Applied Technical Services provides Sand and Dust Testing capabilities through our environmental testing laboratory. Sand and Dust Testing is a means of evaluating the long-term survivability of materials and devices in dusty and sandy environments such as plains and deserts. The testing procedures examine potential mechanical, electrical, and thermal issues due to dust and sand penetrating crevices and cracks, obstructing openings, and disrupting joints and bearings. Military standard 810 defines dust particles to be less than 150 micrometers in diameter and sand particles as 150-850 micrometers in diameter.
Testing Procedures
The experts within our environmental testing laboratory have experience conducting Sand and Dust testing daily. Sand and Dust Testing is broken down into two procedures:
- Procedure 1 – Six-hour test of blowing dust between 1.5 to 10 meters per second velocity
- Procedure 2 – 90-minute test of blowing sand at about 18 meters per second velocity
- A final 10-minute operation test to ensure proper functionality of the device
Once the two procedures have been completed, ATS experts will examine the device or material for any issues such as thermal and electrical performance, visible damage such as paint chipping or abrasions, as well as overall performance to respective standards.
The ATS Environmental Testing Lab
Applied Technical Services has been providing testing services for more than 50 years. Our technicians are dedicated to providing reliable and accurate results in a quick turn-around time. Our environmental testing lab performs testing daily to the following standards:
- ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)
- ISO (International Organization for Standardization)
- DBL (Daimler Testing Standards)
- FLTM (Ford Testing Standards)
- UL (Underwriters Laboratories)
- GMW (General Motors Testing Standards)
- MBN (Mercedes Benz Testing Standards)
- JIS (Japanese Automotive Testing Standards)
- SAE (Society of Automobile Engineers)
Quality Assured
Applied Technical Services has been dedicated to providing our clients with unparalleled customer service for more than half a century. As a part of our dedication, ATS labs are certified and accredited with the following:
- A2LA – Mechanical Testing
- A2LA – Chemistry
- ISO/IEC 17025 – Calibrations
- ISO 9001:2015-Certified Quality Management System
For all your Sand and Dust Testing needs, contact Applied Technical Services today to request a free quote. At ATS, We Take a Closer Look!
