Environmental Testing

Various product characteristics, such as functionality or service life, are significantly influenced by environmental conditions. These include not only the environmental conditions at the place of operation but also the climatic conditions prevailing during shipping or storage.

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Environmental simulation tests such as climate simulations, shock and vibration, IP/IK tests, salt spray corrosion tests, life cycle and aging tests, etc., can reveal design weaknesses in components already during the development stage and help avoid costly redesigns and failures in the field.

 

Modern Test Infrastructure for Realistic Test Scenarios

Our laboratory is equipped with extensive test facilities for conducting precise environmental tests:

  • 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 according to international requirements
  • Vibration and shock tables: Mechanical stress tests
  • Special chambers for negative pressure and explosive atmospheres

 

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 class 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 water and climate tests according to LV 124 K15
  • Variant A – Resistance testing in environmental cycle testing according to 
  • VW PV 2005
  • Resistance testing in 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


Why Kiwa?

  • DAkkS-accredited test laboratory
  • Expertise in environmental, lifetime, and safety testing
  • Strong communication and competent feedback
  • Fast turnaround times and detailed reports
  • Compliance with international standards for defense and aviation
  • Worldwide network for product safety, EMC, radio applications, cybersecurity, global market access, etc.


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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