Environmental Tests are carried out to determine the resistance of sub-systems and systems to the natural environmental conditions, which they shall face through during their life cycles.
Technical Specifications
Different type of climatic test chambers are used to perform humidity/low temperature/ high temperature/temperature shock tests
Climatic Test Chamber - I
• Operating temperature range: -60°C to +150°C
• Humidity range: 10% to 98% relative humidity
• Dimensions of the test chamber (H x W x D): 900 mm x 1000 mm x 2000 mm
• Sample weight: 250 kg max.
• Temperature accuracy : ±2°C
• Humidity accuracy: ±3 to 5 % relative humidity
Climatic Test Chamber – II
• Operating temperature range: -60°C to +90°C
• Humidity range: 10% to 95% relative humidity
• Dimensions of the test chamber (H x W x D): 2000 mm x 5500 mm x 2000 mm
• Sample weight: 3500 kg max.
• Temperature accuracy: ±2°C
• Humidity accuracy: ±3 to 5 % relative humidity
Climatic Test Chamber - III
• Operating temperature range: -60°C to +150°C
• Humidity range: 10% to 98% relative humidity
• Dimensions of the test chamber (H x W x D): 1000mm x 1000mm x 1000mm
• Sample weight: 250 kg max.
• Temperature accuracy: ±1°C
• Humidity accuracy: ±3 to 5 % relative humidity
• ESS Test (temperature change rate more than 10°C/min.) capability
Climatic Test Chamber - IV
• Operating temperature range: -60°C to +100°C
• Humidity range: 20% to 95% relative humidity
• Dimensions of the test chamber (H x W x D): 1000 mm x 1000 mm x 1500 mm
• Sample weight: 2000 kg max.
• Temperature accuracy: ±2°C
• Humidity accuracy: ±3 to 5 % relative humidity
Climatic Test Chamber - V
• Operating temperature range: -60°C to +100°C
• Humidity range: 20% to 95% relative humidity
• Dimensions of the test chamber (H x W x D): 1000 mm x 1000 mm x 1000 mm
• Sample weight: 1000 kg max.
• Temperature accuracy: ±1°C
• Humidity accuracy: ±3 to 5 % relative humidity
Climatic Test Chamber – VI
• Operating temperature range: -60°C to +150°C
• Dimensions of the test chamber (H x W x D): 1300 mm x 700 mm x 900 mm
• Temperature shock capability between hot and cold chambers by help of moveable basket (less than 1min. transfer time)
• Sample weight: 150 kg max.
• Temperature accuracy: ±1°C
Humidity Test
This test is used to determine the resistance of the test sample to humidity. After installation of the test sample into the test chamber, it is exposed to humid environment, which is appropriate to the usage and storage conditions of the sample, for an appropriate time interval. The performance of the test sample is observed during the test and any failure is recorded.
- Standards/Specifications
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The humidity tests, that are convenient to military and civil standards, can be performed by using the climatic test chambers. Particularly, many tests have been performed in accordance with the MIL-STD-810F/G Method 507.
- Applications
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The method can be applied to all materials and/or systems, which are affected from humidity environment during their life cycles.
- Sample Requirements
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Any test sample whose physical properties (dimension/weight) appropriate for the humidity test can be used.
High Temperature Test
This test is used to determine the resistance of the test sample to high temperature. After installation of the test sample into the test chamber, it is exposed to high temperature environment, which is appropriate to the usage and storage conditions of the sample, for an appropriate time interval. The performance of the test sample is observed during the test and any failure is recorded.
- Standards/Specifications
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The high temperature tests, that are convenient to military and civil standards, can be performed by using the climatic test chambers. Particularly, many tests have been performed in accordance with the MIL-STD-810F/G Method 501.
- Applications
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The method can be applied to all materials and/or systems, which are affected from high temperature environment during their life cycles.
- Sample Requirements
- Any test sample whose physical properties (dimension/weight) appropriate for the high temperature test can be used.
Low Temperature Test
This test is used to determine the resistance of the test sample to low temperature. After installation of the test sample into the test chamber, it is exposed to low temperature environment, which is appropriate to the usage and storage conditions of the sample, for an appropriate time interval. The performance of the test sample is observed during the test and any failure is recorded.
- Standards/Specifications
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The low temperature tests, that are convenient to military and civil standards, can be performed by using the climatic test chambers. Particularly, many tests have been performed in accordance with the MIL-STD-810F/G Method 502.
- Applications
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The method can be applied to all materials and/or systems, which are affected from low temperature environment during their storage and/or utilization.
- Sample Requirements
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Any test sample whose physical properties (dimension/weight) appropriate for the low temperature test can be used.
Temperature Shock Test
This test is used to determine the resistance of the test sample to temperature shock. After installation of the test sample into the test chamber, the temperature shock conditions is applied to the test sample by considering the real temperature shock conditions that the test sample will be exposed. The performance of the test sample is observed during the test and any failure is recorded.
The method can be applied to all materials and/or systems, which are exposed to temperature shock conditions during their life cycles.
Any test sample whose physical properties (dimension/weight) appropriate for the temperature shock test can be used.
