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Accelerated Aging
$2,040
Spec
EN3475 Method 401
Type
Thermal
For
Insulation

Accelerated aging is a test to help predict the long term chemical and mechanical durability of wire/cable insulation materials. Subjected to temperatures in excess of their prescribed rating, insulating materials break down quickly so data that would take months and years to gather can be attained in mere weeks and days.

Accelerating Aging
$1,120
Spec
BSS7324 Method 7.1
Type
Thermal
For
Insulation

Accelerated aging is a test to help predict the long term chemical and mechanical durability of wire/cable insulation materials. Subjected to temperatures in excess of their prescribed rating, insulating materials break down quickly so data that would take months and years to gather can be attained in mere weeks and days.

Adherence of Plating
$1,900
Spec
EN3475 Method 507
Type
Chemical
For
Conductor

The purpose of adherence of plating is to measures the effectiveness of adherence of the applied plating to conductor. Copper conductors are normally plated with pure metal coatings to improve the conductor performance and reduce resistivity.

Adhesion of Nickel Coating
$740
Spec
AS4373 Method 405
Type
Chemical
For
Conductor

The adhesion of Nickel coating test evaluates the adherence of a nickel plating to an underlying copper/ copper alloy material.

Age Degradation
$1,200
Spec
MIL-W-81044
Type
Thermal
For
Insulation

Life cycling of polyalkene wire is a three step process that starts with placing the wire in a high temperature air circulated oven for a defined period of time. Sustained high temperature exposure is performed followed by mechanical and electrical tests.

Aging Stability
$1,420
Spec
MIL-DTL-17 4.8.16 MIL-DTL-2463C 4.8.35
Type
Thermal
For
Cable Jacket

The specimens are suspended in a heat chamber without touching one another or the walls for 7 days at the applicable test temperature. After the conditioning period, the specimens are removed from the heat chamber and conditioned at room ambient temperature for 4 hours minimum.

Altitude-Low Temperature
$1,200.00
Spec
MIL-DTL-38999 Method 4.5.21 EIA-364 Method 105
Type
Thermal
For
Connector

Wired, mated, and assembled connectors are tested inside a pressurized chamber with the temperature reduced to simulate an altitude of 100,000 feet. The chamber's internal temperature is reduced to -65 °C and is maintained until the connector temperature stabilizes.

Axial Stability (Longitudinal Change) After Thermal Exposure
$930
Spec
ASTM D3032 Method 21
Type
Thermal
For
Insulation

The Axial Stability test evaluates the ability of wire/ cable insulation to resist longitudinal dimensional change while cycling between high and low temperatures.

Bend Test
$850
Spec
AS22759 Method 5.7.6 AS4373 Method 712 AS6070 Method 5.4.4 AS85485 Method 4.7.3 EN3475 Method 405 MIL-DTL-25038J Method 4.6.5 NEMA 27500 Method 4.3.11
Type
Physical
For
Insulation

This test is used to determine the insulation elasticity and propagation of damage through the wire/cable insulation.

Blocking
$1,220
Spec
ANSI/NEMA WC 27500 Section 4.3.15 AS22759 Paragraph 5.3.11 AS4373 Method 808 AS5382 Method 5.4.9 AS6070 Method 5.3.4 AS81044 Method 4.7.5.11 AS85485 Method 4.7.4 BSS7324 Method 7.7
Type
Thermal
For
Insulation

This test determines if a finished wire specimen will block (stick to itself) when subjected to the rated temperature of the specimen. While on an aircraft, wires may be exposed to high temperatures and it important to check if the finished wire specimens are prone to blocking. At the end of the test, we will inspect the wire and examine for adhesion (blocking) of adjacent turns.

