Testing Services

Delphi conducts testing that subjects components to a variety of environmental conditions, including varying temperature and humidity.

We utilize the latest technology to offer comprehensive environmental testing services. Our experienced engineers have developed testing programs for many different types of products, including complex engine controllers, hybrid vehicle battery assemblies, radar systems, sensors, and entertainment products.

Capabilities

• Altitude
• Interior dimensions:
• Width: 48 in. (1.22 m)
• Depth: 48 in. (1.22 m)
• Height: 48 in. (1.22 m)
• Temperature range: -73°C to 177°C
• Humidity range: 20% to 95% relative humidity
• Altitude range: Ambient to 100,000 ft. (30 km) in 20 minutes
• Angular Velocity
• Rate range: 0 to 1,000 degrees/second
• Accuracy: ± 0.1% of set rate
• Peak torque: 25 lb./ft. (3.5 kg/m)
• Acceleration: 0.5°/sec²
• Maximum weight: 250 lbs. (113 kg)
• Connector Insertion / Extraction
• Load-weighing accuracy: ± 0.5% of reading
• Strain measurement accuracy: ± 0.5% of reading
• Test speed: 0.02 - 20 in./min (0.508 - 508 mm/min.)
• Static load limit: 2 kN
• Dust
• Interior dimensions:
• Width: 72 in. (1.83 m)
• Depth: 60 in. (1.52 m)
• Height: 24 in. (0.61 m)
• Low Temperature Exposure
• Individual storage sections:
• Width: 21 in. (53 cm)
• Depth: 21 in. (53 cm)
• Height: 9.5 in. (24 cm)
• Minimum temperature: -55°C
• Leak Detection / Water Spray
• Internal dimensions:
• Width: 43 in. (1.09 m)
• Depth: 41 in. (1.04 m)
• Height: 42 in. (1.07 m)
• Pressure decay (cc/min): to 5 psig
• Pressure threshold: ≤ 1,000 psi ± 20 psi (70 kg/cm³ ±1.4 kg/cm³)
• Method: Applied pressure / vacuum
• Gravel Bombardment
• Air pressure: ≤ 1,000 psi
• Constant or Cyclic Humidity
• Internal dimensions:
• Width: 39 in. (0.99 m)
• Depth: 36 in. (0.91 m)
• Height: 34 in. (0.86 m)
• Humidity range: 10% to 95% relative humidity ± 5°C
• Temperature range: 10°C to 65°C  ± 3°C – ramp ≤ 8°C/hour
• Attributes: Non-condensing, programmable
• Constant or Cyclic Temperature
• Interior dimensions:
• Width: 66 in. (1.68 m)
• Depth: 26 in. (0.66 m)
• Height: 33 in. (0.83 m)
• Temperature range: -55°C to 155°C  ± 3°C; ramp up in ≤ 10°C/minute
• Attributes: Programmable
• High Temperature Exposure
• Internal dimensions:
• Width: 66 in. (1.68 m)
• Depth: 26 in. (0.66 m)
• Height: 33 in. (0.83 m)
• Maximum temperature: 155°C
• Attributes: Programmable
• Knob Rotation
• Function: Durability test for products with rotating knobs
• Attributes: Independent motor control
• Push Button
• Function: Durability test for switches/buttons
• Attributes: Robotic or pneumatic actuation
• Salt Fog/Spray Corrosion
• Internal dimensions:
• Length: 99 in. (2.51 m)
• Width: 30 in. (0.76 m)
• Depth: 23 in. (0.58 m)
• Volume: 40 ft³ (1.13m³)
• Thermal Shock
• Interior dimensions:
• Width: 30 in. (0.76 m)
• Depth: 30 in. (0.76 m)
• Height: 30 in. (0.76 m)
• Temperature range: -50°C to 15°C ± 3°C temperature transfer ≤ 20 sec.
• Attributes: Programmable
• Product Function Verification
• Function: Product function verification area with temperature chamber
• Internal dimensions:
• 24 in. (0.61 m)
• 29 in. (0.74 m)
• 33 in. (0.84 m)
• Temperature range: -70°C to 180°C
• Fluid Application
• Methods:
• Splash
• Brush
• Visual Inspection
• 8-40X stereo microscope with 30° oblique rotating mirror
• Vehicle Crash – G-force
• Rated force shock: 4,400 lbf
• Displacement: 19.7 in. (0.5 m) peak to peak
• Peak velocity: 315 in./sec. (8 m/sec.)
• Maximum acceleration: 100 g peak
• Maximum payload: 5 lbs. (2.27 kg)
• Output: 80 kW
• Frequency range: 0 to 1,000 Hz



Dust chamber



Low temperature chambers



Constant or cyclic humidity chambers



Constant or cyclic temperature chambers



High temperature exposure chambers



Knob rotation



Push button



Fluid application chamber

Contact Information

For more information on the environmental testing services listed above, please contact:

Jeffrey Kuczera
Validation Group Manager
Delphi Electronics & Safety
Customer Technology Center
Kokomo, Indiana
USA
Tel: 765.451.7361
Fax: 765.451.0174
E-mail: jeffrey.a.kuczera@delphi.com