Testing Services

Download our Test House Capabilities (pdf) document for full details.

Note that our capabilites extend beyond our UKAS accreditation, it is important to identify when you need the full UKAS conformance and when you do not. See our "news and events" article to consider the differences.

Climatic Testing

Thermal Shock chambers – air to air -70 to +200 deg. C.
Temperature and humidity cycling.
Ingress protection (IP ratings) for enclosures (liquids) – see UKAS Schedule of accreditation for details.

Dynamic Testing

Vibration – single or three axis see Test House Capabilities for details.
Shock – up to 10,000g.
Combined vibration and rapid temperature cycling including HALT, HAT & HASS, ESS.

Specialised testing

Specific standards testing – see Test House Capabilities document for details.
Assistance in developing testing protocol or standard for new product or process.
Salt spray corrosion testing.
DUST Testing to SAE 575 [NEW CAPABILITY 1st Qtr 2009 with EN testing to follow - please note this is not yet within UKAS accreditation]
Drop Test
Shock test
Other or combined processes

HALT & HASS.

A remarkably effective tool in R&D/reliability if used well.

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Alphatech's facilities include our own Qualmark HALT & HASS chambers and the option to advise and supply for your own facilities.

FAST RATE CHAMBERS

Alphatech has mechanically cooled chambers (lower test cost than LN2) that can achieve up to 20 Degrees C per minute.

The chamber shown is also Humidity capable and fast rate of change!

DUST TESTING CHAMBER dust_test_chamber_100

Our dust test chamber complements our IP (ingress protection) testing capabilities. If you have IP tests both liquid and/or dust talk to us about your product.