Cold Bend Test
$2,770
Spec
ANSI-NEMA-WC27500 Method 4.3.6 AS4373 Method 702 AS6070 Method 5.4.1 AS22759 Paragraph 5.7.3 AS81044 Method 4.7.5.16 AS85485 Method 4.7.19 BSS7324 Method 7.10 EN3475 Method 406 FED-STD-228 Method 2021 JES292 Method 63 J1128 Method 6.6 MIL-DTL-17 Method 4.8.19 MIL-DTL-24643C Methods 4.8.8 and 4.8.9 MIL-DTL-25038J Method 4.6.8 MIL-DTL-915 Method 4.5.5 MIL-STD-2223 Method 2004 MIL-W-81822 Method 4.6.21 NEMA HP100.1-1991 Method 7.2.10
Type
Thermal
For
Insulation

This test determines the resistance of wire insulation to cracking at low temperature while being bent around a mandrel. Using a special cold chamber, we can condition the specimen at the low temperatures that can be experienced during flight and study how it reacts to the extreme conditions. This is a very good way to determine if the wire sample would be able to survive at these typical temperatures. At the end of the test, we will examine for any visible cracks then perform a wet dielectric test for assurance.

Cold Impact
$1,760
Spec
AS23053 Rev A Method 5.7.2 ESLU5T-1A263-AA Method 6.12 IS 10810 Method 21 ISO 19642-2 Method 5.4.8
Type
Thermal/Mechanical
For
Insulation

Cold impact testing assesses whether a cable can withstand impact forces after being subjected to low temperatures without cracking and continue to maintain insulation properties.

Color Stability
$580
Spec
AS23053 Rev A Method 5.15
Type
Thermal
For
Insulation

The color retention test evaluates an insulation's ability to maintain its color under elevated temperature exposure.

Continuity of Coating – Conductor
$1,120
Spec
AS29606 Method 5.6 AS85485 Method 4.7.7.1 ASTM B355 J1127 Method 6.1 J1128 Method 6.1
Type
Chemical
For
Conductor

The objective of the continuity of the conductor coating is to examine the quality of the conductor plating before it has been subject to stranding or the insulation application process. Further, this examines the durability of the conductor coating to both mechanical and thermal stresses.

Delamination and Blocking
$1,420
Spec
EN3475 Method 403
Type
Thermal
For
Insulation

This test determines if a finished wire specimen will block (stick to itself) or flaring of layers when subjected to the rated temperature of the specimen. While on an aircraft, wires may be exposed to high temperatures and it important to check if the finished wire specimens are prone to blocking or delamination. At the end of the test, we will inspect the wire and examine for adhesion (blocking) and delamination (separation of layers) of adjacent turns.

Delamination/ Lamination Sealing
$910
Spec
AS4373 Method 809 ANSI/ NEMA 27500 Section 4.3.14 AS22759 Paragraph 5.3.8
Type
Thermal
For
Insulation

This test evaluates tape wrapped insulation for sealing between wraps after thermal stress.

Dielectric Withstand Voltage – Connectors
$1,220
Spec
MIL-DTL-26482 Method 4.6.9 MIL-DTL-38999 Method 4.5.11.1 MIL-DTL-83513 Method 3.5.4 EIA-364-20
Type
Electrical
For
Connector

In particular, this test method examines the performance at different pressures (altitudes). As the atmospheric pressure decreases, so too does the required maximum service voltage to be used in testing.

Dimensional Stability
$860
Spec
MIL-DTL-17 Method 4.8.20 MIL-DTL-24643C Method 4.8.36
Type
Thermal
For
Insulation

The dimensional stability test determines the protrusion or contraction of the insulation with respect to the outer conductor on both specimen ends.

Drip
$790
Spec
MIL-DTL-24643C Method 4.8.11
Type
Thermal
For
Filler Material

The drip test is an evaluation of the filler material inside a cable and its tendency to drip from the cable at elevated temperatures.

Elevated Temperature Aging
$1,470
Spec
MIL-STD-2223 Method 4001 MIL-DTL25038J
Type
Thermal
For
Insulation

This test determines if the wire insulation can withstand a temperature aging test for a time period at a temperature greater than the temperature rating of the insulation. The wire must then withstand the bend and wet dielectric tests after the thermal exposure in order to pass. The purpose of the test is to ensure that the insulation will not fail if exposed to extreme heat which may occur while during flight. At the end of this test, we will know which specimens passed or failed by reporting the results of the bend and wet dielectric tests.

