MIL-STD 810 – Delserro Engineering Solutions https://www.desolutions.com/blog Product Reliability & Vibration Testing Since 1982 Fri, 16 Feb 2024 04:40:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.6.13 Leveraging Highly Accelerated Life Testing for Aerospace Products https://www.desolutions.com/blog/2024/02/leveraging-highly-accelerated-life-testing-for-aerospace-products/ https://www.desolutions.com/blog/2024/02/leveraging-highly-accelerated-life-testing-for-aerospace-products/#respond Fri, 16 Feb 2024 04:29:36 +0000 https://www.desolutions.com/blog/?p=3377 Aerospace products achieve unmatched reliability through Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT) in our lab, minimizing failures.

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The margin for error is virtually nonexistent in the rapidly evolving aerospace sector. Aerospace products, from commercial satellites to advanced aircraft systems, must meet the highest standards of reliability and durability. This is where Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT) comes into play, offering a transformative approach to testing and ensuring the robustness of aerospace components before they even leave the ground.

HALT is a rigorous methodology designed to push aerospace products beyond their operational limits, identifying potential weaknesses and failure modes that traditional testing methods might miss. By subjecting aerospace products to extreme stress conditions—far beyond what they would encounter in their normal life span—HALT provides invaluable insights into the inherent durability and reliability of aerospace components.

The beauty of HALT lies in its ability to reveal the unknown. It accelerates the aging process, simulating years of wear and tear in a fraction of the time, thereby uncovering latent defects and vulnerabilities. This preemptive identification allows for critical design modifications and enhancements, significantly reducing the risk of costly failures and recalls post-launch.

For aerospace manufacturers, the implications of HALT are profound. It signifies a commitment to excellence and represents a strategic investment in the product’s lifecycle. By integrating HALT into the development process, aerospace companies can confidently navigate the complex landscape of product reliability, ensuring that their products are not just fit for purpose but are built to last.

Aerospace Testing Laboratory: Advancing Product Reliability with HALT

In the quest for unparalleled aerospace product reliability, our aerospace testing laboratory offers organizations the use of Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT) methodologies. HALT represents a commitment to excellence and a testament to our dedication to advancing aerospace technology.

The HALT process within our aerospace testing laboratory involves a series of accelerated stress tests, including rapid temperature cycling, 6 degrees of freedom random vibration tests at varying frequencies, and combined environment tests. These tests are designed to expose products to conditions far more severe than they would ever encounter in service. By doing so, Delserro Engineering Solutions can identify potential failure points and address them long before they become real-world issues.

Key Advantages of HALT in Our Aerospace Testing Laboratory:

  • Early Detection of Design Flaws: By applying stressors that exceed the normal operational limits, HALT helps uncover hidden weaknesses in product designs.
  • Cost-Efficiency: Identifying and rectifying potential failures before products hit the market significantly reduces the risk of costly recalls and brand damage.
  • Reduced Time to Market: Accelerated testing means faster validation of product robustness, enabling quicker transitions from design to production.
  • Customized Testing Strategies: Our aerospace testing laboratory tailors HALT protocols to match the specific requirements and challenges of each aerospace product.

Through the strategic application of HALT, our aerospace testing laboratory supports the industry’s continuous drive toward innovation and reliability. We help our clients achieve the highest standards of performance and dependability in their aerospace endeavors.

Embrace the future of aerospace product testing with us. Discover how our HALT methodologies can elevate your products’ reliability to new heights.

The Impact of HALT on Aerospace Testing and Product Integrity


Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT) has significantly influenced aerospace testing practices, leading to more resilient and reliable aerospace products. HALT extends beyond traditional testing methods by focusing on identifying potential failure modes early in the product development cycle.

