Mechanical Properties Testing

Mechanical properties testing measures tensile strength, elongation, and aging performance of insulation and jacket materials. Lectromec performs this test per multiple industry standards.Select the applicable standard for pricing and method details:J1127 Method 6.03 — CableJ1128 Method 6.03 — Wire Read more

Cross-Sectional Area Testing

Cross-sectional area testing measures the conductor area of wires and cables, essential for verifying current-carrying capacity. Lectromec performs this test per multiple industry standards.Select the applicable standard for pricing and method details:J2394 Method 6.1.2 — CableMIL-DTL-32630 Method 4.7.20 — Wire Read more

Coupling Mechanism Retention Force Testing

Coupling mechanism retention force testing evaluates the torque or axial load required to disengage connector coupling mechanisms. Lectromec performs this test per multiple industry standards.Select the applicable standard for pricing and method details:MIL-PRF-39012 Method 4.6.22 — ConnectorMIL-PRF-55339 C Method 4.5.22 — Cable Read more

Pressure Test at High Temperature

Pressure testing at high temperature verifies insulation deformation resistance under combined thermal and mechanical load. Lectromec performs this test per multiple industry standards.Select the applicable standard for pricing and method details:EN60811 Method 508 — WireIEC 60811-3-1 Method 8 — Wire Read more

Fluid Resistance (Immersion) Testing

Fluid resistance immersion testing evaluates the ability of materials and cables to withstand exposure to service fluids. Lectromec performs this test per multiple industry standards.Select the applicable standard for pricing and method details:BMS 1352 Method 8.2 — MaterialJ2394 Method 6.2.10 — Cable Read more

Salt Fog Testing

Salt fog testing evaluates the corrosion resistance of conductors, coatings, and materials under salt-laden atmospheres. Lectromec performs this test per multiple industry standards.Select the applicable standard for pricing and method details:MIL-DTL-32630 Method 4.7.15 — WireMIL-STD-810 Method 509.7 — Material Read more

High Temperature Testing

High temperature testing evaluates performance of materials, cables, and harnesses under elevated temperature conditions. Lectromec performs this test to multiple industry standards — each standard specifies its own temperature profile, exposure duration, and evaluation criteria.Select the applicable standard for pricing and method details:MIL-STD-810 Method 501 — MaterialsCHED-227A Method 4.2.2.1.2 — HarnessesSC-SA15110 Rev G Method 4.2.3.2.2 […] Read more

Breaking Strength of Cloth and Tape

This test evaluates the breaking strength of cloth and tape of wire specimens as specified in MIL-C-20079. The test is performed in accordance with the procedures defined in the standard to verify compliance with the applicable requirements.Test specimens are prepared and conditioned as specified, then subjected to the defined test procedure. Results are compared against […] Read more

Shrinkback (elevated temp water immersion)

Section 7.4 of UL 2556 specifies the shrinkback test to measure longitudinal shrinkage of insulation or jacket material. The specimen is immersed in water at 90°C for 24 hours and the shrinkage of the covering relative to the conductor is measured.Excessive shrinkback can expose conductors at termination points and compromise the insulation system. This test […] Read more

Vertical Flame test (90° incident angle)

This test evaluates the flame resistance of wire as specified in UL-1581. The specimen is exposed to a controlled flame source for a specified duration, then the flame is removed and the self-extinguishing behavior and extent of damage are assessed.Flame resistance is a critical safety requirement for electrical wiring and cables, particularly in aerospace and […] Read more

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