Heat Distortion
$1,010
Spec
MIL-DTL-24643C Method 4.8.15 NEMA HP100.1-1991 Method 7.2.9 FED-STD-228 Method 5021
Type
Thermal
For
Insulation

The heat distortion test evaluates the ability of an insulator or jacket to maintain its physical structure without deformation under elevated temperature conditions. Distortion of the insulation or outer jacket can create an uneven insulative surface on a conductor; areas with reduced insulation coverage are more susceptible to damage.

Heat Resistance
$1,400
Spec
AS23053 Rev A Method 5.9 ASTM D2671 Paragraphs 49-54 MIL-W-81822 Method 4.6.22
Type
Thermal
For
Insulation

The heat resistance test evaluates the ability of an insulative sample to maintain tensile strength after undergoing an elevated temperature exposure.

Heat Shock
$970
Spec
AS23053 Rev A Method 5.8 IEC 60811-3-1 Method 9 NEMA HP100.1-1991 Method 7.2.8 FED-STD-228 Method 5011
Type
Thermal
For
Insulation

The heat shock test evaluates the ability of an insulative material to endure elevated temperature conditions. Slight variations in test setup exist between the test standards covered by this listing and should be considered before choosing which standard best suits your needs.

Humidity Test
$4,940
Spec
EIA-364-31 MIL-DTL-38999 Method 4.5.26 MIL-STD-202 Method 103
Type
Electrical
For
Connector

This test examines a connector's resistance to corrosion, and entrance of moisture, long-term durability in high moisture environments. This test method identifies several means of testing a connector in humid conditions.

Ice Resistance
$1,090
Spec
MIL-DTL-38999 Method 4.5.40
Type
Environmental
For
Connector

Through the service life of an aircraft there are thousands of electrical thermal cycles. Those connectors subjected to external conditions maybe become icy during flight. This ice resistance test examines a connector's performance in icy conditions.

Insulated Coverings
$500
Spec
ASTM B267 Method 14
Type
Physical
For
Insulation

The ASTM B267provides requirements and suggestions in the use of insulated wire coverings such as silk, nylon, cotton, and glass which can be verified at Lectromec.

Insulation Crosslink Proof
$1,370
Spec
ANSI/ NEMA WC27500 Method 4.3.10 AS22759 Method 5.3.10 AS4373 Method 811 AS85485 Method 5.11 J1128 Method 6.12
Type
Thermal
For
Insulation

This test is to be used to evaluate the cross-linking of certain types of wire insulation.

Insulation Resistance
$1,420
Spec
AS4373 Method 504 AS22759 Paragraph 5.4.2 AS85485 Method 4.7.18 ASTM 3032 Section 6 BSS7324 Method 7.34 EIA-364 Method 21 EN3475 Method 303 FED-STD-228 Method 6031 MIL-STD-202 Method 302 MIL-STD-2223 Method 3003 MIL-DTL-24643 C Method 4.9.5 MIL-DTL-26482 MIL-DTL-38999 Method 4.5.10.1 MIL-PRF-55339 C Method 4.5.8 MIL-DTL-81381 Method 4.7.4.2 MIL-DTL-83513 Method 4.5.7
Type
Electrical
For
Insulation

This test determines the insulation resistance of a finished wire sample. Insulation resistance is of interest in high impedance circuits and as an insulation process quality control test. When used as part of a wire/cable environmental testing, prolonged thermal exposure, and/or extended high voltage testing, changes in the insulation resistance can be used as an indicator of insulation deterioration.

