Cascade TEK is accredited to perform water ingress testing that satisfies NEMA 250, IEC 60529, MIL-STD 810, SAE and RTCA-DO-160 specifications. This water ingress testing provides a timed exposure to directed, splashing water via a specific hose connection. Water flow rate is strictly controlled for measurable results.
NEMA enclosure ratings for water are published by the National Electrical Manufacturer's Association (NEMA) and have been adopted by UL, CSA and other North American conformance bodies. International standards use IEC IP ratings.
Typical IP Testing includes:
NEMA 250 4X
IEC 60529 IP X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7, X8 (Drip/Waterproofness/Immersion)
IEC 60529 IP 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, 6X (Protection Against Solid Foreign Objects)
MIL-STD-810F, Section 512
RTCA DO-160E, Section 10.0
SAE J1211, Section 3.2.4
European Ingress Protection Testing
Cascade TEK performs the European standard for Ingress Protecton Testing, DIN 40 050 9K: High pressure steam jet cleaning specifically for the electrical equipment in road vehicles. This 9K test aggressively demonstrates an enclosures ability to protect internal components from water, steam or other penetrating agents in real world conditions. Pressure washing and steam cleaning are excellent examples of conditions the products must survive in the field.
“We are proud to be one of the first accredited laboratories to offer the new European standard for Ingress Protection Testing” says Terry Candlish, Laboratory Manager at Cascade TEK, “and we continue to invest in our laboratory and expand on the services we offer.”
WATER INGRESS TESTS INCLUDE:
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Documented Water Exposure to Specific Time Intervals |
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Complete Reporting and Documentation of Tests Performed |
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