Dynamics Testing
Element can simulate any condition on earth - and beyond. Our experts use state-of-the-art equipment to conduct environmental testing and to facilitate vibration profiles, including random, sinusoidal and mechanical shock. Working with systems capable of up to 25,000 force pounds, we can test products with heavy payloads and aggressive profiles; performing numerous tests to ASTM, GM, IEC, ISTA, MIL-STD-202, MIL-STD-810, RTCA-DO-160 and customized profiles to simulate and accelerate real-world conditions.
Our dynamics lab capabilities can conduct impact, free-fall drop and transit/transportation testing. Testing can also be performed while controlling temperature, whether it is steady state or thermal cycling. In addition to testing, our team of engineers offers turnkey solutions, including field-data replication, fixture design, fixture characterization, resonance detection, transmissibility and dampening functions. And to be absolutely sure your every need is covered, Element offers quick, on-site modifications via our internal machine shop—staffed with experts who are familiar with Solidworks, ProE, and CAD software.
Key dynamics & environmental simulation services include:
DYNAMICS TESTING
• 20,000, 18,000 and 6,500 force pound electrodynamic shakers
• Vibration at Temperature
• Constant Acceleration/Centrifuge
• Loose Cargo Vibration
• ISTA Package Testing
• HALT/HASS Chambers (30”x30”x30” and 48”x48”x48”)
• Package Drop
CHEMICAL TESTING
• Copper-Accelerated Acetic Acid-Salt Spray (CASS)
• Chemical Compatibility
• Chemical Resistance
• Contamination by Fluids
• Fluid Compatibility
• Fluid Immersion
• Fluid Resistance
• Fluid Susceptibility
• Porosity
• Salt Spray/Fog/Mist
• Solderability
ENVIRONMENTAL SIMULATION
• Temperature/Humidity Testing
» 9 standing chambers
» 2 walk-in chambers up to 11’x12’
» Temperature ranges -70 to 130˚C
» Humidity control throughout condensing range of 5 to 90˚C
• Altitude Chamber
» 70,000 ft. with temperature -55 to 150 degrees C
» Rapid Decompression, Explosive Decompression
• Thermal Shock/Thermal Cycling
» 9 Single-Zone, 10 Dual-Zone and one Large Dual-Zone Thermal Cycling Chamber
• Blowing Sand
• Blowing Dust
• Settling Dust
• Ingress Protection IPXX, levels 1 through 9k
• Icing/Freezing Rain
• Explosive Atmosphere
• Salt Fog
• CASS Testing
• Solar Radiation
• Gravel Bombardment
• Advanced Cycling and Abrasion Testing
• Flammability
ELECTRICAL TESTING
• AC/DC High Voltage
• Capacitance
• Continuity Monitoring
• Current Measure
• Dielectric Strength
• Dissipation Factor (Tam Delta)
• Dielectric Withstand Voltage
• High Pot
• Inductance
• Insulation Resistance
• Leakage Current
• Low-level Contact Resistance
• Moisture Insulation Resistance
• Power & Current Cycling
• Q Factor
• Resistance
• Resistance Temp Coefficient
• Surface/Volume Resistivity
• UN/IATA Battery Testing
• Voltage Drop
MECHANICAL TESTING
• Abrasion
• Adhesion
• Bend
• Breaking Force/Strength
• Compression/Compression Set
• Durometer Hardness
• Fatigue Life
• Insertion/Engaging/Withdrawl
• Mechanical Durability/Cycling
• Peel Strength
• Push/Pull/Deflection
• Resistance to Solder Heat
• Separating Force
• Shear/Lap Shear
• SolidWorks Fixture Design
• Strain Gauge
• Tensile/Elongation/Flex
• Torque/Torsional Strength