Insulation Shrinkage
$1,420
Spec
AS22759 Method 5.3.12 AS4374 Method 104 AS5382 Method 5.6.7 AS81044 Method 4.7.5.13 AS85485 Method 5.22 EN3475 Method 402 MIL-DTL-24643 Method 4.8.30 MIL-DTL-49055 Method 4.7.18 MIL-M-24041 Method 4.7.3.1
Type
Thermal
For
Insulation

The insulation shrinkage test objective is to evaluate a wire/cable’s insulation propensity for shrinkage with exposure to elevated temperature.

Insulation Tensile Strength and Elongation
$580
Spec
ANSI NEMA WC27500 AS4373 Method 705 AS5382 Method 5.5.7 AS81044 Method 4.7.5.7 AS85485 Method 4.7.16 ASTM D3032 Section 17 FED-STD-228 Method 3031 MIL-STD-2223 Method 2001 MIL-W-81822 Method 4.6.10
Type
Mechanical
For
Insulation

This test provides tensile property data on extruded electrical wire insulation removed from the wire/cable specimen. Identifying the insulation's tensile properties are useful to determine the ability to withstand mechanical stresses the wire/cable may experience in service conditions.

Life Cycle
$3,200
Spec
AS22759 Method 5.7.5 AS23190 Method 4.7.4 AS4373 Method 807 AS6070 Method 5.3.1 AS654 Method 5.3.7 AS81044 Method 4.7.5.19 AS85485 Method 4.7.10 MIL-DTL-32554 Method 4.6.3 MIL-DTL-81381 Method 4.6.4.17 MIL-STD-2223 Method 4001
Type
Thermal
For
Insulation

The life cycle test (also referred to as the 'Multi-day heat aging test') seeks to assess short-term elevated temperature exposure to a wire/cable above the sample's temperature rating.

Outer Conductor Integrity
$1,120
Spec
MIL-DTL-17 Method 4.8.18
Type
Thermal
For
Cable
Overload Resistance – Smoke Resistance
$1,400
Spec
EN3475 Method 305 AS4373 Method 513 AS22759 Paragraph 5.7.9 BSS7324 7.16
Type
Electrical
For
Wire/Cable

The overload resistance test, also known as the smoke resistance test, is designed to examine the durability of the wire insulation under extended periods of internal heating caused by over-current conditions.

Property Retention After Thermal Aging
$6,900
Spec
AS4373 Method 806 AS5382 Method 5.6.3 MIL-STD-202 Method 108
Type
Thermal/Mechanical
For
Wire / Cable

The property retention test evaluates the mechanical properties of a specimen of finished insulated wire before and after 1000 hours of thermal aging.

Rapid Change of Temperature
$1,780
Spec
EN3475 Method 415
Type
Thermal
For
Coaxial Cable

The Rapid Change of Temperature test evaluates the ability to withstand a series of rapid temperature changes without diminishing its performance.

Relative Thermal End Point Time and Temperature Index
$18,850
Spec
AS4373 Method 804 ASTM D3032 Method 14
Type
Thermal
For
Wire

The chemical composition of a wire's insulation degrades at elevated temperature; this test provides data to establish curves describing the rate of degradation with respect to the exposure temperature.

Shell to Shell Conductivity
$550
Spec
EIA-264-83 MIL-DTL-22992H Method 4.6.26 MIL-DTL-28840 Method 4.6.18 MIL-DTL-38999 Method 4.5.25
Type
Electrical
For
Connector

For several applications, it is necessary to have a conductive connector shell. For example, harnesses that contain EMI sensitive circuitry are typically shielded and need good grounding and EMI protection as the signals pass through connectors.

Smoke Density
$880
Spec
AITM 2.0008A AITM 2.0008B ASTM E662 EN3475 Method 601 MIL-DTL-32630 Method 4.7.11
Type
Thermal
For
Wire

This standardized test method is used to determine the specific optical density of smoke emitted by solid materials and assemblies during exposure to a controlled radiant heat source.

Smoke Resistance
$1,400
Spec
AS22759 Method 4.5.27 AS4373 Method 513 AS81044 Method 4.7.5.24 AS85485 Method 4.7.22 MIL-STD-2223 Method 4008
Type
Thermal
For
Wire

The smoke resistance test places a high current through the wire/cable to determine if the insulation/jacket will produce smoke. The current is increased on the specimen until the conductor temperature reaches the rated insulation temperature.

