Scanstrut Testing Ethos
Scanstrut has significant experience and knowledge in creating products that are ready for use outdoors
At sea • In the mountains • On the trail • In the fields • In urban spaces
The testing standard at Scanstrut is encapsulated by the acronym SCA, which stands for Safe, Certified, and Approved. With over 35 years of experience and expertise in designing products for outdoor use, we design our products to be able to thrive in the harshest of outdoor environments.
Before any product is released, it must pass through the rigorous testing program which involves relevant assessments in electrical, mechanical, U.V., corrosion, thermal, and waterproof categories. To ensure the highest level of accuracy, testing is conducted both internally and by independent accredited test houses.
Commitment to quality at Scanstrut has earned the approval of renowned names such as Mercury Marine, Grady White Boats, Boston Whaler, Winnebago, Airstream and many more. To learn more about the testing program and certifications, get in touch.
On Water Test
Dynamic on water testing in harsh coastal conditions. Mounted to a test vessel to evaluate its performance in rough sea states.
Shaker Table Test
Shock testing in X / Y / Z and +/- axis at 5G increments up to 30G to evaluate the products strength, particularly relevant for our Radar mounts.
Corrosion Test
100-hours of a special formula salt spray that simulates accelerated marine environmental effects on the product.
FEA Analysis
Finite Element Analysis, simulates the behaviour of the design in virtual conditions to allow us to optimise the design before prototyping and physical testing.
IP Test
Water and dust protection under test laboratory conditions to international IP standards. We test between IPX4 (waterjet) and IP68 (submersion).
30G Shock Test
Shock testing at 30G (30 times the force of gravity) to evaluate strength, particularly relevant for our Radar mounts and other powerboat products.
Impact Test
Drop tests to assess the impact of items falling onto our products and ensure they can withstand impacts while being used as intended.
Material Test
Positive Material Identification (PMI) ensures consistent quality of 316 Stainless Steel and Aluminium products. This controls strength and environmental performance.
Cable Bend Test
Electrical products are bolted into a specially designed automated jig to mechanically bend the cable -45° to +45° for 3000 cycles. This ensures cables will not fail even after prolonged use.
Cable Twist Test
Electrical products are bolted into a specially designed automated jig to mechanically twist the cable -45° to +45° for 3000 cycles. This ensures cables will not fail even after prolonged use.
On Water Charge Test
Using real life on water temperature data to ensure devices will continue to charge at an acceptable speed in extreme cold and hot temperatures.
Thermal Chamber Test
Laboratory chamber running from -40°C (-40°F) to +85°C (185°F) and back to -40°C (-40°F) for 120 cycles, this accelerates material ageing to simulate real world environment.
Accelerated UV Material Test
We accelerate the effects of UV exposure to replicate our products usage in extreme tropical climates. We do this to ensure parts do not become brittle, discolour or fail over time.
Temperature Chamber Test
Product placed in a laboratory chamber at high temperatures to ensure our products continue to perform as designed.
Humidity Chamber Test
Similar to our brutal SCA Thermal Chamber Test, but we’ve added humidity to make it even more punishing.
On Water Testing Global
Similar to SCA standard on water testing, however we select locations and vessels for more varied and challenging environmental conditions.
CE / UKCA
Signifies that our products have been assessed to meet high safety, health, and environmental protection requirements.
QI
The world’s No.1 wireless charging standard, this ensures our chargers are built to an extreme level of safety and ensures compatibility of all phones.
FCC
A legal requirement to sell any communication device (RF) in the United States of America.
ECE R10
The global automotive standard recognised by RV and Marine OEMs to ensure electrical devices are suitable to use in automotive builds.
ROHS
Confirms the levels of substances and chemicals in our electrical products, with the aim of protecting human and animal health.
PROP65
Confirms the exclusion of substances of very high concern in our products, with the aim of protecting human and animal health.
C Tick
An identification trademark registered to the ACMA indicates that the equipment complies with the relevant EMC standard.
Ignition protection Test
Electrical devices that are certified Ignition Protected safe are suitable for use in marine engine compartments and fuel tank spaces.
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