The Environmental Simulation department performs a variety of tests designed to simulate the effects of various environmental conditions on components and finished products. Some of the more common environments simulated in our chambers include salt fog (ASTM B117), ultra-violet (UV, QUV), cyclic corrosion (GM 9540P), and CASS (ASTM B368) testing. We can also perform temperature and humidity cycling in chambers that range from 2 cubic feet to walk-in size. We specialize in evaluating products that are exposed to these environments before, during, and after exposure. This can include operating components in complete power up mode during the exposure cycle and acquiring real time data using our 64 channel data acquisition system. We enjoy taking on challenging projects and seeing them through to completion.
Check out our Automotive Testing page for a list of specifications we can test to, including Environmental Simulation and coatings testing specifications from several major automakers.
For more information about our cyclic corrosion testing, salt fog testing and environmental simulation testing capabilities, contact:
Current chambers and testing capabilities at our ESS lab
Cyclic Corrosion & Temperature and Humidity Chambers
• Salt Spray: 5 Chambers - One 63 cu. ft. and four 30 cu. ft. • Cyclic Corrosion Testing: 6 Chambers - four 20 cu. ft., one 30 cu. ft., and 40 cu. ft. (GM9540P, SAE J2334, ASTM G 85, ASTM B 117, ASTM B 368, GMW14872) • Nine chamber of various sizes for Temperature and Humidity Cycling • SO2 and SO2/CO2 Exposure (DIN 50018, ASTM G85 Annex A4)
• Falling Abrasive (ASTM D 968) • UV Exposure - ASTM G 53, ASTM G 154 • Resistance to Wear • High Heat Exposure • Gravelometer • Simulated Rain Test • Taber Abrasion • Erosion Testing of Thermal Spray Coatings • Grieve Furnace (3 cubic feet, 500°F)
