When a new good moves out of the production unit and into the unpredictability of the real world (extreme temperature, humidity, corrosion, vibration, etc.), it must perform 100%. This is where environmental testing is important. Roots Metrology helps manufacturers validate their products under real-world levels of stress through our state-of-the-art Testing lab and modern environmental simulation systems.
An environmental simulation system, or a climatic or environmental chamber, allows replicating multiple environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, vibration, salt spray, UV exposure, etc.) in a controlled laboratory environment. Roots Metrology uses these chambers to allow engineers to understand product performance under stress before exposure to intense real-world conditions.
Explosive Temperatures and thermal shock : The environmental simulation system can quickly subject test specimens to extremes in temperature to determine resilience.
Humidity cycles and salt fog - to evaluate corrosion resistance of parent metals. UV light and water – simulate weathering of both exposure to the sun and precipitation.
Vibration and shock stressors - particularly relevant to transport and industrial use.
At the Testing lab, the environmental simulation systems will stress products with environmental conditions while monitoring their performance to a high degree of accuracy. Products and, importantly, their performance, can be documented, traced, and subjected to repeatable testing so reliable inferences can be drawn for manufacturers to determine failure points and refine their designs before going to market.
| Benefit | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Durability Validation | Products must last years—even under stress |
| Safety Assurance | Critical for patient-related devices or machinery. |
| Cost Reduction | Identifies issues early, reduces rework and recalls. |
| Compliance Support | Essential for many industrial and safety standards. |
For deeper insights, check our related blog : How Environmental Testing Helps Ensure Product Durability in Harsh Conditions.
Using environmental testing through automated advanced environmental simulation systems in our Testing lab at Roots Metrology helps manufacturers make the transition between lab-based designs to real-life performance. By replicating environmental conditions and spotting potential failures beforehand, you help manufacturers to maximise product quality, minimise risk and deliver reliable performance each and every time.
