At Austest Laboratories, we carry out accredited environmental testing using advanced climatic chambers to simulate real-world conditions. A well-planned climate test is essential for verifying how electronic and mechanical products perform in fluctuating temperature and humidity testing environments.
Climatic Testing Capabilities at Austest
At Austest Laboratories, we are exceptionally well equipped for all types of environmental and climatic testing requirements with specialist facilities in NSW.
We operate an extensive range of climatic chamber systems to simulate real-world humidity and temperature conditions. These are used for both standard and complex humidity testing requirements.
- Twelve programmable climatic test chamber units with:
- Temperature range -85°C to +150°C
- Humidity testing range 10% RH to 100% RH
- Internal volume ranges from 0.3 m3 to 15 m3 (walk-in)
- Cryogenic cooling chamber
- Temperature range -185°C to +150°C with
- Combined vibration/fatigue testing
- Ultra-low humidity testing (2% RH – unique in Aust.)
- Thermal shock testing
- Combined climatic / altitude testing
- Combined climatic / solar radiation testing
- Combined climatic / vibration testing
- Combined climatic / fatigue testing
All climatic test chamber programmes are carried out under formal NATA accreditation and aligned with relevant Australian and international compliance standards.
What Are The Main Types of Climatic Testing?
Our environmental testing services include multiple types of climate test procedures to simulate various product stressors.
- Temperature humidity test chamber cycles: This assesses performance during and after hot, humid, or cold conditions.
- Thermal shock testing: Rapidly alternating between high and low temperatures to uncover material fatigue and failures.
- Solar and UV exposure: This evaluates plastics, adhesives, and finishes in sunlight conditions.
- Altitude testing: Reproduces low-pressure conditions experienced during flight or transport.
- Combined vibration: This simulates real-world transport and operational environments with combined mechanical and climatic test chamber setups.
Sector Specific Standards We Test To
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If you are unsure as to whether your product requires a specific climatic test chamber procedure or standard, contact our engineers who will be happy to assist.
Why Choose Austest for Climatic Environmental Testing?
At Austest Laboratories, we bring unmatched expertise in climate testing and environmental validation, trusted by major defence, electronics, transport, and manufacturing brands across Australia.
Our team has in-depth knowledge of temperature and humidity control, enabling us to conduct highly complex programmes and deliver test results that many other laboratories cannot.
On more than one occasion, we have successfully completed climatic testing programmes that were considered far too complex or “impossible” by other laboratories.
- Formal A2LA and ILAC MRA Accreditation
- Multiple temperature humidity test chambers available
- Complex, combined testing capabilities
- In-house fixture design for custom setups
- Experience with both R&D and compliance testing
All testing is carried out under accredited procedures in alignment with commercial, defence, automotive, transport, and environmental compliance standards.
FAQs
What is climatic testing?
Climatic testing involves using a climatic test chamber to simulate environmental conditions such as heat, cold and humidity. This helps to identify weaknesses before products are released.
Why is climatic testing so important for products, especially electronics?
Humidity, condensation and temperature changes can all cause failures in electronics. A proper climate test helps to ensure reliability and safety in real-world conditions.
What are the main types of climatic tests?
Procedures typically include temperature humidity test chamber cycling, humidity testing, solar exposure, altitude simulation, and combined vibration testing.
Which industries rely most heavily on climatic testing?
Industries such as defence, automotive, aerospace and electronics manufacturers depend on climatic test chamber results to meet strict compliance and performance standards.