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Salt Fog & Cyclic Corrosion Accelerated Aging | Shelf Life | Photostability Testing Sand and Dust Testing

Cascade TEK is an Accredited Product Testing Laboratory

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HALT / HASS Testing UV Exposure Testing Water Ingress Protection (IP)

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Temperature & Humidity Cycling Large Walk-in Chamber Vibration Testing & Shock Testing

Accreditation by the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA)

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HAST Testing Package Testing & Transportation Simulation

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Aerospace Testing & Avionics Testing Rapid Decompression Acceleration Testing

Cascade TEK is certified for Package Testing by the ISTA (International Safe Transit Association)

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Blowing Rain Contact Cascade TEK

Approved to Perform MIL-STD 202 by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).

About Cascade TEK Cascade TEK was founded in 1992 and today we are proud to serve the Pacific Northwest as the premier environmental test lab and chamber sales/service organization. Whether you need to establish product reliability, equip your own laboratory, or maintain existing test equipment - Cascade TEK can assist from start to finish. Our testing facility carries multiple industry accreditations including A2LA, DSCC, and ISTA. We stand 100% behind what we deliver. Should you ever have any questions or comments, don’t hesitate to contact us directly.

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Salt Spray, Salt Fog, & Cyclic Corrosion Cascade TEK’s Salt Fog chambers use standard, accredited methods to test the corrosion resistance of products in harsh environments. Salt Fog Testing is typically performed on coated or painted samples for marine, automotive, and military equipment. Salt Fog Testing is also an excellent way to test the permeability of coatings and seals.

Custom test durations, photographic or visual inspection, product marking or scribing can all be tailored to your requirements. POPULAR SALT SPRAY, SALT FOG AND CYCLIC CORROSION TESTS INCLUDE: • ASTM B117 Salt Fog • ASTM D3359 Coating Adhesive • MIL-STD 810F • MIL-STD 202G

• MIL-STD 883 • MIL-STD 1344A • RTCA DO-160 • IEC 68 Part 2 • SAE J1455 • SAE J2334 • SAE J 1211 • GM 9540P

Accelerated Aging and Shelf Life Testing Cascade TEK performs Shelf-Life and Accelerated Aging tests to help identify the potential for seal and burst strength, leaks, film delamination in medical device and pharmaceutical packaging. This series of tests is popular in biomedical research, pharmaceutical and medical device packaging & are required by the FDA.

POPULAR ACCELERATED AGING TEST PROTOCOLS • ASTM F-1980-99, Standard Guide for accelerated aging of sterile medical device packages • ANSI / AAMI / ISO 11607-1997 1st Edition - Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices • FDA Q1B - Photostability Testing of New Drug Substances and Products

Sand and Dust Testing Dust creates a harsh operating conditions to chassis, underhood and exterior mounted devices of all sorts. Exposure to fine dust causes problems with moving parts, forms conductive bridges and acts as an absorbent – collecting water vapor. Many components can tolerate finer grade dust, but larger particles can completely inhibit mechanical action.

Dust Test specifications are designed to test a component’s resistance to a dust filled environment. In a dust test chamber, a specific type of dust is injected and agitated throughout the chamber. The dust then settles, covering the product under test.

COMMON SAND AND DUST TESTS PERFORMED AT CASCADE TEK: • SAE J1455 • SAE J-575 • IEC Ingress Protection (IP) tests for the protection against solid foreign objects

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HALT / HASS TESTING Highly Accelerated Life Testing, (HALT) and Highly Accelerated Stress Screening (HASS) are extremely effective tools to establish infant mortality or identify hidden, latent defects within a product. Cascade TEK’s HALT/ HASS test set up features multiple response channels, dedicated technicians and complete reporting capabilities. Testing Method: Random vibration in six degrees of freedom, combined with very rapid temperature transitions subject the product to increasing amounts of

stress and fatigue. Large vibration table features 3/8th -16 inserts on 4” grid for product mounting options.

UV Exposure and Photostability Testing Our UV or full spectrum sunlight simulates years worth of sunlight in days. Cascade TEK has tested resins, plastics, paints, coatings, textiles, and papers to determine the accelerated effect of sunlight exposure . Over the course of a few days or weeks, our UV exposure tests will replicate the damage that a product would see over the course of years. Our UV exposure testing services apply to SAE automotive, MIL-STD, and ASTM recommended protocols. PHOTOSTABILITY TESTING Cascade TEK performs Photostability testing to standards of the International Conference on Harmonisation (ICH). The ICH Guideline notes that light testing should be an integral part of stress testing. Cascade TEK’s UV Chambers include light systems with Daylight lamps for full spectrum, artificial daylight stability testing and Ultraviolet A lamps for near ultraviolet testing to meet FDA and ICH requirements.

