Altitude Testing Services
Validate your products' performance under extreme altitude conditions from -2,000 to 120,000 feet. As your single-source environmental testing provider, we combine altitude, pressure, and temperature simulations to streamline validation and reduce costs. Our comprehensive testing delivers precise data for aerospace, transportation, and high-altitude equipment, accelerating time-to-market while ensuring mission-critical reliability.

What is Altitude Testing at Element?
Altitude testing evaluates how products and components perform under varying atmospheric pressure conditions, providing insight about the integrity and durability of products that frequently operate in elevated conditions. At Element, we simulate altitudes from -2,000 to 120,000 feet, combined with temperature variations from -70° to 140°C, to provide comprehensive performance data for aerospace, defense, transportation, and high-altitude installation equipment.

What Can Element Offer You for Altitude Testing Services?
Key tests offered
Key tests offered
Access powerful altitude testing from -2,000 to 120,000 feet, combined with temperature variation capabilities from -70° to 140°C. Our testing programs cover high altitude simulation, rapid decompression scenarios, combined environmental testing, and custom test sequences designed for your specific requirements. We deliver detailed performance data that validates your product's integrity and durability under the most demanding atmospheric conditions.
For projects with more complex or custom requirements, our product qualification laboratories can carry out altitude testing and combined environmental simulation under a variety of conditions. As a single-source environmental testing provider, we can combine altitude, pressure and temperature into a single test program, cutting down on cost and time-to-market.
Components & materials we test
Components & materials we test
From flight-critical aerospace components to high-altitude installation equipment, we test a wide range of product types across multiple industries. Our facilities accommodate everything from individual components to complete integrated systems, providing comprehensive testing for manufacturers and designers who need to validate performance under extreme altitude conditions. Our expertise spans aviation, defense, transportation, and specialized equipment used in high-altitude environments.
Methods and solutions offered
Methods and solutions offered
Streamline your testing process with our integrated approach that combines multiple environmental factors in single test programs. Our efficient testing methodology reduces your time-to-market while maintaining the highest quality standards. We customize each testing program to match your specific requirements, offering flexible solutions that adapt to your development timeline and compliance needs. Our expert knowledge and high capacity enable us to deliver accurate, reliable results for a wide variety of project types.
Which labs offer this service
Which labs offer this service
Our network of testing facilities spans multiple locations across the UK and North America, each fully equipped to handle the most demanding altitude testing requirements. Our strategic facility locations ensure convenient access to testing services for major manufacturing hubs, while our consistent processes and procedures ensure reliable results regardless of testing location. Each lab maintains the highest standards of accuracy and security compliance. Find your nearest Lab on our Locations page.
Industry-leading expertise
Industry-leading expertise
Partner with engineers who understand the unique challenges of altitude testing and stringent regulatory requirements across global authorities. Our testing teams specialize in complex altitude simulation, delivering customized programs that address your specific validation needs. We maintain compliance with all relevant standards while providing the detailed performance data you need for product certification and development.
Standards we test to and products we test
- ASTM D6653
- ASTM D4169
- IEC 60068-2
- ISTA 2, 3, 4
- MIL-STD-810
- MIL-STD-202
- MIL-STD-883
- MIL-STD-1344
- NASA MSFC-SPEC-548
- RTCA DO-160
- SAE J1455
- SAE J1211
- GR-63-CORE
- UL 50/50E
- UN ST/SG/AC.10/11
Aerospace products
- Aviation components
- Commercial aerospace parts
- Aircraft systems
Defense equipment
- Defense components
- Military specification products
- Specialized defense electronics
Transportation & general products
- Air transport equipment
- High altitude installation equipment
- Transport equipment
- Specialized high-altitude products
Your Challenges, Our Solutions
Limited testing facility access
Complex regulatory compliance
Integrated systems validation
Budget and timeline pressures
Why Choose Element

Complete testing range
Comprehensive solutions
Time-efficient testing
Expert support
-2,000 to 120,000feet
-70° to 140° C Extreme temperature simulation capabilities
3,000+Aerospace and product testing experts
190+years making certain


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