IEC 60068 Testing: Environmental Testing
NABL accredited testing of environmental testing to IEC 60068: 36 tests, each against its clause.
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| Standard | IEC 60068 |
|---|---|
| Covers | Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Items; Electrical, electronic and other items; Enclosures for Electrical Equipment against External Mechanical Impacts; 48F Metal Free Optical Fiber Cable with Double HDPE Sheath for Underground Duct Application (Type-I) (Optical Fiber Cable); Degree of Protection Provided by Enclosures for Electrical equipment against external Mechanical impacts |
| Accredited tests | 36 |
| Accreditation | NABL, ISO/IEC 17025:2017 |
| Category | Environmental & Reliability Testing |
IEC 60068 tests we offer
Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Items
| # | Test | Clause / method |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rough Handling Shock (Drop Test) | IEC 60068-2-31 |
| 2 | Change in Temperature Test | IEC 60068-2-14 |
| 3 | Cold Test | IEC 60068-2-1 |
| 4 | Composite Temperature/Humidity Cyclic Test | IEC 60068-2-38 |
| 5 | Damp Heat Test (Cyclic) | IEC 60068-2-30 |
| 6 | Damp Heat Test (Steady State) | IEC 60068-2-78 |
| 7 | Dry Heat Test | IEC 60068-2-2 |
| 8 | Salt Mist | IEC 60068-2-11 |
| 9 | Salt Spray Test | IEC 60068-2-52 |
| 10 | Shock Test | IEC 60068-2-27 |
| 11 | Vibration (Sinusoidal) | IEC 60068-2-6 |
| 12 | Vibration Test (Random) | IEC 60068-2-64 |
| 13 | Drop and topple | IEC60068-2-31(cl.no. 5.1) |
| 14 | Dust and sand | IEC 60068-2-68 |
| 15 | Free fall test | IEC60068-2-31(Cl.no.5.2) |
| 16 | Damp Heat Test | IEC60068(Part2/Sec78) |
| 17 | Damp Heat, Steady State | IEC60068(Part2/Sec67) |
| 18 | Low air pressure | IEC60068-2-13 |
Electrical, electronic and other items
| # | Test | Clause / method |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Change in Temperature Test | IEC 60068-2-14 |
| 2 | Cold Test | IEC 60068-2-1 |
| 3 | Composite temperature/humidity cyclic test | IEC 60068-2-38 |
| 4 | Damp Heat Test (Cyclic) | IEC 60068-2-30 |
| 5 | Damp Heat Test (Steady State) | IEC 60068-2-78 |
| 6 | Dry Heat Test | IEC 60068-2-2 |
| 7 | Flowing mixed gas corrosion test | IEC 60068-2-60 |
| 8 | Rough Handling shock (Drop Test) | IEC 60068-2-31 |
| 9 | Salt Mist | IEC 60068-2-11 |
| 10 | Salt Spray Test | IEC 60068-2-52 |
| 11 | Sealing Test | IEC 60068-2-17 |
| 12 | Shock Test | IEC 60068-2-27 |
| 13 | Vibration (Sinusoidal) | IEC 60068-2-6 |
| 14 | Vibration Test (Random) | IEC 60068-2-64 |
Enclosures for Electrical Equipment against External Mechanical Impacts
| # | Test | Clause / method |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pendulum Hammer Test | IEC 60068-2-75 (Clause 5) |
| 2 | Spring Hammer Test | IEC 60068-2-75 (Clause 6) |
48F Metal Free Optical Fiber Cable with Double HDPE Sheath for Underground Duct Application (Type-I) (Optical Fiber Cable)
| # | Test | Clause / method |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UV Radiation Test (2000 Hrs.) | IEC 60068-2-1 / ASTM G-154-12a/ ASTM G-53-96 & TEC 85240 |
Degree of Protection Provided by Enclosures for Electrical equipment against external Mechanical impacts
| # | Test | Clause / method |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Test for IK Code 01 to IK Code 10 | IEC 60068-2-75 Cl.6.0 |
How IEC 60068 testing works
- Tell us the purpose. Export, a tender, a customer requirement or a design check. The purpose decides which clauses and which laboratory.
- Get the sample list and quote. We confirm the tests, the number of samples and the timeline for your product and its variants.
- Send samples. We help with labels, the test request and any technical documents the tests need.
- Testing and report. Tests are carried out under NABL accreditation and the report lists each clause, the requirement and the result.
- Review and use. We check the report before you submit it to a regulator, a tender authority or your customer, and help if they raise a query.
Frequently asked questions
Which IEC 60068 tests are NABL accredited?
All 36 tests listed on this page are within NABL accreditation (ISO/IEC 17025), each against the clause of IEC 60068 shown next to it. The report carries the NABL accreditation mark for these tests.
Is the IEC 60068 test report accepted outside India?
NABL is a signatory to the ILAC Mutual Recognition Arrangement, so its accredited reports are recognised by accreditation bodies in other member countries. Your buyer or regulator still decides what it accepts, so we confirm their requirement before testing.
How many samples are needed for IEC 60068 testing?
It depends on the product, its variants and the tests you need. Share the product details and the purpose of the test (BIS, tender or customer) and we will send the sample list and a quote.
Can you test only some clauses of IEC 60068?
Yes. For a tender, a customer complaint or a design check, we can test selected clauses. For BIS certification or a type test, every applicable clause has to be covered.
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See the NABL testing service for how we work. Tests listed are within NABL accreditation (ISO/IEC 17025).
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