Reliability testing Iasi

The laboratory offers a wide range of specialized services, including:

• Definition and tailoring of test plans according to international / customer specifications and definition of field application (mission profiles) through the Validation Test Management team
• Reliability test execution according to all relevant international automotive and customer standards
• Develop, build up and update simulation and monitoring equipment through our test system development teams
• Provide independent and objective test results for design/product validation and engineering phases

For additional information or service requests, please contact the address: DL_IL_vtl_ro@mail.schaeffler.com

Qualification Laboratory Reliability (QL LAB IAS REL)
Iasi | Romania
RENAR LI 1293

Accredited test methods

OEC acreditate :: RENAR

Electronic systems are exposed to long-term temperature variations, humidity cycles, and condensation risks throughout their lifecycle. These factors can lead to corrosion, material degradation, and electrical failures if not properly validated. Climatic and temperature testing ensures your products remain reliable and safe in any environment—from extreme heat to freezing cold.

Environmental test portfolio

• Temperature storage/operation tests
• Temperature change and step tests
• Rapid temperature variation
• Damp heat constant and cyclic (with/without frost)
• Dew formation and condensation
• Lifetime endurance

Capability

• Temperature range: -70°C to +180°C
• Humidity range: 10%RH to 98%RH
• Change rate: up to 15K/min

Designed for fast and controlled transitions between extreme temperature zones. Components are alternated between hot and cold environments at high speed, simulating the most demanding operational conditions.

Environmental test portfolio

• Rapid transfer between hot and cold zones
• High-speed thermal cycling
• Extreme temperature endurance
• Lifetime stress validation

Capability

• Hot zone: up to +220°C
• Cold zone: -80°C
• Test space: up to 600 L

Electronic components can be exposed to sudden contact with cold water—such as driving through flooded areas or marine spray conditions. These shocks can cause thermal stress, seal failure, and rapid cooling cracks. Iced water shock testing ensures your products maintain mechanical integrity and sealing performance under these extreme conditions.

Environmental test portfolio

• Cold water splash simulation

Capability

• Water temperature: 0°C to +4°C
• Heating capacity: up to 160 °C
• Test space: up to 1600 L

Electronic components must withstand exposure to water in real-world conditions—such as rain, splashes, high-pressure cleaning, or immersion. Failure to ensure proper sealing can lead to short circuits, corrosion, and catastrophic failures. IP water testing validates sealing integrity and compliance with international ingress protection standards.

Environmental test portfolio

• Water spray and splash simulation
• High-pressure jet testing
• Immersion tests

Capability

• Water pressure: up to 100 bar
• Flow rate: up to 16 L/min
• Immersion depth: up to 1 m
• Water temperature: up to 90 °C

Electronic components exposed to harsh environments such as coastal areas, winter roads, or marine conditions, face corrosion risks from salt and chemical contaminants. Corrosion can lead to material degradation, connector failure, and reduced product lifespan. Salt mist testing ensures your products maintain structural integrity and electrical reliability under these aggressive conditions.

Environmental test portfolio

• Salt spray exposure
• Cyclic corrosion testing

Capability

• Temperature range: 23℃ ÷ 60℃
• Humidity Range: 10% to 95%
• Volume: 1300 L ÷ 2600 L

Our vibration and shock testing ensures your products withstand real-world conditions—whether on the road, in industrial environments, or during handling. Electronic and mechanical systems are exposed to dynamic stresses during transportation, operation, and lifetime use. These stresses include vibration and shock loads that can lead to structural fatigue, component failure, and reduced reliability if not properly validated.

Environmental test portfolio

• Sinusoidal, Random , Mixed mode, Mechanical Shock tests
• Resonance analysis, Modal analysis

Capability testing

• Frequency range: 5 Hz to 2.000 Hz
• Acceleration: up to 150 g
• Displacement: up to 4inch pk-pk
• Force rating: up to 125 kN
• Payload: up to 1.000 kg

The AQG 324 represents an industry guideline based on best practices and outstanding requirement engineering alignment through the automotive supply chain for power electronic converter units

The tests performed serve to validate the properties and the lifetime of power electronics modules for use in the automotive industry:

• Characterizing module testing
• Environmental testing
• Lifetime testing