Environmental Laboratory
We carry out any kind of environmental testing.
We test your development samples, prototypes and series products according to national and international standards and regulations. In our test laboratory, which is accredited according to DIN EN ISO / IEC 17025:2018, we test your products with climatic, mechanical-dynamic, corrosive, electrical and combined tests as well as with long-term tests.
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We carry out environmental tests on materials, components, assemblies, prototypes and series equipment across all industries. We test for customers in all industrial sectors, including the electrical industry, energy industry, automotive industry, aerospace industry, railway technology, shipping, commercial vehicle industry, defence technology and medical technology.
We simulate extreme climatic conditions through exposure to temperature, humidity, heat, thermal shock and solar radiation. We carry out corrosion tests with salt spray and harmful gases as well as mechanical-dynamic tests with vibration and shock tests.
Flexibility is our strength. Based on our flexible accreditation, we develop individual test procedures that meet your specific requirements. We provide comprehensive advice on the development of complex and customised test and trial plans.
Temperature tests
Cold tests down to -70 °C and heat tests up to 300 °C - we simulate a wide range of temperature conditions. This includes temperature changes up to 8 K/min as well as temperature shock tests in the variants air-air, air-water and splash water.
Climate tests
We test the effects of different climatic conditions on your product. RST examines the influence of high humidity or damp heat (constant and cyclic) and low pressure. We also offer climate change tests and condensation tests (constant and cyclical).
Sun simulation tests
We carry out sun simulation tests for you with metal halide lamps and xenon lamps. We also offer this test as a weathering test with superimposed sprinkling.
Corrosion tests
We carry out salt spray tests with neutral NaCl solution, acetic acid salt spray tests and salt spray with modified test solutions. RST carries out harmful gas tests with hydrogen sulphide and sulphur dioxide. Furthermore, we implement condensation water tests with sulphurous atmosphere as well as three- and four-gas tests.
Tests for chemical resistance
We offer temperature superimposed chemical resistance tests. Various application types are available for the chemical tests. We test for resistance to reference oils as well as reference fuels, among other things.
Vibration and shock tests
We offer a range of mechanical-dynamic tests, if required also temperature or climate superimposed. These include sinusoidal vibration tests and vibration tests with broadband random, resonance tests, resonance dwells, shock tests and drop tests. Furthermore, RST develops test frames using CAD and FEM simulation and manufactures test frames with in-house CNC material processing.
Protection class tests
We carry out IP protection class tests for many industries and applications according to IEC 60529 and ISO 20653. In our accredited test laboratory, we test your product for dust protection, contact protection, foreign body protection and water protection. RST also carries out impact and shock resistance tests (IK tests) in accordance with IEC 62262.
Electrical tests
We carry out insulation tests such as withstand voltage tests, insulation measurements and partial discharge measurements. Our range of services also includes low-resistance measurements (4-wire measurement) and contact monitoring.
Individual tests
We can also support you in individual questions beyond the standard specifications. We develop the necessary hardware and software applications for monitoring and evaluating tests and set them up at your premises.
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Purchasing
Our optimised processes guarantee you fast and smooth processing of your order without long waiting times. Your request is our top priority. Our wealth of experience is based on countless test orders successfully completed for a wide range of customers. Our in-house test frame production as well as our in-house calibration laboratory guarantee the highest flexibility and cost efficiency.
Project management
With our professional support, we are always at your side - even in the event of unexpected changes to the planned test sequence, necessary rework and adjustments to the test specimen as well as under deadline. During the ongoing test, you can rely on optimal communication with our testers and engineers. We always keep you up to date and contact you quickly in case of problems or damage to the test object. You are welcome to accompany your tests personally on site or via video transmission.
Quality management
RST is available to you as an accredited laboratory. Our competent and experienced test staff, equipped with comprehensive knowledge of standards and test requirements, are prepared for any challenge. Within the framework of our flexible accreditation, we develop individual test procedures for you outside of the standard specifications and are available to advise you the entire time. We deliver high-quality test reports in German and English.
