Splash water tests are used to verify the resistance to thermal shocks of components and systems (in compliance with ISO 16750-1 to -5) that are located in the splash water zone of a vehicle. This test is also employed to check the tightness of housings and casings.
A splash of cold water causes a thermal shock similar to when a vehicle drives through a pothole filled with water. The test item (e.g. an engine component) and the test chamber are heated for the test and then splashed with cold water.
Technical data:
- Effective interior dimensions (L x B x H): 1.20 m x 0.80 m x 0.40 m
- Temperature range (test item): room temperature up to 140°C maximum
- Water temperature: 0 to 4 °C
- Splash duration: maximum 5 s, two splash jets
- Test medium: distilled water with or without Arizona dust, saltwater also possible
- Cycles: freely programmable temperature, automatic splashing
- Testing in compliance with ISO 16750, for example, and customer-specific regulations
- Online test/ functional test
- Interface to test item control available
Typical Test Items:
- Mounted parts on engine
- Brake system
- Side mirrors
- Aerials
- Pressure switches
- Valves
- Housings
