Dynamics and Environmental Testing at Element Plano
Our Plano location is a full-service environmental test facility capable of managing your environmental test programs for commercial and military. Our technicians and engineers are leading experts in the performance of an array of environmental simulations including thermal, shock, seismic, vibration and acoustic testing — to name just a few.

Seismic Simulation at Element Plano
Our seismic simulation testing equipment includes the following capabilities:
• 10.5″ stroke
• 20,000 force pounds
• 0.6Hz–500Hz
• testing to GR 63-CORE Zones 1–4
Electrodynamic Shakers, Shock, Random, Sine Vibration
Our electro-dynamic shaker systems feature the following capabilities:
• Two T-2000 shakers, a T-1000, and a T-514 shaker; up to 3″ stroke, 9,000–25,000 force pounds, 5Hz–3,000Hz, Sine 25,000 pounds (111 kN) peak, Random 22,000 pounds, (98 kN) rms, Shock 50,000 pounds (311 kN) peak
• Up to 32 channels response, data acquisition and analysis; Static and dynamic load
• Acceleration chamber up to 200 RPM
Temperature, Humidity, Altitude Chambers
Temperature, humidity and altitude testing form the backbone of many environmental testing requirements. In addition to testing for extreme thermal fluctuations and elevated levels of humidity, we can test products at simulated altitudes of up to 80,000 feet.
Acceleration, Sand and Dust, Explosive Atmosphere
Some of our acceleration, sand and dust testing capabilities include:
• Wind-driven rain up to 80 mph
• Large scale sand & dust chambers to 74 mph
• Settling dust (ambient temp) and sand and dust combined
Product Safety, CE Mark, FCC and Wireless Certification
From design-level consultation and pre-compliance testing, to formal product qualification, the Plano team is truly a “one-stop-shop” for all your compliance needs. We specialize in product testing for the following markets:
• Defense (DoD)
• Aerospace
• Telecom-NEBS
• Wireless
• CE MARK
• Medical
Additionally, Element Plano provides radio testing and approval services for North America, European Union, South Korea, Australia and Taiwan and is one of five Verizon/NEBS-certified facilities, committed to providing the highest quality testing services to manufacturers of Telecom/ITE equipment:
• RF regulatory and Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) testing
• FCC-designated Telecommunications Certification Body
• WiFi, RFID, Bluetooth, ZigBee and other wireless capabilities
Approvals held for a wide range of domestic/international wireless testing standards
We test to MIL-STD 461, MIL-STD 704, MIL-STD 1399, MIL-STD-810, RTCA DO-160 and NEBS just to name a few. We do it all with the constant goal of helping you save time and money by achieving your compliance requirements quickly and efficiently, so you can expedite products to market without wasteful delays. From design-level consultation to pre-compliance testing to formal qualification testing services, plus finished product modifications, production sampling, international approvals management and field resolution, the Plano team is truly a comprehensive facility for all your compliance needs.
Power Quality
28 VDC, 115 VAC 60/400 Hz, 440 VAC 60 Hz single and 3 phase up to 45 kVA