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STANDARD SEARCH
Chemical resistance
| BMW GS 95024-3-1 | Electrical and electronic components in motor vehicles – Environmental requirements and testing C-01 Chemical Resistance |
| DIN EN 60068-2-45 | Basic environmental testing procedures; part 2-45: tests; test Xa and guidance: immersion in cleaning solvents |
| DIN EN 60068-2-74, VDE 0468-2-74 | Environmental testing – Part 2-74: Tests – Test Xc: Fluid contamination |
| DIN EN ISO 2812-1 | Paints and varnishes – Determination of resistance to liquids – Part 1: Immersion in liquids other than water |
| DIN EN ISO 2812-2 | Paints and varnishes – Determination of resistance to liquids – Part 2: Water immersion method |
| ISO 16750-5 | Road vehicles – Environmental conditions and testing for electrical and electronic equipment – Part 5: Chemical loads |
| JDQ201 | Testing of Electronic and Electrical Devices — Environmental and Mechanical Loads |
| MIL-STD-810 H | ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING CONSIDERATIONS AND LABORATORY TESTS Method 504.3 Contermination by Fluids |
| RTCA DO-160G | Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equiment Section11: Fluids Susceptibility |
| VW80000 | Chemical Resistance C-01 Chemische Prüfungen |
| MBN 10306 | Electrical and electronic components in motor vehicles – Environmental requirements and testing C-01 Chemical Tests |
| TD-000-0000-4033 | Factory standard Alstom TRS cleaning SJ250 5.1 testing of removability of graffiti (exterior & interior) |
Temperature Tests
IEC 60068-2-1, VDE 0468-2-1 | Environmental testing – Part 2-1: Tests – Test A: Cold (Test Ab, Ad, Ae) |
IEC 60068-2-2, VDE 0468-2-2 | Environmental testing – Part 2-2: Tests – Test B: Dry heat (Test Bb, Bd, Be) |
IEC 60068-2-14, VDE 0468-2-14 | Environmental testing – Part 2-14: Tests – Test N: Change of temperature (Test Na, Nb) |
| DIN EN 50155 | Railway applications – Rolling stock – Electronic equipment |
| MIL-STD 810 H | Method 501.7 High Temperature (Storage and Operation) |
| MIL-STD 810 H | Method 502.7 Low Temperature (Storage and Operation) |
| MIL-STD 810 H | Method 503.7Temperature Shock |
| RTCA DO160G | Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equiment Section 4: Temperature and Altitude Section 5: Temperature and Variation |
| VW 80000 | Electrical and electronic components in motor vehicles up to 3.5 t – General requirements, test conditions and tests K-02 Incremental Temperature Test K-03 Low Temperature (Operation) K-04 Repainting temperature K-05 Temperature Shock (component) K-12 Temperature Shock with Splash Water K-13 Temperature Shock by Imersion K-16 Temperature Shock (without enclousre)
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| MBN 55555-4 | Non-metallic materials, material systems and semi-finished products Part 4: Thermal tests |
| DIN EN 60068-2-41 | Environmental testing – Part 2: Tests; Examination Z/BM: Combined examination; Dry heat/low air pressure |
| VW 44045 | Polypropylene, prefabricated parts 4.8 Thermal behavior 4.9 Cold behavior 4.11 Aging resistance |
| VW 50134 | PA6 for finished parts outside the vehicle interior 4.5 I 7.4 Thermal behavior 4.6 I 7.5 Cold behavior |
| VW 50133 | PA66 for finished parts outside the vehicle interior 4.1 I 7.1 Workmanship quality 4.4 I 7.4 Thermal behavior 4.5 I 7.5 Cold behavior |
| MBN 10306 | Electrical and electronic components in motor vehicles – Environmental requirements and testing K-01 high/low temperature storage K-02 step temperature test K-03 Low temperature operation K-04 Repainting temperature K-05 Temperature shock (component) K-12 temperature shock with splash water K-13 temperature shock diving K-16 temperature shock (without housing) |
