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Environmental Testing Lab

Introduction

The main task of and profile of our Environmental Lab is to simulate the environmental effects required by various parameters, including temperature, temperature changes, humidity, water and dust penetration, shock and vibration, in order to ensure, that the tested product or component meets its applicable standards and is safe to use. We offer competence and vocation, which - in parallel with meeting standards and regulations - focuses on serving the needs of our customers at the highest level.

TÜV Rheinland InterCert Kft. has set up an extremely well-equipped environmental simulation laboratory with special capabilities and large chamber sizes designed for heavy and large samples.

Environmental lab covers the following areas:

  1. Ingress Protection (IP) Testing lab
  2. Dust chambers
  3. Climate chambers

Highlights:

  • The entire IP test category range is covered in our lab
  • Solid particle protection: IP1X – 6X
  • Liquid ingress protection: IPX1 - X9
  • Our large dust chamber – 29 m³ - is also suitable for testing large and heavy equipment (up to 1500kg). A chamber of this size is unique in Europe.
  • The number and ability of our climate chambers can meet almost any need, including heat shock tests, long-term endurance tests, or cyclical tests, even with humidity. Our built, large steam and climate chambers allow the largest samples to be tested in one piece.

Ingress Protection (IP) Testing lab (IPX1 - X9)

Our lab is a well-equipped IP facility which can cover the full range of water test:

IPX1-X2 - drip box

  • Max sample size: 950 x 1500 x 950 (width x height x depth, in mm)
  • Max sample weight: IPX1 – 150kg; IPX2 – 600kg
  • Larger and/or heavier samples require detailed consultation.

IPX3-X4 - with oscillating tube

  • Max tube size: Ø3200 (r=1600), for IPX4K Ø1600 (r=800)
  • Max sample weight: 800kg

IPX3-X4 - with spray nozzle

  • Max sample size: 2000 x 1500 x 3000 (width x height x depth, in mm)
  • Max sample weight: 800kg
  • IPX5-X6 - water jet
  • Max sample size: 1500 x 1500 x 1500 (width x height x depth, in mm)
  • Max sample weight: 150kg
  • Heavier or larger samples require detailed consultation.
  • IPX6K capability!

IPX7 - immersion tank

  • Max sample size: Ø900 x 1250 (diameter x height, in mm)
  • Max sample weight: 500kg
  • Heavier or larger samples require detailed consultation.

IPX8 - immersion tank

  • Max sample size: Ø550 x 900 (diameter x height, in mm)
  • Max sample weight: 600kg

IPX9 - high pressure and temperature water jet

  • Max sample size: 1000 x 1000 x 1000 (width x height x depth, in mm)
  • Max sample weight: 150kg
  • Heavier or larger samples require detailed consultation
  • IPX9K capability (!)

Dust chambers – IP5X and IP6X

There are two dust chambers in our Lab:

1,5m³, and 29m³, with a maximum of 1500 kg load capacity.

29m³ inner size: 2700 x 4000 x 2700 (width x height x depth, in mm)

Door opening size: 2000 x 2500 (mm)

Options:

  • 40 micron talc powder
  • Cyclically programmable
  • Live test option
  • Observation window
  • Powder heating ability

For IP1X - 4X tests the test equipment are all calibrated.

(Penetrating probes according to IEC 60529).

Climate chambers

There are three types of chambers:

  • Heating chambers
  • Climate chambers
  • Climate chambers with humidification

HEATING CHAMBERS (18 pcs of different types) with different sizes and capabilities.

Manufacturers: HERAEUS, THERMO SCIENTIFIC, MEMMERT, POL-EKO, etc.

Temperature range: +25ºC to +300ºC

Capabilities:

  • adjustable air circulation
  • cyclically programmable

CLIMATE CHAMBERS (6 pcs of different types) with different sizes and capabilities.

Manufacturers: WEISS, VÖTSCH, CTS

Temperature range: -80ºC to +220ºC

Capabilities:

  • adjustable air circulation
  • cyclically programmable

Special climate chambers:

  • There is a heat shock chamber designed for heat shock tests and
  • Large built climate chamber (33m³) is a great choice for the largest samples.