POPULAR ASTM UV TESTS: ASTM D3424 Standard Test Methods for Evaluating the Relative Light fastness and Weatherability of Printed Materials ASTM D5071 Standard Practice for Exposure of Photodegradable Plastics in a Xenon Arc Apparatus ASTM D6695 Standard Practice for Xenon-Arc Exposures of Paint in a Xenon Arc Apparatus

Water Ingress Protection (IP Testing) Cascade TEK is accredited to perform water ingress testing that satisfies NEMA 250 and IEC 60529 specifications. This water ingress testing provides a timed exposure to directed, splashing water via a specific hose connection. Water flow rate is strictly controlled for measurable results.

NEMA enclosure ratings for water are published by the National Electrical Manufacturer’s Association (NEMA) and have been adopted by UL, CSA and other North American conformance bodies. International standards use IEC IP ratings.

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TYPICAL IP TESTING INCLUDES: • NEMA 250 4X • IEC 60529 IP X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7, X8 (Drip/ Waterproofness/Immersion) • IEC 60529 IP 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, 6X (Protection Against Solid Foreign Objects)

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Temperature and Humidity Cycling Cascade TEK’s test lab in Hillsboro, Oregon is stocked with rows and rows of temperature and humidity chambers. We have the test capabilities to help our customers design products to survive the harsh environments seen in field use. Thankfully, there is a broad range of test specifications (MIL-STD, SAE, ASTM) to help determine the most appropriate test profile for your product. Ask us for help. POPULAR TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY TESTS: • MIL-STD 810 • MIL-STD 202 • MIL-STD 883 • MIL-STD1334

• RTCA DO-160 • SAE J1455 • SAE J1211 • IEC 68 • Bell Core GR63

Large Walk-In Temperature and Humidity Test Chambers Cascade TEK’s large walk-in chambers offer complete temperature and humidity tests on large systems and batches of products to be exposed to multiple temperature and humidity conditions. Walk in chambers accommodate complete pallets or shipping containers for ISTA Package Testing. Side-wall access ports allow for the monitoring of temperature and the gathering of data from the products being tested while the test is being conducted.

WALK-IN CHAMBER TESTS INCLUDE: • Automotive Testing • Electronics Testing • Aerospace Testing • ASTM and ISTA Preconditioning Requirements • Temperature and Humidity Cycling Tests

Vibration Testing and Shock Testing Cascade TEK’s vibration test lab is equipped for testing products large and small. Our combination of electro-mechanical, hydraulic and mechanical vibration test systems cover a wide range of popular vibration/shock tests. Each vibration test set up allows for testing products in different orientations, with multiple response channels monitoring the action on the product. Our 1000g, free-fall shock tower provides a variety of the most rigorous shock waves for military, avionics, medical and automotive industries. VIBRATION AND SHOCK TESTING SERVICES INCLUDE: • Vibration : Random, Sine Sweep, Sine on Random, Resonance Search and Dwell • Shock : Classical, Half Sine, Saw-Tooth • Drop Tests : Free Fall, Package Drop, Bench Handling

• Transportation Simulation / Bounce Tests: Large, Heavy Pallets • HALT/HASS: Highly Accelerated Life Testing • Combined Temperature and Vibration Tests: Stress Screening, “Shake & Bake”

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Thermal Shock Testing

POPULAR THERMAL SHOCK TESTS: • MIL-STD 810 • MIL-STD 883: Air to Air Thermal Shock • MIL-STD 202 Temperature Shock • JESD22-A106: Temperature Cycling

Thermal Shock Testing is performed to determine the ability of components to withstand sudden changes in temperature and the overall effects of thermal expansion and contraction. The component is automatically transferred between different temperature “zones” – hot, cold and/or ambient with various soak and dwell times in each zone. Cascade TEK’s offers a variety of thermal shock tests with complete test data and reporting capabilities. THERMAL SHOCK TESTING SERVICES INCLUDE: • Custom Testing Protocols • Multiple Thermal Shock Chambers • Consultation on Industry Protocols

