Mechanical testing
Guarantee the robustness and durability of your equipment
Equipment, whether industrial, electronic or dedicated to transport, undergoes, at each phase of their use, various mechanical stresses which influence their durability and whose impact can be measured through a series of specific tests.
These tests (vibration, shock, mechanical fatigue, constant acceleration and seismic simulations)** enable us to analyse precisely how materials stand up to real-life stresses.The value of these assessments lies in their ability to provide objective data on the robustness of products, without systematically guaranteeing a total absence of failure in extreme conditions. Ask for a quote
Why carry out mechanical tests?
Our mechanical tests enable us to :
- Ensure compliance with sector-specific regulations and qualification tests** (IEC 60068-X-XX, MIL-STD 810, RTCA DO-160, DEF- STAN, STANAG, RCC-E, etc.).
- Validate the robustness of equipment in the face of vibration and shock loads.
- Identify structural weaknesses and anticipate failure modes.
- Optimise product lifespan and reliability under real-life conditions.
- Guarantee the earthquake resistance of equipment installed in critical infrastructures, particularly nuclear.
What sectors are involved in these trials?
Aeronautics and space
Validation des composants soumis aux vibrations et accélérations en vol.
Automotive and rail
Defence
Industry and consumer electronics
Infrastructure and nuclear power
Our mechanical testing services
Vibration tests
- Sinusoidal and random vibrations to simulate real environments.
- Tests in extreme climatic conditions (vibrations coupled with temperature/humidity).
Mechanical impact tests
- Half-sine, sawtooth and trapezoidal shocks to simulate different impact scenarios.
- Shock Response Spectrum (SRC) to analyse the mechanical response of products.
- Pyrotechnic shock simulation for military and aeronautical applications.
Endurance and fatigue tests
- Cyclic and mechanical fatigue tests to measure component life.
- Simulation of repeated stresses encountered in operation.
- Structural and functional strength tests under mechanical stress.
Constant acceleration tests
- Centrifuge testing up to 400 g for small components.
- Validation of mechanical strength under continuous acceleration (aerospace, military).
- Detection of structural weaknesses and assembly defects.
Seismic testing
- Simulation of earthquakes and shaking on critical equipment.
- Tests to maintain operability under seismic stress.
- Validation of seismic-resistant infrastructures in accordance with current standards.
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Windmilling tests
- Simulation of the free rotation of a turbine (torn blade) and associated low frequency vibrations.
- Validation of the mechanical strength of equipment subjected to high amplitudes in near-real conditions (aeronautics, engines, on-board systems).
- Identification of structural weaknesses (deformations, cracks, fractures) to enhance safety and reliability.
Technical capabilities and available equipment
Our specialist laboratories have facilities designed to reproduce different types of mechanical stress with precision:
- Electrodynamic and hydraulic exciters for vibrations and shocks.
- Centrifuges for constant acceleration tests.
- Seismic simulation benches multiaxes for high amplitude tests.
- Advanced monitoring systems: accelerometers, infrared cameras, vibration analysers, strain gauges, force, pressure, temperature, voltage and current sensors, etc.
Standards and test methods
The procedures implemented scrupulously comply with established international standards:
- Vibration and shock: IEC 60068-2-6, IEC 60068-2-64, IEC 60068-2-27, MIL-STD 810, RTCA DO-160, etc.
- Constant acceleration : RTCA DO-160, MIL-STD-810..
- Seismic testing : NF EN 60068-2-57, IEC 60980, RCC-E, IEEE 344.
Choosing the Emitech Group to optimise your tests
In addition to its complementary expertise in other areas of testing (climatic, physio-chemical, EMC, etc.), the Emitech Group offers one of the market's largest capacities for mechanical testing, both in terms of the diversity and number of its resources. The diversity of our locations and our responsiveness are additional assets that enable us to meet your needs as closely as possible in terms of deadlines and proximity.
In addition to our testing capabilities, we offer complementary services to optimise your qualification processes:
Test tool design
Adaptation of supports for personalised testing.
Modelling and virtualisation of tests
Digital simulation by our design office to alternate tests before physical production.
Training and expertise
Support for technical teams.
Vibrator maintenance and calibration
Guarantee the accuracy and reliability of tests over the long term.
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Contact us for our expertise in mechanical testing
Analysing mechanical behaviour under dynamic stress requires specific expertise tailored to each precise industrial need (rail transport/aerospace/strategic infrastructure). Expert intervention not only enables the results obtained to be properly interpreted, but also promotes targeted adjustments to improve the longevity of materials exposed to repeated stress factors.**A particular need? A dedicated technical team is available to support any project requiring in-depth study using a structured experimental protocol.
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