CLIMATE CHAMBERS WITH HUMIDIFICATION (6 pcs of different types) with different sizes and capabilities.

Manufacturers: WEISS, VÖTSCH, SANYO, BINDER

Temperature range: -85ºC to +180ºC

Humidity range: 0-99%

Capabilities:

  • adjustable air circulation
  • cyclically programmable

Special climate chamber:

  • There is a large built steam chamber (35m³) which is a great choice for the largest samples.

Testing Equipment

In our brand new facility, we provide full service to our customers in the field of IP (ingress protection) tests. The large number and ability of our climate chambers can meet almost any need, including heat shock tests(text is duplicated). Our purposely built, large steam and climate chambers allow testing the largest samples in one piece. It is suitable for testing the largest and heaviest samples. This Environmental Lab has the widest scope of testing after our lab in Germany and it offers the most modern testing area for our clients.

Why TÜV Rheinland InterCert Kft?

TÜV Rheinland stands for safety and quality in virtually all areas of business and life. Founded almost 150 years ago, and active in 56 countries, the company is one of the largest TIC (Testing, Inspection, Certification) companies which is active in 55 countries and employs more than 21,000 qualified persons worldwide. The company established its Hungarian subsidiary TÜV Rheinland InterCert Kft in 1989.

In 2020 TÜV Rheinland InterCert Kft. relocated its offices and labs from two locations into a new facility. Now, we present a new state of the art laboratory and test facility with over 5000 m².

In the new Location, we maintain laboratories for Mechanical Products, Electrical Safety, Luminaires & Environmental Simulation as well as a special High Current & Short Circuit Lab for components and a Medical Device Laboratory

We are looking forward to deliver the highest quality of service to our local and international customers all across the World.

We are here for you with the following scope:

  • Comprehensive components testing & certification service portfolio (CB, ENEC, TÜV Mark)
  • Complex products testing and certification from one location (safety, EMC, Environmental and Endurance Tests among others)
  • Independent and accreditated third party laboratory
  • Experienced technical experts on board

Target Markets

Our wide environmental testing scope allow us to handle lots of type of different product testing i.e. household, industrial or medical equipment, as well as automotive products to verify their environmental performance. Most of the product testing standards contain tests or requirements that fall within the scope of the Environmental Lab.

We perform testing and certification services projects for our clients from all over the World. Our clients are mainly manufacturers, product developers and retailers who want to sell their products in the European Union, United States and Canada, as well as in Australia or in the Asian market.

Currently we have clients from the US and Canada, Brazil, India, China and from EU countries. In expanding their sales activities our customers especially value that we are familiar with the standards and regulations, as well as documentation requirements of over 130 countries. Activate your global business - Digital communication, better transport and infrastructure have multiplied the opportunities for activating business worldwide. However, there are still many national regulations and rules. This often makes access to other markets difficult.

Whether for industry, commerce, ICT or modern mobility and knowledge transfer - our Market Access Services (MAS) experts have comprehensive technical know-how in all areas of technology and business helping to ensure secure, international access to any target markets. As part of our activities, we offer you efficient full-market-access-service for almost all regions of the world – from industrialized countries to emerging markets and developing regions.

Accreditations and appointments

Major standards: IEC 60529, IEC 60335, IEC 60068, ISO 20653 Accreditation: NAH 17025

Major Test Activities

We can provide reports and certifications according to many systems: COC, CB, GS, Bauart, IECEE, EMC, HAR, ENEC, CCA

Major Product Applications

Safety tests of household and similar appliances such as fans, air purification equipment (UV and ozone), cooling cabinets, beauty care products, radiators, vacuum cleaners, electric shavers and hair trimmers, as well as kitchen equipment and large appliances, commercial appliances for restaurant (ovens, fryers, shredders, grinders) transformers (61558), electric toys.

How to find us?

TÜV Rheinland InterCert Kft.
Gizella út 51-57.
H-1143 Budapest, Hungary

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