The practical benefits of integrating HALT into aerospace testing include:

  • Early Detection and Rectification of Flaws: By pushing components beyond their operational limits, HALT helps uncover hidden weaknesses in the design and materials, allowing for early modifications.
  • Comprehensive Stress Testing: HALT subjects aerospace products to a variety of stressors, including extreme temperatures and vibrations, to ensure they can withstand a broad range of operational environments.
  • Support for Innovation: The rigorous demands of HALT encourage the exploration of new materials, designs, and manufacturing techniques, driving innovation in aerospace technology.
  • Risk Mitigation: Identifying potential issues before products reach the market minimizes the risk of costly recalls and enhances the overall safety of aerospace missions.
  • Streamlined Product Development: HALT can reduce the time required for product testing and validation.
  • Stakeholder Confidence: Demonstrating a commitment to thorough testing and product reliability helps build trust among manufacturers, regulatory agencies, and users.

HALT’s role in aerospace testing is to provide a practical, systematic approach to improving product reliability and integrity. It’s about making informed decisions based on comprehensive data. Through the application of HALT, the aerospace industry can achieve a balance between innovation and reliability.

Improve Your Aerospace Products with HALT

Adopting Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT) for your aerospace products is a strategic move toward securing a competitive edge in the aerospace industry. By incorporating HALT into your product development process, you’re committing to the highest standards of safety, durability, and performance.

Our aerospace testing laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art HALT technology and a team of experienced engineers dedicated to helping you achieve excellence in product development. Our aerospace testing laboratory’s ISO/IEC 17025 and ISTA accreditation are a testament to our capability to execute tests that are both precise and reliable. We understand the unique challenges of the aerospace sector and are committed to providing tailored testing solutions that meet your specific needs.

In the dynamic field of aerospace, staying ahead means continually pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Partner with Delserro Engineering Solutions to harness the power of HALT and take your aerospace products to new heights.

Contact us today to learn more about how we can support your journey toward unparalleled reliability and success in the aerospace industry.

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Medical Device Industry: Producing Reliable Products https://www.desolutions.com/blog/2024/01/medical-device-industry-producing-reliable-products/ https://www.desolutions.com/blog/2024/01/medical-device-industry-producing-reliable-products/#respond Thu, 25 Jan 2024 17:03:30 +0000 https://www.desolutions.com/blog/?p=3352 In the fast-evolving medical device industry, the pathway to market success is marked by stringent standards. Delserro Engineering Solutions (DES) plays a pivotal role in this journey, offering expert testing services for both medical devices and their packaging. Recognizing that each product—from intricate surgical instruments to complex diagnostic machinery—requires rigorous scrutiny, DES employs cutting-edge environmental, …

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In the fast-evolving medical device industry, the pathway to market success is marked by stringent standards. Delserro Engineering Solutions (DES) plays a pivotal role in this journey, offering expert testing services for both medical devices and their packaging. Recognizing that each product—from intricate surgical instruments to complex diagnostic machinery—requires rigorous scrutiny, DES employs cutting-edge environmental, vibration, HALT, and shock testing in its state-of-the-art facilities.

The comprehensive range of tests at DES is designed to address the specific challenges faced by medical devices in real-world conditions. By simulating various environmental factors and stressors, DES ensures that both the device and its packaging maintain integrity and functionality throughout their lifecycle. This attention to detail is crucial in the medical device industry where precision is paramount, and the smallest oversight can have significant consequences.

Our team delves into the nuances of each project, partnering with manufacturers to understand their unique needs and challenges. This collaborative approach allows for customized testing solutions that cater to the diverse requirements of the medical device sector.

Medical Device Testing: Meeting Rigorous Standards with DES

The field of medical device testing necessitates strict adherence to a variety of industry standards to ensure compliance. At Delserro Engineering Solutions (DES), we pride ourselves on aligning our testing services with these critical standards, assuring that medical device packaging meets the highest benchmarks of quality and reliability.

