STEST

DUST-SAND TEST

Standard Control and Testing Services
STEST has been accredited by TURKAK within this scope since 2021.
TURKAK Accreditation Certificate

TURKAK Accredited Testing and Verification

STEST is accredited by the Turkish Accreditation Institution (TURKAK) and carries out its testing and verification activities in an independent, competent, and impartial manner in compliance with national and international standards.

TURKAK Accredited Competent Laboratory International Recognition
Dust and Sand Resistance Within the Scope of MIL-STD-810 F/G/H — RTCA DO-160G — AECTP-300

Dust and Sand Test

The Dust and Sand Test is conducted to evaluate a product’s resistance to dusty, sandy, or particle-laden environments. This test is of critical importance particularly for defense, aerospace, automotive, and outdoor equipment applications.

Objective Goal

  • Measure the effects of dust and sand particles on mechanical assemblies, electronic components, and surfaces.
  • Verify sealing and insulation performance.
  • Assess product reliability under prolonged dusty environment conditions.

Test Scope Scope

  • Exposure scenarios in dusty, sandy, and particle-laden environmental conditions.
  • Evaluation of impacts on mechanical parts, electronic components, and surface/coating performance.
  • Verification related to sealing and insulation performance.

Technical Implementation Process

  • Dust and sand tests are performed in accordance with national and international standards such as MIL-STD-810, RTCA DO-160, IEC, ISO, EN, ETSI, ASTM, and similar.
  • To enable functional testing during exposure, all specimen interfaces (communications, power cables, etc.) are routed to the laboratory environment via hermetic ports of the dust/sand test setup.
  • In this way, the product is tested with a highly accurate simulation of real dust and sand conditions.

Application Areas Use

  • Defense applications and military systems
  • Aerospace and outdoor-deployed electronic equipment
  • Automotive components and outdoor/industrial equipment

At STEST, we perform Dust and Sand tests within the scope of MIL-STD-810, RTCA DO-160G, and AECTP-300 using controlled test setups, providing resistance verification and detailed reporting.

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Dust-Sand Test

Cabin Features

12000 mm Dust and Sand Test Chamber
Technical Specification
Value
Unit
Chamber Width
12000
mm
Chamber Depth
12000
mm
Chamber Height
6000
mm
Temperature Change Rate
3
°C/min
Humidity Range
20% - 99%
RH
Wind Speed
0-32
m/s
Dust Concentration
10.6
gr/m³
Sand Concentration
2.2
gr/m³
Rotary Table Diameter
10
meters
Rotary Table Load Capacity
70
tons
2000 mm Dust and Sand Test Chamber
Technical Specification
Value
Unit
Chamber Width
2000
mm
Chamber Depth
2000
mm
Chamber Height
2000
mm
Temperature Change Rate
3
°C/min
Humidity Range
20% - 99%
RH
Wind Speed
0-20
m/s
Dust Concentration
10,6
gr/m³
Sand Concentration
2,2
gr/m³
MIL-STD-810H_CHG-1.pdf
Change document (CHG-1) for MIL-STD-810H, covering official updates and revision notes.
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MIL-STD-810F-1.pdf
MIL-STD-810F document defining environmental test methods and application principles.
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Mil-Std-810-G.pdf
MIL-STD-810G (2008 edition). Reference document for legacy systems and comparative studies.
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MIL-STD-810H.pdf
Core MIL-STD-810H standard defining current environmental test methods and guidelines.
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RTCA-DO-160G.pdf
Environmental conditions and test procedures for airborne equipment (RTCA DO-160G).
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MIL-STD-810G_CHG-1.pdf
Change document (CHG-1) for MIL-STD-810G, including official revisions and amendments.
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