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Protect your heat-sensitive products with comprehensive thermal testing that guarantees performance in any temperature environment. From aerospace components to transportation systems, our thermal testing methods deliver the accurate data you need for safe operating limits and regulatory compliance, helping you bring reliable products to market faster.

What is Thermal Testing at »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ?

Thermal testing methods evaluate how products and materials perform under various temperature conditions. At »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ, we provide comprehensive thermal testing methods including thermal shock, vacuum, and elevated temperature mechanical testing to validate performance across extreme temperature ranges.

What Can »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ Offer You For Thermal Testing?

Components and materials we test  

We specialize in comprehensive thermal testing across diverse industries, from critical aerospace components to industrial materials. Our advanced testing chambers accommodate components up to 12' x 8' x 8', enabling testing of both small precision parts and large assemblies. We support testing across extreme temperature ranges from cryogenic to 2,000°F (1093°C), ensuring thorough evaluation of your materials' thermal properties.

Key tests offered

We combine high temperatures with mechanical testing, environmental simulation, analytical methods, and more to provide comprehensive testing programs. Our thermal testing portfolio delivers complete characterization of your products' thermal performance. We offer sophisticated testing methods tailored to your specific requirements, ensuring comprehensive evaluation of material properties and performance under various temperature conditions.

Testing capabilities include:

• Thermal shock testing (-70°C to 200°C) with automatic and manual cycles
• Thermal vacuum testing for space flight components
• Elevated temperature mechanical testing up to 2000°F
• Combined environmental simulation
• Comprehensive thermal analysis (DSC, DMA, TGA, TMA)
• Advanced Finite »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ Analysis (FEA)

Combined environmental simulation

• Altitude testing
  
• Humidity testing
  
• Hydraulics testing
  
• Salt spray testing
  
• Sand and dust
  
• Vibration testing
  
• Shock testing
• Solar testing

Methods and solutions offered 

We enhance thermal testing with complementary environmental simulation methods to create robust testing protocols that reflect real-world conditions. Our integrated approach combines multiple requirements into single testing programs, streamlining your qualification process while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy. 

Elevated temperature mechanical testing methods include: 

• Chapry/Izod impact testing from -320 - 1700°F (-196 - 926°C) 
• Tensile testing up to 2000°F (1093°C) 
• Thermomechanical Fatigue up to 2000°F 
• Bend testing from -120 - 300° F (-84 - 149°C) 
• Flexural strength testing form -200 - 300°F (-129 - 149°C)
• Shear testing from -94 - 338°F (-70 - 170°C) 

Thermal analysis methods 
Some of our most common thermal analysis methods include: 

• Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)  
• Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) 
• Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) 
• Thermomechanical Analysis (TMA) 

Finite »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ Analysis (FEA) & Testing Support 
Our services support you during pre-qualification and conceptual design — helping you identify potential issues early and optimize your product's performance. 

Our FEA services are complemented by comprehensive material testing and product qualification testing, ensuring a complete approach to validation. Our analysis team works closely with our physical testing department, providing solutions when test failures occur and ensuring that simulation results align with real-world testing, so you get data-driven insights and practical solutions to enhance your product's durability, safety, and overall performance. 

Thermal shock capabilities include: 

• Temperature range: -70°C to 200°C 
• Chamber size: Up to 12’ x 8’ x 8’ 
• Automatic and manual cycles
• Simultaneous humidity testing 

Thermal vacuum testing 
Used to evaluate sealing components and perform High-Pressure High-Temperature (HPHT) programs across many industries. Thermal vacuum testing capabilities include: 

• Interior Dimensions: 28.5” W x 24.5” H x 26” D 
• Temperature Range: Cryogenic to 180º C 
• Heating ramp rate: 7° C / minute 
• Cooling ramp rate: 5.1° C / minute 
• Vacuum Range: 1 x 10-6 @ 150ºC or better

Cutting-edge equipment we use  

Our state-of-the-art facilities feature advanced thermal testing equipment designed to deliver precise, reliable results. From thermal vacuum chambers with exact temperature control to environmental simulation systems, our technology ensures accurate data for your testing requirements. We maintain strict calibration standards and regular updates to guarantee testing accuracy. 

Which labs offer this service 

Our team operates from Product Qualification Testing hubs across the world, providing global access to our expert capabilities. Find out where your nearest Product Qualification Testing hub is on our Locations Page.