Military Sand & Dust Testing Services

Protect your military products' performance and reliability in challenging desert environments with Element's comprehensive sand and dust testing for the defense sector. Get mission-critical validation backed by real-time monitoring, multiple accreditations, and secure handling of regulated materials - while keeping your projects on schedule and within budget.

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What is Sand & Dust Testing at Element?

Military Sand and Dust Testing replicates battlefield environments, exposing equipment to fine particulate matter, erosion, and infiltration risks. At Element, we conduct MIL-STD-810 compliant testing to assess component integrity in harsh climates, ensuring mission readiness for defense and aerospace applications.

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What Can Element Offer You For Military Sand & Dust Testing?

Components and Materials We Test

Specialized for defense and aerospace, Element assess military electronics, weapons systems, and tactical vehicles.

Key Tests Offered

MIL-STD-810G/H Dust & Sand Testing
Erosion and infiltration resistance
Operational functionality under harsh conditions

Methods and Solutions Offered

High-velocity sand blasting for erosion testing
Fine dust particle infiltration assessment
Temperature and humidity-controlled exposure

Cutting-Edge Equipment We Use

Custom MIL-STD-810 dust chambers
High-speed sand abrasion systems
Climate-controlled environmental testing labs

Standards we test to and components we test

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Ingress Protection (IP) Testing

IEC 60529
NEMA 250
UL 50E
DIN 40050-9
ASTM D951

Military & Civilian Standards

MIL-STD-810
MIL-STD-202
RTCA DO-160
DEF STAN 00-35
DEF STAN 07-55

Euronorm

BS EN 60529

Element is UKAS and A2LA-accredited to perform blowing sand and dust per MIL-STD 810.

Plus, Element Materials Technology North America is duly registered and able to handle CUI, ITAR, EAR and other similar engagements. Element Materials is fully committed to comply with all applicable FAR and DFARs regulations.

Your Challenges, Our Solutions

Reliable performance for battlefield conditions

Your products must perform flawlessly in challenging desert conditions like extreme sandstorms. Our comprehensive testing programs simulate real-world environments with precision, providing detailed performance data and validation to ensure your products maintain mission-ready peak performance in the harshest conditions.

Need specific military standards compliance?

Our testing meets MIL-STD-810 & DEF STAN requirements for defense-grade durability. Our experts support the entire process, providing testing services that cover all major standards including MIL-STD-810, BS EN 60529, and RTCA DO-160, ensuring complete certification support.

Protecting mission-critical equipment

When failure isn't an option, you need absolute certainty in your testing results. Our advanced monitoring systems track temperature, humidity, wind speed, and particle concentration in real-time, delivering precise validation of your equipment's performance under the most demanding conditions.

Secure testing for sensitive projects

Handling regulated materials requires exceptional security measures. Our facilities maintain strict protocols for CUI, ITAR, and EAR materials, supported by comprehensive FAR and DFAR compliance, ensuring your sensitive projects receive appropriate protection throughout the testing process.

Why Choose Element

Cutting-edge Sand & Dust Chambers

Designed to simulate real-world desert and battlefield conditions.

Advanced monitoring systems

Real-time tracking of all critical parameters ensures precise validation of your product's performance.

Complete security protocols

Specialized handling of regulated materials with full compliance to industry requirements.

Aerospace & Defense Specialists

Experienced in testing mission-critical military equipment.

Frequently asked questions

Do you offer sand and dust testing for other industries?

Yes, our suite of IP Ingress protection testing services covers a wide range of industries and evaluates protection against both solid particle ingress and water ingress according to IEC 60529 standards. This includes comprehensive testing of electrical equipment enclosures to determine their International Protection Marking (IP Code rating).