- Standards/Specifications
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The temperature shock tests, that are convenient to military and civil standards, can be performed by using the climatic test chambers. Particularly, many tests have been performed in accordance with the MIL-STD-810F/G Method 503.
- Applications
- The method can be applied to all materials and/or systems, which are exposed to temperature shock conditions during their life cycles
- Sample Requirements
- Any test sample whose physical properties (dimension/weight) appropriate for the temperature shock test can be used.
Low Pressure (Altitude) Test
This test is used to determine the resistance of the test sample to low pressure. After installation of the test sample into the test chamber, it is exposed to low pressure by considering the real pressure conditions that the test sample will be exposed. The performance of the test sample is observed during the test and any failure is recorded.
- Technical Specifications
- The technical specifications of two different low pressure test chambers are given below.
Low Pressure Test Chamber – I
• Operating temperature range : -60°C to +100°C
• Humidity range : 20% to 95% Relative Humidity
• Operating pressure range : atmospheric pressure to 10 mbar
• Altitude change rate : 10 m/s min.
• Dimensions of the test chamber (H X W X D):
1000 mm x 1500 mm x 900 mm
• Sample weight : 2000 kg max.
• Temperature accuracy : ±2°C
• Humidity accuracy : ±3 to 5 % relative humidity
• Pressure accuracy : ±3%.Low Pressure Test Chamber – II
• Operating temperature range : -60°C to +100°C
• Humidity range : 20% to 95% Relative Humidity
• Operating pressure range : atmospheric pressure to 1 mbar
• Altitude change rate : 10 m/s min.
• Dimensions of the test chamber (H X W X D):
1000 mm x 1000 mm x 1000 mm
• Sample weight : 1000 kg max.
• Temperature accuracy : ±1°C
• Humidity accuracy : ±3 to 5 % relative humidity
• Pressure accuracy : ±3%.
- Standards/Specifications
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The low pressure tests, that are convenient to millitary and civil standards, can be performed by using the low pressure test chambers. Particularly, many tests have been performed in accordance with the MIL-STD-810F/G Method 500.
- Applications
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The method can be applied to all materials and/or systems, that are exposed to low pressure conditions during their life cycles.
Sample Requirements
This test can be applied to all materials and/or systems that are exposed to low pressure environment and rapid pressure changes.
Rain Test
This test is used to determine the resistance of the test sample to rainfall conditions. After installation of the test sample into the test chamber, it is exposed to rainfall conditions by considering the real rainfall conditions that the test sample will be exposed. The performance of the test sample is observed during the test and any failure is recorded.
- Technical Specifications
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The technical specifications of two different rain test chambers are listed below .
Rain Test Chamber - I
• Water pressure : 276 kPa min.
• Test chamber dimensions (H X W X D) :
2000 mm x 2000 mm x 5500 mm
• Sample weight : 3500 kg max.
Rain Test Chamber - II
• Wind velocity : 18 m/s
• Test chamber dimensions (H X W X D) :
1000 mm x 1000 mm x 1000 mm
• Sample weight : 500 kg max.
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Standards/Specifications
- The rain tests, that are convenient to military and civil standards, can be performed by using the rain test chambers. Particularly, many tests have been performed in accordance with the MIL-STD-810F/G Method 506.
- Applications
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This method is applied to determine the following titles :
• The performances of protective covers, cases, and seals,
• The performances of the materials and/or systems that are exposed to water,
• The physical deterioration of the materials caused by the rain,
• The effectiveness of the packaged material protection.
In addition to these aplications, the rain test can be applied to all materials and systems that are exposed to rain conditions during their utilization.
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Sample Requirements
- Any test sample whose physical properties (dimension/weight) appropriate for the rain test can be used.
Salt Fog Test
This test is used to determine the effectiveness of protective coatings and finishes on materials under the salt fog atmosphere. After installation of the test sample into the test chamber, it is exposed to salt fog atmosphere. The physical, electrical checkout and the corrosion examination of the test sample are conducted after the test and any failure is recorded.
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Technical Specifications
- The technical specifications of two different salt fog test chambers are given below:
Salt Fog Test Chamber - I
Operating temperature range: Ambient temperature to +35°C
Dimensions of the test chamber (H X W X D): 1200 mm x 3000 mm x 1300 mm
Sample weight: 300 kg max.
Temperature accuracy: ±2°C
Salt Fog Test Chamber - II
Operating temperature range: Ambient temperature to +35°C
Dimensions of the test chamber (H X W X D): 1000 mm x 1500 mm x 500 mm
Sample weight: 220 kg max.
Temperature accuracy: ±2°C
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Standards/Specifications
- The salt fog tests, that are convenient to military and civil standards, can be performed by using the salt fog test chamber. Particularly, many tests have been performed in accordance with the MILSTD-810F/G Method 509.
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Applications
- The method can be applied to all materials and/or systems, which are exposed to high levels of salt in the atmosphere during their life cycles.
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Sample Requirements
- Any test sample whose physical properties (dimension/weight) appropriate for the salt fog test can be used.