Fungus Testing Services
Protect your valuable equipment from fungal growth with our comprehensive testing services. Our experts simulate real-world conditions to evaluate product resilience, providing end-to-end solutions including post-functional checks that save you time and travel costs. Trust Element's state-of-the-art facilities to ensure reliable performance in challenging environments.
What is Fungus testing at Element?
Fungus testing evaluates how materials and products resist fungal growth in warm, humid environments. At Element, we simulate these conditions to identify potential vulnerabilities before deployment. Our testing helps prevent issues like optical degradation, corrosion, electrical interference, blockage of moving parts, and moisture buildup that can compromise your equipment's performance and integrity.
What Can Element Offer You For Fungus Testing?
Materials and components we test
Materials and components we test
Our specialized testing capabilities cover components and materials used across multiple industries where fungal resistance is critical. We focus on items that operate in environments conducive to fungal growth, including:
- Electronic and electrical components
- Optical systems and interfaces
- Mechanical assemblies with moving parts
- Polymeric materials and coatings
- Critical operational equipment for challenging environments
Key tests offered
Key tests offered
Our team of experts has extensive experience in simulating the prescribed conditions for fungus testing, catering to a wide range of industries, including:
- Military (DoD)
- Aerospace
- Industrial
- Commercial
- Telecommunications
- And many others
We understand that every product is unique, so we offer tailored testing solutions to meet your specific needs. Our state-of-the-art facilities and rigorous testing procedures ensure that your products are thoroughly evaluated for fungal resistance, giving you peace of mind and confidence in their performance.
Methods and solutions offered
Methods and solutions offered
Our fungus testing methodology follows industry standards while providing tailored solutions for your specific products. We offer comprehensive testing approaches that include:
- Controlled environmental simulation of temperature and humidity
- Application of specified fungal spores to test specimens
- Incubation under optimal conditions for fungal growth
- Expert evaluation of fungal resistance and material impact
- Post-testing functional verification of equipment performance
Cutting-edge equipment we use
Cutting-edge equipment we use
Our advanced testing facilities are equipped with specialized environmental chambers that precisely control temperature, humidity, and other conditions to accurately simulate real-world fungal growth scenarios. Our equipment allows us to:
- Maintain precise environmental parameters throughout testing
- Accurately apply fungal spore suspensions to test specimens
- Monitor development of fungal growth over extended periods
- Document and analyze test results with high precision
- Verify functionality after exposure to ensure performance integrity
Which labs offer this service
Which labs offer this service
Our team operates from product qualification hubs across the world, providing global access to our expert capabilities. Find your nearest product qualification hub on our Locations Page.
Standards we meet and the materials we test
Our fungus testing services comply with multiple industry standards, including:
- MIL-STD-810G, Method 508.6 (Fungus)
- RTCA/DO-160 (Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment)
- ISO 846 (Evaluation of the action of microorganisms)
- ASTM G21 (Standard Practice for Determining Resistance of Synthetic Polymeric Materials to Fungi)
- Industry-specific and custom testing protocols upon request
- Elastomeric seals and O-rings for high-pressure applications
- Non-metallic components exposed to gas environments
- Polymeric materials used in pressure-cycling conditions
- Critical sealing components for energy sector equipment
- Pressure-resistant materials for gas service
Your Challenges, Our Solutions
Equipment Failure from Fungal Growth
High Cost of Product Damage
Critical System Performance Issues
Complex Compliance Requirements
Why Choose Element
Complete Post-Test Verification
Military-Grade Testing Excellence
Advanced Environmental Simulation
Streamlined Testing Process
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