Cranage Environmental Testing
At Cranage EMC and Safety, we offer a comprehensive range of regulatory testing to support manufacturers of electrical and electronic products, including environmental testing. Our specialist environmental test chambers allow us to simulate the majority of environments in which products may be stored, operated and transported, in a fast and convenient way.
| IP Testing |
When one of these hazards is not evaluated, it is represented by an
'X' in the IP code, indicating that no rating has been assigned for
that specific category. For instance, an IP1X rating demonstrates
that the device has a protection level of 1 against solid objects,
while no water ingress rating has been specified. On the other hand,
IPX7 signifies that the item has been tested for water resistance to
level 7, but its protection against solids has not been assessed.
When both numbers are present, it means the product has been
evaluated and certified for protection against both solids and
liquids. For example, IP68 confirms that the product is fully
dust-proof and capable of withstanding prolonged immersion in water
- a highly stringent certification requiring both dust-tight
construction and full water resistance.
IP testing is conducted in line with BS EN/IEC 60529 standards, for
which Cranage EMC and Safety is UKAS accredited. The BS EN/IEC 60529
standard defines the requirements for:
Defences against solids and dust:
IP1X Protects against solid objects greater than 50 mm in diameter.
IP2X Protects against solid objects greater than 12.5 mm in
diameter.
IP3X Protects against solid objects greater than 2.5 mm in diameter.
IP4X Protects against solid objects greater than 1.0 mm in diameter.
IP5X Dust Protected. Ingress is not totally prevented, but dust
shall not penetrate in a quantity to interfere with the operation of
the apparatus or to impair quality.
IP6X Dust Tight.
Defences against water:
IPX1 Protected against vertically falling water drops.
IPX2 Protected against vertically falling water drops when enclosure
tilted up to 15°.
IPX3 Protected against spraying water at an angle up to 60°.
IPX4 Protected against splashing water from any angle.
IPX5 Protected against water jets.
IPX6 Protected against powerful water jets.
IPX7 Protected against the effects of temporary immersion. The
product is tested in 1m of water for 30 minutes.
IPX8 Protected against the effects of continuous immersion in water.
IPX9K- High pressure and high temperature testing:
Our facility now features a 50 m² indoor testing area dedicated to
assessing water ingress at the highest achievable protection levels.
Originally designed for the automotive sector, IPX9K testing is
ideal for any equipment or enclosure exposed to extreme cleaning
processes or harsh environmental conditions. This specialised
high-pressure, high-temperature test setup enables the evaluation of
washdown machinery and devices across highly regulated industries,
including food and beverage, medical and pharmaceutical, oil and
gas, and chemical sectors.
We provide IP testing according to multiple standards, such as IEC
60529 and DIN 40050-9, covering protection against water, dust,
foreign objects, and electrical contact.
| Solar Radiation Testing |
Solar radiation testing is used to replicate the long-term damaging
impact of ultraviolet exposure on products that are typically for
outdoor use. Prolonged sunlight and elevated temperatures can lead
to a range of failures, such as degradation of electronic
components, reduced joint strength, and altered material properties
in non-metallic enclosures. Our comprehensive facilities provide
irradiation testing across wavelengths from 280 to 3000 nm, with
temperature and humidity variations enabling accurate assessment of
performance fatigue under UV stress across a wide range of
environmental conditions.
We offer extensive expertise in solar radiation testing in
accordance with recognised standards, including MIL-STD-810F,
DEF-STAN 00-35 Part 3, and IEC 60068-2-5. Contact us today to learn
more about our testing services and ensure your products are
protected against UV-related degradation and long-term environmental
wear.
| Temperature and Humidity Testing |
Extreme heat, cold, and humidity can significantly impact your
product, leading to material brittleness, expansion or shrinkage of
enclosures, and potential electronic malfunction. At Cranage, we
offer environmental testing across a wide range of temperature and
humidity conditions using test chambers in multiple sizes to suit
different product requirements.
Failures caused by temperature or moisture exposure can result in
electronic faults, performance issues, compromised water resistance,
and long-term material insulation deterioration.
We have several climatic chambers available and these have a
temperature range of -40℃ to +180℃. Our large, walk-in chamber has
an internal capacity of 45m³ and can hold equipment up 3 tonne in
weight. We can control humidity from 10% to 98%.
| Salt Spray Corrosion Testing |
Salt spray testing evaluates the ability of metals, plastics,
painted components, and protective coatings to withstand corrosion
when exposed to a highly saline environment over an extended period.