| DIN EN 50125-1 | Railway applications, environmental conditions for operating resources, Part 1: Operating resources on railway vehicles 4.3 Temperature |
| MIL-DTL-7989C | COVERS, LIGHT – TRANSMITTING, FOR AERONAUTICAL LIGHTS, GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR 4.4.5.2 Temperature shock |
| BWW GS 95024-3-1 | Electrical and electronic components in motor vehicles – Environmental requirements and testing K-01 high/low temperature storage K-02 step temperature test K-03 Low temperature operation K-04 Repainting temperature K-05 Temperature shock (component) K-12 temperature shock with splash water K-13 temperature shock diving K-16 temperature shock (without housing) |
| DIN EN IEC 61914, VDE 0604-202 | Cable holder for electrical installations 9.2 Impact test 9.3.1 (Variant A) Test with lateral loading for cable holders 9.3.1 (Variant C) Test with lateral loading for cable holders 9.4 Test with axial load |
Climate Tests
DIN EN 60068-2-30, VDE 0468-2-30 | Environmental testing – Part 2-30: Tests – Test Db: Damp heat, cyclic (Test Db40, Db55) |
DIN EN IEC 60068-2-38, VDE 0468-2-38 | Environmental testing – Part 2-38: Tests: Composite temperature/humidity cyclic test (Test Z/AD) |
DIN EN 60068-2-78, VDE 0468-2-78 | Environmental testing – Part 2-78: Tests – Test Cab: Damp heat, steady state |
| DIN EN 50155 | Climate test according to railway standard |
| DIN EN IEC 60068-2-13, VDE 0468-2-13 | Environmental testing – Part 2-13: Tests; test M: Low air pressure |
| MIL-STD 810 H | Method 500.6 Low Air Pressure |
| MIL-STD 810 H | Method 507.6 Moisture Testing |
| RTCA DO160G | Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equiment Section 6: Humidity |
| VW 80000 | Electrical and electronic components in motor vehicles up to 3.5 t – General requirements, test conditions and tests K-08 Damp Heat, cyclic K-09 Damp Heat, cyclic (with freezing) K-14 Damp Heat, steady state K-19 Climatic test for components with watertight housings |
| DIN EN 60068-2-67, VDE 0468-2-67 | Environmental testing Part 2-67: Tests; Test Cy: Moist heat, constant, accelerated test, preferably for components |
| VW PV 1209 | Attachments with a zinc or zinc alloy coating and aluminum components (e.g. heat exchanger, refrigerant pipe) – corrosion test (climate corrosion cycle test) |
| DIN EN ISO 9142 | adhesives; Selection guidelines for laboratory aging conditions for testing adhesive bonds |
| BMW PR 303.5 | Climate change test for equipment parts |
| VW PV 1200 | Vehicle parts – Testing resistance to climate change (+80/- 40 °C) |
| MBN 10306 | Electrical and electronic components in motor vehicles – Environmental requirements and testing K-08 Moist heat, cyclic K-09 Moist heat, cyclic (with frost) K-14 Humid heat, constant |
| DIN EN 50125-1 | Railway applications, environmental conditions for operating resources, Part 1: Operating resources on railway vehicles 4.4 Humidity 4.6 Rain 4.8 Ice |
| BWW GS 95024-3-1 | Electrical and electronic components in motor vehicles – Environmental requirements and testing K-08 Moist heat, cyclic K-09 Moist heat, cyclic (with frost) K-14 Humid heat, constant |
| DVS 1618 Klima | Elastic thick-film bonding in rail vehicle construction, appendix 3 point 3.5 |
| DIN EN 50125-1 | Railway applications, environmental conditions for operating resources, Part 1: Operating resources on railway vehicles 4.2 Altitude 4.5 Air Movement 4.11 Pollution |
Shock- and Vibration Tests
DIN EN 60068-2-6, VDE 0468-2-6 | Environmental testing – Part 2-6: Tests – Test Fc: Vibration (sinusoidal) |
DIN EN 60068-2-27, VDE 0468-2-27 | Environmental testing – Part 2-27: Tests – Test Ea and guidance: Shock (Test Ea) |