Solder Contacts
Call for Pricing
Spec
MIL-DTL-26482 Method 4.3.2.1.1.1
Type
Thermal
For
Connector contacts

The Solder Contacts test as defined in MIL-DTL-26482 follows the procedure of a Solderability test in accordance with MIL-STD-202 but with a few different requirements.

Thermal Endurance
$1,380
Spec
EN3475 Method 410 AS4373 Method 814
Type
Thermal
For
Insulation

The thermal endurance (or high temperature endurance) test determines the ability of the insulation of a firezone or similar wire to resist degradation due to exposure to high temperature.

Thermal Index
$11,970
Spec
ASTM D 3032 Method 14 AS4851 AS4373 Method 804 AS22759 Method 5.7.15
Type
Thermal
For
Wire

The thermal index test (also known as the Relative Thermal Life and Temperature Index) is based on multiple cycles of elevated temperature exposure, mechanical stressing, and electrical insulation integrity checks. The goal of this test is to determine the maximum continuous operational temperature for the wire/cable for a targeted time interval (the common goal for aerospace wires is to find the maximum continuous temperature for 10,000 hours of operation). This is achieved with long-term exposure to temperatures above this desired temperature rating.

Thermal Shock
$1,570
Spec
AS22759 Paragraph 5.7.4 AS4373 Method 805 AS39029 Method 4.7.7 AS6070 Method 5.5.2 AS81044 Method 4.7.5.17 AS85485 Method 5.25 ASTM D3032 Section 21 EN3475 Method 404 MIL-DTL-25038 Method 4.6.12 MIL-DTL-32554 Method 4.6.2 MIL-DTL-32630 Method 4.7.9 MIL-DTL-49055G Method 4.7.7 MIL-PRF-55514 Method 4.8.19.1 MIL-STD-202 Method 107 MIL-STD-2223 Method 4004 MIL-STD-810 Method 510 NEMA 27500 Method 4.3.9
Type
Thermal
For
Insulation

Temperature cycling can cause rapid degradation of wire/cable insulation integrity. This can manifest and insulation splits, cracks, and/or delamination. Often an overlooked test method for assessment, the thermal shock test proves and excellent means of assessing the construction quality of a wire or cable.

Thermal Shock – Hermetically Sealed Connectors
$990
Spec
MIL-DTL-38999 Method 4.5.3 MIL-PRF-39012 Method 4.6.17 MIL-STD-202 Method 107
Type
Physical
For
Connector

The thermal shock test is applicable to hermetically sealed connectors.  The connector undergoes successive cycles consisting of times submersed in hot and cold water baths. After cycling is complete the connectors are dried in a forced air oven, and to pass the examination, the connector must have sustained no damage detrimental to the operation of the connector.

Unrestricted Shrinkage
$430
Spec
AS23053 Rev A Method 5.5
Type
Thermal
For
Heat Shrink

This test evaluates the radial shrinkage of a heat shrink insulation sample to ensure the insulation shrinks to the appropriate dimensions as identified in the detail specification.

Wall Thickness
$440
Spec
AS23053 Rev A Method 5.3.3 J1127 Method 5.4
Type
Thermal
For
Heat Shrink
Wrap Back Test
$850
Spec
AS4373 Method 708 AS22759 Method 5.7.2 AS81044 Method 4.7.5.8.1 EN3475 Method 413 MIL-STD-2223 Method 2003
Type
Thermal
For
Insulation

The wrap back examines a wire/cable's insulation susceptibility to breach when tightly wrapped around itself and exposed to elevated temperatures. This test is usually required in the individual wire specifications as part of the insulation integrity assessment. After the elevated temperature exposure, the specimen is visually examined for any insulation cracks (or delamination in the case of tape wrapped insulations). The insulation integrity is then examined with a wet dielectric test.