The Applied Technical Services Family of Companies (ATS FoC) provides salt spray corrosion testing to assess how materials, coatings, and components withstand real-world corrosive conditions under varying levels of moisture and salinity.
In controlled salt-fog testing environments, our technicians and engineers accelerate corrosion exposure and evaluate corrosion resistance to support quality assurance, product development, material selection, and compliance with industry standards.
How Does Salt Spray Corrosion Data Improve Reliability?
Corrosion is one of the leading causes of equipment failure. Controlled salt-rich environments help manufacturers compare coatings, identify weaknesses, and estimate long-term performance in challenging conditions. Our corrosion specialists manage testing from start to finish and provide detailed reports on corrosion progression, coating performance, rust formation, blistering, creepage, environmental conditions, and photographic evidence. This data enables clients to assess durability, compare protective systems, and make informed engineering decisions before service.
Our Advanced Salt Spray Corrosion Testing Capabilities
Our advanced environmental laboratory features multiple salt-spray chambers, including an industrial-sized walk-in chamber. We offer a comprehensive range of salt spray corrosion testing methods, including:
- Neutral Salt Spray (NSS) testing using a 5% sodium chloride solution.
- Acetic Acid Salt Spray (AASS) testing for decorative coatings and anodized aluminum.
- Copper-Accelerated Acetic Acid Salt Spray (CASS) testing for highly corrosive service environments.
- Static and Cyclic Corrosion Testing to simulate changing environmental conditions.
- Full-Scale Corrosion Testing that simultaneously simulates salt fog, cyclic corrosion, humidity, temperature changes, and condensation to assess performance from multiple perspectives.
What Standards are Commonly Applied to Salt Spray Corrosion Testing?
Our salt spray corrosion testing aligns with widely recognized A2LA-accredited standards, including but not limited to:
- ASTM B117: Salt Fog
- ASTM D870: Water Immersion
- ASTM D2247: Condensing Relative Humidity
- ASTM B368: CASS (Copper Accelerated Salt Fog)
- ASTM G85 A1: Acetic Acid Salt Fog
- ASTM G85 A2: Cyclic Acidified Salt Fog
- ASTM G85 A3: SWAAT (Synthetic Sea Water Fog)
- ASTM D1735: Fogging Relative Humidity
- ISO 9227, ISO 7523
- SAE J2334
- GMW 14872
- Various OEM automotive specifications
US Military Standards (MIL)
- MIL-STD 202 Method 101: Salt Fog
- MIL-STD 810 Method 509.4: Salt Fog
- MIL-STD 810 Method 507.4: Humidity
- MIL-STD 883 Method 1009: Salt Fog
- MIL-STD 1344 A Method 1000: Salt Fog
- MIL A 8625: Salt Fog
Quality Testing You Can Trust
Salt spray corrosion testing is widely used in automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and manufacturing sectors to predict durability and identify potential failure risks. Our advanced environmental testing labs are ISO/IEC 17025:2017-accredited, supported by an ISO 9001:2015-registered quality management system and staffed by experienced professionals.
Since 1967, ATS has provided reliable testing and responsive technical support, enabling clients to validate product performance and corrosion resistance. In 2026, we partnered with SGS, a global leader in TICC services, to further expand our services and capabilities.
Contact Us
When you need to be sure, contact ATS for your testing and inspection needs. If you need salt spray corrosion testing for your products, components, or equipment, contact ATS today by submitting a web request form or calling us at +1 (888)-287-5227.