  1. ISTA Compliance for Transportation Durability: As a certified testing laboratory, we conduct packaging tests that comply with International Safe Transit Association (ISTA) standards. These tests simulate the stress that packaging undergoes during transportation, ensuring that it can protect medical devices from damage due to shock, vibration, and other environmental factors.
  2. ASTM Standards for Material Quality: Adhering to ASTM D7386 and other ASTM standards, we evaluate the material quality of packaging, assessing its durability and resilience under various conditions. These tests are crucial for determining if the packaging can maintain the sterility and integrity of medical devices.
  3. ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited Testing: Our ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation signifies our technical competence in conducting standardized tests. This includes ensuring that medical device packaging meets specific environmental testing requirements crucial for maintaining product reliability throughout its lifecycle.
  4. MIL-STD Compliance for Military-Grade Assurance: For products that require a higher level of robustness, such as those used in military applications, we ensure compliance with Military Standards like MIL-STD-810 and MIL-STD-202. This ensures that products can withstand extreme environmental conditions and rough handling.
  5. Customized Testing Protocols: Beyond standard compliance, we offer customized testing solutions tailored to unique client specifications. Whether it’s assessing the resilience of packaging or devices under specific temperature conditions or evaluating its performance under unique mechanical stresses, our state-of-the-art facilities are equipped to handle diverse testing needs.

Navigating Challenges in Medical Device Package Testing

The journey from conception to market for medical devices is fraught with challenges, particularly when it comes to packaging. At Delserro Engineering Solutions (DES), we understand that the package is a crucial component that ensures device safety and efficacy during transit and storage.

With the medical device industry facing ever-tightening regulations, manufacturers must ensure their packaging can withstand a range of environmental stresses. DES’s medical device package testing services are designed to address these exacting standards, from simulating transportation conditions to mimicking the rigors of handling and storage.

Moreover, DES’s commitment to staying ahead in an evolving industry landscape means continuously updating our medical device package testing processes in line with the latest regulations and standards. Our laboratory’s ISO/IEC 17025 and ISTA accreditation are a testament to our capability to execute tests that are both precise and reliable. We engage with the latest industry practices, ensuring that our clients’ medical device packaging is robust, compliant, and above all, safe for the end-user.

Recognizing that off-the-shelf solutions do not fit all, our engineers work closely with clients to develop specialized medical device package testing plans that match the unique needs of their products. Whether it’s fine-tuning temperature cycles to match specific geographic journeys or tailoring shock tests for delicate components, DES ensures that every aspect of packaging is scrutinized and optimized for peak performance. This meticulous attention to detail ensures that when a medical device reaches its destination, it does so with its integrity unblemished and its functionality assured.

DES embraces the challenges of medical device package testing with a blend of accredited procedures, advanced technology, and customized service. By doing so, we ensure that our clients’ products are not only compliant but exemplify the highest standards of the medical device industry. Contact us to learn more about how we can address the specific testing needs for your medical device packaging.

Proven Expertise in the Medical Device Industry at DES

At Delserro Engineering Solutions (DES), our expertise in the medical device industry is more than just a claim—it’s a commitment. With over three decades of experience, DES has established itself as a leader in providing comprehensive testing solutions for both medical devices and their packaging. Our deep understanding of medical device industry standards positions us uniquely to help our clients navigate the complexities of product testing and compliance.

Our team of skilled engineers and technicians is dedicated to delivering results that surpass expectations. At DES, we understand that the medical device industry is rapidly evolving, and staying ahead means being equipped to adapt to new challenges. We offer personalized service, working closely with our clients to understand their specific needs and providing tailored solutions that align with their goals. This partnership approach has made us a trusted name among industry giants.

In the medical device industry, where precision, quality, and reliability are non-negotiable, DES stands as a beacon of excellence. We invite you to experience the DES difference—where quality testing leads to quality products.

Contact us today to learn how our expertise can enhance the reliability and market success of your medical devices.