All testing is performed in compliance with IEC / EN 60068-2-52
requirements. Our facilities can accommodate test samples measuring
up to 1200mm (L) x 800mm (W) x 500m (H), with a maximum weight of 20
kg.
| Shock and Vibration Testing |
Our environmental testing facilities also include comprehensive
shock and vibration testing services. These tests are designed to
assess how products perform when exposed to real-world mechanical
stresses, such as transportation vibration or sudden impact events.
We provide shock testing with acceleration levels of up to 500 m/s²,
offering multiple impulse waveforms including half-sine, triangular,
rectangular, trapezoidal, and haversine profiles.
Our vibration testing capabilities cover random vibration, swept
sine, and RSTD (Resonance Search and Tracked Dwell) methods, with
frequency ranges from 5 Hz to 2 kHz.
| Ingress Protection Testing |
Ingress Protection testing, often referred to as IP testing,
evaluates how well a product can resist the entry of dust, solid
objects, and water.
Many devices and equipment are exposed to harsh environmental
conditions, and IP testing allows the simulation of real-world
conditions to determine whether devices will function reliably under
such circumstances.
IP ratings provide a standardized system that indicates the level of
protection a product offers. Each rating begins with "IP" followed
by two numbers: the first number represents protection against
solids and dust, while the second indicates resistance to water
penetration.
Areas CoveredIf you require environmental testing then look no further than Cranage, we cover the following areas and the rest of the UK: |
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Cranage Environmental Testing
01630 658568
Wallace Way, Tern Valley Business Park Market Drayton Shropshire
TF9 3AG 5
As a business we do not have the in-house expertise to correctly assess and test our EMC compliance. Cranage have been vital to fill this knowledge gap, with provided advice aimed at building long lasting business relationships. This was a welcome approach compared to other test labs, which tend to be less supportive in overcoming challenges.
Cranage Environmental Testing
01630 658568
Wallace Way, Tern Valley Business Park Market Drayton Shropshire
TF9 3AG 5
Over the years, Cranage EMC have helped us significantly with some production and compliance testing issues but have been most useful when meeting our “off-piste” requirements when we have wanted to do unusual things like “break it” testing or calibration of specialist antennas. Knowledgeable staff and well equipped testing facilities always came through for us.
Cranage Environmental Testing
01630 658568
Wallace Way, Tern Valley Business Park Market Drayton Shropshire
TF9 3AG 5
We needed to provide an UMS Charge Code to the customer for our equipment. This was something we had not had to do, previously. Cranage provided all the information required to complete the testing, and supported the completion of all relevant documentation, in support of the application following completion of the Power Consumption tests. UMS Charge Code was successfully received, for our equipment, with no delays, from the governing body. We would use Cranage for this and any type of testing in the future, without hesitation, based on our experience of their facilities and their knowledgeable, professional engineers.
Cranage Environmental Testing
01630 658568
Wallace Way, Tern Valley Business Park Market Drayton Shropshire
TF9 3AG 5
The knowledgeable staff at Cranage make custom testing simple through their detailed understanding of the standards. This enables advice to be given when aspects of the standards are going to be intentionally altered for the tests we needed to perform. Also the test instrumentation was rated above that necessary for strict compliance, this allowed us to perform much higher levels of testing than certification alone mandates, thus showing us what sort of margin there is.
Cranage Environmental Testing
01630 658568
Wallace Way, Tern Valley Business Park Market Drayton Shropshire
TF9 3AG 5
‘I enjoyed meeting with you and your colleagues and wanted to say how much I appreciated not only the assistance I received for CE but the general concern that you expressed for my problem and also your help in getting aspects of it resolved’.
Cranage Environmental Testing
01630 658568
Wallace Way, Tern Valley Business Park Market Drayton Shropshire
TF9 3AG 5
‘A very quick and simple procedure to follow and a good level of comms to keep us up to speed with progress, thanks!’
Cranage Environmental Testing
01630 658568
Wallace Way, Tern Valley Business Park Market Drayton Shropshire
TF9 3AG 5
‘I found everyone I dealt with at Cranage to be very knowledgeable, extremely helpful and to obviously possess a wealth of experience’.
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