Applied Technical Services provides ASTM salt fog testing for various products and industries. Salt corrosion acts quickly and can lead to costly repairs, so it’s important to perform salt fog tests to evaluate a material’s integrity.
What is Salt Fog Testing, and Why is it Important?
Salt spray testing, also known as salt fog testing, simulates high-saline environments to evaluate the corrosion-resistant properties of coated and noncoated metals. Our lab conducts tests at an accelerated rate to assess the coated sample’s performance in its expected lifetime and environment. Experts conduct testing using a salt spray cabinet, and testing times vary depending on the coating’s anti-corrosive protections. The salt fog test provides information on the following.
- Evaluates the corrosion resistance of metals and finishes (ASTM D1654)
- Measures coating adhesion (ASTM D3359)
- Measures blistering (ASTM D714)
- Evaluates rusting (ASTM D610
ATS’ Salt Spray Testing Lab
Our salt spray testing lab conducts the following corrosion tests on small and large samples.
- Acidified synthetic seawater fog
- Condensing humidity cyclic corrosion
- Continuous salt fog
- Copper accelerated acetic acid salt spray
ATS’ Environmental Testing
Our environmental testing facilities provide dozens of tests that evaluate the performance properties of various materials to ensure that they perform as expected. Our lab tests for the several common environmental agents, including:
- Cold
- Corrosion
- Fire
- Heat
- Humidity
- Pressure
- Salt
- Shocks / Vibration
- Solar Radiation
About Applied Technical Services
Founded in 1967, ATS has established a reputation as a premier quality inspection, testing, and consulting engineering service provider. Our polite and passionate professionals have access to state-of-the-art facilities and innovative technologies when serving clients in various industries, including:
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Chemical
- Communications
- Commercial Properties
- Construction
- Consumer Products
- Defense
- Healthcare
- Insurance / Legal
- Manufacturing
- Nuclear
- Oil and Gas
- Power Generation
- Pulp and Paper
- Renewable Energy
Please contact us at +1 (888) 287-5227 to receive a free quote for our environmental testing services.
