Environmental and climatic testing is an essential process for evaluating the resistance, reliability, and durability of products subjected to temperature variations, humidity, and corrosive agents. These simulations allow devices to be tested inside climatic chambers, which are structures designed to faithfully reproduce the real or critical environmental conditions that the component will encounter during its operational life cycle.
INTEK, an independent laboratory active since 1994 and headquartered in Rezzato (BS), operates as a qualified technical partner for companies needing to validate the compliance of their products according to the most stringent international standards. Thanks to ACCREDIA accreditation (No. 00855) and state-of-the-art technological infrastructure, INTEK’s technical team supports designers in identifying potential performance degradation or structural damage, ensuring the highest quality and safety before market release.
The INTEK laboratory has a wide range of climatic chambers capable of meeting the requirements of all major electrical and mechanical safety standards.
INTEK has climatic chambers capable of simulating temperature variations and a thermal shock chamber, enabling compliance with the requirements of all electrical safety standards.
Environmental testing at INTEK is governed by rigorous international standards that define test procedures and evaluation criteria for various industrial sectors. Compliance with these standards is not merely a regulatory requirement but a guarantee of product reliability in complex operating scenarios.
| Reference standard | Test Description |
|---|---|
| IEC/EN 60068-2-1 | Prove ambientali Parte 2: Prove Prova A: Freddo T limite = -70 °C Max ingombro EUT 900 x 800 x 800 mm |
| IEC/EN 60068-2-2 | Prove ambientali Parte 2: Prove Prova B: Caldo T limite = 180 °C Max ingombro EUT 900 x 800 x 800 mm |
| IEC/EN 60068-2-11 | Environmental testing Parte 2: Prove - Prova Ka: Nebbia salina |
| IEC/EN 60068-2-14 | Prove ambientali Parte 2: Prove Prova N: Cambio di temperatura T min = -70 °C e T max = 180 °C Max ingombro EUT 900 x 800 x 800 mm |
| IEC/EN 60068-2-30 | Prove ambientali Parte 2: Prove Prova Db: Caldo umido, ciclico Max ingombro EUT 900 x 800 x 800 mm |
| IEC/EN 60068-2-75 | Prove di verifica della protezione contro gli impatti meccanici |
| IEC/EN 60068-2-78 | Prove ambientali Parte 2: Prove Prova Cab: Caldo umido, regime stazionario Max ingombro EUT 900 x 800 x 800 mm |
| IEC/EN 60695-2-10 | Prova al filo incandescente |
| IEC/EN 60695-2-12 | Prova al filo incandescente (GWIT) per materiali |
| IEC/EN 60695-11-5 | Prova fiamma con ago |
| IEC/EN 60695-10-2 | Prova di pressione della biglia |
| IEC/EN 60695-11-10 | Prova fiamma verticale ed orizzontale da 50 W |
| IEC/EN 60112 | Determinazione degli indici di resistenza e tenuta alla traccia (PTI CTI) |
| EN 60947-1 Allegato M | HWI Prova di accensione al filo incandescente |
| IEC/EN 60974-1 Allegato M | AI Prova di accensione all'arco |
A closer look at the climate chambers and advanced measurement instruments used to ensure the traceability and accuracy of metrological data.
In the automotive sector, simply running a climate cycle is often insufficient to validate complex components such as sensors and control units. INTEK stands out for its ability to develop customized diagnostic systems using LabVIEW software and modular hardware such as NI CompactRio. This approach allows for real-time monitoring of component functionality during environmental stress, ensuring superior scalability and reliability for the most complex needs of the automotive sector.
INTEK offers a wide range of environmental testing services, including compliance testing, performance evaluation, and damage analysis. The laboratory specializes in conducting precise and reliable climate tests using state-of-the-art climatic chambers. Thanks to a team of qualified experts, INTEK supports customers at every stage of the process, ensuring that the products under test operate as intended.
Additionally, INTEK is capable of performing IP rating tests to verify the protection of electronic devices against the ingress of dust and water.
During and after exposure, the collected data is analyzed to identify any changes in performance, material degradation, or functional damage.
Yes, the tests can be performed individually or in combination to more accurately simulate the actual conditions under which the devices are used.
To ensure reliable results, INTEK uses advanced experimental and numerical methods, including Monte Carlo methods, which are accepted by ACCREDIA.
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INTEK supports the customer at every stage of the process: preliminary analysis, selection of standards, development of the test plan, execution of tests, and preparation of technical documentation.
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