Electronics

Battery Tests

Batteries are always operating at high temperatures during use or when recharging, resulting in them constantly experiencing high stress which may end in devastating failures. STTAi aims to help manufacturers minimize and eliminate such concerns through their test systems. Following strict international guidelines such as IEC, SAE, BCI and drive simulations under the standards FUDS, SFUDS, GSFUDS, DST and ECE-15L, you can be assured of our systems’ reliability and accuracy. We are able to help you cover a large scope of crucial battery tests such as Life cycle and Reserve capacity testing, charging and discharging, water bath and various manufacturing related tests.

In addition to the abovementioned capabilities, with our climatic chambers which control humidity and temperature, you can flawlessly link them up with the battery test systems, effortlessly conducting full-spectrum tests with the combined acquired data.

Calorimeter Test

Considering the ever growing focus on energy conservation, maximizing the energy efficiency of air conditioners and heat pumps is absolutely vital, not to mention the additional benefits such as consumer confidence and international recognition via Ecolabels.

STTAi is here to equip you with the tools necessary to achieve this. Our Calorimeters help you test for the efficiency of the heating/cooling capacities of your units and provides you the data to find the right compromise between size and power. Tests can be conducted in accordance with EC standard ISO 5151-2010 “Non-ducted air conditioners and heat pumps: Testing and rating for performance” and can also be configured to adhere to other important standards such as ASHRAE, ISO or EN by choosing the appropriate configurations.

Climatic and Thermostatic Chambers

Many products and components are expected to operate in various conditions outside of ambient temperature and humidity, causing them to experience thermal fatigue, resulting in premature wear of the equipment. However, with our climatic and thermostatic test chambers, you would be able to force out and detect infancy component failures which would otherwise be detected only after final assembly and delivery.

At STTAi, we provide you various testing solutions that will meet your strict stipulations. You can also expect our chambers to be accurate and reliable as they are manufactured to adhere to international standards IEC 60068-3-5 “Confirmation of the performance of temperature chambers” and IEC 60068-3-6 “Confirmation of the performance of temperature/humidity chambers”. With chambers of varying ramp rates and sizes, you can expose your products to the desired level of humidity and temperature.

Corrosion Diagnostic Test

The Corrosion diagnostic test is designed to highlight the corrosion process in metallic materials and alloys in a fast and easily reproducible manner. Taking over and replacing the traditional “salt spray test”, this test is meant to better reproduce real-life “on the ground” scenarios to properly reflect what your product goes through in its full life cycle. This will expose unforeseen effects of wear and tear on your products so that you can remedy those problems before launching them into the market.

We provide you the tools to test for corrosions such as filiform corrosions, according to standards UNI 9399 and scab corrosions, under standards UNI 9590. In addition to that, standard continuous or alternate salt spray tests, which meet international standards DIN50021, DIN50017, DIN50014 and ASTM can be customized to suit your specific needs. Such tailored tests have met the requirements of companies such as Fiat, Ford, Nissan, Renault and GM.

Explosion Testing

In many industries, testing of certain products or components that have a risk of exploding under stress is inevitable. Therefore, chambers used for testing such products and components require special explosion proof configurations.

STTAi is able to provide you these unique configurations that are specially tailored to industries such as –and not limited to – chemical, defense and automotive fields. Their capabilities also go beyond explosion proofing – additional safety features can also be equipped, safety features such as internal emergency pushbuttons, fire detection and suppression systems.

Physical Resilience Test (Drop, Shock and Tensile Strength)

From the production process to the final assembly and delivery, components and merchandise are prone to damage from physical exertion. To prevent and minimize such occurrences and ensure competitive quality, material stress tests can be carried out, unveiling any latent issues with the products.

Our systems are able to perform drop, shock, bump and tensile strength tests. They are manufactured according to international standards such as DIN 51220, EN ISO 7500-1 and GOST, guaranteeing that your material testing is accurate and reliable. We are able to provide you with the appropriate systems to test anything from glass and rubber to structural steel and car springs, all of which comply with international standards EN ISO 6892-1 “Metallic materials -Tensile testing”, IEC 60068-2-27 “Environmental testing, Test Ea and guidance: Shock”, ISTA, ASTM and more.

Sand/Dust and Rain Test

During their effective lifespan, industrial products are subjected to more than just wear due to temperature and humidity, but also from atmospheric agents such as dust, sand and rain. However, such unpredictably damaging factors can still be tested for, pre-emptively addressing underlying complications, ensuring that the products you manufacture will not wear out prematurely.

