Need to validate your products against sudden acceleration, drops, or collision impacts? Our shock testing services help you meet rigorous military, industrial, and transportation standards while keeping your qualification testing on schedule. Get comprehensive data that proves your products can withstand real-world forces up to 50,000g.
What are Shock Testing Services at Element?
Shock testing measures how products respond to sudden acceleration forces from impacts, drops, or explosions. At Element, we simulate these extreme conditions in controlled laboratory settings, providing critical data about product durability and performance under intense g-forces lasting less than one second.
What Can Element Offer You For Shock Testing?
Components & products we test
From military equipment to industrial machinery, we test products that must withstand extreme acceleration forces. Our facilities handle components up to 15,000 lbs, delivering comprehensive shock testing across multiple sectors including defense, aerospace, transportation, and industrial applications. Our testing validates performance for both simple components and complex integrated systems.
Key tests offered
Get complete validation of your products' resilience through our comprehensive mechanical shock testing suite. Each test provides detailed data about your product's performance under extreme conditions.
Some of the methods that we routinely test include:
- Operational shock and crash safety
- Gunfire simulation
- Half sine (shock pulse) testing
- Decaying sine wave testing
- Bump/shock testing
- Thermal shock testing
- Shock and impulse testing
- Drop testing
- Impact testing
Methods and solutions offered
Access precise measurements up to 50,000g with our advanced testing protocols. We customize testing sequences to match your specific environmental requirements while maintaining strict compliance standards. Our methods cover everything from simple drop tests to complex multi-axis shock simulations, with detailed performance analysis and comprehensive reporting.
Cutting-edge equipment we use
Our state-of-the-art facilities feature high-precision accelerometers and specialized shock testing equipment delivering unmatched accuracy. With speed ranges up to 5,000 Hz, shock force capability to 210 G, and load capacity reaching 15,000 lbs force, we can simulate virtually any real-world shock condition your products might face.
Our equipment features:
- Advanced monitoring systems
- Precise environmental controls
- Real-time data recording
- Multiple chamber configurations
- Calibrated measurement systems
Which labs offer this service
Our team operates from Product Qualification Testing hubs across the world, providing global access to our expert capabilities. Find your nearest Product Qualification Testing hub on our Locations Page.
Comprehensive support
Partner with our engineering experts who guide you through the entire testing process. From protocol development to final certification, you receive dedicated support ensuring your testing program meets all requirements while staying on schedule and within budget. Our global network allows for consistent testing standards wherever you operate.
Your Challenges, Our Solutions
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Protecting products from extreme forces
Your products must survive intense, sudden forces without failing. Our shock testing up to 50,000g simulates real-world conditions with precision, validating product durability and performance while helping you identify potential weaknesses before deployment.
Navigating complex standards
Military and industrial standards can be overwhelming to navigate. Our experts guide you through all requirements, ensuring full compliance with RTCA DO-160, MIL-STD-810, and other critical specifications while keeping your testing on schedule and within budget.
Meeting deadlines without compromising quality
When qualification deadlines loom, you need a partner who delivers. Our global network of laboratories provides accurate results on time and within budget, preventing costly delays while maintaining the highest testing standards across all shock testing protocols.
Specialized testing requirements
Your unique products deserve custom testing solutions. Our engineers collaborate with you to develop specialized protocols that precisely match your testing needs while ensuring compliance with all relevant standards. We adapt our methods to your specific requirements without compromising accuracy.
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Why Choose Element
Industry-leading capabilities
Advanced shock testing facilities supporting forces up to 50,000g with precision measurement and analysis.
Global testing network
Access our worldwide network of laboratories for convenient, consistent testing wherever you operate.
Complete testing partner
Single source for all your testing and certification needs, streamlining your qualification process.
Expert protocol development
Our engineers help develop custom testing solutions for your unique requirements.
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