DIN EN 60068-2-64, VDE 0468-2-64 | Environmental testing – Part 2-64: Tests – Test Fh: Vibration, broadband random and guidance (Test Fh) |
DIN EN 61373, VDE 0115-106 | Railway applications – Rolling stock equipment – Shock and vibration tests |
| MIL-STD 810 H | Method 514.8 Vibration |
| MIL-STD 810 H | Method 516.8 Shock |
| RTCA DO160G | Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equiment Section 7: Operational Shocks and Crash Safety Section 8: Vibration |
| VW 80000 | Electrical and electronic components in motor vehicles up to 3.5 t – General requirements, test conditions and tests M-01 Drop M-04 Vibration M-05 Shock Test M-06 Shock Test (permanent) |
| JDQ201 | Testing of Electronic and Electrical Devices – Environmental and Mechanical Loads |
| Vibration testing with climate overlay | |
| Resonance Search / Sine Sweep | |
| Resonance Dwell / Sine Dwell | |
| Voltage Withstand Test | |
| DIN EN 60068-2-53, VDE 0468-2-53 | Environmental influences – Part 2-53: Test method tests and guidelines – combined climatic (temperature7humidity) and dynamic (vibration/shock) tests |
| DIN EN 60068-2-80 | Environmental influences – Part 2-80: Test procedures – Test Fi: Mixed-mode vibration test |
| DIN EN 60255-21-1 | Electrical relays – Part 21: Vibration, shock, continuous shock and earthquake tests on measuring relays and protective devices; Main section 1: Vibration test (sinusoidal) |
| DIN EN 60255-21-2 | Electrical relays – Part 21: Vibration, shock, continuous shock and earthquake tests on measuring relays and protective devices; Main section 2: Shock and continuous shock tests |
| DIN EN 60255-21-3 | Electrical relays – Part 21: Vibration, shock, continuous shock and earthquake tests on measuring relays and protective devices; Main Section 3: Earthquake Tests |
| DIN ISO 9022-3 | Optics and Photonics – Environmental Testing Methods – Part 3: Mechanical Stress |
| DIN EN 60068-2-57, VDE 0468-2-57 | Environmental influences – Part 2-57: Tests – Test Ff: Oscillation – Time history method and sine pulses |
| ASTM D 999 | Standard Test Methods for Vibration Testing of Shipping Containers |
| BMW PR 309.2 | Vibration testing for equipment parts Points 2.3 and 4.3 |
| VW 80200-2 | Qualification of body parts |
| DIN EN ISO 13355 | Packaging – Ready-to-ship packages and loading units – Vibration test with vertical noise-shaped excitation |
| MBN 10306 | Electrical and electronic components in motor vehicles – Environmental requirements and testing M-01 Free Fall M-04 vibration test M-05 Mechanical shock M-06 Mechanical continuous shock |
| ISO 16750-3 | Road vehicles – Environmental conditions and testing for electrical and electronic equipment – Part 3: Mechanical stresses 4.1 Vibration 4.2 Mechanical shock 4.3 Free fall |
| DIN EN 50125-1 | Railway applications, environmental conditions for operating resources, Part 1: Operating resources on railway vehicles 4.12 Vibrations and shocks |
| BWW GS 95024-3-1 | Electrical and electronic components in motor vehicles – Environmental requirements and testing M-01 Free Fall M-04 vibration test M-05 Mechanical shock M-06 Mechanical continuous shock |
| ISO 10326-2 | Mechanical vibrations – Laboratory methods for evaluating vibrations in vehicle seats – Part 2: Use on rail vehicles |
Solar Radiation
IEC 60068-2-5 | Environmental testing – Part 2-5: Tests – Test S: Simulated solar radiation at ground level and guidance for solar radiation testing and weathering (test Sa) |
| DIN 75220 | Ageing of automotive components in solar simulation units (Test D-IN1, D-IN2, Z-OUT, Z-IN1, Z-IN2) |
| MIL-STD 810 H Method 505.7 | Solar Radiation (Sunshine) |
ISO 4892 | Plastics – Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources – Part 2: Xenon-arc lamps |
