Climatics » Rain, Spray and Drip Testing
E-Labs provides Rain, Spray, and Drip Testing to evaluate product performance and safety when subjected to water in operational or storage environments. These tests replicate conditions such as rainfall, wind-driven spray, and overhead drips to determine the effectiveness of protective enclosures, seals, and materials.
Test Objectives
- Assess resistance to water intrusion under controlled rainfall rates, pressures, and durations
- Evaluate design integrity of enclosures, seals, joints, and coatings
- Verify compliance with customer, industry, and military specifications
- Identify potential failure modes related to corrosion, electrical shorts, and material degradation
Capabilities
- Rainfall Simulation — controlled precipitation rates with or without wind
- Pressurized Spray — multi-angle water spray at varying pressures and flow rates
- Overhead Drip — steady or intermittent dripping to simulate condensation, leaks, or overhead exposure
- Testing conditions can be tailored to meet specific program requirements, ensuring accuracy and repeatability.
Standards Supported
E-Labs performs testing in accordance with:
- MIL-STD-810 Method 506 (Rain, Drip, and Blowing Rain)
- RTCA/DO-160 Section 10.0 (Rain)
- IEC 60529 (IPX1–IPX6 water ingress protection ratings)
- Customer-specific test plans and requirements
Industries & Applications
- Aerospace & Defense — avionics, ground systems, and field equipment
- Automotive & Transportation — vehicles, enclosures, and electrical systems
- Electronics — consumer, industrial, and mission-critical equipment
- Outdoor & Industrial Systems — machinery and assemblies in exposed environments
Contact E-Labs today to discuss your testing needs, and let us help ensure your units under test are built to endure even the most challenging environments.
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