Validation testing

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

• Definition and tailoring of test plans according to international / customer specifications
• Reliability test execution according to all relevant international automotive and customer standards
• Mechanical, electrical and software design and construction of custom test benches
• Provide independent and objective test results for Design /Product Validation, engineering and serial production support phases

For additional information or service requests, please contact the address: bogdan-alexandru.tapu@mail.schaeffler.com

Temperature & Humidity testing

Electromechanical 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
• Lifetime endurance
• Walkable-in temperature chamber

Capability

• Temperature range: -70°C to +180°C
• Humidity range: 10%RH to 98%RH
• Change rate: up to 8K/min
• Test space: up to 800 L, 17 m³ walkable-in climatic chamber
• ATEX certification on temperature chambers

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: 120 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, Mechanical Shock tests
• Resonance analysis

Capability
Vibration testing

• Frequency range: 5 Hz to 3000 Hz
• Force rating: up to 35 kN (sine and random)
• Displacement: up to 25mm

Mechanical shock

• Acceleration: up to 150 g

Our tensile and compression testing ensure structural integrity and compliance with mechanical strength requirements. Components and assemblies face static and dynamic loads as well as accidental drops throughout their lifecycle. These stresses can lead to deformation, fracture, fatigue, or functional failure if not properly validated

Environmental test portfolio

• Tensile and compression tests

Capability
Tensile and compression testing

• Force: up to 10kN
• Testing area: up to 440mm width, 1.000mm height
• Accuracy: 1%

Our pressure endurance and leakage testing ensure tight operation in continuous, pulsating and peak pressure conditons for hydraulic and pneumatic circuits

Environmental test portfolio

• Burst pressure
• Leakage tests

Capability
Burst pressure

• Pressure: up to 150 bar with configurable slope
• Medium: water, up to 90 °C

Leakage tests

• Pressure: up to 15 bar
• Medium: air / helium / liquid / fuel
• Leak detection rate: 5 · 10-13 Pa m3/s (helium), 0 to 5 ml/h fuel