Corrosion Tests
ISO 9227 | Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres – Salt spray tests |
IEC 60068-2-11 | Environmental testing – Part 2: Tests; test Ka: Salt mist |
IEC 60068-2-52 | Environmental testing – Part 2-52: Tests – Test Kb: Salt mist, cyclic |
ISO 6270-2 | Paints and varnishes – Determination of resistance to humidity – Part 2: Condensation (in-cabinet exposure with heated water reservoir), (Test CH, AHT, AT) |
ISO 11997-1 | Paints and varnishes – Determination of resistance to cyclic corrosion conditions – Part 1: Wet (salt fog)/dry/humid, (Test KK, KFW, KTW) |
| VDA 621-415 | Cyclic corrosion test |
| VW PV 1210 | Cyclic corrosion test |
| IEC 61701:2011 | Salt mist corrosion testing of photovoltaic (PV) modules |
| MIL-STD 810 H Method 509.7 | Salt Fog |
| RTCA DO160G | Corrosion test according to RTCA |
IEC 61439-5:2014 + Cor. | Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies – Part 5: Assemblies for power distribution in public networks |
IEC 60068-2-42 | Environmental testing – Part 2-42: Tests – Test Kc: Sulphur dioxide test for contacts and connections (SO2, Test Kc) |
IEC 60068-2-43 | Environmental testing – Part 2-43: Tests – Test Kd: Hydrogen sulphide test for contacts and connections, Corrosive Gas test/Hydrogen sulphide test (H2S, test Kd) |
IEC 60068-2-60 | Environmental testing – Part 2-60: Tests – Test Ke: Flowing mixed gas corrosion test (4-gas test) |
ISO 6988 | Metallic and other non-organic coatings – Sulfur dioxide test with general condensation of moisture (Kesternich testing) |
| DIN 50018 | Testing in a saturated atmosphere in the presence of sulfur dioxide |
| VW 80000 | K-06 Salt mist test with operation, outdoor components K-06 Salt mist test with operation, indoor components K-18 Corrosive Gas Test |
| VW PV1210 | Corrosion Test |
| ASTM B 117 | Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus |
IP Tests
IEC 60529 + A1 + A2: | Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code). Protected against access to hazardous parts IP5X: Dust-protected IP6X: Dust-tight IPX1: Protected against vertical water drips IPX2: Protected against water drips (15° inclination) IPX3: Protected against water spray IPX4: Protected against splash water IPX5: Protected against water jets IPX6: Protected against powerful water jets IPX7: Protected against water (temporary immersion) IPX8: Protected against water (continous immersion) IPX9: Protected against high pressure and high temperature jets |
| ISO 20653 | Road vehicles – Degrees of protection IPX4K: Protected against splash water with increased pressure IPX6K: Protected against strong high-velocity water with increased pressure IPX9K: Protected against high-pressure/steam-jet cleaning IP5KX: Dust-protected IP6KX: Dust-tight |
| IEC 60034-5 | Rotating electrical machines – Part 5: Degrees of protection provided by integral design of rotating electrical machines |
IK Tests
| DIN EN 50102 | Degrees of protection provided by enclosures for electrical equipment against external mechanical impacts (IK code) IK1, IK2, IK3, IK4, IK5, IK6, IK7, IK8, IK9, IK10 |
Dust Tests
| RTCA DO160G | Dust test according to RTCA |
| MIL-STD 810 H Method 506.6 | Rain & Blowing Rain |
| MIL-STD 810 H Method 512.6 | Immersion |
| DIN EN 60529 | Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code) |
IEC 60068-2-68 | Environmental testing – Part 2: Tests; test L: Dust and sand |
Water Tests
| DIN EN 60529 | Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code) |
| DIN EN 60068-2-18 | Water test |
| DIN EN 60068-2-18 | K-10 Water protection – IPX0 to IPX6K K-11 High Pressure Cleaning |
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