Highly Accelerated Stress Testing - HAST HAST (Highly Accelerated Stress Test) reduces the time it takes to complete humidity testing for semiconductors. By elevating temperatures above 100°C and increasing the pressure, humidity tests can be made faster while maintaining the same failure mechanisms. Tests can be completed in days, not weeks. Any product or material testing process that requires humidity testing may benefit from switching to HAST. COMMON HAST TESTING METHODS: • JEDEC Standard No.22-110B: Highly Accelerated Temperature and Humidity Stress Test • JEDEC Standard No.22-118: Accelerated Moisture Resistance - Unbiased HAST • IEC Publication 60068-2-66 (1994-6): Damp Heat Steady State

• IEC Publication 60749 Amendment 1: Damp Heat, Steady State Highly Accelerated • EIAJ ED-4701 Method B-123: Unsaturated Vapor Pressure Test

ISTA Package & Transportation Testing Cascade TEK is a certified package testing lab by the International Safe Transit Association (ISTA). Our package testing lab is capable of performing a wide variety of tests called out in ISTA specifications. When a package passes an ISTA test, you can be assured it will protect the product from expected hazards experienced in everyday shipping. ISTA specifications often include: drop testing, transportation simulation, compression testing, as well as temperature and humidity conditioning. PACKAGING & TRANSPORTATION TESTS INCLUDE: • Product on Pallet Vibration Testing • Package Drop Testing • Compression Testing

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• Temperature / Humidity Preconditioning • Bounce Testing • Bench Handling

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Aerospace Testing & Avionics Testing For the aviation, avionics and aerospace industries, Cascade TEK offers special expertise in the tests required by RTCA DO-160. This organization develops recommendations regarding communications, navigation, surveillance and air traffic system issues. RTCA recommendations are used by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Cascade TEK is a member in good standing with RTCA. RTCA DO-160 TESTS INCLUDE: • Rapid Decompression • Operating Shock • Crash Safety Shock • Salt Spray • Freezing Rain • Combined Altitude and Temperature • Temperature and Humidity Cycling

Rapid Decompression Testing Rapid decompression testing is intended for equipment installed in pressurized areas of an aircraft required to operate during and following an emergency decent. We commonly perform Rapid Decompression testing to MIL-STD, RTCA/ D0-160 and will work with you to tailor the testing to any specification needed. The complete RTCA/DO-160 test specification defines a series of environmental test conditions for airborne equipment. It has been used as a standard for environmental qualification testing since 1958. It is also referenced in FAA Advisory Circulars as a means of environmental qualification for TSO authorization. Cascade TEK is a member in good standing of RTCA.

CASCADE TEK’S RAPID DECOMPRESSION TESTING SERVICES: • Data Logging, Test Certifications & Formal Reports of Decompression Tests • Meets RTCA DO-160 and MIL-STD Regulations • Customized Test Protocols to Fit Your Needs

Acceleration Testing Cascade TEK’s centrifuge is one of the largest available in a commercial lab. With an 8’ Arm and up to 100g’s of acceleration, it’s ideal for the Crash Safety testing required by RTCA DO-160. The crash safety test verifies that equipment will not detach from its mountings or separate and become dangerous during an emergency landing. Cascade TEK is a member in good standing of RTCA. Our lab can perform the wide variety of tests called out in the categories required by RTCA within DO-160: altitude, ground survival low and high temp, operating high temp, rapid decompression, temperature variation, standard humidity.

ACCELERATION TESTING SERVICES INCLUDE: • Large Centrifuge For Crash Safety / Avionics Testing • Various Acceleration Rates • Extended “G” Force Observations • Aerospace RCTA DO-160 Compliance

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Blowing/Freezing Rain Reliability Testing Cascade TEK offers Blowing/Freezing Rain testing that complies with MILSTD-810F. We recommend using a blowing rain evaluation when trying to determine the effects of rain, water spray and dripping. This is applicable for products and instruments that will be used out-of-doors, in high condensation environments where dripping may occur and in situations where water pooling may occur. Cascade TEK routinely performs MIL-STD-810F Procedure I – Rain and Blowing Rain and MIL-STD-810F Procedure III – Drip. FREEZING RAIN TEST Cascade TEK performs MIL-STD 810 Section 521 and RTCA DO-160 Freezing Rain that require a measured build up of ice onto the product. CASCADE TEK’S BLOWING/FREEZING RAIN EVALUATION HELPS DETERMINE: • The Effect of Water Exposure at High Velocity • Any Physical Deterioration Due to Rain • Premature Electrical Failure of Fuses • Interference of Radio Communication • Effectiveness of Protective Water Covers, Cases and Seals • Effectiveness of Water Removal Systems

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