8 - ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING IN CLIMATIC CHAMBERS

We test in more than 50 chambers

Extensive Environmental Testing Capabilities

Our facility operates over 50 climatic chambers (0.1 m³ to 105 m³) accommodating components to full vehicles, with temperature control from -70 °C to +180 °C and humidity from 10 - 90%. Four shock chambers provide rapid temperature transitions from -80 °C to +250 °C. We test automotive components under controlled conditions with additional loading capabilities, measuring force, torque, displacement, speed, acceleration, and temperature, complemented by contactless photogrammetry for dimensional stability.

Advanced Measurement & Testing Support

We enhance testing with Zeis Quality -Tritop photogrammetry, a collaborative UR robot with 6-axis measuring, and multichannel force/torque sensing. Specialized equipment includes door slam testing apparatus and servo-controlled actuators. All testing adheres to automotive standards including PV 1200, PV 2005A, and various ISO/OEM specifications, providing comprehensive environmental validation under demanding conditions.

SCOPE

Samples: all exterior and interior parts, electronics, mechanical assemblies, and others
Climatic loading with controlled temperature and humidity
Rapid change temperature loading = temperature shocks
Performance and durability tests using pneumatic or electrical actuators
Additional static and dynamic loading
High Temperature conditions up to 300 °C (dry heat)
Measurements of force, torque, displacement,speed, acceleration, and temperature
Contactless photogrammetry measurements

EQUIPMENT

Climatic chambers

QTY: over 50 chambers
Temperature range: -70 °C / +180 °C (climatic chambers); +300 °C hot ovens
Range of relative humidity: 10 – 90% from +10 °C to +90 °C
Inner volume: 0,1 m³ up to 105 m³
Inner dimension max: 5000 × 7000 × 3000 mm (W × D × H)
Floor load max.: 1800 kg, Full vehicle size

Shock chambers

QTY: 4 chambers
Temperature range: -80 °C / +250 °C
Inner volume: 0,12 m³ up to 1 m³ (SPECIAL)
Inner dimension max: 450 × 600 × 550 mm; 600 × 600 × 2.000 mm (W × D × H)
Floor load max.: 50 kg
Applicable basic tests: air/air

BENEFITS

Photogrammetry measurements by Zeiss Quality suite – Tritop
Collaborative Robot UR with 6-axial measuring system
Multichannel sensing of Force and Torque
Slam testing equipment for doors testing
Sets of controlled linear and rotational actuators (servo pneumatic and electric drives)
Additional equipment for functional and endurance testing under controlled temperature & humidity conditions

STANDARDS