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What Exactly is MIL-STD 810? https://www.desolutions.com/blog/2020/04/mil-std-810/ https://www.desolutions.com/blog/2020/04/mil-std-810/#respond Thu, 30 Apr 2020 00:45:48 +0000 https://www.desolutions.com/blog/?p=2840 MIL-STD 810 is a Department of Defense Test Method Standard for environmental engineering considerations and laboratory tests.  It is the most popular Military specification used to conduct environmental testing of military products.  It exists so as to ensure that products used for defense-related purposes meet very specific requirements with regard to ruggedness, durability, and performance. …

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MIL-STD 810 is a Department of Defense Test Method Standard for environmental engineering considerations and laboratory tests.  It is the most popular Military specification used to conduct environmental testing of military products.  It exists so as to ensure that products used for defense-related purposes meet very specific requirements with regard to ruggedness, durability, and performance.  Given the fact that these products may be exposed to harsh or even extreme conditions, their reliability under stress is essential

MIL-STD 810 is jointly maintained by the Army, Navy, and Air Force, while being enforced by the Department of Defense.  There have been a number of iterations of MIL-STD 810, and the current version is MIL-STD 810H.  This military standard is periodically updated to reflect emerging technologies, as well as to amend any deficiencies which have become apparent with experience.  The updates are made by a MIL-STD 810 Working Group comprised of experts from the Army, Navy, Air Force and private industry.  

MIL-STD 810 is a standard which has now reached over 1,000 pages in length, and is comprised of three major sections: Environmental Engineering Program Guidelines, Laboratory Test Methods, and World Climatic Regions.  The second of these, the Laboratory Test Methods, is the one which many manufacturers focus on the most, because it’s the one which contains test procedures.

Purpose of Mil Std 810

The purpose of Mil-Std 810 is to ensure products will survive in harsh military applications.  Additionally, it helps achieve the objective of developing products that will perform adequately under the environmental conditions likely to be found throughout their life-cycle in the regions of intended use.

Part One’s, Environmental Engineering Program Guidelines, purpose is to describe management, engineering, and technical roles in the environmental design and testing process.  It focuses on the process of tailoring materiel design and test criteria to the specific environmental conditions an item is likely to encounter during its service life.

Part Two’s, Laboratory Test Methods, objective is to define test methods that can be consistently performed by any laboratory.  This section also defines requirements for equipment used to perform testing.  It contains environmental data and references, and identifies possible tailoring opportunities for the test methods.  Some methods afford a wide latitude for tailoring; while some have relatively few tailoring options.  There is also background information to help determine the appropriate level of tailoring.

Part Three, contains a compendium of climatic data from World Regions.  Its purpose is to provide climatic data to aid in the research, development, test, and evaluation of items used throughout their life cycles in various regions throughout the world.   

Product testing with MIL-STD 810

Products that are sold to the Military have to undergo extensive reliability testing, usually to a Military standard.  MIL-STD 810 is the most popular standard used for this application.   Testing must be conducted in specially equipped laboratories capable of subjecting products to harsh test conditions.  There are numerous types of tests which can be conducted on a given product, checking conditions such as low pressure, high & low temperatures, rain, sand or dust, vibration, shock, icing and freezing, acceleration, and acoustic noise.  The list of specific methods in MIL-STD 810 is as follows:

  • Method 500  Low Pressure (Altitude)
  • Method 501 High Temperature
  • Method 502 Low Temperature
  • Method 503 Temperature Shock
  • Method 504 Contamination by Fluids
  • Method 505 Solar Radiation (Sunshine)
  • Method 506 Rain
  • Method 507 Humidity
  • Method 508 Fungus
  • Method 509 Salt Fog
  • Method 510.Sand and Dust
  • Method 511 Explosive Atmosphere
  • Method 512 Immersion
  • Method 513 Acceleration
  • Method 514 Vibration
  • Method 515 Acoustic Noise
  • Method 516.Shock
  • Method 517 Pyroshock
  • Method 518 Acidic Atmosphere
  • Method 519 Gunfire Shock
  • Method 520 Combined Environments, Temperature, Humidity, Vibration, and Altitude
  • Method 521 Icing/Freezing Rain
  • Method 522 Ballistic Shock
  • Method 523 Vibro-Acoustic/Temperature
  • Method 524 Freeze / Thaw
  • Method 525 Time Waveform Replication
  • Method 526 Rail Impact
  • Method 527 Multi-Exciter
  • Method 528 Mechanical Vibrations of Shipboard Equipment

