Shake, Bake and Share - A Cascade TEK Blog

Cascade Tek Offers Xenon Arc Testing

2008-05-30T09:29:00.000-07:00

At Cascade Tek we preform UV, or full spectrum sunlight testing, to simulate years worth of sunlight in days. Over the course of a few days or weeks, our UV exposure tests will replicate the damage that a product would see over the course of years.

Recently we began offering Xenon Arc testing, which is a type of UV testing that reproduces the entire spectrum of sunlight, including UV, visible light, and infrared rays in an attempt to reproduce sunlight. Xenon Arc testing is considered the most effective simulation of sunlight because it creates a full-spectrum representation of real sunlight. Xenon Arc testing also simulates the effects of moisture on the degradation of the product through water spray and/or a humidity control system.

Our Xenon Arc testing follows ASTM standards and applies to AE automotive, MIL-STD, and ASTM recommended protocols. We are an A2LA Accredited testing lab , as well as ISTA Certified and approved for MIL-STD testing. For more information about Xenon Arc testing and other photostability testing offered at Cascade Tek, view our UV Exposure and Photostability Testing page.

A2LA Accredidation Expanded

2008-04-23T15:25:00.000-07:00

Cascade TEK's test lab accreditation has been expanded to include the following SAE automotive industry tests:
SAE J1211 Section 3.2.7 (vibration)
SAE J1211 3.2.8 (shock)
SAE J1211 3.2.1 (temperature)
SAE J1211 3.2.2 (temperature and humidity)
SAE J1211 3.2.3 (salt spray)
SAE J1211 3.2.6 (Altitude)
SAE J1211 3.2.4 (drip, waterproofness, immersion)

Cascade TEK Announces A2LA Accreditation for Vibration and Environmental Testing Services

2007-11-27T17:25:00.000-08:00

Cascade TEK of Hillsboro, Oregon has received the A2LA accreditation from the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA). The staff at Cascade TEK’s environmental testing facility has spent the last year completing the extensive accreditation process, which now insures compliance of internal quality systems, technical staff, and calibration protocols to ISO/IEC 17025:2005 – General Requirements for the Competence of Calibration and Testing Laboratories. See details at Cascade TEK of Hillsboro, Oregon has received the A2LA accreditation from the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA). The staff at Cascade TEK’s environmental testing facility has spent the last year completing the extensive accreditation process, which now insures compliance of internal quality systems, technical staff, and calibration protocols to ISO/IEC 17025:2005 – General Requirements for the Competence of Calibration and Testing Laboratories. See details at A2LA Vibration Testing