Our test chambers comply with all major international standards, such as reproducing all the conditions included in the standards requiring continuous ventilation (DIN 40046, MIL-STD 331 AND MIL-STD 810 C), dust drop tests (DIN 40052) and tests with irregular whiff of compressed air (SAE J 575). Furthermore, our chambers for rain tests are manufactured according to DIN specifications, so you can be sure that test results will be precise and reliable.

Sun Simulation Chamber

Our solar simulation chambers are able to test for the potential damages caused by the sun and its full array of solar radiation, providing you insight to the effects of the sun on your equipment. We offer you the ability to expedite the effects of solar radiation on your products with these chambers, with the specific parameters under your control. The Ultraviolet, Infrared and Metal Halide lamps used to reproduce the complete spectrum of solar radiation are all able meet international standards with reference to DIN 75220 “Ageing of automotive components in solar simulation units”, MIL STD 810F “Environmental engineering considerations and laboratory tests” and PR306.5 “Solar Simulation for exterior and interior parts”

The capabilities of these chambers are not limited to simulating sunlight. They can also be configured to simultaneously perform rain, climatic and even vibration tests to better replicate the complete effects of the environment on your equipment. Our chambers can also be specially tailored upon request to meet your specified requirements!

Thermal Shock Test

Thermal Shock tests are severe stress tests that check for the material’s ability to withstand rapid changes in temperature. Defects tend to occur when an object experiences sudden thermal expansion or contraction. By exposing your products to thermal shock tests, it will allow you to anticipate and prevent hidden defects in the materials used or the structural integrity of the product.

Here at STTAi, we offer you solutions and methods to conduct these tests and give you free rein to choose and alter the specifics to your desired values. We offer air-to-air and liquid-to-liquid chambers, allowing you the option of the regular, rapid thermal shock tests or an even faster, short and sharp thermal shock test. We also provide the option of double or triple cabinet units, giving you the choice to include the intermediate ambient temperature step. All our air-to-air thermal shock test chambers meet the international standards IEC68-2-14 (test Na), MIL-STD 202 D/E/F, MIL-STD 883 A/C/D; and all our liquid-to-liquid chambers meet the IEC68-2-14 (test Nc), MIL-STD 202 D/E/F, MIL-STD 883 A/C/D standards.

Ultra-High Stress Chambers

The ultra-high stress chambers provide extremely accelerated product testing that aid in detecting any inherent design, material or manufacturing flaws. It is able to perform specific stress tests such as HALT, HASS, Strep stress testing and more, with each test identifying specific defects that other traditional methods and equipment were unable to.

Ultra-high stress chambers subject your products to rapidly changing temperatures over a large temperature range, allowing for extreme cold or hot tests. These chambers also come with repetitive shock vibration test systems capable of 6 Degrees of Freedom movement and powered by a Pneumatic vibrator. By exposing your products to these high stress chambers, latent defects in your product’s components, design or manufacturing process can be discovered in mere hours or days. You will then be able to carry out quicker corrective actions, achieve higher MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) and consequently incur lower warranty costs due to unforeseen failures.

Vacuum Tests

In the aviation market, the utmost reliability is demanded from every module and component of the system as the very lives of the people operating it are being entrusted to them. Here at STTAi, we provide you solutions to these precarious problems.

The altitude and vacuum test chambers perform diagnostics complying with many international standards such as DEF STAN 0035 3-11/12/13 "Environmental Handbook for Defence Materiel", MIL-STD-810G method 500.5 “Environmental Engineering Considerations and Laboratory Tests: Low pressure” and RTCA/DO-160C “Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment” so you know for sure that any potential defects and issues will be detected early in the production process.

Our range of products are able to perform vacuum tests of down to 1mbar or even high vacuum upon request. The chambers also come with humidity and temperature control features, with unique wall thermoregulation systems optimized for great performance even at pressures below 300 mbar. Our test chambers allow you to perfectly simulate high altitude environments for excellent, all-encompassing tests.

Vibration Testing

With respect to electronics, vibration testing provides manufacturers and vendors great insight regarding the reliability and structural integrity of their products, helping you ensure that they reach the end customer in perfect condition and will continue to perform excellently within its warranty period.

During the test, the product is subjected to controlled, mechanic vibrations, in addition to the optional temperature and humidity settings of the user's choosing. We also offer a huge selection of chamber sizes, ranging from table-top to walk-in; and a large spectrum of adjustable frequencies and rated forces, allowing you to do comprehensive vibration stress tests.

We are proud to state that our test chambers meet the international standards IEC 60068-3-5/6 "Confirmation of the performance of temperature/humidity chambers", MIL-STD-810 "Environmental Engineering Considerations and Laboratory Tests" and MIL-STD-781 "Reliability testing for engineering development, qualification and production".