Conclusion

Over the years, MIL-STD 810 has been developed as a means to ensure that products used by the armed forces perform optimally, even under extreme conditions such as might be encountered in harsh climates or under combat conditions.  Because these test conditions are so thorough, they have also been adopted by some civilian manufacturers who wish to claim that their products have been designed and engineered to the same exacting standards required by the Military. You can therefore expect that any product that is tested to MIL-STD-810 requirements will perform well, even when exposed to severe conditions.

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MIL-STD 810, Method 516, Shock Testing Procedure IV – Transit Drop https://www.desolutions.com/blog/2018/10/mil-std-810-method-516-shock-testing-procedure-iv-transit-drop/ https://www.desolutions.com/blog/2018/10/mil-std-810-method-516-shock-testing-procedure-iv-transit-drop/#respond Wed, 17 Oct 2018 14:10:20 +0000 https://www.desolutions.com/blog/?p=2781 This is another part of a series of blog posts concerning the MIL-STD 810 Shock Section, Method 516.  This blog was written with reference to MIL-STD-810G w/Change 1 dated 15 April 2014.  DES has the experience and expertise to run your MIL-STD-810 test.  For more information, please check out our DES shock testing services page …

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This is another part of a series of blog posts concerning the MIL-STD 810 Shock Section, Method 516.  This blog was written with reference to MIL-STD-810G w/Change 1 dated 15 April 2014.  DES has the experience and expertise to run your MIL-STD-810 test.  For more information, please check out our DES shock testing services page and our other MIL-STD-810 shock testing blog articles:

MIL-STD 810, Method 516, Shock Testing Overview

MIL-STD 810, Method 516, Shock Testing Procedure I – Functional Shock

MIL-STD 810, Method 516, Shock Testing Procedure II – Transportation Shock

MIL-STD 810, Method 516, Shock Testing Procedure III – Fragility

Method 516, Procedure IV is for testing products that could be accidently dropped such as when they are removed from a shelve or dropped when handling.  The test item is physically dropped onto a hard surface to produce the shock.  Products can be tested inside their transit case or unpackaged.  Typically, they would be tested in the configuration that is normally used for transportation, handling, or a combat situation.

The default drop test conditions are contained in Tables 516.7-VII through 516.7-IX from MIL-STD-810G w/Change 1.  They are meant to represent typical drop events that an item might experience from the time it is shipped from its manufacturer to the end of its service life.  Table 516.7-X and Figure 516.7-15 from MIL-STD-810G w/Change 1 show the standard drop orientations.  Figure 516.7-16 shows typical edge and corner drop configurations for large packages as discussed in Notes 2-4 of Table 516.7-VII.

If practical, the product should be periodically visually inspected and/or operationally checked during the drop test.  After completion of all of the drop events, typically a full visual inspection and operational check is performed.

DES has performed many product or package drop tests.  For more information on Shock Testing or other testing services, contact DES or call 610.253.6637.

Table 516.7-VII. Logistic transit drop test1

MIL-STD 810, Method 516, Shock Testing Transit Drop test

Table 516.7-VIII. Tactical transport drop test

MIL-STD 810, Method 516, Shock Testing Tactical transport drop test

Table 516.7-IX. Severe tactical transport drop test

MIL-STD 810, Method 516, Shock Testing Severe tactical transport drop test

Table 516.7-X. Five standard drop test orientations

MIL-STD 810, Method 516, Shock Testing

Figure 516.7-15. Standard drop orientations for rectangular and cylindrical packages

Standard drop orientations for rectangular and cylindrical packages

Figure 516.7-16. Illustration of edge drop configuration

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