Environmental Test Lab
Ensuring High-Reliability Component Performance
Partner with Gowanda Electronics for Superior Environmental Testing
Why Choose Our Environmental Test Lab Services?
Utilizing Gowanda’s Environmental Test Lab means more than just testing. It’s about partnering with a proven leader in electronic components who is invested in your success. Our comprehensive testing helps reduce risks, optimize designs, and ensure your components exceed expectations in demanding industries such as medical devices, aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and industrial applications.
Extensive and Rigorous Testing
We provide a full suite of MIL-STD and custom environmental tests including temperature cycling, thermal shock, vibration (shaker system), altitude, humidity, salt spray, chemical resistance, terminal strength, insulation resistance, and more. Each test is designed to validate your component’s durability, stability, and performance in challenging environments. We also provide final test reports summarizing all testing result for clear, actionable insights.
DLA Land and Maritime Approved
Our lab is officially approved to support military, aerospace, and other high-reliability applications, giving you confidence that testing protocols meet stringent government and industry standards. Capable of performing Group A & B up-screening testing in accordance with MIL-STD-981 for Space Applications. We have successfully completed these screenings for several customers over the years.
Specialized Equipment for Precise Analysis
From real-time X-ray testing and high-power AC testing to metal alloy verification with our XRF analyzer and magnetic flux density measurements, our specialized tools elevate the quality and thoroughness of your test results.
Tailored Testing Solutions
We understand every product has unique requirements. Our expert team collaborates closely with you to design customized testing protocols that fit your specific challenges and goals.
Streamlined Approval Process
In-house capabilities allow rapid turnaround and integrated documentation, accelerating your product development timeline and faster market entry.
Expand Your Capabilities with Gowanda
Utilizing Gowanda’s Environmental Test Lab means more than just testing. It’s about partnering with a proven leader in electronic components who is invested in your success. Our comprehensive testing helps reduce risks, optimize designs, and ensure your components exceed expectations, whether for medical devices, aerospace, defense, telecommunications, or industrial applications.
Comprehensive Environmental Testing Services
DLA Land and Maritime Approved*
Temperature Cycling Chamber
- -75°C to +200°C
- Cycling Rates from 3°C to 10°C/min Ramp
Thermal Shock Chambers – MIL-STD-202-107
- -65°C to +200°C
Shaker System – MIL-SPEC & custom profiles
- Maximum Sustained Vibration Force: 100g
- Maximum Shock Force: 100g
- Vibration: MIL-STD-202-201, -204 & -214
- Shock: MIL-STD-202-207 & -213
Altitude Chamber – MIL-STD-202; custom profiles
- Maximum Altitude: 80,000 Feet
- DWV and IR at Altitude
Solderability Via Steam Aging Chamber – MIL-STD-202-208
- Up to 99 Hours of Continuous Testing
- Solderability
Benchtop Chambers
- -75°C to +200°C
- High Temperature Operation
- Temperature Rise
- Low Temperature Storage
Force Gauge
- Maximum Force: 50N
- Bond Strength
Reflow Oven
- Maximum Temperature 375°C
Life Test Chamber – MIL-STD-202-108
- Maximum Operating Temperature: 200°C
- Life and Load Testing
Real Time X-Ray – MIL-STD-202-209
Humidity Chamber – MIL-STD-202-103
- Steady State
- -75°C to +200°C
- 20% to 90% Relative-Humidity
Moisture Resistance – MIL-STD-202-106
- Temperature & Humidity Variability
Salt Spray – MIL-STD-202-101
- Anti-Corrosion Testing
Chemical Resistance – MIL-STD-202-215
- Resistance to Solvents
Terminal Strength – MIL-STD-202-211
Insulation Resistance – MIL-STD-202-302
DWV – MIL-STD-202-301
HiPot Testing
- Maximum AC Voltage: 6kV
- Maximum DC Voltage: 5kV
- Insulation Resistance (IR)
- Dielectric Withstanding Voltage (DWV)
Voltech AT3600 Transformer Testing
- Maximum Test Frequency: 1MHz
- Maximum Test Current: 25A
- Maximum Test Voltage: 3kV
- Fast Testing of Complicated Transformers
High Power AC Testing
- Frequency Range: 0.10Hz to 2MHz
- Maximum Voltage: 400Vp-p
- Maximum Current: 7570mA
- Pulse, Ramp, Sine, Square & Triangle Waves
LabVIEW Monitoring Software
- Provides Data Collection from Test Chambers
Other
- Failure Analysis Reporting and Documentation
- High Frequency Testing Capability to 70GHz
Specialized Equipment
We utilize advanced equipment to enhance our testing capabilities:
Nitron XL2 XRF Analyzer
- Metal Alloy verification
- Non-destructive element analysis
- Tramp & Trace element analysis
Pro 1600 EXN Forced Convection Reflow Soldering Oven
- Maximum Temperature: 375°C
- Computer-controlled thermal profiles for precision soldering
Magnetoscop® 1.069
- Ensures magnetic-free designs
- Measures magnetic flux density, both absolute and gradient
Contact Us to Discuss Your Testing Needs
Leverage the power of Gowanda’s Environmental Test Lab to strengthen your product reliability and performance. Reach out today to learn how we can support your testing requirements with expert service, flexible solutions, and fast results.