Exposure - Dust, Corrosion, Rain, Fluids

Corrosion Evaluation

Salt Fog Exposure-  Two chambers are available for products that range in size and quantity. The most common tests include ASTM B117, MIL-STD-810, and RTCA-DO160. Other tests include ASTM G85 seawater, acetic acid. Elite does conduct S0₂ exposure testing.

Chamber Dimensions-
Small Cabinet   42”w x 30”d x 36” h
Large Cabinet   93’w x 48”d x 48” h

Enclosure Protection

Dust- Elite has the unique capability of conducting both Blowing Dust tests that are typical for MIL-STD and RTCA-DO-160 and Settling Dust tests that are more common with automotive OEM specifications, or for IP and NEMA degree of protection.

Gravel Bombardment- SAE J1455, SAE J400

Water Testing-  IP or NEMA Ratings, RTCA DO-160, MIL-810, SAE 1455, ISO/IEC

*Blowing Rain
*Spray
*Immersion (and immersion under pressure and vacuum)
*Drip
*Icing
*Power washing and Steam Cleaning

Fluids Contamination- Testing to various standards and requirements
Fluids exposure with or without temperature soak.

Atmosphere Testing

Explosive Atmosphere- MIL-STD 810 and RTCA-DO160 testing 
Elite can provide explosive atmosphere evaluations at altitudes up to 60,000Ft.  The chamber is fitted with multiple feed through ports for product wiring and instrumentation wiring.

Rapid Decompression- MIL-STD and RTCA-DO160 testing
Maximum change rates are in excess of 8,000Ft to 50,000Ft within 15 seconds.
Elite can also provide positive pressure environments up to 30psi and vacuum environments up to 80,000Ft.

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