The Applied Technical Services Family of Companies (ATS FoC) and SGS offer data center ingress protection testing to assess how well critical IT equipment and electrical hardware are protected against environmental contaminants, such as dust, water, and solid particles.
Because data centers require constant uptime, ingress protection testing is essential for reliable, ongoing 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 testing 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?
Our experts, in partnership with SGS, use advanced environmental testing chambers to assess system and component performance under real-world conditions. This ensures your data center equipment meets stringent operational demands. 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
Our 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 Data Center Equipment Longevity
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, we have expanded our services and capabilities to deliver comprehensive support for our TICC clients worldwide, from maintenance procedures to ingress protection for critical cooling apparatus.
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 project phase in between. We also provide a range of 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.
