature shock chamber (120 L): –80 °C to +220 °C
  • Climate chambers (340 L, 600 L & 1500 L): –70 °C to +180 °C, with humidity control
  • IP test stands: Dust and water protection tests according to protection classes
  • Salt spray chamber: Corrosion resistance testing according to international requirements
  • Vibration and shock tables: Mechanical stress tests
  • Special chambers for low pressure and explosive atmospheres
  • Bi-directional DC power supply up to 1500 V and 150 kW
  • Bi-directional AC power supply up to 630 Vac and 135 kW
  • Provision of coolant between -40 °C and +60 °C
  • Fully variable CAN-Bus system with up to 4 channels

 

We Test and Certify According to International Standards!

  • Shock tests according to IEC 60068-2-x, DIN EN 61373
  • Vibration tests according to IEC 60068-2-6, IEC 60255-21-1/-2/-3, DIN EN 61373
  • Impact/drop tests
  • Transport simulations
  • Temperature and climate tests according to IEC 60068-2-x
  • Temperature shocks according to IEC 60068-2-x
  • Salt spray tests according to IEC 60068-2-11, -2-52, ISO 9227, ASTM B 117 2016
  • Dust protection according to IEC 60529
  • IP/IK protection tests according to IEC 60529, IEC 60068-2-x, ISO 20653
  • UL rain tests
  • Flammability tests (Glow Wire, Bunsen Burner, Needle Flame Test)
  • Military tests according to MIL 810, MIL 833
  • Aviation tests according to RTCA DO-160 & RTCA DO-311
  • Condensation and climate tests according to LV 124 K15
  • Variant A – Resistance testing under environmental cycle testing according to VW PV 2005
  • Resistance testing against environmental cycle testing according to VW PV 1200
  • Environmental testing standard for electrical, electronic, and programmable devices and systems according to DNVGL-CG-0339
  • Qualification tests
  • Development-accompanying tests


Accreditation

Thanks to our numerous national and international accreditations and certifications, you can be sure that our work meets high quality standards, certificates, and attestations enjoy excellent worldwide acceptance. Kiwa Primara has been accredited by the German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) since 2011 in  accordance with DIN EN 17025 and DIN EN 17065 to test and certify electrical equipment. In addition, we offer testing and certification in accordance with the IECEE CB Scheme procedure and are a recognized GS certification body.

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