Why Ingress Protection (IP) Testing is Critical to Data Center Performance
The Applied Technical Services Family of Companies (ATS, FoC) offers data center ingress protection testing to evaluate how well critical IT equipment and electrical hardware are safeguarded against environmental contaminants such as dust, water, and solid particles.
Because data centers require constant uptime, ingress protection testing is essential for reliable, on-going operations. From circuit boards and server racks to cooling systems and PDUs, comprehensive ingress protection testing verifies that data center components and systems can withstand exposure to dust and moisture. This service helps prevent corrosion, contamination, short circuits, and overheating that can lead to premature failures and costly downtime.
How is Data Center Ingress Protection Testing Performed?
At ATS, we validate performance in our state-of-the-art environmental testing chambers to simulate real-world conditions. Our trained environmental lab technicians can test all possible contaminant combinations, including but not limited to:
- Water Drip
- Water Pressure
- Water Immersion
- Waterproof
- Spray and Jet
- Dust and Sand Particles
- Dust-Tight
- Solid Probe-Resistance
- Steam/Steam-Resistance
ATS Ingress Testing Standards and Ratings
We test in accordance with globally recognized standards and ratings to help our data center clients meet environmental protection and regulatory compliance.
Our ingress protection testing standards cover:
- EN 60259
- IEC 60259
- ISO 20653
Our regularly requested IP ratings include:
- IP65 — Dust-Tight, Resists Low-Pressure Water Jets
- IP66 — Dust-Tight, Resists High-Pressure Water Jets
- IP67 — Dust-Tight, Resists Immersion in Water (30mins)
As always, our comprehensive testing services are backed by an ISO 9001:2015-registered quality management system and multiple ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditations.
Supporting the Longevity of Data Center Equipment
ATS has been a trusted partner for testing, inspection, certification, and calibration (TICC) services across various industries for over 50 years. Since joining SGS in 2026, our range of services and capabilities continues to expand worldwide.
Beyond data center ingress testing, we also offer a growing list of data center testing services to optimize your equipment lifecycle. These include materials validation, condition monitoring, and every phase in between. We also provide various nondestructive testing methods and data center calibration services.
Contact Us
If your organization requires data center ingress protection services or any variation of data center testing, our team is here to help. Submit a web request form or call us today at +1 (888) 287-5227 to get started.
