Independently Accredited Test Facility

20kN Vibration rigUnloading the C-MAC humidity chamber

Our UKAS-accredited Test Facility offers a full range of test services including climatic and dynamic testing, resistance to solvents, solderability and precise electrical measurement. We also offer a thermal analysis and X-Ray imaging service. A pdf copy of our Test House brochure can be opened here

The acquisition of a new vibration system in 2010 extended our static load capability from 80kg to a massive 500kg. This brand new 20kN system features a shaker with a 51mm travel providing sine, random, and sine-on-random waveforms.

Further extensions to our capability include EIA-364 accreditation for testing 'ruggedised' electrical connectors such as those used in aerospace, defence and motor-sport applications and also an expanded capability for cold storage testing down to -85°C

 

As befits our status as a leading-edge test facility, we have gained a uniquely broad range of internationally recognised approvals, including UKAS, BSI, CECC, IECQ and MIL-STDs for environmental testing.

 

The test facility holds a US Department of Defence Certificate for Independent Laboratory Suitability. We also believe it to be the only European facility to hold this highly stringent approval for US MIL-STD-883 and MIL-STD-202 test methods simultaneously.

 

In addition to climatic and dynamic testing we offer comprehensive measurement capability including:

  • Voltage measurements in the mV to kV range, for both DC and AC
  • Current measurements in the nA to 100 A range, for both DC and AC
  • Resistance measurements in the mΩ to GΩ range
  • Frequency measurements to 3.0 GHz
  • Spectral analysis to 1.5 GHz
  • Capacitance measurement from 200 pF to 1.9 F
  • Inductance measurement up to 1kH
  • Insulation resistance
  • Temperature forcing from ­-65°C to +150°C (environmental test)

View our entry on the UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service) website here.

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Dynamic and climatic test
Thermal analysis
Services overview