Rain, Spray, and Drip Testing

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Test Objectives
•    Assess resistance to water intrusion under controlled rainfall rates, pressures, and durations
•    Evaluate design integrity of enclosures, seals, joints, and coatings
•    Verify compliance with customer, industry, and military specifications
•    Identify potential failure modes related to corrosion, electrical shorts, and material degradation

Capabilities
•    Rainfall Simulation — controlled precipitation rates with or without wind
•    Pressurized Spray — multi-angle water spray at varying pressures and flow rates
•    Overhead Drip — steady or intermittent dripping to simulate condensation, leaks, or overhead exposure
•    Testing conditions can be tailored to meet specific program requirements, ensuring accuracy and repeatability.

Standards Supported
E-Labs performs testing in accordance with:
•    MIL-STD-810 Method 506 (Rain, Drip, and Blowing Rain)
•    RTCA/DO-160 Section 10.0 (Rain)
•    IEC 60529 / IPX1–IPX6 water ingress protection ratings
•    Customer-specific test plans and requirements

Contact E-Labs today to discuss your testing needs, and let us help ensure your units under test are built to endure even the most challenging environments.